The Koran's promise to Islamic jihadists of a heavenly reward of 72 virgins actually mis-translates the word for "raisins," a Canadian scholar asserts — a startling declaration that's fueling a twitter storm.
A CNN special that debuted Tuesday, "Why They Hate Us," hosted by Fareed Zakaria, tries to explain the roots of radical Islam, and includes the revelation from Canadian academic Irshad Manji.
Islamic jihadis expecting 72 virgins in paradise will be surprised, according to @irshadmanji. #WhyTheyHateUs
— Fareed Zakaria (@FareedZakaria) May 24, 2016
When Zakaria asks Manji about the promise in the Koran that a martyr in the name of Islam is rewarded with 72 virgins, Manji just smiles and shakes her head.
"The word for virgin has been mis-translated," she maintains. "Martyrs would get raisins in heaven, not virgins."
The Independent Journal Review notes dried fruit is a great delicacy in the Middle East, with the fig, for example, serving an important item in Muslim culture.
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2 comments:
Now that's funny - 72 raisins instead of what they think they're going to get - lol!!!
72 raisens LOLOLOKOLOL
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