[LM_NET] Koran Usage

["Brisco, Shonda" <briscos@TRINITYVALLEYSCHOOL.ORG>]

Because there are those who disagree with my decision (which is fine), I
plan to post a list of resources that I used to learn more about the use
of the Koran, in case others have similar situations or questions.

Based upon the information that I've read, the rules regarding the use
of the Koran states that it must be:

Wrapped in a cloth and placed in a box.
Kept separate from all non-holy books.
Placed on a separate wooden shelf for use.
Not be used by anyone who has not "purified themselves"-- ceremonial
ritual
Not to have other books placed on it or above it.
Be placed on the top shelf of a bookcase (at home).
Not to be laid on the ground. 
Not to be used by women who are "unclean".
Older copies must never be thrown away-- they must be wrapped in cloth
and buried or burned.


Because I cannot guarantee that all who use the Koran will abide by
these rules, I think I'm being neutral in this situation by treating it
as I would all other books in the library.

~Shonda Brisco
Trinity Valley MS / US Librarian
Fort Worth, TX
briscos@trinityvalleyschool.org

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