Link to original article/video. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17568446)

"The world's most exquisite handwritten copy of the Koran has been unveiled in Kabul.

The book, which took 5 years to assemble is the world's largest handwritten copy and has made Afghan people very proud.

Karen Zarindast reports. Video produced by BBC Persian's Ali Salimi. "

Islamic art, architecture and calligraphy is very impressive indeed.

I say we burn it...

Would it be appropriate to take it into ones bathroom that faces east, or would one lose their 72 virgins?

I say we burn it...

Burn the world's largest Koran? Obozo will have to give his troops the world's biggest match.

That is a work of art.
I swear if I saw someone burning it, I would be proud to piss the fire out.

Would it be appropriate to take it into ones bathroom that faces east, or would one lose their 72 virgins?

Yes, there would be no virgins for the "unrighteous" should one defile the Qur'an by taking it into a bathroom. And being that it is 1½ Meters long by 2½ Meters wide, that makes for quite a large book to hold on to.

BTW: Wondering if that copy has been transcribed to include the verses about virgins within the following Surahs...


"As to the Righteous (they will be) in a position of Security, Among Gardens and Springs; Dressed in fine silk and in rich brocade, they will face each other;
So; and We shall join them to fair women with beautiful, big, and lustrous eyes." (Qur'an." 044.051 - 044.054)

"Verily for the Righteous there will be a fulfillment of (the heart's) desires;
Gardens enclosed, and grapevines; And voluptuous women of equal age;"
(Qur'an: 078.031 - 078.033)

"We have created (their Companions) of special creation. Lo! We have created them a (new) creation Surely We have made them to grow into a (new) growth, And made them virgin - pure (and undefiled), (Qur'an: 056.035 - 056.036)

"For them will be Gardens of Eternity; beneath them rivers will flow; they will be adorned therein with bracelets of gold, and they will wear green garments of fine silk and heavy brocade: They will recline therein on raised thrones. How good the recompense! How beautiful a couch to recline on!" (Qur'an: 018.031)

"But the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah, For them is a Sustenance determined, Fruits (Delights); and they (shall enjoy) honour and dignity, In Gardens of Felicity, Facing each other on Thrones (of Dignity):, Round will be passed to them a Cup from a clear-flowing fountain, Crystal-white, of a taste delicious to those who drink (thereof), free from headiness; nor will they suffer intoxication therefrom., And besides them will be chaste women, restraining their glances, with big eyes (of wonder and beauty). As if they were (delicate) eggs closely guarded. (Qur'an: 37.040 - 37.049)

BTW: Male servants are also included:

"Round about them will serve, (devoted) to them, young male servants (handsome) as Pearls well-guarded." - (Surah 032.024) Yusuf Ali