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Episode - Explainer: Secret Muslims

Explainer: Secret Muslims

3m 37s

07-03-08

Secret Muslims Are Muslims allowed to hide their faith? By Juliet Lapidos According to a poll published in March, one in 10 registered voters believes that Barack Obama is a Muslim. He's not—the presumptive Democratic nominee for president is a Christian—but this rumor got the Explainer wondering whether there's a history of Muslims who deny their faith publicly while maintaining it privately. Are Muslims allowed to pass? Yes, if you're a Shiite; maybe, if you're a Sunni. According to Chapter 16, Verse 106 of the Quran, "Any one who, after accepting faith in Allah, utters Unbelief—except unde

 

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Last update: Wed Aug 20 03:34:50 -0700 2008

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Slate is the Internet's leading online-only magazine. Founded in 1996, we offer a daily selection of articles about politics, popular culture, the arts and science. Our Explainer podcasts feature answers to those little questions you have about the news (but were afraid to ask). For example: "Are concession speeches binding?"

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