The distribution of translated copies of the Quran to non-Muslims may threaten harmony, a coalition of Indian NGOs said today.
R Kannan, who heads an NGO called Respect All Races and Religions Malaysia Movement, said this was because non-Muslims may not know the proper way of handling the Quran.
"We are foreseeing that the free distribution of copies of this holy book will bring more damage than good.
"The recipients may not know the proper way in handling the holy books and will end up disrespecting the books.
"This will cause national uproar (affecting) harmony and peace," Kannan told a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.
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