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“The Koran is a not 'a product of Muhammad or even of Arabia,' but a collection of earlier Judeo-Christian liturgical materials stitched together to meet the needs of a later age...A few scholars go even further, doubting even the existence of Muhammad.”

Quote by Daniel Pipes

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Daniel Pipes, born on September 9, 1949, is an American historian whose research focuses on Middle Eastern history, politics, and Islam, particularly the rise and development of Islamic fundamentalism. Pipes' extensive writings analyze and offer insights into various aspects of the Middle East. more

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