Koran burning in Afghanistan — how should holy books be disposed of? - washingtonpost

“Proper treatment of the Koran is a highly sensitive issue for Muslims across the world, including in Afghanistan ... Experts in Islam say copies of the Koran should be buried or released in flowing waters if they need to be disposed of, but religious leaders in Afghanistan said Tuesday that local practice is not to dispose of the texts at all.” - Koran burning in Afghanistan — how should holy books be disposed of?