1.   Never throw the holy book away.

2.   Because the holy book was revealed in Arabic, Arabic is the sacred language of Islam, with its own mystical traditions.

3.   The holy book is very specific on this.

4.   During the wedding feast, guests drink alcohol and wear shoes in the presence of the holy book, which is seen as disrespectful, he said.

5.   Ms. Nasrin denied denigrating the holy book, but said she favored changes in strict Islamic laws to give women more powers in a male-dominated society.

6.   PAS promises to enforce Islam as a way of life, with the holy book, the Koran, governing lifestyle, law and government.

7.   She denied denigrating the holy book.

8.   She denied denigrating the holy book, but said she favored changes in strict Islamic laws to give women more powers in a male-dominated society.

9.   Apart from the sacrilegious use of the holy book, a rosary filled with cocaine or a rolled prayer rug sprinkled with heroin are also among their favourite ruses.

10.   Mandatory courses on the Koran have been added to school curriculums and nationwide contests are regularly held on reciting verses from the holy book.