I have heard of the existence of verses called the "Satanic Verses"; do they truly exist?
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"The Satanic Verses" is a book by Salman Rushdie that mocks the Mothers of the Believers, ridicules the religion, and disparages the Messenger, peace and blessings be upon him. Scholars have issued a declaring him an apostate, and a Muslim should not occupy himself with such books that aim to sow doubt in the beliefs of Muslims.
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