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If you really want to upset an Iranian, call him an Arab. Iranians are not Arabs, and their language (and culture) is totally different, in spite of using the s
by charlysl 8y ago
If you really want to upset an Iranian, call him an Arab. Iranians are not Arabs, and their language (and culture) is totally different, in spite of using the same alphabet. This unfortunately common mistake is up there with confusing Spaniards with Mexicans.
- blacksmith_tb 8y agoOh, absolutely - I was responding to the claim in the OP that 'Contemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project' (the opening sentence), which of course is completely out of step with the title of the piece, given that the three largest Islamic nations (Indonesia, Pakistan, and Iran) are not Arab states.