New Muslim congresswoman to be sworn in with Thomas Jefferson's centuries-old Quran

[PoliticAverse]

When incoming U.S. congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is sworn into office Thursday, she will use Thomas Jefferson’s centuries-old Quran.

Some might be shocked that Jefferson owned an English-translated Quran that dates back to 1734. But Tlaib — one of the two first Muslim women elected to Congress in November — said she’s okay with that reaction, according to CNN.

“I like that,” the Democrat told CNN. “I like that it’s kind of pushing against the stereotype that somehow we’re new to this country.”

Jefferson’s Quran was also used by Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison in 2007 when the Minnesota congressman took his own oath of office, according to The Washington Post

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[BumRushDaShow]

1. She'll also be able to wear a head scarf in the chamber

after a rules change.

[ck4829]

3. That's Ilhan Omar who likes wearing one, Tlaib doesn't

They're doing it right, it's a choice, good that it's being respected either way.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Thanks for the clarification!

The CSPAN camera had showed her earlier on.

[Roland99]

2. Wow. How cool is that?

[Power 2 the People]

5. Taking a stand for equality and tolerance

[mahatmakanejeeves]

6. Retrieved from the Library of Congress?

That's where Jefferson's library is now.

Be careful with that.

[progressoid]

7. Wonder what she thinks about his criticism of Islam as "stifling free enquiry".

Of course he also said that about Catholicism.

[Gothmog]

8. This is very appropriate

[shanny]

9. Now THAT is cool.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

10. History -- let's make some

[msongs]

11. I prefer seperation of church and state, the constitution above religious books nt

[Scurrilous]

12. K&R