Ambon, Maluku (ANTARA News) - Rumors on burning of the Koran in Florida, USA, on September 11, 2010 is expected not to trigger anger to Muslims in Maluku.

According to a local Islam leader, Husein Toisutta, Thursday Muslims must not be provoked by the rumors which would only disrupt harmomy of life.

In the current fasting month, Muslims are enhancing their faith, he said.

"Seting fire to the holy Koran as rumoured in Florida, is expected not to ruin the
inherited `Pela Gandong` spirit in Maluku, where people of different faiths can live side by side harmoniously," Husein said.

Husein also pleaded the Maluku people to leave the matter to the nation`s leaders so Indonesia would not be provoked by the rumors. (*)

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