Muslim group shares Quran to promote understanding

[img_assist|nid=7475|title=Click on photo to enlarge or download|desc=Council of American Islamic Relations Executive Director Nihad Awad discusses a 2005 survey that found only 2 percent of Americans consider themselves very knowledgeable about Islam, but nearly one-in-five said they would like to receive a free copy of the Quran. SHFWire photo by Michael Novinson|link=popup|align=right|width=250|height=188]WASHINGTON - If knowledge is indeed power, then the Council on American-Islamic Relations' latest campaign will eventually empower a million Americans to combat stereotypes against Islam.