Allah did not create man so that he could have fun. The aim of creation was for mankind to be put to the test through hardship and prayer. An Islamic regime must be serious in every field. There are no jokes in Islam. There is no humor in Islam. There is no fun in Islam. There can be no fun and joy in whatever is serious. Islam does not allow swimming in the sea and is opposed to radio and television serials. Islam, however, allows marksmanship, horseback riding and competition …
— Jimmy Carter’s “holy man” Ruhollah Khomeini
After the initial takeover of Egypt by Muslims in 642AD, the Library of Alexandria was destroyed by Amr, by the order of the Caliph Omar. Amr wrote to Omar for instructions, and Omar replied: “If those books are in agreement with the Quran, we have no need of them; and if these are opposed to the Quran, destroy them.”