Is that a book?
It is the Koran. And I think the Pope was wrong to kiss it. He could have been a respectful guest without doing so. Not beheading the other attendents for instance. Quite frankly it caused scandal for the Church. I loved John Paul II but he was not perfect. This was not an ex cathedera act and says nothing about what Catholics are supposed to believe. It did and does give a bad impression and is an easy target for our enemies. It was the wrong thing to do.