The King Fahd School of Translation ignited controversy by labeling Amazigh a «foreign language» in a recent announcement for a new program/course. This move angered many activists, especially considering Amazigh became Morocco's official language alongside Arabic in 2011.
British lawyer George Sale was the first man to conduct a direct English translation of the Quran. His 1733 translation contained notes and an interpretation of Muslims’ manners and laws.
In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.