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It is estimated that around 40% of the Muslim population today is illiterate <ref>http://www.iinanews.com/page/public/report.aspx?id=10377#.WsC4q6iWaUk</ref>. The word ''ummah'' (أمة) itself is derived from the same root as ''ummi'' (أمي).
It is estimated that around 40% of the Muslim population today is illiterate <ref>http://www.iinanews.com/page/public/report.aspx?id=10377#.WsC4q6iWaUk</ref>. The word ''ummah'' (أمة) itself is derived from the same root as ''ummi'' (أمي).
==Conclusion==
* According to the hadiths, Muhammad could write.
* The meaning of the word ''ummiy'' in the Quran is not clear, but if it means "illiterate", then the Quran is in contradiction with the sahih hadiths.
* Muslims believe Muhammad was illiterate and they consider him their perfect role model for all times.
* Muhammad could be the author of the Quran regardless if he could or couldn't read and write.


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