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Surah 2 of the Qur'an is being played on the Paris Métro.

It's not just that they put the Qur'an on buses any more. Now they also play it over the loudspeakers on the Tube. It has no consequences.

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After the recital over bus loudspeakers in France The recitation is coming to the Paris metro. Since playing religious and identity messages in public carries no consequences, nothing will happen. In France there are already precedents, and in one case it was only an Algerian pensioner who shouted at the driver.

What does Sura 2 of the Qur'an say?

The Surah 2 of the Qur'an, The Cow (The cow), is the longest chapter in the book and combines spiritual teachings, stories of the prophets and rules for the Muslim community. It begins by distinguishing the believers, the disbelievers and the hypocrites, and reminds the Children of Israel of God's favours and their infidelities. One of the most notable passages extols the greatness and sovereignty of God. Overall, this sura lays the doctrinal and legal foundations of Islamic life, calling for faith, justice and obedience.

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