Why did Islamic rulers want to increase literacy among their subjects?(1 point)

Responses

He wanted his priests to be able to write down their teachings
He wanted his priests to be able to write down their teachings

He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran
He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran

He wanted his scholars to be able to correspond with Europeans
He wanted his scholars to be able to correspond with Europeans

He wanted his merchants to be able to record their business dealings

1 answer

The most accurate response is:

He wanted his subjects to be able to read the Quran.

Increasing literacy was important for Islamic rulers as it allowed their subjects to engage with religious texts, especially the Quran, which is central to Islamic practice and belief.