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The hidden truth: Did Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy secretly convert to Islam?

There has been a lot of interest surrounding Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, particularly regarding his religious beliefs. Many have wondered if he was a follower of Islam and if he had any interaction with the religion before his passing. To satisfy your curiosity, we have compiled the answers to these brain-twistering questions.

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Valeria Porokhova, who translated the Quran into Russian, stated that Tolstoy accepted Islam in his later years and wished to be buried as a Muslim. Porokhova mentioned that he was buried according to Islamic rites, and his grave does not have a cross, a symbol of Christianity.