WASHINGTON: The question has suddenly emerged as a test of US White House hopefuls: can a Muslim be president of the United States?

The Republican contender Ben Carson ignited a storm of controversy at the weekend, by stating that he saw Islam as incompatible with the charge of head of state.

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