Describe the unlikely friendship between Moses and Monsieur Ibrahim; what are its foundational moments and how does it evolve throughout the story?

What role do slang and slurs play in the novella? Why do colloquialisms all but disappear as the work draws to a close?

The work’s title implies that Monsieur Ibrahim and the Flowers of the Koran will delve heavily into religious matters. Is this the case? What role does religion play in the novella?