Quran Desecration: Sweden Police Receive another Application for Sacrilege
A Sweden-based Iraqi refugee, who was behind similar blasphemies in the past two months, has submitted the request to repeat the act of hate speech on Saturday.
According to Sweden’s SVT, the police have not commented on whether the request would be approved or not.
He burnt a copy of the Holy Quran in late June in front of Stockholm Central Mosque as Muslims were celebrating Eid al-Adha. Less than a month later, the extremist again desecrated the Muslim holy book in front of the Iraqi embassy.
Swedish authorities give go-ahead to such events under the guise of the freedom of speech but many Muslim and non-Muslim states believe this to be a “hate speech.”
Even the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution earlier this month in the wake of the Quran burnings, urging countries to revise their laws regarding blasphemy to counter the extension of violence and hatred.
The Holy Quran is a revered and sacred text for millions of Muslims worldwide, and any attempt to desecrate it is an affront to the values of religious tolerance and respect that are the foundation of a peaceful and harmonious society.
Amid reports of the extremist’s links with the Israeli regime’s Mossad, observers say it is imperative that the Islamic world unites to combat these actions and uphold the values of peaceful coexistence. This includes condemnation from international Islamic organizations and institutions, scholars, thinkers, and educated individuals from Islamic universities. Unity and vigilance are crucial in this matter, as Islam promotes dialogue and interaction.
Furthermore, they say it is important for the Kingdom of Sweden to understand that issuing a license under the guise of defending freedom of speech and ideas goes against the beliefs and feelings of some two billion Muslims worldwide. This action will undoubtedly lead to the anger of millions of believing Muslims across the globe, and Islamic countries may take punitive actions against Sweden, such as cutting off political relations and imposing economic sanctions. According to experts, these repeating insults will have far-reaching consequences for Sweden, and it is vital to consider the potential harm that may result from maintaining this stance.
Source: Agencies
