Muslim Countries Rap Repeated Desecration of Quran in Europe
On Saturday, Edwin Wagensveld, the leader of PEGIDA, an Islamophobic group, desecrated the Holy Quran in front of the embassies of Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan as well as in front of the Danish embassy in the Hague, the Netherlands.
Jordan on Sunday condemned such attacks against the Muslim Holy Book.
In a statement, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry reiterated the kingdom's full rejection of such "irresponsible acts that provoke the feelings of two billion Muslims around the world, fuel hatred and threaten peaceful coexistence."
The ministry called for respecting religious symbols and promoting the culture of peace, saying it is a “collective responsibility that everyone must adhere to.”
The Sultanate of Oman also expressed its strong condemnation of the sacrilegious acts.
Oman News Agency (ONA), stated that the Sultanate of Oman expresses its strong condemnation of the continuation of a group of extremists in the Kingdom of the Netherlands to desecrate copies of the Holy Qur’an in front of a number of embassies in The Hague, and its strong condemnation of such repeated provocations of Muslim feelings and sanctities and the incitement to violence and hatred they represent.
Turkey on Saturday censured “despicable attacks” against the Quran in the Netherlands.
In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said that Ankara condemns the spread of these “provocative attacks,” which are allowed to be carried out in European countries under the guise of freedom of expression.
“In response to these provocations, which are recognized by the United Nations as religious hatred and violations of international law, the countries where the attacks occur should now take effective measures,” the statement further said.
Turkey called on the Dutch authorities to take the necessary actions against the perpetrators and to take measures to prevent the recurrence of such attacks.
The chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also condemned the recent act against the Quran on X.
“Against these sick provocative acts, these countries and their rulers must now take the necessary measures!” Akif Cagatay Kilic said.
Islamophobic figures and groups in Northern Europe in recent months have repeatedly carried out Quran burnings and similar attempts to desecrate the Muslim holy book, drawing outrage from Muslim countries and the world.
Source: Agencies
