Many countries around the world reacted to the burning of the Holy Quran by Rasmus Paludan. He is leader of the Danish far-right Strict Direction Party. And in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm the he burned the Holy Quran. If you are wondering which countries are condemned the action, you can see them one by one below.
- Iran
- Iraq
- Saudi Arabia
- Palestine
- Lebanon
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Yemen
- Kuwait
- Pakistan
- Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Azerbaijan
- Russian Muslims and Christians
In addition to all these, there are also different countries that condemn the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden too. You can examine each of them below to get information about them individually.
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Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kenani condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
According to a written statement made from the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Kenani stated that some European countries allow extremists to insult Islamic values on the pretext of supporting the so-called freedom of expression. Plus adding that these countries institutionalize Islamophobia in their own societies.
Iraq
The leader of the Sadr Movement in Iraq, Muqtada es-Sadr, called for 1 million signatures to be collected and sent to the Swedish Embassy to condemn the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
In his written statement, Sadr demanded that imams “strongly” condemn the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden during Friday prayers and that a Qur’an monument be erected in the center of the city.
Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Arabian government condemned the Swedish authorities for allowing the far-right person to burn the Qur’an, and reacted to the burning of the Qur’an by Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right Strict Direction Party. The incided happened in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, capital city of Sweden.
Palestine
The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is another country in the list. Palestine reacted to burning of Holy Qur’an. In the statement of the ministry, the incident in Stockholm was evaluated as a clear attack on human rights. Plus the principle of peaceful coexistence of members of different religions too. Plus it is also stated that it is a racist act that hurt the feelings of millions of Muslims around the world.
Jordan
In a written statement made by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was stated that this action in Sweden, which threatens peaceful coexistence and incites violence and hatred, was not accepted and condemned.
Algeria
Algeria is among the countries that condemned the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden. In a written statement made from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Algeria strongly condemns the burning of copies of the Holy Quran by Swedish extremists in the cities Malmö and Linköping. If you wonder, you can look all statement.
In the statemen made it was noted that this heinous act provoked the feelings of Muslims. Plus aroused grudge and hatred also stated.
Pointing out that this action is against human rights, it was emphasized that such ugly actions undermine positive efforts to spread tolerance values among societies and live together.
Morocco
Morocca is one of the countries that condemned the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement İt is astonishing that the Swedish authorities allowed this unacceptable action, which took place in front of the Swedish security forces.
In the statement made, Swedish authorities were asked to intervene in order to prevent damage to the Holy Quran. Plus the sacred symbols of Muslims.
Yemen
The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reacted to burning of Qur’an in Stockholm. In the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published in Yemen’s official agency SABA, it was condemned that an extremist in Stockholm burned the Quran by openly provoking Muslims.
Kuwait
Kuwait’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Salim Abdullah al-Jaber al-Sabah, in his statement in the Kuwait news agency KUNA, stated that he strongly condemned the far-right politician’s burning of the Qur’an in Sweden and warned that such actions would provoke Muslims.
Pakistan
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden in the strongest terms, describing it as a “heinous act”.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs made a statement and, in the statement, said that this insensitive and provocative action offended the religious sensitivities of more than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world.
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Ersin Tatar, President of the Assembly of the Republic Zorlu Töre and Head of Religious Affairs of the TRNC Ahmet Ünsal reacted to the burning of the Quran in front of Turkey’s Stockholm Embassy in Sweden.
In a written statement, Tatar condemned the burning of the Qur’an in front of the Turkish Embassy in Sweden and said such outdated approaches are a threat to the entire humanity of the world, to dynamite peace of world.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack on the Holy Quran in Sweden. In the post shared on the Ministry’s Twitter account, it was stated that the attack on the Quran is a hate crime and cannot be associated with freedom of expression.
Russian Muslims and Christians
Russian Muslims and Christians condemned the extreme right-wing Rasmus Paludan burning of the Holy Quran in front of Turkey’s Stockholm Embassy in Sweden.
In a statement made on the social media account of the Religious Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, the burning of the Holy Quran in Stockholm was described as “barbaric” and it was reported that this was strongly condemned by the Muslims of Russia.
Some of the countries that condemned the burning of the Qur’an are only in Sweden. Other countries are also among them. In addition to all these, you can examine other countries and what they say separately and find out what they say about the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden.