OIC
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called an urgent meeting of its executive committee to discuss the desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden.
The OIC takes the decision as the world condemns the desecration of the holy book of the Muslims in Sweden.
The OIC will hold its meeting at its headquarters in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The session will discuss the consequences of the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran.
According to a statement from the OIC, the committee will hold a consultation over the measures to be taken against the heinous act.
The organization of Muslim Umah said it will take a collective stand on the necessary measures against the incident.
European Union Condemns Quran Burning
The European Union also condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
In a statement, the EU said the desecration of the Holy Quran was an offensive act.
Meanwhile, the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also voiced its concern against the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden. Ministry, however, said that this act in no way supports the opinion of the European Union.
Burning the Holy Quran or any other holy book is offensive, disrespectful, and a clear act of provocation.
Manifestations of racism, xenophobia, and related intolerance have no place in Europe, the EU insisted.
“It is even more deplorable that such an act was carried out on the important Muslim celebration of Eid al Adha,” the statement said.
It said the European Union stood for freedom of religion, belief, and expression.
The EU continues to stand up for freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression, abroad and at home.
“Now is the time to stand together for mutual understanding and respect and to prevent any further escalation,” it said.
Pakistan condemns Islamophobia
Pakistani leaders and people have strongly condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed their concern against the incident.
President Alvi said the painful incident has deeply hurt the sentiments of billions of Muslims.
The president said every state must take measures for the prevention of such Islamophobic acts.
