BANGLADESH

Bangladesh denounces repeated acts of Quran burning in Sweden and Denmark

18th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers held virtually

The foreign ministry informed that Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen on Monday denounced the recurrence of the disrespectful and provocative acts of the desecration and burning of copies of the Holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark. He made the comment in the 18th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on the repeated incidents of desecration and burning of copies of Al-Mushaf Ash-Sharif in Sweden and Denmark, held virtually,

Dr Momen also thanked Saudi Arabia for convening this extraordinary session. Terming Islam as a religion of peace, harmony and brotherhood, the foreign minister stated that Islam strives to provide complete livelihood guidance through the Holy Quran and Hadiths, which are just, honourable, and equal for all of humanity.

He further stated that Bangladesh is a secular country where the sanctity of all religions is maintained.

Momen said, “It is one of the core values of our country, first pronounced by our Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and is embedded in our constitution.”

Expressing grave concern over the recurrence of such Islamophobic acts of insulting the sacred values and religious symbols of Muslims under the guise of “freedom of expression”, Dr Momen called on all concerned to put an end to such unwarranted provocations for the sake of mutual respect, harmony, and peaceful coexistence.

At the meeting, the foreign minister flagged that the acts against Islam, particularly the incidents in Sweden and Denmark, are based on ignorance. He urged the OIC member states to highlight the true teachings of the Holy Quran and dispel the misunderstandings revolving around Islam.

He mentioned the the rising trend of misconception can be curbed by engaging Islamic scholars to deliver the true teachings of Islam at various appropriate forums.

Stressing the need to stand together for better mutual understanding and tolerance, the foreign minister encouraged dialogue and communication among nations to avoid similar incidents in the future.

A resolution on the repeated crimes of desecration and burning of copies of Al-Mushaf Ash-Sharif in the Kingdom of Sweden and the Kingdom of Denmark and a statement on Israeli occupation government officials breaking into the blessed Aqsa Mosque were adopted at the virtual meeting.

 

 

 

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