Desecration of Holy Quran: JI to observe Friday as 'day of condemnation'
Pakistan
Abhorrent act took place in Sweden on auspicious festival of Eidul Azha raises lot of questions: Haq
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) decided to observe Friday, July 7, a "day of condemnation" in response to the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
Speaking to media on Tuesday, JI Emir Sirajul Haq said, "The Holy Quran was desecrated in Sweden with the permission of the Swedish authorities. The despicable act has damaged the feelings of two billion Muslims across the world".
"The fact that this heinous act took place in Sweden on the auspicious festival of Eidul Azha raises a lot of questions," he continued.
Speaking about the Organisation of the Islamic Committee (OIC), Haq stated, "We were thinking the OIC will hold the meeting in this regard, But regrettably, nothing has been done effectively."
He made it clear that on July 7, the JI would hold protests against the desecration of Holy Quran. Haq continued, "The day of condemnation will be observed on the five continents."
- Expel Swedish ambassadors -
Haq on Sunday made it clear that his party will stage protest against sacrilege of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
He expressed his thoughts, urging the Muslim countries to protest against the abhorrent act.
It is the responsibilty of Pakistan and other Muslim countries to respond to the heinous sacrilege of the Holy Quran with an even stronger response, he added.
Siraj said it was urgently necessary to expel the Swedish diplomats from all Muslim countries.
