ANKARA, JUN 30: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s reaction to the burning of the Quran in Sweden on the first day of Eid al-Adha reverberated around the world. He strongly condemned the act and the permission granted under the pretext of freedom of expression.
Erdoğan asserted that those who commit such vile acts, as well as those who allow and overlook them, will not succeed in their objectives.
During an AK Party event in Istanbul, Erdoğan shared his joy and happiness in celebrating Eid al-Adha, a significant and spiritually unifying occasion for 2 billion Muslims across the globe.
He condemned the enemies of Islam and humanity who seek to overshadow this peaceful atmosphere with provocations protected by authorities.
Emphasizing that Türkiye will not yield to politics of provocation or threats, Erdoğan vowed to fight against terrorist organizations and Islamophobia with determination.
He reiterated that insulting the sacred beliefs of Muslims does not fall within the scope of freedom of expression.
The Greek newspaper Ta NEA highlighted President Erdogan’s statement, “Humiliating Muslims is not freedom of expression,” and Bloomberg reported on his previous warning to Sweden not to derail. Following the incident, President Erdoğan vetoed Sweden’s NATO application in January.
The news in Sydsvenskan acknowledged President Erdoğan’s condemnation of the Quran burning and quoted his words, “Ultimately, we will teach arrogant Westerners that insulting Muslims is not freedom of expression.”
The incident has drawn international attention and reactions, bringing the issue of freedom of expression and respect for religious values into focus.
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News Islamic World OIC to hold extraordinary executive committee meeting in Jeddah over Quran-burning incident in Sweden
OIC to hold extraordinary executive committee meeting in Jeddah over Quran-burning incident in Sweden
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced that an Extraordinary Executive Committee meeting will take place at its headquarters in Jeddah, next week, upon the request of the current term chairman, Saudi Arabia. The meeting’s main agenda will focus on addressing the repercussions of the Quran-burning incident that occurred on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Sweden.
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Published June 30,2023
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OIC TO HOLD EXTRAORDINARY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING IN JEDDAH OVER QURAN-BURNING INCIDENT IN SWEDEN
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced that an Extraordinary Executive Committee meeting will take place next week at its headquarters in Jeddah, as requested by the current chair, Saudi Arabia.
The meeting will address the repercussions of the Quran burning incident that occurred on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Sweden. The aim is to establish a unified position on this matter.
In a previous statement, the OIC condemned the burning of the Quran, highlighting its role in promoting hatred and racism. These acts were deemed detrimental to mutual respect and reconciliation among people, contradicting international efforts in this regard.
The incident took place in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, where an individual of Iraqi origin named Salwan Momika burned the Quran under police protection.
