Muslim world urged to reconsider ties with Sweden over Quran-burning incident
In response to the recent incident of a copy of the Holy Quran being burned in Stockholm, Afghanistan's interim Taliban administration called on the Muslim world to reassess its engagement with Sweden. The administration announced a comprehensive ban on all activities conducted by Sweden in the country.
- Islamic World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 12:06 | 11 July 2023
- Modified Date: 12:06 | 11 July 2023
Afghanistan's interim Taliban administration on Tuesday urged the Muslim world to reconsider its interaction with Sweden as it announced a complete ban on Sweden's activities in the country following the recent burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Stockholm.
In a statement, the interim administration said the ban will remain in effect until Sweden apologizes to Muslims for this "heinous act."
"After insulting the Holy Quran and the Muslim faith in Sweden, the Islamic Emirate suspends Sweden's activities in Afghanistan until they apologize to the Muslims for this heinous act. IEA's (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) relevant organizations are obliged to comply with this directive," read the statement, tweeted by its spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid.
Last month, a person identified as Salwan Momika burned a copy of the Quran under police protection in front of the Stockholm Mosque in Sweden.
His provocative act was timed to coincide with Eid al-Adha, one of the major Islamic religious festivals celebrated by Muslims worldwide.
It elicited widespread condemnation from across the Islamic world, including Türkiye, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Senegal, and Mauritania.