Prominent sociologist Masoud Kamali condemns the burning of the Quran in Sweden and the Swedish authorities’ decision to allow such acts to take place under the pretext of freedom of speech
Masoud Kamali said if a racist politician like Rasmus Paludan or anyone else, was denied permission to burn Quran, it would not have damaged the freedom of speech.
A prominent sociologist has condemned the burning of the Quran in Sweden and the Swedish authorities' decision to allow such acts to take place under the pretext of freedom of speech.that burning the Muslim holy book in front of the Turkish Embassy is a "political and racist message" aimed at Muslims that transcends to all European countries and beyond.
The act, he said, is a "political game", adding that the freedom of speech today is giving racist groups permission to attack migrants and Muslims and to enable them "to say whatever they want and make any action that they want."He said if a racist politician like Rasmus Paludan, or anyone else, was denied permission to burn Quran, it would not have damaged the freedom of speech.
"We condemn in the strongest possible terms the vile attack on our holy book, the Quran, in Sweden today, despite our repeated warnings earlier," a statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry said. "Permitting this anti-Islam act, which targets Muslims and insults our sacred values, under the guise of 'freedom of expression' is completely unacceptable. This is an outright hate crime."
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