Pakistan noticed ‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’ (Sanctity of Quran Day) to lodge a robust protest in opposition to the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden — which has repeatedly allowed such vile acts to happen on its soil.
Folks from throughout the nation and from totally different walks of life are taking part within the protests to specific their resentment over the desecration of the holy e book.
The newest occasion of the desecration of the Quran got here final week when an individual — who migrated from Iraq to Sweden — burned pages of the holy e book exterior a mosque in Stockholm on the primary day of Eid ul Adha.
The transfer instantly prompted outrage throughout the Muslim world and condemnation from Pope Francis.
On Tuesday, whereas presiding over a gathering in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif determined to stage countrywide protests over the incident and appealed to all of the political events and the nation to partake within the rallies.
“Talking with one voice, the entire nation will give a message to the evil minds,” stated the premier.
He maintained that the nation would observe “Youm-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran” on Friday.
A number of demonstrations have been held all through the nation for the reason that incident, with individuals from different religions additionally partaking in them to specific their annoyance over the desecration of the holy e book.
In a tweet in the present day, the PM stated the nation stands united on the subject of Holy Quran, noting that not solely Pakistanis however the complete Muslim world was involved over the vile act.
The premier stated individuals throughout the nation would specific their feelings over the heart-wrenching incident after Friday prayers, the place “all Muslims will increase the flag of the Holy Quran’s honour and file their protest”.
“Quran is in our hearts. The Quran just isn’t solely a recitation for us however a tenet for dwelling,” the prime minister added.
Overseas Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari stated the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden is one other instance of the rising Islamophobic mindset that seeks to dehumanise and denigrate Islam.
“It’s an act of blatant provocation to attempt [to] inflame sentiments and undermine Islam as a faith of peace, tolerance, and acceptance,” the highest diplomat stated.
“Pakistan might be elevating this situation on the UNHRC pressing debate in Geneva on behalf of the OIC Group on 11 July on the premeditated acts of desecration of Holy Quran.”
Local weather Change Minister Sherry Rehman stated the desecration of the holy e book not solely dehumanises Islam, but in addition intentionally seeks to impress Muslim sentiment and ignite feelings to undermine the fundamental teachings of Islam as a faith of peace, tolerance, and acceptance.
“Pakistan might be elevating this situation on the UNHRC pressing debate in Geneva on behalf of the OIC Group on 11 July on the premeditated acts of desecration of Holy Quran.”