Spokesperson says historic bill achieved through dialogue and peaceful advocacy
Minhajul Quran International (MQI) announced a significant achievement on Monday, saying it had successfully advocated to the Danish government for a landmark law banning desecration of the Holy Quran.
An MQI spokesperson said in an official statement that this initiative, carried out by the MQI Danish branch in collaboration with local Muslim communities and civil society, aims to address the tragic incident of desecration of the Holy Quran in Denmark. I explained that there was. This effort included dialogue at both governmental and non-governmental levels.
The spokesperson stressed that these discussions convinced the Danish government to criminalize desecration of the Holy Quran and reframe it as a punishable act and not simply a matter of the exercise of free speech.
Before this law was enacted, there were unfortunate incidents where the Holy Quran was burned outside certain mosques in Denmark every Friday, causing distress to the Muslim community. A spokesperson said MQI’s Danish branch works with civil society to respond to such incidents by distributing copies of the Holy Quran with Danish translations and encouraging positive changes in attitudes among non-Muslims. It revealed that.
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The translated Holy Quran played a vital role in shaping public opinion, and collaboration with local Muslim communities and civil society facilitated effective dialogue on the issue. Through their efforts, they eventually succeeded in persuading the government to enact a law prohibiting blasphemy.
Meanwhile, MQI Supreme Council Chairman Dr. Hassan Mohiud Din Qadri and MQI Chairman Dr. Hussein Mohiud Din Qadri issued a joint statement stating that in defending the faith, beliefs and practices of Islam, zeal is more than He emphasized the importance of awareness.
The Leaders emphasized the need for peaceful dialogue and adherence to legal principles when dealing with issues related to Islam, especially in countries where Islam is not the state religion.
The leaders emphasized the teachings of Sheikh-ul-Islam Dr. Muhammad Tahrul Qadri, who has consistently advocated resolving problems through pacifism, respect for the law, dialogue, moderation and tolerance, and supported legitimate demands. He argued that illegal means should be avoided when pursuing It is in line with the principles taught by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
In conclusion, the leaders congratulated the entire organization and acknowledged that the successes achieved by MQI’s Danish branch are a testament to Sheikh ul-Islam’s visionary approach.