ISLAMOPHOBIA

The United Nations Human Rights Council motion after the Muslim holy book was desecrated in Sweden was disputed, but passed. Though the motion was disputed, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution ‘countering religious hatred constituting incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence’ [Al Jazeera] Published On 12 Jul 202312 Jul 2023   The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) …

Last year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a unanimous resolution submitted by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation deeming this day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia [Alex Filipe/Reuters] UN report indicated that ‘suspicion, discrimination and outright hatred’ towards Muslims had reached ‘epidemic proportions’. The United Nations is observing March 15 as the International Day …

15 March was designated as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia by the UN The United Nations on March 10 commemorated the first-ever International Day to Combat Islamophobia with a special event in the General Assembly Hall, where speakers upheld the need for concrete action in the face of rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims. The observation follows the …

As Europe is plagued by anti-Muslim hatred and acts of Quran-burning aren’t punished by law, we spoke to Islamic scholars about what Islam says about tackling hatred. “Who spend in the way of Allah both in plenty and hardship, who restrain their anger, and who forgive others. Allah loves such good-doers,” the Quran, Surah Ali ‘Imran, verse 134.  For practising …

  Protesters hold copies of the Quran as they demonstrate in front of the Swedish consulate in Istanbul on January 23, 2023, after Rasmus Paludan, leader of the Danish far-right political party Hard Line, burned a copy of the Muslim holy book near the Turkish embassy in Stockholm [Umit Bektas/Reuters] Alliance of Civilizations and several Muslim-majority countries denounce stunt by …

A protest in support of Turkey is held in Stockholm as separate demonstrations in opposition are also held Turkey has condemned the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest in Sweden, describing it as a “vile act”. It said the Swedish government’s decision to allow the protest to go ahead was “completely unacceptable”. It comes amid growing …