Strange offer of the Danish official regarding Islamophobia
Hojat al-Islam Naqvi stated, “In the meeting we had with the Danish government about Islamophobia, in response to the protest of Muslim representatives to the growth of Islamophobia, the foreign minister of the country said, “Denmark is a free country, and you can speak against the Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h)!” In response we said, “We will never ever imagine doing such a thing”.”
In Europe, especially in Scandinavian countries, which are facing the growth of the number of immigrants, the Islamophobia is on a rise, and sometimes the Islamophobe actions and insults to the sanctities of Muslims have been seen.
However, this phenomenon has led to the increasing unity of Muslims, both Shiite and Sunni in these countries, and has caused all Muslims, from any school of thought and viewpoint, to react against the insult to Islamic sanctities.
Of Pakistani descent, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Morid Naqvi, director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, on the status of Muslims and Shiites in the country stated, “In recent years, the situation of Shiites has improved. Currently, about 60,000 Shia citizens live in Denmark, most of them in Copenhagen.”
“These people are originally from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon and Turkey. Fortunately, Shiite mosques and Islamic centers in Denmark are in good condition and various Shiite programs are held in these centers,” Naqvi continued.
Regarding the increase of Islamophobia in Denmark, the director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center in Copenhagen conceded, “In dealing with the phenomenon, Shiites and Sunnis are united to confront Islamophobia. Also, in the meetings with the representatives of the government, we have participated alongside the Sunnis. We have taken positive steps in dealing with Islamophobia.”
On the reaction of the Danish government to the growth of Islamophobia, Naqvi stated, “Our meeting with the Danish government was fruitless. In the meeting we had with the Danish government about Islamophobia, in response to the protest of Muslim representatives to the growth of Islamophobia, the foreign minister of the country said, “Denmark is a free country, and you can speak against the Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h)!” In response we said, “We never ever imagine doing such a thing”.”
“Expressing his regret about the recent Islamophobic events, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark said, “Considering the freedom of expression, we cannot deal with the perpetrators of these actions. But we sympathize with you”,” added a member of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
“Despite all this, and due to the cooperation and unity among Muslims in this regard, we are fortunately witnessing a decrease in Islamophobic behaviors and actions, and the cases of the phenomenon have decreased a lot compared to previous years,” said the director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center.
“Danish Shiites have a bright future,” he said, “We have good plans for the Danish Shiites in our Islamic centers. Thanks to the support of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and the various organizations we have in Denmark, we see a bright future for the Shiites of the country.”
In the end, regarding the hiatus in holding the 7th General Assembly due to Covid-19 Pandemic, Naqvi stated, “Personally, I have participated in the annual programs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly its inception. During the outbreak of Covid-19, the Assembly faced some hardships in holding its programs. But we hope that, like this year, the Assembly will continue its path.”
The 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly was held from September 1 to 3, 2022 at Iran International Conference Center in Tehran, with the presence of hundreds of members of the General Assembly and dignitaries from different countries.
Hojat al-Islam Naqvi stated, “In the meeting we had with the Danish government about Islamophobia, in response to the protest of Muslim representatives to the growth of Islamophobia, the foreign minister of the country said, “Denmark is a free country, and you can speak against the Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h)!” In response we said, “We will never ever imagine doing such a thing”.”
In Europe, especially in Scandinavian countries, which are facing the growth of the number of immigrants, the Islamophobia is on a rise, and sometimes the Islamophobe actions and insults to the sanctities of Muslims have been seen.
However, this phenomenon has led to the increasing unity of Muslims, both Shiite and Sunni in these countries, and has caused all Muslims, from any school of thought and viewpoint, to react against the insult to Islamic sanctities.
Of Pakistani descent, Hojat al-Islam Sayed Morid Naqvi, director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, on the status of Muslims and Shiites in the country stated, “In recent years, the situation of Shiites has improved. Currently, about 60,000 Shia citizens live in Denmark, most of them in Copenhagen.”
“These people are originally from Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon and Turkey. Fortunately, Shiite mosques and Islamic centers in Denmark are in good condition and various Shiite programs are held in these centers,” Naqvi continued.
Regarding the increase of Islamophobia in Denmark, the director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center in Copenhagen conceded, “In dealing with the phenomenon, Shiites and Sunnis are united to confront Islamophobia. Also, in the meetings with the representatives of the government, we have participated alongside the Sunnis. We have taken positive steps in dealing with Islamophobia.”
On the reaction of the Danish government to the growth of Islamophobia, Naqvi stated, “Our meeting with the Danish government was fruitless. In the meeting we had with the Danish government about Islamophobia, in response to the protest of Muslim representatives to the growth of Islamophobia, the foreign minister of the country said, “Denmark is a free country, and you can speak against the Prophet Jesus (p.b.u.h)!” In response we said, “We never ever imagine doing such a thing”.”
“Expressing his regret about the recent Islamophobic events, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark said, “Considering the freedom of expression, we cannot deal with the perpetrators of these actions. But we sympathize with you”,” added a member of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
“Despite all this, and due to the cooperation and unity among Muslims in this regard, we are fortunately witnessing a decrease in Islamophobic behaviors and actions, and the cases of the phenomenon have decreased a lot compared to previous years,” said the director of the Madinah Al-Elam Islamic Center.
“Danish Shiites have a bright future,” he said, “We have good plans for the Danish Shiites in our Islamic centers. Thanks to the support of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly and the various organizations we have in Denmark, we see a bright future for the Shiites of the country.”
In the end, regarding the hiatus in holding the 7th General Assembly due to Covid-19 Pandemic, Naqvi stated, “Personally, I have participated in the annual programs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly its inception. During the outbreak of Covid-19, the Assembly faced some hardships in holding its programs. But we hope that, like this year, the Assembly will continue its path.”
The 7th General Assembly of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly was held from September 1 to 3, 2022 at Iran International Conference Center in Tehran, with the presence of hundreds of members of the General Assembly and dignitaries from different countries.