Jordan condemned Wednesday the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by extremists in the Swedish capital and considered it “incitement and racism.” The Foreign Ministry said burning the Holy Qur’an is an act of “dangerous hate and a manifestation of Islamophobia” that incites violence. The Ministry’s statement notes that burning the Quran “cannot” be considered a form of freedom of expression, adding there is a “need to stop irresponsible behavior and actions.” The Ministry said hate speech and action must be countered and there must be promotion for a culture of peace and acceptance.
Source: Jordan News Agency