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REPUBLICATION
OF DANISH CARTOONS IS ATTEMPT TO PROVOKE MUSLIMS
Published:
13/02/2008 16:15
The
Ramadhan Foundation expresses its total condemnation of the many Danish
newspapers that have republished cartoons depicting Prophet
Muhammad. There can be no justification or acceptance of this
evil action two years after the last occasion. We believe in
freedom of speech but this must include respect for religions and their
symbols.
The
Ramadhan Foundation urges the Muslim community around the world to remain
calm and not fall into the trap that is being set against Islam.
There can be only one purpose in republishing these cartoons – that is
to reopen wounds that were left behind.
Mr.
Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Foundation comments:
“The
Ramadhan Foundation is deeply saddened by the republication of these
evil cartoons; we condemn the newspapers concerned unreservedly and
urge them to stop escalating this matter.
I
urge the Muslim community across the world to remain calm and not allow
success to those that want a violent reaction from the community.
We urge people to express their concern via their Danish embassy and to
the Danish Government.
We
support and practice freedom of speech but this ends when others are
hurt”
END
Notes for editors
The
Ramadhan Foundation is the UK's leading Muslim youth organisation that
is working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all
communities. Based in Greater Manchester and working to also
establish the platform for human unity amongst our communities in the
UK.
For
further information contact:
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq
Press
Spokesman
Mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
07814835912
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