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CARTOON CRISIS IN SWEDEN IS CONDEMNED AS
REPULSIVE AND AN AFFRONT
TO DECENCY
Published:
31/08/2007 22.30
The Ramadhan Foundation
today attacks Swedish Newspaper Nerikes
Allehanda for their depiction of Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) as a dog and
the SEMUS (Secular Muslims of Sweden) for calling for these to be
published; it is another example of the demonisation of Islam and
Muslims under the cloak of free speech.
We attack these people
for even suggesting that they need to look at these pictures before
reaching a decision, all faith’s symbols and people should be
respected and not attacked and depicted in this way. This
follows European Newspapers that published similar pictures last
year.
The Ramadhan Foundation
is deeply hurt that these images were drawn and then published in
such a way, there can be no justification for this evil act, those
involved should apologise immediately and without reservation.
We urge all Muslims to remain calm and demonstrate in a peaceful way.
Mr Mohammed Shafiq,
Press Spokesman of the Foundation comments:
“The Ramadhan Foundation
attacks Swedish Newspaper Nerikes Allehanda for their
depiction of Prophet Muhammad (SAAWS) as a dog and the SEMUS (Secular
Muslims of Sweden) for calling for these to be published to
facilitate a debate, there can be no justification for this evil act
and I urge both SEMUS and Nerikes Allehanda to apologise
unreservedly.
We urge all faith
communities to come together to campaign for all religious symbols
and people to be respected and not demonised and depicted in such a
repulsive way.
The Ramadhan Foundation
calls on Muslims to demonstrate against this evil act peacefully and
not be provoked as these evil people wish Muslims to do.
It is time for Western
Governments to recognise that legislation is needed to outlaw these
activities and depictions.”
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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
Muslim 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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