ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Iran in Islamabad has commended the decision of the government of Pakistan to designate July 7th, 2023, as the Day of Honoring the Holy Quran. The embassy views this initiative as a worthy and relevant step towards acknowledging the significance of the sacred Islamic book.
In the statement, the embassy strongly condemns any act of desecrating the Holy Quran, emphasizing that it is not only an ignorant and biased act but also an attempt to incite public opinion and misuse freedom of expression. The embassy emphasizes that such actions represent an affront to the holy books of all divine religions and can contribute to generating instability, violence, and hatred.
Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamabad on the occasion of the Day of Honoring the Holy Quran – 7th July, 2023. #HolyQuran pic.twitter.com/W6DyFchzQH
— Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran- Islamabad (@IraninIslamabad) July 6, 2023
Iran Invites Faithful to United in Denouncing Islamophobic Acts
The embassy extends an invitation to faithful individuals and free thinkers worldwide to unite in denouncing such heinous acts. It underscores the need to address Islamophobia, the insulting of sacred symbols, and the desecration of holy books through political synergy, legal procedures, and appropriate educational measures. By countering these actions, it aims to prevent the spread of hatred, violence, ideological clashes, and destabilization.
To rectify the situation, the embassy highlights the importance of coordinated efforts involving clarification, explanation, education, legal procedures, and dialogue. These constructive approaches are seen as essential in correcting the current state of affairs and fostering a more respectful environment.
The Embassy of Iran wholeheartedly supports the commendable initiative of the friendly and brotherly government of Pakistan in dedicating July 7th, 2023, as the day to Honor the Holy Quran.
The embassy’s statement emphasizes the significance of respecting sacred religious texts and calls for collective efforts to combat acts of desecration. It underlines the importance of fostering understanding and dialogue to promote harmony and respect among individuals of different faiths.
