Jordan, the United States, Turkey and Morocco expressed their deep condemnation following the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden.

The Quran was burned after the Swedish police granted permission for a demonstration where the organizer intends to burn a copy of the Holy Quran outside Stockholm's main mosque on Wednesday, coinciding with the beginning of Eid Al-Adha, according to AFP.

In their official decision, the Swedish police stated that the security risks associated with the Quran burning "do not warrant, based on current laws, the decision to reject the request."

This approval comes two weeks after a Swedish appeals court overturned a previous police decision to deny permits for two demonstrations in Stockholm involving the burning of the Quran.

The police had initially cited security concerns, as a similar incident outside the Turkish embassy in January led to weeks of protests, calls for a boycott of Swedish products, and hindered Sweden's NATO membership aspirations.

Jordan Condemns Quran Burning in Sweden

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates in Jordan issued a statement on Wednesday condemning the burning of the Holy Quran in Stockholm, Sweden, by extremists. The act was denounced as a racist and inciting action that is completely rejected. Jordan emphasized the dangerous display of hatred and Islamophobia that burning the Quran represents, promoting violence and disrespect towards religions. The statement called for an end to such irresponsible actions and highlighted the importance of respecting religious symbols and avoiding practices that fuel hatred and discrimination.

US State Department Reacts to Quran Burning

The incident of burning religious texts in front of a mosque in Sweden was also addressed by the US State Department. In a statement, the department expressed its disapproval of burning the Holy Quran and the disrespect shown by the act. The department emphasized the harmful nature of such actions and the need to promote tolerance and respect for religious beliefs.

Turkish Foreign Ministry Condemns Quran Burning in Sweden

The Turkish Foreign Ministry summoned the Swedish ambassador to Ankara to strongly condemn and protest against the repeated hate crimes targeting the Quran and the Swedish flag in Sweden. The ministry expressed its strong disapproval of these acts and emphasized the need to respect religious symbols and beliefs. The summoning of the ambassador was a clear message of Turkey's rejection of such actions and its commitment to protecting religious freedoms.

Morocco Recalls Ambassador to Sweden over Quran Burning

Morocco has called back its ambassador to Sweden for "indefinite consultations" following the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in Stockholm. The Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong condemnation and rejection of this unacceptable act. The ministry emphasized that such a hostile and irresponsible act disregards the sentiments of over a billion Muslims, particularly during this sacred period coinciding with the Hajj season and Eid Al-Adha. Morocco's recall of its ambassador reflects its strong protest against these repeated provocations and its commitment to defending the values of mutual respect and tolerance.