Iran’s minister calls for ISESCO’s stance on offense to Qur’an
Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance has sent a letter to the director-general of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), urging the organization to take an official stance against the desecration of the Qur’an.
Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili wrote to Salim bin Mohammed al-Malik on July 24, expressing concern over the issuance of an official government permit for the burning of the Qur’an in Sweden.
He noted that this regrettable incident took place with the backing of the Swedish government, leading to dissatisfaction among Muslims worldwide. An official position from ISESCO could serve as a formal declaration of protest and dissatisfaction.
Esmaeili added, “I am confident that decisive action will be taken to prevent similar actions in other countries and to promote peace among Islamic nations. Furthermore, the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to host an extraordinary conference of culture ministers from Islamic countries to discuss unified and coordinated responses to offenses against the sanctity of the Qur’an.”
ISESCO is an affiliate of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The organization aims to facilitate coordination, expand educational, scientific, and cultural interactions among Islamic countries, inspired by the principles and teachings of Islam.
ISESCO has signed cooperation agreements with 114 specialized organizations, United Nations agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and academic institutions.