The Sharia Research and Studies Council of the Libyan Fatwa House has condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Libyan embassy in Denmark, describing the act as ugly and saying in a statement that this is not the first time Denmark has committed aggression against the sanctities of Muslims, referring to the insulting cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed 17 years ago, and allowing the burning of a copy of the Quran months ago.
The Council reaffirmed Sunday the legal obligation on the Libyan government to sever relations with Denmark, especially since the Danish authorities did not apologize or back down from their position after the Libyan Foreign Ministry condemned the act.
It also called on to all scholars, and influencers to condemn this act, and to clarify the duty of Muslims toward such a matter, calling on all Muslims, rulers and peoples, to boycott Danish products, as the boycott was tried with them when they insulted the Prophet, and forced them to apologize for their fear for their economy.
The Libyan Foreign Ministry condemned in the strongest terms the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in front of the Libyan embassy in Denmark, expressing its categorical rejection of the act.
