The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA) strongly condemned the repeated desecration of the Holy Quran in some European countries.
It urged the international community to take an urgent and firm stance against such heinous acts which go against the values of religious freedom and coexistence.
The council made the statement yesterday during its regular meeting, chaired by Shaikh Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa.
It praised His Majesty King Hamad’s keynote speech at the 18th GCC meeting and the GCC-Central Asia Summit (C5), held in Saudi Arabia.
It commended the King’s reference to the deep historical ties between the GCC countries, as well as common visions, and vital interests to protect Islamic spiritual values and civilisational gains.
The session highlighted His Majesty’s call to engage collectively in spreading the culture of peace and tolerance, enriching channels of dialogue between religions and civilisations, criminalising religious, sectarian and racist hate speech, and deterring hostile terrorist forces by combating their organizations and funding sources.
The aim is to build regional community based on peaceful coexistence and mutual trust, preserving the sovereignty of states and their right to a long-term development, said the council, quoting the King. .
On the occasion of the new Hijri year, the SCIA extended its congratulations to the King, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
They also congratulated the King on the occasion of Bahrain being awarded the best office for pilgrims’ affairs among three countries with the highest satisfaction rate from Bahraini pilgrims for the recent Haj season.
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