Quran Desecration Reported in Sweden’s Linnaeus University
The university informed local police that attempts to disrespect the Quran occurred last week. In both cases, salted pork was placed inside several copies of the holy book, according to local media outlet Alkompis.
The first incident took place on Wednesday when pieces of pork were discovered on prayer rugs and inside shelves where Qurans are stored.
The following day, a similar act was reported, with larger amounts of pork placed on and between the pages of the Qurans.
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A student named Ibrahim, who witnessed the aftermath of the second incident alongside a classmate, told Alkompis that they noticed an unpleasant odor upon entering the prayer room.
Upon inspecting the Quran shelves, they found pieces of pork inside the sacred books and immediately reported the matter to university officials.
In response, Linnaeus University Vice-Chancellor Peter Aronsson strongly condemned the incidents in an official statement, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to principles of respect and non-discrimination.
“We are taking this incident very seriously,” Aronsson said in a statement published on the university’s website.
“The university stands for respect for the equal value and freedom of all individuals as the foundation of our work. We do not tolerate any actions that violate the human rights of others. There is zero tolerance for all forms of discrimination at the university,” he said.
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The incident has been reported to the police, he said, adding that the university is planning various safety measures to support students who are feeling concerned following the incident.
Sweden, in recent years, have become a center for insulting Muslims. In 2023, Salwan Momika, an Iraqi-born Christian, made headlines for publicly burning copies of the Quran during demonstrations protected by Swedish police. He was recently shot and killed in his Swedish apartment.
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