Swedish mosque calls for ban on burning holy books following Qur’an protests

(Breitbart) The head of a mosque in the Swedish city of Gothenburg has called for a law to ban the destruction of holy books and texts in the aftermath of the burnings of the Islamic Qur’an.

Faraj Semmo, CEO of the Gothenburg Mosque, which sees around 2,500 visitors a week, supports a ban on burning holy books and texts, claiming that the demonstrations create hatred against Muslims.

“It’s perceived to be an act of hate, many people feel threatened,” Semmo told broadcaster SVT, noting the burning of the Qur’an had sparked strong reactions among those attending the mosque.

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