 ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Norwegian Muslims and Christians condemned the publication of blasphemous caricatures of Prophet Muhammad (PTUI pbuh), during a discussion hosted by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS). The delegation consisted of representatives from the Norwegian Church Aid, Church of Norway and Islamic Council of Norway.
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Arne Saeveraas of the Norwegian Church Aid said that Norwegian Christians condemned the blasphemous cartoons and their government had apologised for their publication in the Norwegian newspaper. “We felt the same pain as Muslims and our forum has protested this blasphemous act,” said Saeveraas. Commenting on harmony between the Norwegian Muslims and Christians, he said, the Norwegians had set an example for the rest of the world to follow.
Senaid Kobilica, the vice president of the Islamic Council of Norway, said that Muslims have complete freedom in Norway and the Church supports them. “We have had regular meetings with the Church on the issue of caricatures and together we condemn such blasphemous acts,” he added. |