According to the website of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Seyed Mehdi Mostafavi, the head of the Cultural Commission of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, who was addressing the specialized meeting on the “Roots and Implications of Anti-Islamism in the West,” offering condolences on the occasion of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) stated: Anti-Islamism in the West is not a new issue. But since some Northern European countries started burning Qurans, Muslim sentiments were hurt, and international organizations reacted.

The head of the Cultural Commission of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations emphasized the need for planning in the Islamic world to deal with such issues and said: Islam has taught us to behave with good manners and not curse those who curse. But if, despite these good morals, a person insists on disrespecting the honor of creation, the glory of humanity, and the integrity of Islam, that is to say, the Holy Quran, what is the duty of Muslims and all the right-seekers and law-abiding people?

To clarify this task, a more detailed discussion should be conducted to identify the roots of such insults and desecrations and add: If someone desecrates the Holy Quran, is it due to mental disorders or following scientific and religious philosophy that makes his disrespect? Is it a flaw in the rules? Does this disrespect have political and security reasons? Therefore, it is good to know the reasons for such indignities. After we have accurately calculated and determined the grounds, it will be possible to clarify what actions should be taken against it and what requests should be made from international organizations.

Mustafa added: In many countries and some resolutions and charters that exist in international organizations and the United Nations, there are restrictions on freedom and prohibitions on desecration of religious values. Despite those laws and approvals, why do we witness such events?

He further announced that an international meeting would be held regarding the study of encountering desecration of the Holy Quran and religious sanctities. He added that preliminary meetings will be held for this meeting. Some meetings have also been held in the presence of the participants and some online. Today we use those expert discussions, and summarizing the talks will be helpful for a more accurate and complete conclusion for that international summit.