Here are the translated by me initiating the documentation compiled by Danish Muslims to Islamophobia in Denmark.
This documentation previously published in Danish newspapers of various publications and cartoons took a delegation to the Copenhagen imam Ahmed Akkari in several Arab countries, in order to make targeted against Denmark mood. Spicy detail here: the most provocative cartoons about the prophet as a pig were previously published anywhere, and probably even been made.
God be praised, the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon the seal the prophets, the highest envoy:
We Muslims from the UK Denmark make what we - and every Muslim alike - about our situation is preparing a care in this country, which lies in northern Europe and is among the Scandinavian countries.
this country has its own language and there is a constitutional monarchy. The country consists of several islands and its capital is Copenhagen. It has 5 million people, mostly Protestants, so the cross in their flag. However, they were conquered by secularism. Even if they themselves do not call "heretics," they command but not the right one.
came into this country Muslims from Turkey and from war-torn countries such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, Somalia, Iraq or Lebanon. This was Denmark with foreigners of a different religion into contact, which was 20-30 years ago new for people to say which is that the number of Muslims is now increased to about 170,000.
The debtor of their religion are confronted with problems, especially as the Islamic faith is not officially recognized. This has many difficulties to follow, which manifest themselves as the fact that they are not permitted to build mosques. They are forced to transform old factory buildings and warehouses in prayer rooms.
prevails under these conditions before an atmosphere that the Promoted racism. It intensified after the events of the 11th September, and in many forms, the common denominator in the defamation of Islam was (once they problematize the headscarf, while other central theme of circumcision, other times they talk about diseases that were caused by prayer, etc.)
pictures and cartoons alleged that the Prophet (God bless him) in vile and disgusting manner shown. The circumstances of this case were such that many artists had refused, for the cover illustration of a book about Islam, the Prophet to draw, because they abandoning Islam feared. Then brought the leaders of the newspaper "Jyllands Posten appeal against the refusal of the artist. And it is precisely this approach that this provocation of the feelings of Muslims, is of the opinion and freedom of the press covered, rooted in the supposed pillars of democracy, because what also took the case and made them their own. Accordingly, the Journal wrote on 40 artists and encouraged them by a drawing contest this, but most refused and only 12 said yes. They published these drawings in their paper (edition of Friday, 30.09.2005) and of course they printed and attached a comment from chief editor, which stated that Muslims should accept this ridicule, because that was one of the foundations of democracy which ensured that the press and speech freedom. You should not feel like disturbed and are set an example to others that would put both of them targeted.
Given the seriousness of the situation, most Islamic organizations and centers closed briefly. They gathered on Sunday, 10.02.2006, agreed and on a note of protest against this malicious attack that is directed against the most outstanding person in general (the prophet of God, God bless him).
- The assembly agreed on the establishment of a Commission for the assistance of the Prophet Muhammad, God bless him, and the appointment of Sheikh Raid Halihal Ranisa chairman
- A critique of what had appeared in this newspaper, was sent as an explanation to one of the supporters. The text was translated into Danish, but they published only a few thoughts out of context.
- Muslims rallied all their own way and to spread with their available media contacts to a share in the appeal against the newspaper in order that this incident was a red line for all Muslims, not only in the religious, exceeded added.
- The statement demanded an apology from the newspaper and called for a commitment to allow more in future no such thing and instead to show respect for the holy places of Muslims.
was planned:
- On the one hand a petition of Muslims against the actions of the newspaper, on the other hand support the Islamic centers in the face of confrontation because of this and similar actions
- communiqués to political activists and active to direct parties to raise their awareness about the seriousness of the situation and gaining their support
- get in touch with the embassies of Muslim countries in Denmark and in conjunction they explain the real situation, to shoulder its responsibilities
- shirk contact with local and national media (particularly in view of their ignorant attitude)
- After we did not get the slightest reaction from the leaders of the newspaper, and as we had experienced the ignorance of the Prime Minister in relation to the request of the Islamic ambassadors for a meeting with him, we found ourselves together for another meeting on 09.10.2005. This was published a statement which has been distributed through local and international media.
- After the station al-Jazeera had covered the topic, escalated the behavior of the newspaper. The makers devoted their position now, a special column entitled "Images of the Prophet." They wrote an article in Arabic - is a quite strange precedent - with the heading "free speech". They pointed out that cited al-Jazeera, but they insisted on their position and doubled the number of pages to cover this topic. To its advocates involvement, they illustrated the themes that they presented as a struggle between freedom and oppression.
- Notable developments included the supportive attitude of the European Union to the position of the Danish Prime Minister, Muslim ambassadors not to wish to receive. This did not interfere in press freedom - a freedom that would be guaranteed by their law, as they claim.
- The organizations gave out after a second statement in which they are calling upon the Islamic world to intervene, because the affair had become internationalized and reputation of the Prophet (God bless him) is not just the Danish Muslims in something, but the Muslim world. We can not accept the insult of our Messenger, in any currency or justification whatsoever.
- The affair was investigated in the Islamic world at government level, the matter has been identified in the final statement with all the clarity.
Some things still increase our suffering and our pain:
- The mockery of Islam - and also has his supporters - Is the thriving commodity. For example, one newspaper dared (like the vultures) on 10.11.2005 to the publication of even more violent and hurt their images. Maybe they thought he could boost their sales with a reputation for doing so again. This question was the newspaper "Weekendavisen.
- The Muslims were given during this time, especially during her participation in the protest against the publication of images like these, the letters that were to settle in their appearance between direct threat and insult of Islam. They reviled the Qur'an and called him a fairy tale, and they repeated insults to the Prophet (God bless him), by self-made pictures sent. And these were the fiercest and most offensive. They betrayed hidden hatred against Islam as a religion.
- Denmark invited a Dutch writer of Somali origin as a (Ayaan Hirsi Ali, translator's). She is author of a screenplay Islam hostile Films whose director some time ago in Holland was killed. She was invited to a continuation of the provocation, especially after she had appeared for an interview on Danish television and had removed himself to speak about Islam in disapproving words. The strange now is that the Prime Minister, who had refused a meeting with the ambassadors, the woman received, awarded her a prize and his appreciation for their usual positions in expressing. He supported her liberal views! This must all be thinking ...
Therefore, the organizations met a hurry again. They decided the formation of delegations that will travel to the Islamic world, to inform the country about the seriousness of the situation and participating in a campaign for the defense and the assistance to our honorable Prophet (God bless him) to participate.
And in fact our delegation visited Egypt. She had a series of successful meetings and learned a lot of approval.
- A meeting with the Foreign Ministry. Minister for the press announced that the losses would be considered the Danish press against Islam as a scandal. He agreed to present the matter to the OIC and the Arab League.
- A meeting with the General Secretariat of the Arab League. It was marked by the highest approval.
- A meeting with the Sheikh al-Azhar (al-Tantawi, translator's) who responded to the affair and a special meeting of the Research Academy of Al-Azhar University einberaumte, to deal with this attack.
- A meeting with the Grand Mufti of Egypt (Ali Gomaa, translator's) resulted in a legal opinion on the boycott of Denmark in the event that they do not desist from their nefarious doing
- A representative of the delegation was with the Congress of the Research Academy there, that on Thursday, 12.08.2005 met. The Congress had a resolution on the outcome, which condemns this action. It was described as a campaign that transcends all boundaries of the permissible and the culture of dialogue. They explained they would turn to the appropriate committees at the United Nations and to human rights organizations. Purpose was to defend the a , individual rights and the protection of cultural pluralism, on the other hand, oppose the promotion of a culture of hatred and contempt of others.
Finally, we turn to all those committed to and are willing to participate in the defense and the assistance to this noble Prophet. We turn to those who strive by all means and possibilities, the anchoring of a general law to ensure the dignity of the sanctuary; This is especially the Muslim shrines in a time where it is easy to damage their shrines, a theme (war on terror).
And because it's so sad to have some fun in the end well be.