In response to Rasmus Paludan’s infamous act of burning a copy of the Quran in front of the Turkish Embassy in Stockholm back on January 21, Turkey has filed an arrest order for him.

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Ankara is currently looking into this incident and accusing Paludan of “publicly insulting religious values.”

The arrest warrant was issued by the court in an effort to call Paludan to give testimony about the Quran-burning incident.

Strong reactions from the international community, notably the Islamic world, have been sparked by the Quran-burning incident.

Rasmus Paludan’s actions were perceived as highly offensive and disrespectful to the Muslim holy book, leading to widespread condemnation and demands for accountability.

The incident’s significance went beyond mere protest and sparked debates on religious freedom, hate speech, and the limits of freedom of expression.

Sadly, the Quran-burning incident involving Rasmus Paludan is not an isolated case. Recent times have seen a surge in attacks on the Quran, further fueling tensions between different communities.

In a similar incident last month, Salwan Momika, an Iraq-based refugee residing in Sweden, burned pages of the Quran outside a mosque in Stockholm, igniting a fresh wave of resentment and anger among Muslims worldwide.

Moreover, the subsequent trampling and burning of another Quran near the Iraqi embassy in Stockholm by protestors have added to the escalating tensions, leading to diplomatic repercussions between Iraq and Sweden.