Jeddah, June 05 (QNA) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of recent offensive comments by an official in India's ruling party against Prophet Muhammad (May Prayers and Peace of Allah be Upon Him).
In a statement, the OIC said that these offences come in the context of the escalation of hatred and abuse of Islam in India and in the context of systematic practices against Muslims in it and restrictions on them,especially in light of a series of decisions banning headscarves in educational institutions in a number of Indian states and demolitions of Muslim property, in addition to the increase in violence against them.
The Organization called on the Indian authorities to resolutely confront these abuses and all forms of insults to the Noble Messenger, (May Prayers and Peace of Allah be Upon Him), and the Islamic religion, and to bring the instigators, those involved, and the perpetrators of violence and hate crimes against Muslims to justice, and the parties behind them to be held accountable. It also calls for ensuring the safety, security and well-being of the Muslim community in India and protecting its rights, religious and cultural identity, dignity and places of worship.
In its statement, the Organization called on the international community, especially the mechanisms of the United Nations and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council to take the necessary measures to address the practices targeting Muslims in India. (QNA)