Sana'a (IP) - During an exclusive interview with a reporter from Iran Press, Yemeni citizens expressed their condemnation of the systematic insult to the Holy Qur'an that occurred in Sweden.

Iran PressMiddle East: They also held the Swedish government responsible for granting permission to burn the Qur'an, which they believed hurt the feelings of Muslims.

Muhammad Ali, a citizen of Yemen living in Sana'a, believes that insulting the Holy Qur'an is a criminal act, so Muslims should consider boycotting Sweden in the areas of diplomacy and economy.

Ibrahim al-Shorfi, another Yemeni citizen, told the Iranpress reporter in Sana'a that the people of Yemen condemn the offensive act of burning the Holy Qur'an in Sweden and consider it a way to incite Muslims.

Akram Al-Kahlani, another Yemeni citizen, says that a critical position that should be taken is the embargo on Swedish goods, and the Yemenis are the pioneers in this direction.

Abdullah Al-Aziri, another Yemeni citizen, pointed out that Muslims respect the holy books of other religions, so insulting the Holy Qur'an is a crime, and we want to be dealt with in the framework of international laws.

He stated that Muslims respect the followers of other religions and clarified that the Arab countries should impose diplomatic and economic sanctions on Sweden.

A citizen from Yemen expressed the belief that Muslims should stage protests against any insults directed towards the Holy Qur'an. These protests would demonstrate to the world that Muslims hold the Qur'an and the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) in high regard and that showing respect towards them is a necessity.

Abdul Karim Al-Sham believes that the Yemeni people should boycott all Swedish and Danish goods. Al-Sham called the Arab countries to take a decisive position towards Sweden and recall their ambassadors from countries that insult the Holy Qur'an.

Al-Sham also stated that the decisive action and position of the Islamic Republic against insulting the Holy Qur'an in Sweden is commendable.

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