Tunisian thinker Abu Ya'rub al-Marzuki, known for his studies on Islamic civilization and principles, burned the Quran in front of the Stockholm Embassy of Turkey on January 21, by Danish far-right politician Rasmus Paludan, interpreted it as a reflection of fear of the growing influence of Islam in the West.
“A populist action reflecting the fear of the spread of Islam”
Stating that the action in question was for provocation, Marzuki said, "Burning the Quran is a populist act that reflects the fear of the spread of Islam. The burning of the Qur'an is proof of the influence of Islam in the West. It is a reflection of Western fears of the authority of Islam and the tendency of Western elites to embrace Islam. A wise and nonviolent response must be given to this provocative act, distinguishing between European elites who understand the value of Islam and ordinary people who do not."
“Insulting the holy is a proof of backwardness”
Marzuki pointed out that the segment represented by the action should be evaluated well.
"Insulting the holy is a proof of backwardness. This populist action does not represent the stance of great scholars and thinkers in the West. In this sense, we can say that this action is an indication of the power of Islam," he added.
Abu Ya'rub al-Marzuki, an expert in the field of Islamic philosophy, is among the leading thinkers of Tunisia.