The leader of the Sadrist Movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, confirmed: "Burning the Qur'an is a major hate crime."
Al-Sadr said in a speech delivered on his behalf by Sheikh Mahmoud al-Jayashi from the demonstration platform in front of the Swedish Embassy: “Those who call for freedom of expression must be fair and refuse to burn a copy of the Holy Qur’an because it is a major crime,” indicating: “Burning the Qur’an incites hatred of millions of people.” embrace the Islamic religion.”
He added: "You sanctify immorality, and we sanctify the truth. Islam is a religion of righteousness, peace, and honorable morals, and hostility will not be declared against you."
Source: National Iraqi News Agency