Pakistani Muslim protesters issue grave warnings to Greece, vowing retribution for any desecration of their sacred texts and raising fears of unrest and social tensions.
In a rapidly unfolding situation, Cyprus finds itself facing a potential threat as tensions rise over the gathering of foreign Muslims, predominantly Pakistanis, in the country. The Mayor of Paphos, Cyprus, Phedon Phedonos, has expressed deep concern about recent events in his city, urging the government to take immediate action.
The source of the concern lies in a post on social media, where Mayor Phedon Phedonos shared a video capturing a group of young Muslims marching in the tourist area of Paphos. The video shows the demonstrators shouting slogans, including the Islamic war cry, “Takbir – Allahu Akbar,” while holding the Qu’ran in their hands.
The phrase “Allah is greatest” is referred to as Takbir and is used in religious rituals and during the Islamic battle of conquest. Takbir was first known to be issued by Islam’s Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Badr on March 13, 624 A.D. It is also featured on many Islamic national flags, including Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan.
Source: RAIR Foundation