Al-Azhar Al-Sharif praised, on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance towards what he described as "repeated abuses against the Holy Quran."
Al-Azhar said, in a statement posted on its official website: "Al-Azhar appreciates the brave stance taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin while carrying the Qur'an, defending the sanctities of Muslims, and expressing his respect for Islam."
During his visit to the Juma mosque in the city of Derbent, President Putin was seen embracing the Holy Quran. He emphasized the unity between Christians and Muslims, stating that the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church had always affirmed the bond of brotherhood between the two religious communities. President Putin unequivocally declared Russia’s profound reverence for the Quran and the religious sentiments of Muslims, firmly condemning any disrespect towards this sacred book as a criminal act.
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