Kid Slaying Shocks Swedish Muslims in Ramadan

Mohamed Amorri was slaughtered by an unknown murderer while on his way to school with his sister Iman.

Sources close to Swedish security circles said ethnic motives may be behind the killing of the child of Iraqi descent.

Father of the slain child expressed deep shock over the death of his innocent child that took place during the early hours of Tuesday, October 19, according to Swedish newspapers.

Mosques Active

The horrible incident overshadowed intensified Islamic activities during this holy month through Swedish cities, with mosques busy with several programs designed to create a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in the Swedish community.

“The mosque prepared a stepped-up program that begins at dawn where Fajr prayers are performed, followed by a daily seminar,” Sheik Hassan Mousa, Stockholm grand mosque imam told IslamOnline.net.

“From the Zhuhr ( noon ) prayer until the Maghrib (sunset) prayer, scholars and imams are available to answer questions about fasting, Islamic jurisprudence and other issues of interest,” he added.

The Stockholm imam went on saying during Ramadan, mosques teem with Muslims at times of prayers, especially Tarawih.

Annual Plan
The Stockholm mosque has also adopted a plan to clear the image of Islam and Muslims in the Swedish community.

“The mosque has various programs as part of an annual plan to give religious lessons in both Arabic and Swedish,” Mousa said.

“It also gives lessons to Muslims and non-Muslims on the Arabic language and refute allegations leveled against Islam.”

The mosque also supervises a female association and invites scholars and imams from abroad to tackle women issues.

The Stockholm mosque further supervises a school to teach Arabic, Islamic education and Qur’an issues to Swedish children.

The Swedish Muslim scout institution of the mosque also plays a leading role in educating the Swedish children on Islamic principles.

Islam has become the second official religion in Sweden after Christianity, despite the fact that the Muslim community is a relatively new one, unlike that of other European countries such as France.

The first mosque was built in Sweden in 1976. The Swedish constitution allows Muslims to build mosques and Islamic schools.

Sweden also seats around 145 Islamic societies affiliated to three central Islamic unions, in addition to scores of mosques, praying halls and Islamic centers everywhere in the country.