Ozan: Islam means peace - together against extremism!

Ozan: Islam means peace - together against extremism!

In Salzburg, the chairman of the Islamic religious community, Ismail Ozan, took a clear stance today on Islamist-motivated acts of violence. During an interview with the Salzburg church newspaper “Rupertusblatt,” Ozan emphasized that such acts have “nothing to do with Islam” and can never be legitimized. He pointed to a passage in the Koran that condemns the killing of innocent people and declared: "Islam means peace." Ozan calls on the entire society to work together in the fight against extremism and promote peaceful co-existence. He expressed concern that general suspicion of Muslims was growing after Islamist-motivated attacks, which was undermining years of integration work kathpress.at.

During his inaugural visit to Governor Wilfried Haslauer, Ozan made it clear that the Islamic community in Salzburg, which now has around 36,400 members, plays an important role in representing interests. Haslauer emphasizes the importance of respectful interaction, which is seen as a cornerstone of democracy and community. In recent years, the number of Muslims in Salzburg has increased significantly, and the Islamic religious community is intended to act as a contact in politics in order to promote the climate for dialogue. “Politicians have a duty to take the concerns of Muslims seriously,” said Haslauer when he received Ozan at the Chiemseehof salzburg.gv.at reported.