Muslims say Swiss minaret ban discriminates against them

Muslim groups in Switzerland are furious over a call to ban minarets. The groups claim that the ban would discriminate against muslims and islam.

Minarets aren't essential for muslims to pray in a mosque. But these muslim groups are real hypocrites. When they perceive a slight against them, they automatically complain of discrimination. However, they remain silent of the real discrimination occurring in muslim countries such as Saudi Arabia where it is to own a bible let alone build a church.

If they are really disturbed about discrimination against minorities, speak out against that.

From Swiss Info

The initiative to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland discriminates against Muslims as a religious minority, Swiss Muslims believe.

At a joint media conference on Thursday, representatives of national Muslim umbrella organisations explained the position of their communities towards the anti-minaret initiative which comes to a popular vote on November 29.

"Muslims in Switzerland identify with Switzerland as their home, whose constitution and laws guarantee them protection, freedom and security," said Farhad Afshar on behalf of the Coordination of Islamic Organisations of Switzerland.