Requests for the correction of information on the map, meanwhile, were ignored by the team that conducted the study, said Vural.
He noted that the map, which could be taken to show that 'all Muslims are dangerous,' was prepared using one-sided data, with officials naming any Muslim a representative of 'Political Islam' as they pleased. Vural said that while the map was not a new phenomenon, the government's continued backing of the project via its Documentation Center of Political Islam had taken the issue to a new level. Incendiary anti-Muslim signs have reportedly been hung in mosques in various cities, especially in the capital of Vienna, in the past two days. 'I'm sorry, but all our concerns have proven true.'Īfter the digital map identifying the locations of more than 600 mosques and associations around Austria was unveiled May 27, racist attacks on Muslims increased, especially against mosques, which have become a target of racist groups, 'We had said that this website must be taken offline as soon as possible - that it could be dangerous,' Vural told Anadolu Agency. Ugly signs were hung on our mosques,' said Umit Vural, president of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGO). 'Attacks against Muslims rose after this incident. Racist attacks and labeling have dramatically increased since Austria released a controversial 'Islam Map' last month, the head of a Muslim community group said on Saturday.
