Salwan Momika, a figure notorious for his provocative actions against Islam, was reportedly discovered deceased in his residence in Norway. Momika, an Iraqi-born individual gained infamy for his desecration of the Holy Quran.
According to reports circulating on social media, the lifeless body of 37-year-old Salwan Momika was uncovered at his residence in Norway. The circumstances surrounding his demise remain shrouded in mystery, as initial investigations have failed to ascertain the cause of death.
Radio Geneva, a prominent media outlet, initially broke the news of Momika's untimely demise through a tweet that garnered immense attention. However, the tweet was subsequently removed, leaving the public in a state of uncertainty. Radio Geneva has since announced its commitment to verifying the authenticity of the reports, as speculation continues to mount.
Salwan Momika's journey to notoriety began when he migrated to Sweden in 2018, fleeing from Iraq, and was eventually granted residency in 2021. However, his controversial actions, including the burning of pages from the Holy Quran outside a mosque in June 2023, sparked outrage and led to the rejection of his asylum application by Swedish authorities. Consequently, Momika relocated to Norway just last month.
His public acts of defiance, such as stomping on and desecration of the Holy Quran outside Stockholm's largest mosque during Eid festivities in 2023, drew widespread condemnation and heated debates on the limits of free expression.
Described as a Christian-turned-atheist, Salwan Momika identified himself as a "liberal atheist critic and thinker." His actions, while celebrated by some as courageous exercises of free speech, ignited fierce opposition from religious groups and human rights advocates who decried his actions as inflammatory and disrespectful.
