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'''Shefqet Krasniqi''' (born June 20, 1966) is a [[Kosovo Albanians|Kosovar]] [[Muslim]] cleric and scholar of [[Islam]]. He formerly held posts of lecturer at the [[Faculty of Islamic Studies (Pristina)]] and [[Imam]] of the [[Imperial Mosque (Pristina)]]. He is an expert in Islamic law, author, translator and publisher.<ref>{{cite web| url =https://worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net/filebox/kosovos-islam-light-turns-full-fat-h144550.html | title =Kosovo's 'Islam Light' Turns Full-Fat | last =Egnatia | first =Via | date =2014 | website =worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net | publisher = | access-date = | quote = }}</ref> |
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Krasniqi has been the focus of controversy for his provocative comments concerning other faith communities, traditional gender roles<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.academia.edu/33140208|title=''Women's Rights in Kosovo: Cultural and Religious Barriers''|last=Hoxha |first=Ideal |date=2015 |website=academia.edu |publisher=[[University of Gothenburg]] |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> and alleged radicalism. His name was mentioned in the [[U.S. State Department]]’s "International Religious Freedom Report for 2013" for allegedly negative views of the [[Catholic]] community and "[[anti-Semitic]] rhetoric".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net/news-analysis/tika-cant-be-blamed-for-the-recent-arrests-made-in-kosovo-h145490.html |title= TIKA can't be blamed for the recent arrests made in Kosovo |last=Jazexhi |first=Olsi |date= 2014 |website= worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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He was acquitted by a Pristina Basic Court panel on hate incitement charges in March 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://balkaneu.com/kosovo-the-imam-of-the-great-mosque-of-pristina-exonerated |title= Kosovo: Imam of the Great Mosque of Pristina Exonerated |last= Pajaziti |first= M. |date=March 23, 2018 |website= balkaneu.com |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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Krasniqi was born on June 22, 1966 in the village of Sibofc, [[Obiliq]] municipality. He completed primary school in Sibofc, and high school in the ''[[madrassa]]'' "Alauddin" in Pristina. After military service, he pursued studies abroad. In 1986 he enrolled at [[Medina University]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], where he completed his studies at the Faculty of Arabic Language and Literature. He continued postgraduate studies in Medina, in the field of Islamic Jurisprudence (''[[fiqh]]''), in which he earned a master's degree. In 2001, after 15 years in Medina, he was awarded a doctorate in Islamic [[Sharia]]. Upon completion of his studies, Dr. Shefqeti returned to his hometown and was appointed professor at the FSI. and later Imam at the Great Mosque in Pristina. He held the position of professor for five consecutive years while also serving as Imam.<ref>[http://shefqetkrasniqi.blogspot.com/2013/05/biografia-e-hoxhe-shefqet-krasniqit.html biografia e hoxhe shefqet krasniqit]</ref> |
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Krasniqi was born in the village of Sibofc, [[Obiliq]] municipality, Kosovo. He attended high school at the local ''[[madrassa]]'' "Alauddin" in [[Pristina]]. In 1986, he enrolled and later graduated from [[Medina University]] in [[Saudi Arabia]], where he attained a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence ([[fiqh]]). Upon returning to Kosovo, Krasniqi was appointed professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, and later [[Imam]] at the Great Mosque in Pristina. He held the position of professor for five consecutive years while also functioning as Imam.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net/filebox/kosovos-islam-light-turns-full-fat-h144550.html |title=Kosovo's 'Islam Light' Turns Full-Fat |last=Egnatia |first=Via |date=2014 |website=worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net |publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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==Legal Controversies== |
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Shefqet Krasniqi was taken in for questioning by [[Kosovo Police]] during September 2014, in an operation aimed at curbing the recruitment of fighters to join radical Islamic groups in [[Syria]] and [[Iraq]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-29239534 |title= Kosovo 'imams held' in raids on Islamic State recruitment |last= |first= |date= 2014 |website= bbc.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> Despite being dismissed from his position at the Grand Mosque in 2015, Krasniqi was later released and continued to preach publicly on television, radio, and social media websites.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://2017-2021.state.gov/report/custom/ac4853eb92/index.html |title =International Religious Freedom Report - Kosovo |last= |first= |date= 2018 |website=state.gov |publisher= [[US State Department]] |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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On February 27, 2017, Kosovo’s [[Special Prosecutor]] (SPRK) filed an indictment against Krasniqi, on charges of inciting [[terrorism]], propagating national, racial, and religious intolerance and tax evasion.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.arabnews.com/node/1272061/world|title= Kosovo court clears Grande Mosque imam of inciting terrorism |last= |first= |date= 2018 |website=arabnews.com|publisher= |access-date=March 23, 2018 |quote=}}</ref> The indictment alleged that Krasniqi intentionally distributed public messages classifying some religious groups as enemies of Sunni Muslims, inciting and spreading hatred, disunity and intolerance of other religious groups. The indictment also contended that Krasniqi used harsh language during his sermons, promoted via online social networks, encouraging others to travel to conflict zones in Syria and Iraq and commit terrorist acts.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://balkaninsight.com/2018/01/22/pristina-s-imam-pleaded-not-guilty-for-inciting-his-followers-to-conflict-zone-01-22-2018/|title= Pristina's Imam pleaded not guilty for inciting his followers to conflict zone |last= |first= |date= 2018 |website= balkaninsight.com|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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On March 23, 2018, a Pristina Basic Court panel acquitted Shefqet Krasniqi of all charges from the 2017 indictment. The presiding judge cited contradictory statements and lack of evidence as reasons for the acquittal. On October 1, 2018, the [[appellate court]] upheld the lower court’s decision, acquitting Krasniqi on all charges.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.state.gov/reports/2017-report-on-international-religious-freedom/kosovo/|title= International Religious Freedom Report - Kosovo|last= |first= |date=2017 |website= state.gov|publisher= [[US Department of State]] |access-date= |quote=}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 21:51, 31 March 2024
Shefqet Krasniqi | |
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| Title | Hoxhë |
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| Born | June 20, 1966 in Sibofc, Obiliq, Kosovo |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Region | Europe |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith, Fiqh, Tajweed |
Shefqet Krasniqi (born June 20, 1966) is a Kosovar Muslim cleric and scholar of Islam. He formerly held posts of lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies (Pristina) and Imam of the Imperial Mosque (Pristina). He is an expert in Islamic law, author, translator and publisher.[1]
Krasniqi has been the focus of controversy for his provocative comments concerning other faith communities, traditional gender roles[2] and alleged radicalism. His name was mentioned in the U.S. State Department’s "International Religious Freedom Report for 2013" for allegedly negative views of the Catholic community and "anti-Semitic rhetoric".[3]
He was acquitted by a Pristina Basic Court panel on hate incitement charges in March 2018.[4]
Biography
Krasniqi was born in the village of Sibofc, Obiliq municipality, Kosovo. He attended high school at the local madrassa "Alauddin" in Pristina. In 1986, he enrolled and later graduated from Medina University in Saudi Arabia, where he attained a doctorate in Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh). Upon returning to Kosovo, Krasniqi was appointed professor at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, and later Imam at the Great Mosque in Pristina. He held the position of professor for five consecutive years while also functioning as Imam.[5]
Legal Controversies
Shefqet Krasniqi was taken in for questioning by Kosovo Police during September 2014, in an operation aimed at curbing the recruitment of fighters to join radical Islamic groups in Syria and Iraq.[6] Despite being dismissed from his position at the Grand Mosque in 2015, Krasniqi was later released and continued to preach publicly on television, radio, and social media websites.[7]
On February 27, 2017, Kosovo’s Special Prosecutor (SPRK) filed an indictment against Krasniqi, on charges of inciting terrorism, propagating national, racial, and religious intolerance and tax evasion.[8] The indictment alleged that Krasniqi intentionally distributed public messages classifying some religious groups as enemies of Sunni Muslims, inciting and spreading hatred, disunity and intolerance of other religious groups. The indictment also contended that Krasniqi used harsh language during his sermons, promoted via online social networks, encouraging others to travel to conflict zones in Syria and Iraq and commit terrorist acts.[9]
On March 23, 2018, a Pristina Basic Court panel acquitted Shefqet Krasniqi of all charges from the 2017 indictment. The presiding judge cited contradictory statements and lack of evidence as reasons for the acquittal. On October 1, 2018, the appellate court upheld the lower court’s decision, acquitting Krasniqi on all charges.[10]
References
- ^ Egnatia, Via (2014). "Kosovo's 'Islam Light' Turns Full-Fat". worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net.
- ^ Hoxha, Ideal (2015). "Women's Rights in Kosovo: Cultural and Religious Barriers". academia.edu. University of Gothenburg.
- ^ Jazexhi, Olsi (2014). "TIKA can't be blamed for the recent arrests made in Kosovo". worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net.
- ^ Pajaziti, M. (March 23, 2018). "Kosovo: Imam of the Great Mosque of Pristina Exonerated". balkaneu.com.
- ^ Egnatia, Via (2014). "Kosovo's 'Islam Light' Turns Full-Fat". worldbulletin.dunyabulteni.net.
- ^ "Kosovo 'imams held' in raids on Islamic State recruitment". bbc.com. 2014.
- ^ "International Religious Freedom Report - Kosovo". state.gov. US State Department. 2018.
- ^ "Kosovo court clears Grande Mosque imam of inciting terrorism". arabnews.com. 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
- ^ "Pristina's Imam pleaded not guilty for inciting his followers to conflict zone". balkaninsight.com. 2018.
- ^ "International Religious Freedom Report - Kosovo". state.gov. US Department of State. 2017.