Muslim hero, called 'Quran Defender' received praises for stop burning Holy Quran in Norway.

Director-General of Inter-Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor has saluted the bravery of  Ilyas who jumped off the fence and saved the Holy Quran from burning,Asif Ghafoor tweeted “Salute to brave Ilyas for displaying the courage to stop an absolutely deplorable action. Such Islamophobia based provocations only promote hatred & extremism.”

Salute to brave #Ilyas for displaying courage to stop an absolutely deplorable action. Such Islamophobia based provocations only promote hatred & extremism. All religions are and must stay respectable. Islamophbia is threat to global peace and harmony.#TheGloriousQuran#Norway pic.twitter.com/CRahq5mazf

— Asif Ghafoor (@peaceforchange) November 22, 2019

In a video on social media, the 'Muslim hero' could be seen jumping into the barricaded circle to save the holy book from being desecrated. The rally soon turned violent, after which police took Thorsen and his attackers into custody.

Netizens took to social media to praise Ilyas and also raise alarm over the rise of Islamophobia in Europe and around the world.

Veena Malik tweeted, Millions of Muslims will react the same way as the young man Ilyas did.

Sad to see rising Islamophobia in Norway. Millions of Muslims will react the same way as the young man #ilyas_Hero_of_Muslim_Ummah did if they see disrespect of Quran. May peace and blessing defeat the rising hate and prejudice.

— VEENA MALIK (@iVeenaKhan) November 22, 2019

Pakistani VJ-turned-television host, Waqar Zaka said Until Muslims don’t stop calling themselves Shia Wahabi incidents like #Norway will happen

Until Muslims don’t stop calling themselves Shia Wahabi incidents like #Norway will keep happening, no matter what life style u have , atleast label urself a Muslim not some sect name. True daring act by the young man , protecting Quran, I hope we can protect our soul too

— Waqar Zaka (@ZakaWaqar) November 22, 2019

Famous Youtuber using #gonnatellmykids

I’m gonna tell my kids this is Superman!! He attacked the guy who was burning the Quran in Norway pic.twitter.com/TQtCGzGARr

— Adam Saleh (@omgAdamSaleh) November 22, 2019

Former film and television actor, Hamza Ali Abbasi tweeted More than 5 BN ppl in the world think Islam is not a divine msg, do we Muslims want to hurt or massacre those ppl? NO!.. U r free & welcome to disagree/criticise us but deliberately/maliciously desecrate/insult/humiliate/persecute? No... NOT OK! U have my respect Mr #Ilyas

More than 5 BN ppl in the world think Islam is not a divine msg, do we Muslims want to hurt or massacre those ppl? NO!.. U r free & welcome to disagree/criticise us but deliberately/maliciously desecrate/insult/humiliate/persecute? No... NOT OK! U have my respect Mr #Ilyas! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1ZMGkWexTo

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) November 22, 2019

Muslim community around the world is praising the enthusiasm and bravery of the lad and raising their voices for the release of Ilyas.