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Masjid Security Severely Lacking By Hena Zuberi
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Masajid usually have an open door policy and an acceptance of strangers, similar to the AME church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine worshippers including a state senator were murdered last month.
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There is an innate sense of security that comes from being in the house of Allah, however many masjid leaders have to rethink the security of their sanctuaries. With several masajid targeted in the DMV and a notable rise in anti-Muslim sentiment and incidents, masjid security is an issue of paramount importance.
speaking about a local DC Metro masjid. She believes that houses of worship overall have glaring oversights in the area of security.
“Three threats to a masjid in three months is unprecedented, esp. in such a short time,” says Zainab Chaudry, the Outreach Manager of CAIR-MD,
A lot of masjid leaders are reluctant to speak about this issue, says Chaudry. “I do understand concerns about negative publicity and want to highlight that the
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struggles are not specific to Muslim community. This is the overall sense of concern at most houses of worship.” The Muslim Link reached out to several of the area Islamic Centers about their security but many didn’t want to engage >> SECURITY Pg 14
Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit remanded the appeal of Ali Al-Timimi, the accused head of the so-called “Virginia Jihad” or “Virginia Paintball” case. The remand was based on evidence that was discovered by the defense after the appeal >> ALTIMIMI Pg 10
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