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NY1 News - July 11, 2005
Muslims In The Bronx Wary Of Retaliation
For London Terror Attacks
Muslims in the Bronx say they are as upset and angry about the bombings in London as anyone else, but they say they are also afraid. As NY1's Dean Meminger explains in the following report, that's because mosques overseas have become targets for retaliation.
Muslim children from the Baitul Aman Islamic Center enjoyed Monday’s sunny weather, but adults from the center know this is a dangerous time after the subway and bus bombings in London. “We are very nervous. Every time we walk around in the street with Muslim dress, those people look at us like we are terrorists,” says Muslim Jami Chowdhury.
There has been violence and arson attacks against mosques in London and others cities around England in revenge for the terrorist bombings. That’s disturbing news for Muslims here.
The leader of the Islamic Leadership School says no one should want to kill another human being. “When you attack a mosque you attack innocent people. This is exactly what the terrorist are doing – they are attacking innocent people,” says Sheikh Moussa Drammeh of the Islamic Leadership Center.
The Baitul Aman Islamic Center had its windows broken last year. Now, security gates and cameras have been placed on the building. Muslims are fearful it could happen again, but they say they won't be forced out.
“We respect this country, we love this country,” says Chowdhury. “My generation and future generations, they will be here.” …..
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