Religion and Politics

Close-knit Mosque Community Shaken by Fire

A fire destroyed a Muslim mosque in southwest Missouri on Monday, CNN reports. While some suspect arson, community members “are sad and shaken, but resolute in their plans to stay in the area.” Fauzia Iqbal, a member of the mosque, says, “[T]here is a lot of shock and disbelief … because we don’t expect this kind of behavior from our fellow citizens.”

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