Alwaght- British Muslim leaders have called for mosques to be accorded additional security after an Imam in Rochdale Manchester was killed in a suspected murder case.
Sheikh Jalaalud-Din Sa'ab, 56, from Bangladesh, was found in a children’s playground with a fatal head injury on Thursday night. Police have launched a murder inquiry and arrested a 31-year-old in connection with the death.
Paramedics and police attended the scene, but Sheikh Sa'ab died in hospital. It is understood he had been to evening prayers at the Jalali Jame mosque before visiting a friend for dinner, and that he was taking a shortcut through the playground on his way home when he was attacked.
The motive behind the attack is unclear. Muslim leaders have responded by pleading with the community to remain calm until detectives have given a firm motive for the attack.
On Friday afternoon a special service was held at the mosque in Trafalgar Street in tribute to Sheikh Sa'ab who was “known and loved throughout the community”. He was described as someone who was peaceful, caring, and “never hurt a fly”.
Councilor Ali Ahmed said after the service: “We are all shocked and saddened by this news. We live in a peaceful community and nothing like this has ever happened before. It is a very sad day for all of us.”
On the other hand, a statement on the Jalali Jame mosque website said: “It is with deep sadness we inform you that our dear Qari Jalal Uddin Saab passed away last night. The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed. We recommend that you do not speculate but rather wait for the facts to be established by the police.”
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