Islamic Center leaders discuss fear, faith and community support in wake of fire

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 ~ Updated 11:05 PM

With tears in his eyes, Shafiq Malik did his best to lead the Fajr prayer on the first morning of Ramadan. Still, he could hear the sound of a fire destroying his house of worship next door.

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