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The four suspected bombers in London's July 7th attack were all Muslim, two were teenagers. Now London's Muslim community is looking for ways to keep young believers away from religious extremists. 9 News' Emily Schmidt reports the prayer has picked up public momentum.
Emily Schmidt's Report
In a crowded Friday prayer service, the privacy of worship turned intentionally public, all so you could hear this Muslim message and cry for peace.
After the London attacks, the Muslim Council of Britain says believers there are nervous of what people may think of them.
In Northern Virginia, Tazin Hussain knows how they feel.
"We don't feel comfortable to tell people we are Muslims. I don't know what people will say behind my back", says Hussain.
It's why she's glad this prayer service reminded people that terrorism is not a part of her faith, and it is not a part of these children's faith.
Friday prayers lasted an hour.
Now more than ever, the Muslim Society hopes the message of acceptance endures.
Imams all across the country focused Friday sermons on protecting kids from religious hatred.
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Written by Emily Schmidt
