Christian extremists Vandalize Masjid

TX: ISLAMIC CENTER IN NW AUSTIN VANDALIZED - TOP
KXAN, 1/22/06
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The Islamic Center off of McNeil was vandalized. The most disturbing fact is that this is not the first time it has happened.

This latest incident happened at the center at 1246 Los Indios Trail sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Sunday.

Someone knocked down the basketball hoops and positioned them to block the gate. They also threw bricks and some portable weights into the drive way.

Then, the vandals re-arranged the letters on the Islamic Center's marquee. The culprits left behind a hate message directed toward the Jewish faith.

"The bottom line is that we are a peaceful community. Our hearts are open, and we ask this person and people like this person who made this incidence or anybody who is confused about Islam or confused about us, they can come our doors are open. They are most welcome 24/7," Imam Safdar Razi with the Islamic Center of N.W. Austin said. (MORE)