People are concerned,” said Imam Mohannad Hakeem while attending Friday prayers at the Islamic Center of Detroit. And in countries struggling with sectarian violence attacks on houses of worship are much more frequent. Article Continued BelowFor many, houses of worship are sanctuaries where congregants bond with their shared sense of faith and community. In Chicago, the Muslim Community Center and the Downtown Islamic Center increased security during Friday prayers. Article Continued BelowFor many in the Jewish community, last year’s synagogue shooting attack in Pittsburgh sparked a similar sense of vulnerability.

Source: thestar March 16, 2019 19:20 UTC