Monthly Archives: July 2010

Belchertown – Mr. Awkal discusses burial practices of “The Jews”

In response to ISWM President Ali Hazratji’s request, Mr. Awkal has scouted parcels around the region for months, and Hazratji’s ‘Islamic Society’ has recently set its sights on Belchertown as a welcoming place to “target” for an “anchor.” While the … Continue reading

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The Explosive growth of the Amherst Muslim community

When he first introduced himself to the Amherst community in 2006, Chaplain Abdelaal and fellow Egyptian Muslim Brother Mohamed Hassan, a “visiting scholar in linguistics (?) ” discussed the explosive growth of the local Muslim community.

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Larry Shaffer “continues to recommend expansion of the mosque in Amherst”

Although he will be retiring soon, Amherst Town Manager Larry Shaffer recently said he “continues to recommend expansion of the mosque in Amherst.

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