Source: expressandstar.com
Muslim group behind new mosque move to allay ‘community tension’
The group behind plans for a new mosque in Walsall have spoken to allay fears over ‘community tension’ – stating they are a ‘forward thinking’ group only concerned with peace.
The warehouse on Vicarage Place, Walsall, which is due to become a new mosque
Plans to convert an old warehouse and offices in Vicarage Place, Caldmore, into a place of worship were approved at a recent Walsall Council planning meeting.
The approval came despite dozens of people lodging objections and the authority receiving two petitions.
The planning application was lodged by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK.
Dr Azher Siddiq, chair of the association’s Walsall branch, said: “From my point of view, we are delighted we have had our planning application accepted.
“We would like to reassure all members of the local community that we are a progressive, forward thinking and peaceful organisation who are only concerned with doing good for others.
“We place huge importance on serving the local community who we live with and we hope to be a force for good in Walsall.
“I look forward to building our relationship with the community in Caldmore and as president of the Walsall branch, I am happy to enter into a dialogue with anyone at any time regarding concerns they may have.”
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