Crookes murder probe: Mosque make plea to end 'senseless violence' after Mohammed Iqbal, 17, stabbed to death
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Mohammed Iqbal, who was just 17, was found seriously injured on the main road through Crookes on Thursday, shortly after 7pm. The 17-year-old was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead that evening. Police revealed he died of a single stab wound.
His funeral prayers were held on Monday, at the Madina Masjid mosque, on Wolseley Road, Sheffield, which has now called on the community to ‘unite’ and ‘stand together against such acts of violence’.
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Hide AdIn a post shared on its Facebook page, the mosque said: “At the funeral prayer of Mohammed Nasar Iqbal, a young man who tragically became a victim of knife crime. The atmosphere was filled with grief as the community gathered to pay their respects.
“The Imams of the Madina Masjid Sheffield, Imam Naseer ud Deen and Shaykh Sadaqat Hussain, delivered deeply moving addresses, offering heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
“In their impassioned plea to the community, both the lead Imams Imam Naseer ud Deen and Shaykh Sadaqat Hussain emphasised that 'enough is enough' when it comes to knife and gun crime. He urged everyone to come together and put an end to this senseless violence that claims far too many lives.
“Let us unite in response to this call and stand together against such acts of violence. If anyone wants to come and talk to the Imam at masjid, please contact us and let’s all help end this Violence.”