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Muslim group and federal culture minister decry alleged attack on imam in Victoria
Police arrested a suspect after an imam was allegedly assaulted and called an Islamophobic slur, with the victim suffering light head injuries, officials said.
- On Thursday night, Imam Ebrahim Ali of BCMA Masjid Al Iman Victoria was assaulted in his vehicle after an individual reportedly yelled Islamophobic slurs and told him to "go back to your country."
- Culture Minister Marc Miller and the National Council of Canadian Muslims condemned the incident as "appalling and vile," citing it as a reminder of the danger posed by rising Islamophobia in Canada.
- Despite sustaining light head injuries, Imam Ebrahim was well enough to conduct prayers on Friday, said BC Muslim Association spokesman Mohammed Imtiaz Asin, confirming police arrested a suspect following the 911 call.
- The BC Muslim Association has worked with authorities over the past 48 hours to ensure accountability, though Victoria police have not yet responded to requests for specific investigation details regarding the arrest.
- Advocacy groups warned that systemic anti-Muslim hate continues to threaten the safety of Canadian Muslims, urging leaders at all levels to take concrete action to address the rising danger.
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