Published: 3/15/2013 - Updated: 2 months ago

Faithful return to Islamic Center

Members of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo prayed in their mosque March 15, the first service inside the mosque since the Sept. 30 arson. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of the congregation pray during Friday prayer services. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Maryam Abidi, left, Maumee, hugs Cherrefe Kadri, congregation president. Friday's services were an emotional return to the mosque for the first time since a September arson attack.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Maryam Abidi, left, Maumee, hugs Cherrefe Kadri, congregation president. Friday's services were an emotional return to the mosque for the ... THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Imam Farooq Abouelzahab leads Friday prayer services. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tears well up in the eyes of Dr. Samina Hasan, Waterville, during Friday prayer services. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Imam Farooq Abouelzahab leads the congregation in prayer. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Dr. Farhana Habib, Maumee, is overcome with emotion. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Imam Farooq Abouelzahab presents his sermon to the congregation. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Randa Baksh, Toledo, listens to Imam Farooq Abouelzahab's sermon. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

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