Islamic Center of Fort Pierce plans to move after arson
One of three structures at the facility on
"They have made a final decision not to work on the damaged property," said
Ruiz, also communications director with the
A court hearing for Schreiber is scheduled for
The mosque's profile increased after a
"It wasn't just him (Mateen)," Malik said. "We don't preach or teach anything of hatred at the mosque."
The mosque has 200 to 300 members, Ruiz said.
Dr.
Rahman said at the time of renewal, the insurance company can cancel coverage within 90 days. He said the
"They sent us a letter that 'we feel that your place is not safe and this is your refund money' and you're not going to have any insurance after two weeks," Rahman said.
Rahman said they were looking for insurance when the fire happened.
To rebuild the existing mosque, they must adhere to new building rules. That, Rahman said, means installing a fire sprinkler system.
Ruiz said extending the appropriate water line to the mosque for the sprinkler system would cost about
"Renovating the existing property is not economically viable," Ruiz said.
Rahman and Ruiz said roughly
Malik said the mosque received much support after the fire.
"Not just from the Muslim community but also from the Christian, the Jewish, the Hindu community, all sorts of denominations," Malik said. "It has really been a blessing to know that so many people really do care and that so much good as far as a showing of love has come from an act of hate."
After the fire, services at the mosque shifted to a smaller building on the north side of the property, but there are no restrooms.
Malik said mosque attendees weren't discouraged about the mosque's future after the fire.
"We always knew we were going to come back," Malik said. "We've always felt that way."
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