Tensions started to prevail in New Jersey, America after an Imam was stabbed from behind by a worshipper during Fajr prayer on Sunday. The New Jersey Imam stabbing incident took place at the Omer mosque in South Paterson when around 200 worshipers were kneeling for prayer. The imam, Sayed Elnakib, was stabbed multiple times by an individual who was also performing prayers at the time of the incident. After stabbing, the attacker tried to flee from the spot, however, he was caught by others praying. Now, New Jersey Imam stabbing video or New Jersey Imam CCTV footage is doing rounds on social media and netizens are in utter shock why the attacker did this?
In the Omer mosque stabbing video, it can be seen the imam, Sayed Elnakib, was stabbed multiple times by an individual who was also performing prayers at the time of the incident.Though the accused attempted to escape from the spot, he was apprehended by the worshipers until the police arrived and arrested him. The motive behind the attack is not yet clear. Later, Mayor Andre Sayegh confirmed that the imam is stable and he is being treated for a punctured lung. The mosque’s spokesperson released a statement saying that the incident was isolated, and the mosque is safe. However, the Paterson authorities announced an increase in police presence at mosques in the area as a precautionary measure.
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The suspect, identified by WNBC as 32-year-old Serif Zorba, was quickly restrained by other worshippers at the service. Elnakib was taken to nearby St. Joseph’s Medical Center where he was listed in serious but stable condition.About 200 people were at the service, which had just begun. Authorities said the attacker was not a member of the mosque but had prayed there before, according to News12 New Jersey. The Council on American-Islamic Relations of New Jersey said there were 152 anti-Muslim incidents in New Jersey last year – the highest number since it began tallying statistics. Authorities believe the imam’s attack was an isolated attack and not a hate crime.