The Islamic Society of Tulsa expressed disappointment after the Broken Arrow City Council denied their proposal to construct a mosque in a 4-1 vote, strictly citing feasibility concerns.
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“It was shocking,” said Muhammad Afzal, chair of the Islamic Society of Tulsa. “We were not expecting that at all.”
Afzal said their intent to build a mosque was clear from the beginning of the process, consistently communicating with city leaders about their plans for the land…