- We have had contact with the police, but mainly it is that we who work in the mosque are extra vigilant about who moves in there, says Shadi Kasskeen, press spokesperson at Uppsala Mosque.

He expresses concern over the recent attacks on religious goals, such as against mosques in New Zealand and Norway.

- It's very funny. And many feel insecure. I'm worried about the kids. My 10-year-old daughter saw some black-clad people near the mosque a few days ago and told me 'Daddy are they going to kill us?'. That's not how it should be, says Shadi Kasskeen.

"Looking to separate people"

Shadi Kassen says he seems to see the kind of attacks that took place against a mosque in Norway last Saturday. With that, he wants to highlight one thing in particular.

Shadi Kasskeen is a press speaker at Uppsala Mosque.

- The people who commit these attacks are only looking to separate people based on background, belief or something else. It is also about Islamophobia. I want Sweden, that is, society to fight together against hatred.

Want to see increased cooperation

Uppsala Mosque wants to increase cooperation between various agencies to counter crimes and attacks that target people because of belief or background.

- It is difficult to protect the mosque. We have regular communication with the police, but it could be better. We will suggest that we improve our work with them and with the authorities, ”says Shadi Kasskeen.

He adds:

- In Norway, a national action plan against Islamophobia is being discussed. We hope that Sweden does the same. And don't let it linger.