Statement of Solidarity with Peacehaven Mosque
October 05, 2025
Statement of Solidarity with Peacehaven Mosque
October 5, 2025
Brighton and Hove Faith in Action (BHFA) stands in sorrow and solidarity with our Muslim neighbours and all those affected by the shocking arson attack at the Peacehaven mosque last night. We give thanks that no lives were lost, but we recognise the deep fear and distress caused by this hateful act — an attack not only on a place of worship, but on the values of peace, respect, and mutual care that hold our communities together.
In recent days, our city and our nation have witnessed violence directed at both a synagogue and now a mosque. These are devastating reminders of the harm caused when hatred takes root. Whether antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate, or any other form of prejudice, such acts strike at the heart of who we are and what we stand for.
We commend the swift response of the emergency services and the work of Sussex Police to investigate this crime and protect all places of worship. We also affirm the words of our Muslim friends at Peace Community Centre, who remind us: “The objective of inter-faith dialogue is to create mutual understanding, respect, and tolerance to work in unity for the peace and prosperity of humanity without harming the identity of any culture or religion.” These are the values we must uphold in the face of fear.
BHFA remains steadfast in our commitment to interfaith friendship and solidarity across Brighton, Hove, and Sussex. We will continue to work with people of all faiths and none to proactively build trust, resist hate, and ensure that our shared home is a place where everyone can worship, live, and belong in safety.
In times of darkness, we choose light. In the face of hatred, we choose love. Let this be the path we walk together — united for peace, justice, and the wellbeing of all.
Brighton and Hove Faith in Action
5 October 2025
info@bhfa.org.uk
