Fathwa, - I Was Molested By A Fellow Brother, What Should I Do?

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Question:
I was sitting in the mosque and a brother I know happened to come over and was very happy to see me. He told me to come with him outside. I thought he wanted to give me something in secret, as in a good deed, but instead of this he started kissing me all over and hugging me very tightly. I have been very careful not to talk about this incident for it would cause a fitna beyond control. I am afraid that he might do this to others. But what can I do about it?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,
This person actually extracted you from the mosque in order to give vent to his lust and it is fair to assume that this is neither the first nor the last time he would try this, or worse. Therefore, I would advise you to bring his case to the custodians of that mosque and ensure that he is not allowed to inflict his harm on the community nor show his face again among pious men and women nor be allowed to act the role of a reliable community member anymore.
Other mosques and communities are not your responsibility but this mosque and this community are your responsibility.

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