Devout Muslim who crossed busy road for prayers killed in collision
A DEVOUT Muslim was killed when he crossed a busy dual carriageway after saying his prayers, it was revealed yesterday.
Mohammed Mushtaq, 58, of Aberdeen, died after being knocked down by a motorcycle on Friday. Mr Mushtaq, a father of three, had borrowed a van to move furniture and was heading back to Aberdeen when the accident happened.
Mr Mushtaq parked the van at the side of the dual carriageway for his afternoon prayers. It is understood he decided to cross the dual carriageway because the ground near where he parked was too wet. He was killed instantly when a BMW bike collided with him.
Mohammed Farooq, a friend of Mr Mushtaq, said: "He had found a spot in a field where he could pray. When he was finished, he crossed back over the road and was about to get into the van when the motorcycle hit him. I only wish he had waited until he was home."
Mozibul Islam, a member of the Aberdeen Interfaith Group, said
: "He had some difficulty with his hearing and he must not have heard the motorcycle."
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