Posted on: April 30, 2026 06:30 AM

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Religious leader accused of groping 10 year old girl in Queens mosque DA

A religious leader is accused of repeatedly groping a 10-year-old girl in a Queens mosque, and police suspect there may be more victims, authorities said Thursday.

Tajul Islam, 55, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing the girl multiple times inside the Masjid Bilal mosque at 121-03 Sutphin Blvd. in Jamaica from April 21 to April 27, according to the criminal complaint.

The Queens Child Abuse Squad apprehended the suspect on Monday after the victim reported the incident, according to the NYPD.

Islam was charged with sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child, police said. He had no prior arrests.

He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday and is out on $25,000 bail. Islam is due back in court on Friday.

His attorney and mosque leadership could not immediately be reached on Thursday.

Police believe there may be more victims and are asking the public for help with the investigation.