An image of a man standing outside a Manchester mosque has gone viral.
Andrew Graystone decided to hold up a sign stating he would watch out for Muslims as they prayed outside the Madina Mosque in Levenshulme.
It follows the shocking murder of 49 people at mosques in New Zealand.
Can I suggest that Christians and others who are available gather outside their local mosque during Friday prayers today (about 12-1) to stand guard over our Muslim friends while they pray?
— Andrew Graystone (@AndrewGraystone) March 15, 2019
Andrew said: "I woke up on Friday morning and I heard the terrible news about the killings in the mosque in Christchurch in New Zealand.
"I began to think about how I would feel if I was a Muslim in Manchester going to Friday prayers today, perhaps feeling afraid or angry, and what small thing I could do to make a difference.
"You can either meet these things with either fear or friendship - that's the choice we have to make and in the end friendship wins."
Andrew's daughter said she was proud of her dad.
My Dad has gone viral! And rightly so! 💛 #veryprouddaughter @AndrewGraystone https://t.co/4zS6PgpGJC
— Ruth Kyle (@RuthieKyle) March 15, 2019
Many people were quick to thank Andrew for his kind gesture.
Thank you for all your support Andrew! We really appreciate it. - From the Muslim community 💕
— Malaikah R (@Malaikaaah) March 15, 2019
Just saw your daughters tweet which identified you, what a lovely gesture and so very kind.
— Tyler Bennetts (@Triplestrength3) March 15, 2019
Me & others muslim in the world really proud of you. Thank you for your kindness❤️
— Sal (@Irsaleena) March 16, 2019
I just want to say Thank you though that word doesn't seem like it is enough for what you were willing to do and what you were asking/encouraging others to do today. We need more people like you.
— Eidan (@eidansal) March 16, 2019
Many thanks to you for what you did I am Muslim and I live in Manchester and thank God there is still people like you.
— Ahmed Ahmed (@ahmed024680) March 15, 2019
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