veiled4allah: Muslim teens save family from house fire veiled4allah: Muslim teens save family from house fireIt was 5:30 a.m., and Murad Maithalouni woke for fajr, the predawn prayer practiced in the Muslim religion. But on that recent Sunday morning, the 14-year-old smelled something strange when he arose.
He went to the window and saw smoke streaming from his next-door neighbors' house. So Murad dashed to his neighbors' house and rang the doorbell seven times to wake the family of five. His 18-year-old sister, Maram, immediately called 911.
The northeast Charlotte house's attic and roof burned, but the family escaped safely.
Murad and Maram and their family were honored June 15 during a news conference at the Islamic Center of Charlotte. The Muslim Community of Charlotte recognized the two last week for their June 13 heroism.
Charlotte fire Capt. Rob Brisley said the fire started after hot ashes from a charcoal cooker ignited the deck. Since the fire started outside, smoke detectors inside the house did not trigger.
"This was a fast-traveling fire that could have easily trapped the family," he said. He also commended the teens June 13 with patches from the Charlotte Fire Department.
"We felt it was imperative to recognize them," said center spokesperson Mujahid Idlibi. "It really defines heroism and bravery."
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