Skokie Man Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Child Owns Religious School (Skokie, Illinois)

Mohammedimran A. Mulla, 32, was ordered held at Cook County Jail without bond on July 9. Prosecutors revealed that Mulla, who owns the Noor Learning Center in Skokie, Illinois, is accused of sexually assaulting a child over a six-month period. The victim, aged between 9 and 10 at the time, attended the religious school where the abuse occurred.

Mulla lived at the school’s location, 3929 Oakton St., according to police. The allegations came to light on July 5, leading to his arrest the following day. During a bond hearing, prosecutors stated that Mulla sexually assaulted the girl more than 10 times from the start of the year until the end of the previous month.

Although this is Mulla’s first arrest, the case may not be his only involvement with inappropriate behavior. A former student reported that Mulla frequently engaged in sexual conversations and made sexual gestures during classes. He also reportedly “rubbed his own penis” in front of students, according to the judge’s account.

The victim and her siblings attended the Noor Learning Center, which offers Quranic and religious studies classes on weekends. Prosecutors indicated that Mulla would take the girl to an isolated room within the school building, away from other students. Another student corroborated this, stating that Mulla would remove the girl from the group for extended periods without explanation.

The girl did not initially tell her parents about the abuse, as Mulla threatened her with physical harm if she did. She eventually disclosed the situation to an older sibling, who then informed their parents. Family members consulted a religious leader within the Islamic community before contacting police, as detailed by prosecutors.

Mulla, married to a woman in India, faces charges of predatory sexual assault of a child, attempted predatory sexual assault of a child, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. The Noor Learning Center, which aims to “prepare a generation of righteous and remarkable boys and girls who will become leaders,” has been operating in Skokie for at least several years, with its website established in May 2014.

Skokie police initially described the victim as 11 years old, but records with the state’s attorney’s office list her as 10. Sgt. Denise Franklin declined to specify the exact timeline of the incident when asked. The case highlights the need for accountability and protection of minors within religious and educational settings.

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