In Vorhees, N.J., the successful effort to build a mosque against stiff opposition has become a national model, even as controversy rages over a proposed Islamic center near the 9/11 attack site in New York City. Anti-Muslim feelings have gradually increased since 9/11, said Khalid Blankinship, professor of religion at Temple. "As far as Voorhees goes, it illustrates that the place where Muslims are well integrated doesn't develop that kind of animosity," he said. "People make an exception for Muslims they know outside the stereotyping that goes on."