“They are scared of further harassment and are now too scared to come to the mosque.”
Fowler’s defence solicitor said he knew his crime was “appalling” but that he did not know why he did it.
It was suggested his various caring responsibilities – including looking after his wife with breast cancer – may have led to a mental breakdown.
Chair of the bench, Suzanne Irish-Deverill, told Fowler she was “disgusted” by the footage and that his crimes were “pre-planned on multiple occasions”.
She added: “You also had the audacity to record it yourself. It has had significant impact and caused shock and distress.
“People are entitled to travel to a place of worship without being racially or religiously harassed – it is a hate crime.”
Fowler was also ordered to pay £239 in costs.