A tribute to Imam Warith Deen Mohammed
Today, the Muslim community lost a teacher and a leader. Imam Warith Deen Mohammed transcended boundaries to bring Islam to many homes, schools, communities and beyond. His passing today is a reminder to us that we need to latch on to our rightly guided leaders as they are the ones who will resist the tide, move towards the truth and hold our hands.
If you have not had a chance to read his biography, please take a moment to remember Imam W. D.
Biography from Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam
PBS Biography of Imam Warith Deen
Articles of Imam Warith Deen – http://newafricaradio.com/articles/index.html
Imam Warith Deen’s audio, video and literary publications – http://www.wdmpublications.com/
A message from Imam Amin Nathari: "…it didn’t take me long to figure out that he was a pivotal figure who would be recorded as a “legend” on the Islamic landscape in America."
Imam Dawud Walid, a student of Imam W. D. will be writing about his teacher soon on his blog.
Guestbook for Imam W. D. Mohammed
Imam Suhaib Webb shares videos of Imam W. D. from Muslim Alliance of North America
Article from Free Detroit Press
The family of W. D. Mohammed also experienced a recent loss; Imam W. D.’s brother passed away on August 25. Jabir Mohammed was boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s manager. More from MANA. And the Chicago Tribune.
To Allah we belong and to Allah we return.
Rest in peace, dear Imam Warith Deen, we are missing you.
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Hi Brian, thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you. May Imam W.D.'s legacy continue to benefit humanity.
It's always a sad day to see anyone pass when they work so hard in life to help others and improve the quality of life! His work in the past has changed what you are today!
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