Obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

Umar Ibn Odell Muhammad was born Odell Samual White Jr. on August 21, 1948, to Georgia Mae Hinson and Odell White Sr. in Elizabeth, NJ. Umar was educated in the Roselle, NJ public school system and attended Abraham Clark High School. He also took classes at Essex County College as an adult. At a young age, Umar accepted Islam...

Jan 8, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Green. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 31, 2020

Gerald Howard Bryant, Jr. (A.K.A Jamaal) was born August 19, 1947 to the late Gerald Bryant and Hazel Bryant in Morristown, N.J. Jamaal graduated from Morris­town High School in 1965. Jamaal always loved sports. He participated in track & field and baseball while in High School, before suffering a critical knee injury which ended his pursuit of team sports....

Dec 26, 2020

Scott Winard Harper was sent down by Allah on July 12, 1990, in Queens New York. He attended most of his Elementary years in St. Anthony’s Catholic school in Queens and attended a majority of his high school years at James Ferris in New Jersey.

He met his soulmate Gabrielle in 2005 in high school and they...

Dec 20, 2020

David Thomas Cauthen was born to Henry Cauthen and Nevora (Sharpe) Cauthen on July 31, 1945 in Pittsburg, PA.  His Aunt Anne took him and raised him in Cleveland, OH until he was around 12 years old.  He then moved to Newark, NJ where he was reunited with his mother and siblings.

David attended public schools most...

Dec 19, 2020

We would like to extend condolences to the friends and family of Bro. Anwar Priester. May Allah forgive his sins and have Mercy upon his Soul. Surely from Allah We Come, and Unto Allah We All Must Return.

Dec 18, 2020

Mercy  Adegbonyi, was born to the family of Mr. Godfrey Eyube, and Mrs. Elizabeth Emuobor Eyube. From Jeddo (OKPE) Delta state/Nigeria. On November 21st 1960, at Ogbe Quarters in Benin City Edo state. Mercy attended uvbi primary school in Benin City from 1966 through 1972. She attended Sacred Heart girl’s model secondary school, Ubiaja, from 1972 until 1977. Upon...

Dec 17, 2020

We would like to extend condolences to the friends and family of Bro. Rasheed Kirkland. May Allah forgive his sins and have Mercy upon his Soul. Surely from Allah We Come, and Unto Allah We All Must Return.

Dec 4, 2020

On Friday, December 4, 2020, Luther B. Manuel Jr., a devoted husband, father, employee and devout Muslim, passed away at age 71.

Luther was born on October 30, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York to Luther Sr. and Dorothy (Dag/ow) Manuel. Throughout his childhood, Luther was faced with many challenging situations that only served to foster resiliency and...

Dec 4, 2020

Faruq Abdul-Aziz, 67, a retired Newark, NJ, police officer, returned home to Allah on December 4, 2020 at 11:14p.m., surrounded by his loved ones.

Born in Newark on April 11, 1953, Faruq was the treasured son of Roscoe Wright and Jew-el Harris.  Faruq passionately served his community and his faith throughout his life.  A strong and faithful...

Nov 30, 2020

Yvonne Paulette Mc Queen nee Conover passed away on November 17, 2021. Yvonne was the daughter of the late Paul Conover and Evelyn Frye Conover a super mom to Hiba Mc Queen and wife of the late Hillard McQueen. She will be sorely missed. Janazah prayer to be held at Firdous Funeral Chapel, 579 Grove Street, Irvington, NJ. Interment...

Nov 30, 2020

AL-FATIHAH (The Opening)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Most Merciful,

Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds;

The all Merciful, the ever Merciful, The Possessor of the Day of Judgement.

You only we Worship and only Your help we Seek.

Guide us to the...

Nov 25, 2020

We celebrate the life of Alton Hagan, also known as Jameel Muhammad, age 61, who passed away on the afternoon of November 25, 2020. In allowing ourselves to understand that he has moved on to his place with God, let us reflect on the journey of life.

Jameel was born to Nora (Hagan) Martis and the late...

Nov 24, 2020

Donald has earned his angel wings. He answered the call on Tuesday, November 30, 2020 in Trenton, NJ and took his final flight home to be with the Lord.  As a result, our hearts are less bright but we know the Heavens are filled with extra doses of love, joy and peace and laughter.

He was educated...

Nov 19, 2020

On Thursday, November 19th, 2020 Curtis Dozier passed away. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Curtis was born in Jersey City to Florence Flowers and William Dozier on December 19th, 1957. In his early years he attended Clifford J. Scott High School and graduated from Orange High School Few years later he met Rena where...

Nov 17, 2020

Ambrose Harris was born May 9, 1952 in Trenton, NJ to the son of James Harris, Sr and Mattie Goss Williams. Ambrose attended Junior 4 and Trenton High School. Ambrose was fun loving among family and friends that knew him. He accepted Al Islam early in his life and be came devoted to it. Ambrose worded lots of jobs...

Oct 24, 2020

George Alfred Brown was born to George Godbolt and Paulette D. Brown on April 13th, 1989. He departed this earthly life on October 24th, 2020.

Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, George received his education in the Trenton Public School System. None for his infectious smile and humorous personality, George was loved by everyone who knew him....

Oct 12, 2020

On May 8, 1955, in Beaver Falls, PA, Abdul Hakim was born to Frances Griswold-Anderson and John Witt. He also gained a step-father throughout his life Perkins Anderson. Abdul Hakim has lived an incredible life. In 1973, Abdul Hakim enlisted in the US Army. He then proceeded to Essex County College where he studied Psychology. Abdul Hakim was also...

Oct 11, 2020

Bradley Givens Jr. was born February 1, 1980 in Orange, NJ to Miss. Barbara Jean McCray and Bradley Givens Sr. Bradley aka Yahya, attended schools in Newark, NJ. He loved to sing, cook, and do maintenance work. He gave his heart to Islam at the age of 17 after his cousin, Elijah Tillery, aka Abu Naseem, would speak about...

Oct 10, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Israel Ayoade Adetunji. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.