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Majied Muhammad
Jul 9, 2019
Majied Muhammad (John Eric Watson) was born to Robert Frank Watson Sr. and Elaine Watson on March 4, 1952 in Newark, NJ. Majied attended South 8th St. Elementary and Barringer High School, both in Newark, NJ.
Majied joined the Nation of Islam in 1972 soon after adopting the Sunnah. He was a major participant in fundraisers, community...
Yusuf Bilal
Jun 30, 2019
Yusuf Bilal passed away on June 30,2019, having reached the age of 82. He was born in Ben Hill County, GA on June 29, 1937. Yusuf was predeceased by his parents Luther and Aletha, 13 siblings and his wife of 52 years, Patricia Ann Bilal. He is survived by his sons Kevin Bilal, Keith Bilal (Katrina) and Brian Bilal...
Ayyub Shakir
Jun 19, 2019
Ayyub Shakir born to the late Julia Fleming and Nathaniel Brookins on May 21, 1945 in Sandersville, Georgia.
We are celebrating the beautiful life of a very humble man who has always spent his life helping others. While growing up in Sandersville Ayyub’s spiritual foundation was based upon his family’s Christian values. However many years later, based...
Musliminah Tahisa Rashid
Jun 4, 2019
Muslimah Tahisa Rashid, born to Leola Radcliff Spotswood and the late Edward Spotswood. Born in Newark, NJ and attended school and graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island.
She met the love of her life and married Dennis Tariq Rashid in 1984, from that union came her son Nasir Rashid.
Tahisa was a fun...
Muhammad Musa Abdullah
Jun 2, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Muhammad Musa Abdullah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Basim Shariah
May 18, 2019
In our holy book, Qu'ran, Allah (swt) says in Surah Tauba (9) ayah 18, "The mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the Last Day...". Our brother, Basim Shariah was one of our strongest custodians and maintainers of the masjid. Since an early age, Brother Basim has given his life to...
Grace Temple Bowman
May 4, 2019
GRACE TEMPLE BOWMAN was born on Monday, November 15, 1948, to the late Lafayette Bowman and Helen Hopkins, in Orange, New Jersey. She departed this life and went home to her Creator on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
GRACE, as she was affectionately called, attended the Orange public school system. She was a member of the local Islamic...
Benjamin Majied Baiyina
May 1, 2019
On May 20, 1956, the first child of the late Retha Lee Biggoms (Daniels) and Benjamin Thomas was born as Benjamin DeWayne Biggoms. Later in life Benjamin decided to legally change his name to Benjamin Majied Baiyina. For the greater part of his life, we addressed him as Majied. He was always very independent and made a way for...
Albert Montgomery
Apr 23, 2019
Albert (Abdul-Shahid) Montgomery, born April 16, 1961 was a man of many words. As his wife, (Shirin Quddus), I affectionately called him Professor.
He was educated in the Newark Public Schools but later became a Student of Life. Some of you may know him as a kid from Little Bricks, a talented young boxer, as one of...
Farad Na'Il Burton
Apr 20, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Farad Na'il Burton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Walter Hughes
Apr 19, 2019
Walter Lee Hughes born to Walter and Georgette Hughes February 21, 1955. Walter grew up in East Orange and graduated from Clifford Scott High School. Walter grew up in East Orange and graduated from Clifford Scott High School.
Walter was an All Star athlete in both Hockey and Football. Music was another passion and he joined a...
David Wilcox
Apr 13, 2019
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Idris Abdul Qadir Baye
Apr 2, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Idris Abdul Qadir Baye. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Wassy Shah
Mar 18, 2019
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Latoya Scott
Mar 18, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for LaToya Scott. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Sadrattin Mansur
Mar 17, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Sadrattin Mansur. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Richard Idel Davis
Mar 15, 2019
Richard Idel “Raheem” Davis aka “PAP” born to Linda Jean Spinks and Richard Davis on November 8,1966. Raheem attended Alexander St School and Valisburg High School.
Raheem leaves to cherish his memory his daughter La Donya, sister Regina Sanders, stepdaughter Ebony Scott and step grandchildren Maziyah, Dayvon and Royce. Nieces and Nephews Daniel, Keyonna, Nazlah, Raheem, Kashif,...
Amatuz Zehra Rivzi
Mar 12, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Amatuz Zehra Rivzi. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Maceo Mclaughin Jr.
Mar 12, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Maceo McLaughin Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Richard Cauthen
Mar 10, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Cauthen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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