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Majied Muhammad

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

David Wilcox

Apr 13, 2019

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

Idris Abdul Qadir Baye

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

Wassy Shah

Mar 18, 2019

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

Latoya Scott

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

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

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

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.

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

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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