All Obituaries

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 development and played a pivotal role in the growth and maintenance  of his Masjid. Majied was  preceded in death by both...

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 and daughters Tracie Hunter (Gene) and Connie Bilal, grandchildren Shanae Major, Keith Bilal Jr., Jordan Hunter, Zhana Bilal, brothers and sister,...

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 upon Ayyub’s sterling character he was instrumental in bringing Islamic values to his family.  Eventually...

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 and loving person to know.  Tahisa was our strength and our peace and our sheeor! Tahisa enjoyed family fun.  She enjoyed music...

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 help establish Al Islam and be a service to his community. Affectionately known as "Uncle Bas" to not just only his nieces and nephews...

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 Community. GRACE was a woman who initiated the lead in helping less fortunate people attain community resources. GRACE never showed any type of feeling...

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 himself no matter what.  As a child Majied actually transferred himself from one elementary school to another without his mother even knowing. ...

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 the best State employees of his trade, the man with the golden voice when he sang, or a great friend with some of the best advice. In whichever way, you...