The mission is to provide encouragement, mentoring and life-skills coaching to TANF and TANF eligible families. Mentors offer assistance with budgeting, education and employment resources, tutoring, household management, nutrition and job preparation. Families and mentors meet at least twice a month and maintain regular contact as they build meaningful relationships that promote achievement and provide support and motivation for families to meet their goals.
Chair:
Khadijah Johnson (301) 233-5627 barbbj1@hotmail.com
Co-chair:
Joyce Sabir (202) 669-2554 jas3178@gmail.com
The mission of the Health Team Committee is to provide health education to all members of the Masjid Muhammad community, regardless of age, gender, or health status (mental, physical, and psychological). We have been achieving this goal by maintaining a monthly educational health board and free information for all our members; by maintaining an in-house automatic external defibrillator (AED) machine and CPR classes to teach members how to use it; and by keeping in contact with Community members who are homebound, shut-in, and/or unable to attend the Masjid. We are available to do blood pressure screening and provide first aid when needed.
Co-Chair:
Shuron Abdullah inhailer58@comcast.net
Co-Chair:
Qadir AbdusSalaam qadirsalaam@yahoo.com
The senior team attempts to keep our Members’ minds, bodies and souls alert and healthy by providing them, Spiritual guidance, Health Information, Field Trips, and Socialization. We have regularly scheduled activities such as exercise, Nutrition, Games, Movies, etc. We are located in the social hall at Masjid Muhammad.
Office:
Masjid Muhammad (202) 483-8832 asabir@verizon.net
Chair:
Maryam Saleem (202) 270-2031 echedteacher@aol.com
Co-chair:
Murad Akbar (202) 910-0076 muradakbar@gmail.com
The mission is to train and develop neighborhood leaders to address community issues and to hold elected and corporate officials accountable in Washington, DC. WIN’s 48 dues-paying members represent 25,000 families in every section of the District and reflect its theological, racial, geographic, and economic diversity.
Lead Organizer:
Albert Sabir (202) 468-1218 asabir@verizon.net
Co-Lead:
Nissa Ali (347) 422-7088 nali626@gmail.com
The mission of the Hospitality Committee is the first person to receive visitors as well as community members. Our responsibility is to welcome, respond and provide information and assistance in a professional manner. We should always be security conscious and on alert for any potential problems, and providing prompt assistance, as we go about making sure that everyone is settled, seated as well as comfortable.
Chair:
Imam Yusuf Saleem 202-815-0901 saleemfam@aol.com
Co-Chair:
Sadara Neel 202-644-0690 sjneel@outlook.com
The Education Committee is dedicated to community preservation and growth through nurturing the intellectual and social needs of youth and their families, guided by the Qur’an, the Life Example and Character of Prophet Muhammedﷺ and the Tafseer of Imam Warith D. Mohammed.
Our commitment is to ensure that youth and their families have access to Islamic education and socialization, utilizing a Creation-based approach. We inspire youth to engage their intellect and cultivate their natural talents and interests. Our focus is on practical applications of Islamic principles in daily life and fostering a love and appreciation for all of humanity.
Chair:
TBA (202) 483-8832 Ed@thenationsmosque.org
Interfaith and Visitor Liaison:
Katara Aleem
The mission of the CMC is to provide recreation, education, and support for married life. We organize workshops and seminars that help increase our understanding of the roles and responsibilities of being a spouse and for learning strategies to achieve marital success at a time when marriage is a failing institution in our society. One of our hallmark events is the annual Celebrate Marriage dinner or luncheon event. We include games, testimonials, and entertainment for all to enjoy. CMC looks forward to organizing quarterly events for married couples and those interested in marriage.
Chair:
Rafiah Jones- Shakoor rafiahjones@gmail.com
Co-Chair:
Kwame Shakoor kwameshak@gmail.com
The mission of the Eid committee is to plan the Eid Al-Fitr and Adha Celebrations. The goal is to make it an enjoyable experience for pioneers, youth and all believers. Our desire is to have a dynamic Khatib, musical entertainment, interactive games, toy give-away, decorations and vendors for a fulfilling Eid experience.
Chair:
Inshirah Aleem (413) 364-5045 inshirah.aleem@gmail.com
Since 2004 SHARE @ Masjid Muhammad has been committed to serving Seniors and families at risk of hunger by providing monthly food packages purchased through the SHARE Network, an auxiliary of Catholic Charities. Through donations from the community, SHARE is able to deliver food necessities without cost to most recipients. Since our inception, over 5,0000 packages have been distributed to both local as well as non-affiliated neighbors. If you care to contribute financially, please go to www.thenationsmosque.org website and click on the “donate” link. If you or someone that you know needs a package, please contact us.
Chair:
Albert Sabir asabir@verizon.net
The Green Team promotes the Prophetic model of environmental sustainability in community life. Our strategy is to partner education with actions that connect Islamic faith practices with creation care. Green Team members act as ecological ambassadors who collaborate with in-house committees and interfaith organizations to address intersectional issues like water conservation, renewable energy, waste reduction, composting, recycling, and the cultivation of environmentally-friendly lifestyle habits. Join us as we welcome all of Allah’s creation to our sacred grounds.
Chair:
Kori Majeed 301.541.3223 kori@greenramadan.com
Co-Chair:
Jameel Montgomery 703.789.7413 JameelMontgomery@icloud.com
The mission is to introduce families to the scouting experience (through our charter with the Boy Scouts of America) by providing a variety of interactive experiences to enable our youth to be “Prepared for Life”.
Unit leader:
Mansa Musa Qaiyim 240 -706-0563 mansamq1@gmail.com
Asst Scout leader:
Omar Ibn Abdul Malik oabdulmali@aol.com
Cub Scout leader:
Aliah Alim oabdulmali@aol.com
The mission of the Muslim World Assembly is to provide an avenue for members of Masjid Muhammad’s diverse international community to share the beauty of Islam from a world-wide perspective. Our desire is to have representation from each of the more than 40 nations that attend Masjid activities.
Chair:
Ahmad Nurriddin (347) 367-7033 anurriddin@gmail.com
