Committiees
MASJID COMMITTEES
One Congregation, One Family Committee
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.
Contact information
Chair:
Khadijah Johnson/ (301) 233-5627 / barbbj1@hotmail.com
Co-chair:
Joyce Sabir / (202) 669-2554 / jas3178@gmail.com
Washington Interfaith Network (Win)
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.
Contact information
Lead Organizer:
Albert Sabir : (202) 468-1218 / asabir@verizon.net
Co-lead:
Nissa Ali : (347) 422-7088 / nali626@gmail.com
Hospitality Committee
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.
Contact information
Chair:
Imam Yusuf Saleem, (cell) | 202.815.0901 / saleemfam@aol.com
Co-chair:
Sadara Neel, (Cell) | 202.644.0690 / sjneel@outlook.com
Celebrate Marriage Committee (CMC)
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.
Contact information
Chair:
Rafiah Jones- Shakoor | rafiahjones@gmail.com
Co-chair:
Kwame Shakoor | kwameshak@gmail.com
Share
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.
Contact information
Co-Chair:
Alva Abdussalaam | alvapeace@gmail.com
Co-chair:
Albert Sabir
Masjid Muhammad Scouting Committee
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”.
Contact information
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
Health Team Committee
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.
Contact information
Co-Chair:
Shuron Abdullah : inhailer58@comcast.net
Co-Chair:
Qadir AbdusSalaam : qadirsalaam@yahoo.com
Senior Team
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.
Contact information
Office :
Masjid Muhammad : (202) 483-8832
Chair :
Maryam Saleem : (202) 270-2031 / echedteacher@aol.com
Co-chair :
Murad Akbar : (202) 910-0076 / muradakbar@gmail.com
Education Committee
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.
Contact information
Chair :
TBA : (202) 483-8832 / Ed@thenationsmosque.org
Interfaith and Visitor Liaison:
Katara Aleem
Eid Committee
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.
Contact information
Chair:
Inshirah Aleem : (413) 364-5045 / inshirah.aleem@gmail.com
Green Team Committee
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.
Contact information
Chair:
Kori Majeed : 301.541.3223 / kori@greenramadan.com
Co-Chair:
Jameel Montgomery : 703.789.7413 / JameelMontgomery@icloud.com
Muslim World Assembly
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.
Contact information
Chair :
Ahmad Nurriddin | (347) 367-7033 / anurriddin@gmail.com
