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One Ummah News Hour Special: A Tribute To Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid
Tonight’s episode is unlike any other.
In this special edition of One Ummah News, we pause world events and turn our focus to a single life — a life that shaped Harlem, inspired generations, and strengthened Islam in America. This episode is a full tribute to Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, one of the most influential African-American Muslim leaders of the last half-century. We explore:
🟦 Segment 1 — Roots
Harlem, 1951: the birthplace of a leader shaped by the civil rights struggle and the awakening of Black America.
🟦 Segment 2 — Mentorship
Guidance from Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and Harlem’s senior imams — knowledge, character, and purpose.
🟦 Segment 3 — The Harlem Imam
Over 40 years serving the poor, the incarcerated, the marginalized — transforming a masjid into a beacon of dignity.
🟦 Segment 4 — Voice Against Injustice
A fearless advocate against police brutality, racism, and Islamophobia — representing Muslims on national stages.
🟦 Segment 5 — Diplomat of the Muslim Community
A bridge-builder across faiths, institutions, and communities.
🟦 Segment 6 — The Scholar
Grounded in hadith, fiqh, tafsir, and Islamic ethics — teaching Islam as character and responsibility. 🟦 Segment 7 — Defender of Imam Jamil Al-Amin
His unwavering commitment to justice, truth, and due process.
🟦 Segment 8 — Legacy
A continuation shaping generations, strengthening communities, and uplifting souls. We close with a heartfelt dua for Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid and a reminder of what true Islamic leadership looks like:
Firm on truth.
Soft with people.
Courageous in justice.
Grounded in Qur’an.
Dedicated to Allah. Listen now. Share widely. Preserve the legacy. #OneUmmahNews #ImamTalibAbdurRashid #HarlemMuslims #BlackMuslimHistory #AfricanAmericanMuslims #MuslimLeaders #IslamInAmerica #IslamicLegacy #MuslimPodcast #Dawah #JusticeAndMercy #ImamJamil #CommunityImam #FaithAndStruggle #IslamicScholarship #TruthToPower #MuslimsInNYC #UmmahUnity #SadaqahJariyah #PreserveOurHistory
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