Tonight’s episode is unlike any other.<br /><br />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:<br /> 🟦 Segment 1 — Roots<br />Harlem, 1951: the birthplace of a leader shaped by the civil rights struggle and the awakening of Black America.<br /> 🟦 Segment 2 — Mentorship<br />Guidance from Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and Harlem’s senior imams — knowledge, character, and purpose.<br /> 🟦 Segment 3 — The Harlem Imam<br />Over 40 years serving the poor, the incarcerated, the marginalized — transforming a masjid into a beacon of dignity.<br />🟦 Segment 4 — Voice Against Injustice<br />A fearless advocate against police brutality, racism, and Islamophobia — representing Muslims on national stages.<br />🟦 Segment 5 — Diplomat of the Muslim Community<br />A bridge-builder across faiths, institutions, and communities.<br /> 🟦 Segment 6 — The Scholar<br />Grounded in hadith, fiqh, tafsir, and Islamic ethics — teaching Islam as character and responsibility. 🟦 Segment 7 — Defender of Imam Jamil Al-Amin<br />His unwavering commitment to justice, truth, and due process.<br /> 🟦 Segment 8 — Legacy<br />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:<br /><br />Firm on truth.<br />Soft with people.<br />Courageous in justice.<br />Grounded in Qur’an.<br />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

Haqq Dawah Radio w/DJ Takbir Khan

Haqq Dawah Media

One Ummah News Hour Special: A Tribute To Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid

NOV 17, 20255 MIN
Haqq Dawah Radio w/DJ Takbir Khan

One Ummah News Hour Special: A Tribute To Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid

NOV 17, 20255 MIN

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Tonight’s episode is unlike any other.<br /><br />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:<br /> 🟦 Segment 1 — Roots<br />Harlem, 1951: the birthplace of a leader shaped by the civil rights struggle and the awakening of Black America.<br /> 🟦 Segment 2 — Mentorship<br />Guidance from Imam Warith Deen Mohammed and Harlem’s senior imams — knowledge, character, and purpose.<br /> 🟦 Segment 3 — The Harlem Imam<br />Over 40 years serving the poor, the incarcerated, the marginalized — transforming a masjid into a beacon of dignity.<br />🟦 Segment 4 — Voice Against Injustice<br />A fearless advocate against police brutality, racism, and Islamophobia — representing Muslims on national stages.<br />🟦 Segment 5 — Diplomat of the Muslim Community<br />A bridge-builder across faiths, institutions, and communities.<br /> 🟦 Segment 6 — The Scholar<br />Grounded in hadith, fiqh, tafsir, and Islamic ethics — teaching Islam as character and responsibility. 🟦 Segment 7 — Defender of Imam Jamil Al-Amin<br />His unwavering commitment to justice, truth, and due process.<br /> 🟦 Segment 8 — Legacy<br />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:<br /><br />Firm on truth.<br />Soft with people.<br />Courageous in justice.<br />Grounded in Qur’an.<br />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