Student Minster Abdul Hafeez Muhammad serves as the New York Representative
of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Minister of Muhammad Mosque No. 7 in Harlem.
His responsibilities encompass the five boroughs, the
county of Westchester, the counties of Long Island and Englewood, NJ.
Minister Abdul Hafeez was reared in a highly disciplined two parent caring
household. Since a young age, he has always had a strong sensitivity for people
and a keen ability to make friends. His bond with his father was strong, the
love for his mother profound.
In 1980, at the age of eighteen Abdul Hafeez Muhammad
entered the
Nation of Islam as an enthusiastic follower and energetic worker.
In 1981, Abdul Hafeez registered into the
Nation of Islam.
On September 16, 1986, after years of establishing
himself as a man with good character and integrity, he married his “love
at first sight, sweetheart,” Loray Muhammad, fulfilling his life long
desire for marriage. From this sacred union they produced four children. He
is also the proud stepfather of their eldest son.
In 1991, after much success at the Harlem-based mosque,
Muhammad Mosque No. 7, Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad was appointed as The Minister
of Brooklyn, NY.
In 1993 he developed the philosophy of “self
development through self improvement.” He founded the Center for Self
Improvement, which was funded by the Drug Elimination program under Mayor
David Dinkin’s Administration. He currently serves as C.E.O. and founder
of the Center for Self Improvement.
In 1994, Abdul Hafeez was the first Muslim
minister in New York to address a major Christian congregation, St. Paul Community
Baptist Church in East New York, Brooklyn.
In 1995, Abdul Hafeez served as Co-chair
of the city wide Local Organizing Committee (L.O.C.) for the Million Man March.
He and many others, mobilized over 200,000 men from New York City to journey
to the Washington, DC mall to attend the MMM. Also in 1995 Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad was the first Muslim minister in New York to address the First Baptist
Church of Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York.
On November 19, 1997, the Honorable Minister Louis
Farrakhan appointed Abdul Hafeez Muhammad to the post of Assistant East
Coast Regional Minister with authority ranging from Canada to South Carolina.
In 1998, while serving as Assistant Regional Minister,
he returned to officiate the affairs of Muhammad Mosque No. 7C in Brooklyn,
NY.
On July 10, 2000, he became the first
minister at Muhammad Mosque No. 7 to take an oath of office. He in that same
year served as the Co-chair of the State Organizing Committee (S.O.C.) of
the Million Family March.
In 2000 Hafeez along with other notable
leaders and scholars was a panelist at the AAMES (African American Empowerment
Summit) at City College in N.Y.
In 2001 He participated and mediated at “The
Unified Gang Summit”, which brought together gangs from the East &
West Coasts to settle their differences at John Jay College.
In 2002 He spoke out against Mayor Bloomberg’s
proposed budgetary cuts to public schools at a City Hall Rally sponsored by
Russell Simmons and UFT President Randi Weingarten.
In 2002 Hafeez supported “The Millions for
Reparations Movement” in Washington D.C.
In 2003 He spoke out for “The Immigrant Workers
Freedom Rights Ride” sponsored by Councilman Bill Perkins.
In 2003 Muhammad was the dynamic guest moderator
at The Male Empowerment Center’s “Word is Bond” monthly
group session at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn.
In 2003 Hafeez in conjunction with Assemblyman
Ruben Diaz Jr. conducted a “Stop The Violence Forum” and workshop
at James Monroe H.S. in the Bronx.
Recently, In 2003 He mediated and arbitrated between
rap artist 50 cent and Ja-Rule.
In 2003 Hafeez in conjunction with Assemblyman
Ruben Diaz Jr. conducted a “Stop The Violence Forum” and workshop
at James Monroe H.S. in the Bronx.
Recently, In 2003 He mediated and arbitrated between
rap artist 50 cent and Ja-Rule.
Juneteenth is the celebration commemorating the day, June 19, 1965, when
Union soldiers entered Galveston, Texas, with the news that the Civil War
had ended and all slaves were free, since the Emancipation Proclamation went
into effect Jan. 1, 1863, two-and-a-half years prior.
Abdul Hafeez Muhammad, known affectionately
as “The People’s Pastor”, has been in numerous newspapers
(4Korners, Daily Challenge, Caribbean Times, Christian Times, Final Call,
Amsterdam News as well as daily newspapers). He has appeared as a guest on
various radio stations and TV programs such as: WBLS, WLIB, WBAI, WWRL, POWER105.1,
WRKS KISSFM, MNN, BRONXNET, BCAT, NY1, SATELLITE RADIO and a cross section
of other minority radio, TV and newspapers outlets.
New York City Honors Muslim Minister By Jerry Muhammad for the Final Call News Paper.
Updated July 8, 2004, 08:37 pm
Minister Kevin Muhammad receives proclamation from New York City Council as part
of Juneteenth celebration.
NEW YORK (FinalCall.com) - In recognition for his “20 years of inspired
leadership, sound character, and integrity in the Harlem community as Minister
of Mosque No. 7,” Minister Kevin Muhammad was honored by the New York
City Council here June 17.
The Proclamation of Honor was presented to the New York Representative of
the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan during the city’s Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration held at City
Hall. In presenting him with the award, Councilman Charles Barron called the
Muslim minister a true friend and thanked him and the Nation of Islam for
always supporting the Black community.
“Whenever you call him, he always asks how is your family, your wife
(and) your children?” the councilman said. “He has never failed
to answer the call.”
It was the first time in over 30 years that the Nation of Islam was honored
by the city.
While receiving his award, Min. Hafeez drew on what he had been taught by
his spiritual leader, saying whenever one receives something valuable, he
needs to work harder than he did previously. “That means the next time
Councilman Barron calls, I must respond quicker,” he said.
Also receiving awards were longtime activist Herman Ferguson, Liberation
Bookstore owner Uma Mulzac, Historian Yosef Ben Jochannon, community organizer
Vanessa Figueroa, Dr. James McIntosh and Dr. Betty Dobson of the Committee
to Eliminate Media Offensive to African People. Dianne Simmons Telesford M.S.W.,
was also honored for her tours of duty during the Gulf War and the current
war in Iraq.
The celebrations included musical selections by the God Sent Mass Seventh
Day Adventist and Thomas Jefferson High School Choirs. There were poetry readings
by Tylibah Washington, African dance by the Creative Outlet Jr. Dancers and
a steel pan selection.
One of the evening’s more touching moments occurred when the youth
honoree, Travis Peterkin, who is the country’s top-ranked Middle League
boxer, gave thanks to God for making his accomplishments possible. He thanked
his shy father, who was cajoled to the podium by Councilman Barron, where
both father and son embraced while receiving a one-minute standing ovation.
Minsiter Kevin Muhammad concluded his address
to the Juneteenth gathering by challenging the audience to
pledge to build schools, hospitals, go into business, buy
farmland and to do-for-self for the benefit of themselves,
their families and communities.
Student Minster A. Hafeez Muhammad "Speaks"
"The Knowledge of The Time We Live In" Part 1
Delivered at Muhammad Mosque No.7
Student Minster A. Hafeez Muhammad "Speaks
The Influence of Islam on Massonry
Delivered at Prince Hall Lodge, Harlem NYC March 15, 2011
Availability - Student Minster Abdul Hafeez Muhammad
is currently available for speaking engagements.
To contact him please notify
the Protocol Department of Muhammad Mosque No. 7 at 212-865-1200 or e-mail us..
Photos: Student Minister Abdul Hafeez Muhammad, Jay Z, Malick Zulu Shabaazz, Russell
Simmons, & 50 Cent at the Rockefeller Drug Law Rally, - City Hall Park
2003
