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Abdul Alim (husband) James M. West (father) Bryant (son) George (son) James (son) Kush (son) Storm (son) Diamond (daughter) Nannie (daughter) Asia (daughter) Abrina (daughter) Taylor (grandchild) Destiny (grandchild) Tayvion (grandchild) Donae (grandchild) Jordan (grandchild) Alana (grandchild) Artis (grandchild) Alloni (granchild) Asianai (grandchild) Amir (grandchild) Aaliyah (grandchild) Wendell (brother) Amin (brother) Selma (sister) Marion (sister) Jacqueline (sister) Best Friends: Sis. Jamilia (BFF) Sis. Cheryl Sis. Susan Goddess Mom To: Alicia Katilia Sis. Jevedia Sis. Angie
Bro. (Keith) Julien Muhammad - made regular charitable donations to the family in times of need.
Sis. Cheryl Muhammad - assisted the family with lodging in her condomenium apartment in Woodlawn, Maryland for three years.
...mom's favorite, favorite song!
If you didn't know my mom...just listen to the words. This song describes best what she believed.
"Who loves you, baby?"
**Question she often asked her grand-children - her desired response "Grandma do!"**
"Don't worry. Our ship is going to come in."
**Held out faith and hope that times would get better...and they did.**
"Brother, step into my office."
**...because not having an office of her own, any private corner would have to do when she was correcting you.**
"I say what I say for a measure of peace." **...because she wasn't going to hold it in if it bothered her.**
Not for long...the secret will be out on an instructional DVD available to you and your family soon! Uh oh!
4 comments:
I always new Destiny was her favorite! Ma loved her so much. When Ma would go out of town she would bring Destiny a snow globe back from the cities she visited. Ma also gave her prized harp to Destiny so that she can learn to play the harp as she did. Destiny will always be considerd her 10th child.
Diamond Muhammad (Auntie Mommy to Destiny)
As-Salaam Alaikum Family!
All Praises be to Allah for allowing us another opportunity and another special moment in Remembering Sister Mashala, (my son O'Keon) and all our Loved Ones during this month that Muslims fast....
The Fast of Ramadan
It is during this month that Muslims fast. It is called the Fast of Ramadan and lasts the entire month. Ramadan is a time when Muslims concentrate on their faith and spend less time on the concerns of their everyday lives. It is a time of worship and contemplation.
During the Fast of Ramadan strict restraints are placed on the daily lives of Muslims. They are not allowed to eat or drink during the daylight hours. Smoking and sexual relations are also forbidden during fasting. At the end of the day the fast is broken with prayer and a meal called the iftar. In the evening following the iftar it is customary for Muslims to go out visiting family and friends. The fast is resumed the next morning.
According to the Holy Quran:
One may eat and drink at any time during the night "until you can plainly distinguish a white thread from a black thread by the daylight: then keep the fast until night"
The good that is acquired through the fast can be destroyed by five things:
1. The telling of a lie
2. Slander
3. Denouncing someone behind his back
4. A false oath
5. Greed or covetousness
These are considered offensive at all times, but are most offensive during the Fast of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, it is common for Muslims to go to the Masjid (Mosque) and spend several hours praying and studying the Quran. In addition to the five daily prayers, during Ramadan Muslims recite a special prayer called the Taraweeh prayer (Night Prayer). The length of this prayer is usually 2-3 times as long as the daily prayers. Some Muslims spend the entire night in prayer.
On the evening of the 27th day of the month, Muslims celebrate the Laylat-al-Qadr (the Night of Power). It is believed that on this night Muhammad first received the revelation of the Holy Quran. And according to the Quran, this is when God determines the course of the world for the following year.
When the fast ends (the first day of the month of Shawwal) it is celebrated for three days in a holiday called Id-al-Fitr (the Feast of Fast Breaking). Gifts are exchanged. Friends and family gather to pray in congregation and for large meals. In some cities fairs are held to celebrate the end of the Fast of Ramadan.
May Allah continue to Strengthen and Bless you as we take this Journey --- We Call "LIFE!!"
Remember---ALLAH Loves You
And We Love You....
Keep Your Head Up!!
Sis Gail - Wilm., NC
As-Salaam Alaikum Family!
I come again today to the "Garden of Memories" of our Dear Sister Mashala Muhammad and all our "Loved Ones" whom Allah has evolved into the Hereafter which the Holy Qur'an mentions as a continuation of this Life. I brings encouraging words of love, peace, brotherhood/sisterhood,truth, faith, and Divine Mind...
Destiny I hope you are still learning to play the harp!! The piano is the instrument I'd like to learn to play.
May Allah continue to Strengthen and Bless you and your family as we continue to take this Journey --- We Call "LIFE!!"
Remember---ALLAH Loves You
And We Love You....
Keep Your Head Up!!
As-Salaam Alaikum Family!
Again I come to the "Garden of Memories" of Sister Mashala in celebration of her birth. "Happy Birthday Mashala!!" Gone too soon...Gone too soon!!
The Hon. Minister Farrakhan was absolutely awesome this morning and so timely....via Webcast!!
May Allah Strengthen you Daily and Bring Joy where there is Void and Pain...
Remember Allah Loves You
And We Love You Too....
Keep Your Head Up!!
Sis Gail - Wilm., NC
July 26, 2009 3:13 PM
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