Imam's Corner

Imam Dr. Tauheed Rashad

Imam Tauheed A. Rashad has faithfully served as the Resident Imam of Historic Masjid Wali Muhammad since 2016, providing spiritual leadership, Islamic education, and compassionate guidance to individuals and families throughout the Detroit community.
With a lifelong commitment to Islamic scholarship and community service, Imam Rashad combines deep academic knowledge with practical leadership. His educational journey includes degrees in Muslim World Political Studies, Applied Science, and Near Eastern Studies, a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies and Leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Community Leadership, and a Doctor of Ministry from Bayan Islamic Graduate School in partnership with Chicago Theological Seminary.
Imam Rashad is recognized for his expertise in organizational leadership, marriage and family counseling, Islamic theology, Qur'anic Classical Arabic instruction, and Islamic pastoral care. His ministry is rooted in authentic Islamic teachings while addressing the spiritual and social needs of today's diverse communities.
Beyond the pulpit, Imam Rashad is dedicated to mentoring youth, strengthening families, promoting interfaith understanding, and inspiring believers to live lives of faith, service, and excellence. His leadership reflects Historic Masjid Wali Muhammad's mission of preserving Islamic heritage while building a vibrant future for generations to come.
Imam Rashad is married to Shedra Rashad, and together they are the proud parents of two adult children. His unwavering dedication to faith, education, and community continues to make him a trusted leader and respected voice throughout Metro Detroit.

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Selected Milestones & Historic Achievements
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• 1988 – Represented Muslims at the World Parliament of Religious Leaders for the Survival of the Earth.
• 1992 – Delivered the first invocation by a Muslim on the floor of the United States Senate.
• 1992 – Became the first Muslim to address the Georgia State Legislature, the home state of his father, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.
• 1993 – Participated in President Bill Clinton's Inaugural Interfaith Prayer Service.
• 1995 – Elected President of the World Conference on Religion and Peace.
• 1995 – Joined Martin Luther King III and Rosa Parks during Acts of Kindness Week in Dallas, Texas.
• 1995 – Addressed the Governing Board of the World Conference on Religion and Peace in Copenhagen, Denmark.
• 1995 – Delivered the keynote address at the Muslim–Jewish Convocation in Glencoe, Illinois—the first major public dialogue between senior leaders of Islam and Reform Judaism.
• 1996 – Established the Collective Purchasing Conference (CPC) to promote economic cooperation and community development.
• 1996 – Met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican at the invitation of Archbishop William Cardinal Keeler and the Focolare Movement. He met the Pope again on October 28, 1999, during the historic gathering of world religious leaders on the eve of the new millennium.
• 1997 – Participated in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Conference in Tehran, Iran.
• 1997 – Received the Luminosa Award from the Focolare Movement for promoting interfaith dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding.
• 1997–1998 – Sent delegations of students to Malaysia for educational exchanges that fostered leadership, cultural understanding, and international dialogue.
• 1998 – Addressed the Indiana House of Representatives and delivered the invocation before the Indiana Senate.
• 1999 – Sent scholarship recipients to study at Abu Nour University in Damascus, Syria, under the direction of the Grand Mufti, Shaykh Ahmad Kuftaro.
• 1999 – Served on the U.S. Secretary of State's Advisory Panel on Religious Freedom Abroad, appointed by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, promoting religious liberty both domestically and internationally.
• 1999 – Participated in the Conference on Religion and Peace, hosted by the Center for Christian and Jewish Understanding.
• 1999 – Attended the World Conference on Religion and Peace Assembly VII in Amman, Jordan, where he was elected International President.
• 2000 – Appointed to the Executive Committee of the Religious Alliance Against Pornography (RAAP).
• 2000 – Hosted a major interfaith program in Washington, D.C., in partnership with the Focolare Movement and the American Society of Muslims.
• September 11, 2001 – Unequivocally condemned the terrorist attacks on the United States, declaring them un-Islamic, immoral, and evil, while calling for peace, justice, and national unity.
• 2002 – Inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. International Board of Preachers at Morehouse College, where his portrait was placed in the International Chapel in recognition of his contributions to faith and society.
• 2005 – Sent a delegation of Imams to the First Muslim-Christian Dialogue Symposium, sponsored by the Focolare Movement following the inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI.
• 2005 – Participated in "A Conversation with Imam W. Deen Mohammed and Cardinal Francis George," strengthening Muslim-Catholic dialogue and cooperation.

An Enduring Legacy

These accomplishments represent only a portion of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed's extraordinary life's work. Throughout his ministry, he received numerous honorary doctorates, mayoral proclamations, gubernatorial recognitions, and prestigious awards acknowledging his leadership and service.

His appointment to the World Supreme Council of Mosques reflected the international respect he earned for advancing authentic Islamic scholarship, religious freedom, and community development.

Imam Warith Deen Mohammed remains one of the foremost Muslim leaders in American history. His Qur'an-centered teachings transcended religious, cultural, political, and ethnic boundaries while promoting interfaith dialogue, intellectual excellence, and moral leadership. His vision continues to inspire generations to build stronger communities rooted in faith, justice, compassion, and human dignity.

Imam Faheem Shuaibe

Imam Faheem Shuaibe is the Resident Imam of Masjid Waritheen in Oakland, California, and a lifelong student of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed (ra). A respected Islamic scholar, educator, and community leader, he has dedicated his life to advancing authentic Islamic understanding while addressing the spiritual, social, and intellectual challenges facing contemporary society.
As the founder of the Muslim American Research Institute Advocating Marriage (M.A.R.I.A.M.) and The Sacred Life Project, Imam Shuaibe has been a leading voice in strengthening families, promoting healthy relationships, and encouraging moral and spiritual development within Muslim communities.
Recognized for his scholarship and leadership, Imam Shuaibe was inducted into the African American Intellectual Royal Family, honoring his contributions to education, public discourse, and community advancement.

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