Resident Imam

Imam Sulaimaan Hamed Imam Sulaimaan Hamed serves as the resident Imam of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam, one of the largest Islamic centers in the south east affiliated with the community of his late teacher, Imam W.D. Muhammad.

A student of Religious Studies, he has taught Arabic and Islamic sciences at the Mohammed Schools and Islamic Theology and Islamic Law for the Faith Institute in Atlanta. He represents the new generation of teachers of Islamic Studies in America.

Educated primarily in private Islamic Schools in the US, Hamed received his specialized training under the tutelage of the Grand Mufti Sheik Ahmed Kuftaro of Damascus, Syria at the Prestigious Abu Nour University. Completing courses in Jurisprudence , Arabic, Prophetic traditions, and Theology. His studies and teaching has afforded him travel opportunities to Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Senegal.

He served as Imam of Masjid Fresno in California and assistant to Masjidul Waritheen of Oakland.Fluent in Arabic, he is currently the co-owner and operator of Professional Hajj and Umrah Guides, LLC, “Hajj Pros”, a religious-based travel agency specializing in the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Sulaimaan is passionate about the improvement of Islamic institutions of education. He is noted as a respected leader in the Muslim American community often called upon to assist with programs establishing a commitment to religion for the future generations. His publications include “Ramadan: The month of purification and self restraint.” Sulaimaan currently resides in Atlanta, GA with his wife and children.

Assistant Imam

Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan is responsible with teaching and implementation of Masjid and community programs.

Treasurer

Amin Aleem records the credits and debits for the Atlanta Masjid financial accounts.

Secretary

Muminah Rashid Muminah attends to the community members through phone, email, and interpersonal communications.

Muezzin

Jesse Ahmed Jesse calls the adhan for the Atlanta Masjid’s daily salat.

Communications

Shahidah Sharif manages external communications for the Atlanta Masjid.