About Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission at Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah Inc. is to educate and serve the people – Muslims and non-Muslims alike, with the True Understanding Of Islam as it is understood from the Qur’an, Authentic Sunnah, and the Righteous Predecessors. We believe here at Masjid Bilal that calling our fellow human beings to Tawhid (the worship of one Creator) will restore humanity to its natural disposition of excellence by serving the purpose for which we all were created.

VISION STATEMENT

Our Vision at Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah Inc is :
1) To be a balanced community that invites All to the call of worshipping our lord Allah (SWT) Alone according to the most excellent pattern of human conduct exemplified by our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
2) To be an established place of worship that is a welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds seeking an understanding of Islam and Muslims.
3) To be a community-orientated place of worship that will establish community life by being of service to our neighbors within the surrounding local community, to create a climate of peace, tolerance, and cooperation for the common good.

Masjid Leaders

At Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah, the leaders strive to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We are passionate about promoting unity and the peaceful teachings of Islam. Our leaders are dedicated to creating a place where everyone feels at home. All are welcome to our mosque, regardless of race or beliefs.

AMIR/Founder

Sheikh Daoud Bojang

Sheikh Daoud Bojang, the Founder and President of Markazul Irrshaad Wa Tawjeeh “Center for Islamic Counseling and Guidance”; Founder of Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah Inc.; Founder of Rawdatul Atfaal Academy & Sanjally Bojang Foundation all in Atlanta, GA United States of America, received Islamic and Arabic Education in Saida, Algeria in 1974. After completing primary school, he traveled to Khartoum, Sudan, in early 1980 and studied for six months, traveling again to Medina, Saudi Arabia, in 1980, where he remained for nine years. He received his secondary, middle, and high school education in Islamic Studies. He graduated from the Islamic University of Medina in 1989, majoring in Sharia and Islamic Studies. In the late 1990s, Sheikh Daoud Bojang migrated to the United States, where he currently resides in Atlanta, GA. He has taught Islamic courses for Masjid Al-Farooq, Masjid Al-Ihsaan, and the Gambian Community of Atlanta. He delivers Khutbas (Friday sermons), Lectures, Weekend Qur’anic Classes, and Seminars at various Masaajid and the Islamic Community Centers in Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond. He was also listed as the Imam on-call with Emory University Hospital and the Children's Health Care System of Atlanta for ten years to offer prayers to Muslim cancer patients and children. Sheikh Daoud Bojang has also given lectures worldwide online for the Internet Islamic University in New York, teaching a course entitled “Family Life in Islam, Aqidah, Day to Day Fiqh and the Sirah of the Prophet PBUH.” Sheikh Daoud Bojang is a father to six children – three boys and three girls.

Imam/Director

Imam Khald Abdul-Aziz

Imam Khalid Abdul Aziz is the current director of Masjid Bilal ibn Rabaah Inc. and served as assistant imam of the Muslim Community Center of Augusta from 2005 to 2008 and a residential imam from 2008 to 2011. Imam Khalid is a former voluntary chaplain for the Georgia Department of Corrections from 2012-2016 and is a behavioral health counselor who specializes in mental health, substance abuse, and anger management. Imam Khalid is presently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Islamic studies at Mishkah University (Islamic University of North America), studying under Shuyukhs. Shaykh Dr.Muhammad Salah, Shaykh Hatem Al- Haj, and Shaykh Salah Al- Sawy.

Co-Founder

Imam Tariq Ali Khan

Imam Tariq Ali Khan is a trained chaplain who worked for the GA Department of Corrections for seventeen years and has 38 years of experience working with some of the most difficult personalities in penal institutions. He is the co-founder and vice president of Marrkazul Irrshaad Wa Tajweed and Masjid Bilal ibn Rabaah. Imam Khan was presented with Al-Ijaza (a certificate of confirmation and endorsement) by Sheikh Daoud Bojang to confirm and authenticate his knowledge. His expertise includes conflict identification and resolution, human conduct, anger management, as well as segmented character development.

Masjid leader

Sheikh Mateen Franklin-Sabree

A Student of Knowledge, Teacher, and Leader at Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah Inc. He studied in Saudi Arabia and earned a degree in Islamic Jurisprudence from the Islamic University of Al Madina, Saudi Arabia, in 1987. He completed tahfeez of Qur’an with Sheikh Hafiz Dr. Abdul Ghaffar Khan in 1992. As an attendee of the Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam in 1975, Sheikh Mateen was encouraged through Imam W. Deen Mohammed’s leadership during the transition of the NOI to universal teachings of Al-Islam to pursue Arabic language and Islamic studies abroad. Thus, he studied for two years at the Institute for non-Arabic Speakers at the Islamic University of Madina and subsequently continued his studies there at the College of Law/Sharia.

Majlis al-Shura (Board of Directors)

All the members of the Al Shura, individually and collectively, shall endeavor to manage the activities of the Masjid by implementing the aims and purposes of the Masjid.

Imam Khalid Abdul Aziz – Director, has attended Masjid Bilal since 2021 and currently resides in Douglasville, GA.

Br Bilal Stoutamire – Assistant Director, has attended Masjid Bilal since 2014 and currently resides in Jonesboro, GA.

Br Mohammed Akter Chowdhury – Treasurer, has attended Masjid Bilal since 2010 and currently resides in Hapeville, GA.

Br. Kareem Abdul Hakeem – Event Coordinator / Assistant Secretary. has attended Masjid Bilal since 2016 and currently resides in Jonesboro, GA.

Sr Naijah Abu-Bakr – the Secretary, has attended Masjid Bilal since 2009 and currently resides in Stone Mountain, GA.

Pillars of the Community

Sister Naijah Abu-Bakr is currently the Secretary of Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah’s Al Shura (Board of Directors). Her relationship with the Center for Islamic Counseling and Guidance (CICG) began in 2004 as Administrative Secretary, and she enjoyed being involved with the Strengthening The Muslim Family Conferences throughout the years. Sister Naijah worked with the CICG staff to establish Masjid Bilal in 2009 and continued in the capacity of Office Administration. She was heavily involved with the Masjid Summer Camps, helping establish the Islamic School – Rawdatul Atfaal Academy in 2010, and served as school Director at times. She regularly attended Sheikh Daoud’s and CICG classes and organized and facilitated the “Ideal Muslimah” classes. Prior to relocating in 2018, Sister Naijah embraced the role of contact person for sisters in welcoming sisters to the Masjid community, monitoring Jumah services, helping with Eid activities, and organizing various workshops and other functions involving sisters at the Masjid. Sister Naijah has developed a strong network with Muslims throughout the Atlanta Metro area through her entrepreneurial pursuits.

Sister Rasheedah Iddeen has been a practicing Muslimah since 1977. She has been a committed attendee of Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah Inc. for ten years and has actively attended the Islamic classes taught by Sheikh Daoud Bojang for over 25 years. Sister Rasheedah has been dedicated to welcoming new sisters and visitors to the community, and also staying connected, and being of service to the sick and needy of multiple masjids in the Atlanta Metropolitan area as well. She is the editor for Masjid Bilal’s monthly newsletter, “Al Irshaad,” and has been instrumental in helping to grow and develop the community.

Br Huie and Sr Halimah have attended Masjid Bilal since 2013. They have been very active in the community
and always relied on to help organize and facilitate various community and Eid activities, while also providing
the community with very flavorful and delicious Jamaican dishes. Sr Halimah also served on the Board as
Women Activity Coordinator for 2 years and was instrumental in organizing “Feeding The Community”
program and Sisters Halaqah.

Abdul-Rahim umar Ali has been a stern supporter of the leadership and mission of Masjid Bilal and he has been a part of the community since 2010.

Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabaah