Siraj Wahhaj – The True Spirit of Islam

Siraj WahhajSeptember 29, 201153 min0 comments

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In this inspiring lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj draws on stories from the Quran and Hadith — including the creation of Adam, the arrogance of Iblis, and the virtues of the prophets — to define the true spirit of a Muslim community: humility, gratitude, and selfless giving. He challenges the audience to reject the "I am better" mindset of Shaytan and instead adopt the prophetic spirit of recognizing and honoring the good in others. The lecture concludes with a passionate fundraising appeal for Sister Clara Mohammed School, framed around the Islamic principles of sincere intention (*niyyah*), effort, and planning.

Imam Siraj Wahhaj is one of the most influential Muslim leaders in American history. Born in Brooklyn in 1950, he embraced Islam in 1969 and received imam training at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah in 1978. He founded Masjid At-Taqwa in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where his community became nationally famous for leading anti-drug patrols that transformed the neighborhood. In 1991, he became the first Muslim to offer the opening prayer (du'a) before the United States House of Representatives. A former vice president of ISNA and a founding figure of the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), he remains one of the most sought-after speakers in the American Muslim community.

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