Siraj Wahhaj born on 11-March 1950, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States (a Former NOI member) later accepted to Islam (sunni), is an African-American imam of Al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, New York and the leader of The Muslim Alliance in North America.
Some quotes by him are as follows:
“Don’t be the judge, let Allah be the judge. No matter how bad things look, invite people to the way of Allah SWT.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is moving ahead despite your fear.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Talk to people not talk about people.”-Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“If you have Islam, you have everything.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj:
“Whenever you begin to hold on to things in this life, Allah lets you know that nothing is permanent but Him. All your life you learn to love things, as soon as you get real close, Allah snatches it away from you. Just to let you always know to remember to be humble, always put your trust in Allah. Not money, not material things, but in Allah.”— Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“You don’t get into politics because it is the American thing to do. You get involved in politics because politics can be a weapon to use in the cause of Islam.” -Siraj Wahhaj
“Being born a Muslim does not make you a better person; it is not how you start the race, it is how you end it.” — Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“If all lives really mattered then Black lives matter would have never existed.” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Do not associate ‘gods’ with God(Allah)!.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Imam Siraj Wahhaj quoting Dr. Martin L King, said today people can either be the thermostat or the thermometer … Which one are you?
“We must make the effort to love each other.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Be humble and your destiny will be Great.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Don’t ever think Allah does not answer.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Sunnah of The Prophet (PBUH)-What he said, did & What was done in his presence, he did not object to .”-Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“The best way to fight back is to practice our faith.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“There is no one in earth more beautiful than a Muslim woman who dresses to please Allah.” – Imam Siraj wahhaj
“Do the work of ppl of jannah. May Allah swt allow us & our families to be of those people.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“When I see someone smoking next to me I’m just like bro, can you do that somewhere else?” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Islam is the Tool for the Unity of Mankind.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Islam has made me to love the people” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“One thing Islam has done for me is made me love people” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“It doesn’t matter how you were born, but how you die!” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“No matter how much they love you, they’re not going down (to your grave) with you.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“I don’t want to recharge your battery, I want to fix your alternator.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“No manner what you posses, you ain’t taking none of it with you to the grave!” -imam Siraj wahhaj
” If you know better you do better” – imam Siraj wahhaj
“A wise man doesn’t put himself in a position where he may disobey his Creator.” — Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“If you say that Prophet Muhammed is your role model, then why do you follow everyone else But him?”- Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Look at those who are less than you (to know how blessed you are), and do not look to those who are more than you.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“People will imitate those whom they admire.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Allah will test us with every kind of difficulty, but the question is; are you going to remain firm on your faith?” Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Dont be the judge, let Allah be the judge even how bad the situation was.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Never give up what is fard for what is sunnah.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“We major in the minor issues. We minor in the major issues.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“We can make it. We can make it through these difficult times if we stand together.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Despite all the obstacles against us we still thrive”, Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Islam has made me to love people to care about people instinctively -imam siraj wahhaj
“Islam brings out the humanity in you.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“The moment of the death–when is it? Only Allah knows.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“You can’t study calculus until you’ve mastered arithmetic. Back to basics with.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“The dress of righteousness is best.” –Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Every verse of the Holy Qur’an has a context.” –Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“So our job Isn’t to make them Believe but to Inspire them to Believe” Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Do not die except as a muslim.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“The Only Provider is Allah.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Don’t say racism must end, we must end racism. Use the active voice, be active.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“The real test is when you are alone.” – Imām Sirāj Wahhāj
“You have to make sure everything you’re doing, you’re doing for Allah” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj on striking a balance in life
“We want America better, and we will stand out and show the light of Islam through our peace and patience” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Balance is in the eye of the beholder.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“You must help yourself before you help others” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Unfriend some people…those that are a bad influence.” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“How long will this building last? How strong is the foundation?” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Contribute to the society!” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Love, in order to work, has to be mutual.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Qur’an is a message and a method.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Do NOT say we believe in shaytaan, rather say we acknowledge in the existence of Shaytaan.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Don’t be disappointed if someone doesn’t take the shahadah, your there to give the message and to plant the seed.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“We shouldn’t be calling people to our organisations, our way of thinking, sect, except to the way of Allah, to Islam.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do!” Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“You will never change until you admit where you are.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Hold Firmly to the Rope of Allah…” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj-
“Its not how we were born, but its how we DIE .Because by fitrah we were all born a muslim, but do we die as a Muslim?’-Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“We’re going to be tested , but it’s how we’re going to remain standing with our faith.” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“EVERY leaves fall with Allah’s permission. But how do we verify that? Only with faith , only if you believe.” -Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“If you thought with Islam you’re doing Allah a favour . You’re wrong ,You’re doing YOURSELF a favour. YOU need Allah.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
“Faith begins within. You can’t see it. But it is the foundation.” – Imam Siraj Wahhaj
