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Nation of Islam representative honored by city council, family and community
Numerous testimonies, words of admiration and appreciation about the works of Student Min. Muhammad were shared from Muhammad University of Islam (MUI) students, Believers across the nation and community activists.
A pleasant surprise of the night came when Councilwoman Brooks officially declared June 23, “Student Minister Keith Muhammad Day” in Oakland. She then presented him with a resolution from the City of Oakland which stated the following:
“City Council City of Oakland California Resolution celebrating and Honoring Minister Keith Muhammad for his 27 years of dedication, service, which has touched the lives of many, has promoted positive change and has supported the spirit and wellbeing of Oakland residents.”
Next, Keith Carson, Supervisor of the 5th District presented a Commendation from the Board of Supervisors. It recognized him in the following words:
“In recognition of Minister Keith Muhammad, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors recognizes Minister Keith Muhammad for his 27 years of exemplary service in our community.
“We commend Minister Keith for his extraordinary leadership as the representative of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and the Nation of Islam, as the Minister at Muhammad Mosque No. 26 in Oakland, California.”
The commendation continued, “We thank Minister Keith Muhammad for his commitment, sacrifice and strength in advocating for truth and social justice, while working to unite people across religious faiths. Minister Keith plays a pivotal role in leading and uplifting our communities and we applaud his dedication to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Alameda County. We wish Minister Keith Muhammad continued success well into the future.”
The ambiance during the evening was amazing. The Preservation Park Victorian Home dining room was transformed into an elegant backdrop for the occasion. The tables were draped in black table cloths with accents of gold, white and black flower petals. The plates were trimmed in gold with platinum level food prepared and served by the MGT and GCC (women of the Nation of Islam) of Oakland. As tables began to fill with friends and family of Student Minister Muhammad the joyful mood in the room was palpable.
One MUI student, Salaudin Abdul Rabb Muhammad, testified that Student Min. Muhammad was a minister, father, brother, role model, counselor and a guide to the Oakland community.
James Muhammad, Student Minister of the South Haven Study Group in Mississippi, stated, “Student Minister Keith was a big brother and a protector who believes in the teachings of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and he is a follower and student of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.”
Student Min. Muhammad’s four sons then presented him with a beautiful gold watch and shared warm words and testimonies of the man they know at home being the same man they know publicly.
Salih Muhammad, his eldest son, gave a heartwarming testimony as he fought back tears reflecting on a man that he admires and loves. He described a father who never told him how to be but showed him what to be by example—“a Muslim.”
“I never heard my father raise his voice to my mother or any woman for that matter,” said Salih Muhammad, as the room erupted with thunderous applause. This was what the Student Minister Keith Muhammad witnessed by many. His family, including his wife, Salamah Muhammad, all described him as a humble Muslim who rose above emotion into the thinking of God.
Student Minister Christopher Muhammad of San Francisco’s Muhammad Mosque 26 followed with testimony that invoked laughter, while making key points that emphasized the arduous journey of a tumultuous terrain in the city of Oakland.
“Oakland is a tough city, but you needed a measured, wise, disciplined, humble, patient, loving servant to balance the rough and tumble of this city. Student Minister Keith has worked in the best manner. He has overcome all the negative imagery that the enemy tried to project us and portray us in,” said Student Min. Christopher Muhammad.
Toward the end of the night Student Min. Keith Muhammad delivered his own brief words that mostly focused on his gratitude to Allah (God) for allowing him to help Min. Farrakhan.