FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Chicago, IL 9/09/08)- The leader of the largest constituent of Muslims in
America Imam W. Deen Mohammed, son of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad leader of the Nation of Islam, passed away today, he was 75.

In 1975, he succeeded his father, leader of the Nation of Islam opening the
movement to all races. He was a public servant who stood up against racial
oppression and worked continuously for peace, unity and reconciliation. He
maintained his father's legacy of economic and political empowerment for the
Muslim community.

His passing today was confirmed in a statement released by the late leader's
family, "Imam W. Deen Mohammed a follower of Prophet Muhammad - on him be peace - and Muslim leader passed away today at his home in Markham, IL. He
trusted and he believed in the One G-d the Creator of all systems of Knowledge. We ask that you pray for our father and leader." - The Family of Imam W. Deen Mohammed

A Muslim prayer service (Janazah) for Imam W. Deen Mohammed is planned for this Thursday (Sept. 11, 2008) at 1:45 p.m. at the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park, IL, at 300 W. Highridge Rd.. (zip 60181), followed by internment to Mt. Glennwood Cemetary, 18301 E. Glenwood and Thornton Rd., in Glenwood, IL 60425.

This Friday at 1 p.m. the Muslim community will hold a unity Jumuah, Friday
Muslim congregational prayer service, on the community’s property across
from 2979 W. 167th St., in Markham, IL.

The Community Memorial Service is planned for this Saturday (Sept. 13) also on the community’s property across from 2979 W. 167th St., in Markham, IL at 1 p.m.

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Sultan Muhammad
MPD Studios
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Suite 104
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