Azizah K. Muhammad

Azizah K. Muhammad was born October 26, 1938 in Wrightsville, GA. She was one of ten children born to Cozy and Lois Cannon. In 1941, Azizah and her family moved to New Jersey. Her parents and six siblings, Lanie, Delmont, Kenneth, Dalfus, Harvey, Cozy Jr. and her son-in-law, Micheal preceded her in death. In 1957, Azizah graduated from Union Senior High School in Union, NJ. She later held many positions in the community targeted to assist the advancement of education and eradicating hunger and homelessness. In 2002, she received a mayor’s commendation for outstanding community service. On October 24, 1958 she married her late husband, Yahya B.A. Muhammad. They were blessed with 8 children; Maryam, Omar, Syeda, Sultan, Zainab, Khalid, Ayesha and Nuriddin. She was an exceptional wife and mother who knew her role was important to the success of her family. She spent countless hours reading, cooking, playing games, sewing, dancing, skating, flea marketing, and gardening with her children and grandchildren. Her core values were excellence and doing your very best. She embodied the phrase “Good, better, best; you never let it rest; until your good is your better and your better is your best.” Azizah, along with her husband, wholeheartedly accepted Al-Islam in 1955 and served as a pioneer to what is known today as the Muslim American Society. Azizah was instrumental in teaching newly converted women lessons that enhanced their knowledge of the religion. In 1975, armed with their faith in Allah, Yahya and Azizah moved to Baltimore, Maryland to continue their tireless efforts in Al-Islam and the community. Azizah will be remembered for her grace, dignity, love and compassion for all people. She gave her time and energy to the development and advancement of others. She also taught the virtues of courage, pride and fearlessness in pursuit of your dreams. She believed in doing what’s right regardless of the consequences. On October 15, 2016 the world lost a queen and a pillar in the community. She leaves to cherish her memory and carry on her legacy, her children; Maryam, Omar, Syeda, Sultan, Zainab, Ayesha, Khalid and Nuriddin. Her siblings; James, Letha, Dortha and Rosetta. Her grandchildren; Rashad, Ashley, Khaliff, Sultan II, Sakeenah, Nabaree, Amir, Nia, Akim, Rasheedah, Karima, Intisar, Yahhson, Sadiq, Naheim, Safiyah, Nailah, Kamilah, Saniyah and Mikal. Five great grandchildren; Rashad II, Aiyden, Ali, Shahid and Naimah. Daughter-in-laws; Dana, LaTonya and Unitha. Son-in-law; Castel and a host of sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, the members of the Muslim American Society, and extended family and friends.

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Azizah K. Muhammad

October 26, 1938 - October 15, 2016