About this Man: Ecumenical Leader, Historian
Who is this Man?
Imam Muhammad Abdul-Aleem is an imam, a lecturer and an educator, who has studied the Qur'an since joining the Nation of Islam in 1969. He is now a student of Imam W.D. Mohammed, and has completed in depth studies of Arabic and the Qur'an.
Ecumenical Scholarship
Imam Abdul-Aleem has fostered ecumenical relationships with Christian and Jewish leaders, and has participated in global efforts to bridge divisions between the Abrahamic faith traditions. He appears with Rev. Kevin Brown and Rabbi Eli Freedman during an international conference in Washington, D.C., organized to increase understanding and unity.
Historical Connections
Imam Abdul-Aleem also uses his understanding of history to examine the close connections between the Qur'an and Declaration of Independence. Here is a picture of the annnual Jumu'ah address held at Philadelphia's Independence Mall.