With Allah’s Name, the Merciful Benefactor, the Merciful Redeemer

“…But among them is he who says, “Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.” The Glorious Qur’an, Surat Al-Baqarah, 201 

“To Him will be your return (of all of you). The Promise of Allah is true and sure. It is He who begins the process of creation, and repeats it, that He may reward with justice those who believe and work righteousness…” The Glorious Qur’an, Sura Yunus, 4

“I want to build a place for every believer where their intellect is respected and their voice is protected.”–Thomas Abdul-Salaam, Twin Servant of Peace, co-founder American Muslim 360

CWSC Executive Director Passes…

PRESS RELEASE:
March 03, 2015

Contact: 
Mark Shahid, Public Affairs
info@cwsc.us
(910) 317-0297

Update on charitable contributions in Thomas’ memory…please click here.

NATIONAL ― Our brother and leader, Thomas Abdul-Salaam, has passed away.  We ask that Allah forgive him his sins and grant him the Paradise. We ask Allah’s mercy upon his wife, Dr. Aisha Kareem and his entire family, and that Allah (SWT) will grant them strength in their loss.

As a visionary founder of American Muslim 360 (AM360) and Community Wide Shuraa Conference (CWSC), he left us a legacy of faith, commitment and service to us, our entire American Muslim community and beyond.

Those of us who knew him up close and personal, have lost an inspiring mentor and sincere believer and friend who truly demonstrated that a Muslim is a mirror for his brother, for Thomas reflected the best in us and our group aspiration. His leadership and service we pray will be a sadaqah jarriyyah for himself and his family.

We want you to know that Thomas left us at Community Wide Shuraa Conference and American Muslim 360 a blue print for success.  We will continue building on the foundation he ardently supported of shuraa baynahum to continue guiding both CWSC and AM360 to be the premier models of service and excellence he envisioned.

The Salatul Jinnaazah is Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Islamic Cemetery, 14273 North Beckman Road, Lodi CA 95240. Believers are asked to offer prayers for Thomas and his family in their jamaat on Friday.

Additional information on tributes at AM360 and CWSC will be released as soon as possible. If you would like to share your thoughts, memories and condolences, please send them to info@cwsc.us and stay tuned to AM360. You may make charitable contributions to CWSC, Inc. in Thomas’ memory online here or via U.S. mail to: CWSC, Marina Village 4905 34th Street S #185, St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4511. All contributions are tax deductible.

No expressions can fully convey our loss or the gratitude we feel for having had the opportunity to work with Brother Thomas. We do know he would want us to stay committed and connected to the work of improving our community life and that is how we can best honor his memory.

As-Salaam-Alaikum.

CWSC

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Community Wide Shuraa Conference, Inc. (CWSC) is a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is qualified to receive bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under sections 2055, 2106, or 2252 of the Code. Contributions are fully tax deductible as allowed by law. Federal Tax ID: 46-3505809. Please consider including CWSC in your estate planning.  To make a contribution by U.S. Mail: Make check payable to CWSC and mail to CWSC, Marina Village 4905 34th Street S #185, St. Petersburg, FL 33711-4511.