N.O.I. Mosque #15 Minister A.Sharrieff Muhammad

Minister Sharrieff Muhammad............Minister Abdul Sharrieff Muhammad was born William Ephraim Johnson, May 5, 1952, in Brunswick, Georgia, to the proud parents of, Evelyn and Ephraim Johnson. Minister Sharrieff is the dedicated husband of over 25 years to Sharrieffah Muhammad, and the proud father of six children, Valencia, William Jr. , Joshua, Miriam, Naeemah, and Rashad, as well as fifteen grandchildren.

Minister Sharrieff first experienced The Life-Giving Teachings of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad in 1981. Minister Sharrieff, (then Brother William), a very dedicated and disciplined soldier, quickly rose through the ranks of the Nation of Islam’s Mosque No. 4. He received the holy name Muhammad in 1984. In 1986, he advanced in the local ranks as Captain, and was then promoted to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Captain in 1987. For many years Minister Sharrieff traveled extensively with The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan throughout the United States and the World as a part of his personal security team.

In April of 1988, Brother Sharrieff led a group of dedicated men into the drug infested Mayfair Mansions in northeast Washington, D.C., and within a 24-hour period, it was transformed from the largest open-air drug market in Washington to a drug free zone. This spawned the birth of the N.O.I. Security Agency, Inc. (formerly known as the “Dope Busters”).

On May 26, 1991, Brother Captain William Muhammad (Minister Sharrieff) was inaugurated as the Supreme Captain, the highest military position in the Nation of Islam. Minister Sharrieff was in-charge of the personal security of The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. He held
this position for nine years, where he traveled to and throughout six of the seven continents.

Over the past 10 years, Minister Sharrieff has spoken extensively throughout the United States and given seminars on the following subjects:

• Male/Female Relationships
• Keys to a Successful Marriage
• The Damage of Verbal Abuse
• Keys to Eliminating Domestic Violence

Minister Abdul Sharrieff Muhammad continues today as an aid to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, where he now serves as the Southern Regional Representative, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a gifted and spirited, motivational speaker which has brought about tangible results. He has rekindled the spirit of the Brothers and Sisters and as a visionary he saw Muhammad Mosque #15 reflecting what he knew The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan desires for us.

Since Minister Sharrieff’s arrival in Atlanta, he did not only spark the remodeling of Muhammad Mosque #15 within the first 90 days, to mirror Mosque Maryam in Chicago, he has been working very diligently to implement the Economic Development program of The
Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan in the Southern Region. Under his leadership Muhammad Mosque #15 opened the Muhammad University of Islam, fine dining at Your Salaam South , books and tapes at the Respect for Life, Your Hand Car Wash (which is being duplicated in Tennessee, Alabama and other parts of Georgia), the Bowl of Life Bean Soup, Your Salaam South Bean Pie, Your Salaam South Catering Services. Minister Sharrieff is the founder of Your Enlightenment House, a counseling center for families and individuals suffering from physical, verbal, emotional, and sexual abuse. He has been ministering and counseling at-risk youth and adults. He has a strong passion for the healing of individuals and families. He has begun to implement more Economical Development for the South with business such as a Your Fish Distribution Program, Everlasting Water Distribution Center, and Your Women’s Style and Fashion, with beautiful and modest attire.

Minister Sharrieff is working very hard in our communities, and was called by William (Bill) Cosby, to ask for a meeting on helping our young black males. Mr. Cosby recognized Minister Sharrieff’s work ethic and his reputation preceded him, (“Dope Busters”) and invited him to a private meeting as well as the 100 Black Men conference. Minister Sharrieff was also invited to the Salute to Black Fathers celebration hosted by the Concern Black Clergy. The National Association of Black Law Enforcement requested Minister Sharrieff Muhammad to be a keynote presenter at their annual conference.
In addition to the daily works of Minister Abdul Sharrieff Muhammad, he also makes sure that he is in the community, and visiting neighborhood churches. This generated the “Stop the Killing” tours and a ‘Kairos’ moment in his meeting and forming a beautiful relationship with Rev. Jasper Williams. This relationship resulted in the birth of “The Benefit Of Unity Coalition”, and the adoption of Bowen Homes.

Minister Sharrieff continues to serves as a Beacon of Light to the City of Atlanta and the Southern Region, with a vision of a Regional Center which will include a Mega Mosque and Muhammad University grades K-University level.

Minister Sharrieff was also invited to the Salute to Black Fathers celebration hosted by the Concern Black Clergy. The National Association of Black Law Enforcement requested Minister Sharrieff Muhammad to be a keynote presenter at their annual conference.
In addition to the daily works of Minister Abdul Sharrieff Muhammad, he also makes sure that he is in the community, and visiting neighborhood churches. This generated the “Stop the Killing” tours and a ‘Kairos’ moment in his meeting and forming a beautiful relationship with Rev. Jasper Williams. This relationship resulted in the birth of “The Benefit Of Unity Coalition”, and the adoption of Bowen Homes.

Minister Sharrieff continues to serves as a Beacon of Light to the City of Atlanta and the Southern Region, with a vision of a Regional Center which will include a Mega Mosque and Muhammad University grades K-University level.