In 1996, Brother Nuri moved back to Indianapolis and assisted in the Ministry until he became the active coordinator of the Study Group in Indianapolis .  With in six months of being over the Indianapolis Study Group it became chartered as a Mosque.  Since then, Mosque #74 has been named the Most Improved Mosque of the Central Region and has also received the Most Outstanding Mosque status of the Central Region for several years. During The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s visit to the city of Indianapolis in August of 2005, he referred to Brother Nuri as anointed and gave him the Holy Name “Nuri,” which comes from Al-Nur, meaning “the light.”

Under the local leadership of Brother Nuri, Mosque #74 has increased its membership, purchased and renovated a state of the art facility (affectionately called the “Miracle on 38th Street ”) which houses the new Mosque, Muhammad University of Islam, Bismillah Childcare Ministry and Learning Academy , Eat To Live Café and Studio 74 Barber and Beauty Salon.  Brother Nuri has inspired and enhanced the community through his powerful lectures and the example that he maintains within self.  

Brother Nuri is always involved in the community fighting for justice, counseling and mobilizing our people for self reliance.  Because of his commitment and steadfastness, Brother Nuri is often called upon to address various bodies at high schools, college campuses, churches, Mosques and other community organizations nationwide and abroad.  Furthermore, duplications of his addresses are requested nationally and internationally. Some of Brother Nuri’s involvement and accomplishments include:

Unlocking The Genius In Black Youth:

London South Bank University – London , England

Compton High School – Compton , CA

Muhammad University Of Islam – Los Angeles , CA

Commencement Ceremony, Muhammad University Of Islam – Chicago , IL

Lincoln Technical Institute – Indianapolis , IN

Marian University – Indianapolis , IN

Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility – Pendleton , IN

BEST Academy – Minneapolis , MN

Adelaide Sanford Charter School – Newark , NJ

Central High School – Newark , NJ

Star and Crescent Academy – Newark , NJ

Torchlight Educational Academy – Newark , NJ

New York State Office Building – New York , NY

14th Annual Save The Black Family Banquet, New York Convention Center – Rochester , NY

Dayton Cultural and RTA Transit Center– Dayton , OH

Sinclair Community College – Dayton , OH

Lemoyne College – Memphis , TN

Parent and Youth Seminar, Boys and Girls Club – Dallas , TX

Boys and Girls Club – Madison, WS

Community Outreach:

Listed in Who’s Who in Religion

Keynote Speaker for the Graduating Class of the Theological Seminary

Addressed the Deputy Chiefs of the City of Indianapolis on Law Enforcement

Member of the Race Relations Leadership Network of Indianapolis

Keynote Speaker at the Islamic Unity Banquet – Newark , NJ

Keynote Speaker at Mercy Memorial Baptist Church – Milwaukee , WS

Panelist at the National Black Social Workers Convention – Louisville , KY

Women’s Cultural Arts Center – Little Rock , AR

Keynote Speaker at Wayman A.M.E. Church – Minneapolis , MN

Prison Reform Ministry:

Terre Haute , IN – Federal Correctional Institutions

Ashland , KY – Federal Correctional Institution

Inez , KY – United States Penitentiary

Manchester , KY – Federal Correctional Institution

Lexington , KY – Federal Medical Center

Greenville , IL – Federal Correctional Institution

Indiana Juvenile Facility – Pendleton , IN

Indianapolis , IN – Marion County Jail II

Memphis , TN – Shelby County Correctional Facility

Memphis , TN – Memphis City Jail

Danville , IL – Danville Correctional Facility

Brother Nuri has cherished the 5th day of July since 1994 as his union to his beautiful wife, Sister Terri Muhammad, who is his greatest support in The Mission.  They are the proud parents of Sister Haneefah, Brother Ishmael and Sister Qahharah.

To bring Nuri to speak at your college or university, or to schedule a training and organizational strategy workshop for your group's program or event, call 312.617.6690. 

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