L-R: Surprise guest Wyatt Jennings, Imam Shakir, Chadia and Jamaal Saleem
L-R Grandchildren Kiara Hartley, Nadirah Saleem, Aliyah Saleem, Nylah Shakir, Kahleem Shakir, Cardell Wiggins, and Sylvia Joi Wiggins
Hajjah Faheemah and Hajji Siddeeq El-Amin
L-R Imam Aziz, Miriam Aziz, Imam Khalil Aziz, and Joan & Mahdee Najeeullah
Granddaughter Aliyah Saleem expressing special moments and wishes
Beloved Imam Hajji Earnest Shakir Celebrates 89th Birthday
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amily and friends gathered in an exquisitely adorned private tent at Stage House Tavern, Mountainside, NJ to celebrate Imam Hajji Earnest Shakir’s 89th birthday on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Plainfield Masjidullah founder; devoted husband of Audrey Shakir; dedicated father of Earnest Wiggins Jr., Jemil Shakir, and Chadia Saleem honored his longevity with family, supporters, special presentations, gifts, and scrumptious cuisine. Imam Shakir is a devout Muslim leader, consummate professional, well-respected community benefactor, and owner of Wiggins Auto Body Inc. in Plainfield, NJ. This 50+ year business owner and community service advocate is the recipient of numerous exemplary awards and honors from the Union County NAACP, UCC Justice and Peace Action Network, Union County ACIC Stop the Violence Campaign, Plainfield Marcus Garvey Pioneer Award, Plainfield Area NJ Ebony Police Association, Plainfield Masjidullah, and more. Imam Shakir wholeheartedly
Imam Earnest Shakir with his son Jemil Shakir left, daughter Chadia Saleem, and son Earnest Wiggins Jr June Issue 2022 The Positive Community
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