A beloved member of the Nation of Islam, devoted mother, teacher at Blackstone Academy, and a true example of kindness and service to others. Her gentle spirit and unwavering faith touched countless lives.
"But there's work that has to be done on the inside of this house, and I thought that it's fitting and proper that it starts with you. Now, how many of you are willing to try today to make Allah sufficient for you? Will you just try it?..."
~ The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan (11/16/1996, Muhammad University of Islam, Chicago, Illinois)
Remembrances
"While it has been quite some time since I have seen My Sister, I will always remember her Kindness, Her Gentle way of Speaking and Handling of others. Our Sister was a True MGT and Soldier of ALLAH."
Sajada Bey
sajadabey19@gmail.com
"My favorite memory of Vanessa is her laugh. Whether in person or on the phone, it could erupt suddenly when she heard something that tickled her funny bone. There might be a pause, and then that hearty laugh. After that, you couldn't help but laugh along with her. When I remember Vanessa's laugh, it makes me smile... and laugh with her again."
Sister Anjahil (Greta Linn)
gretalinn@yahoo.com
"Sister Vanessa was the Most Kind, Sweet, Beautiful Sister. She was always Polite and Helpful. Will be Greatly Missed. May Allah Keep Watch Over Her."
Sister Nona Muhammad
"Sister Vanessa is the first sister I met and kept a relationship with after moving to Atlanta in 1999... She immediately told me she wanted to introduce me to Sister Camille, because I was from DC... Sister Vanessa lived the true definition of sisterhood and I have been BLESSED to be her sister and her friend for 25 years."
Sister Greta Muhammad (Greta Shepherd-Clark)
gdsclark@gmail.com
"On Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at 9:30 am, I received my last daily peaceful, inspirational and healing text message from my Dear Sister Vanessa Muhammad. December 11th is my birth anniversary which I share with her youngest daughter Khaleedah, so I will cherish that text message forever... She truly had a life well lived, that she spent serving and fulfilling her God given purpose (Which is Priceless)."
Sister Brenda Muhammad
"When I worked as manager of a girls group home, Sister Vanessa took it upon herself to donate various tickets to events in the community for the girls and staff. I never asked her, she would call me to inform me what she had available to see if the event would be appropriate for the girls. All the years I knew her she was always in the mode of service and support. She was an angel to the sisterhood and the community."
Shirley Marie, Wholistic Health Strategist
"Though the day was cloudy, the sun shone brightly as her body was being lowered into the ground, a beautiful reminder of the angels in heaven welcoming her home. May Allah be pleased with her and grant her eternal peace. She will be dearly missed, but her legacy of love and service will forever live on in our hearts."
Sister Margaret Muhammad
"In memory of our beloved sister, Vanessa Muhammad, I experienced much love, joy, kindness, and patience from her that I will cherish forever. She was a beautiful soul, Mother, wife, friend and faithful believer! I appreciate the incredible service she gave while at Blackstone Academy."
Sister Annie Muhammad
"My family have very fond memories of sis Vanessa. She was my 14 yr daughter Nazirah first teacher at 2yrs old when I snuck her into BlackStone Academy. Sis Vanessa left a great impression on Nazirah to where when Nazirah speaks, we think of sis Vanessa because my child sounds just like her... Sis Vanessa and Bro Willie came through for a serious family emergency saving my son Jibri life."
Sister Mary Muhammad and family
"Sister Vanessa was Special, Special Special! I remember when I had enrolled my children into a new school, Sister Vanessa went up to the school and met with my daughters teacher. I thought wow this is different. I had never known a teacher to follow their students throughout the academic journey... Sister Vanessa was skillful in teaching and training not just children but adults as well."
Ebonique Muhammad
eboniquem@gmail.com
"About 20 years ago I had moved here from New York. I didn't know where the NOI Mosque meetings were being held. My son Jalil, saw Sis Vanessa in the Dollar General store wearing her MGT uniform... She got my address and picked me up the next day and brought me to the Mosque on Campbellton Rd. We bonded immediately... Sis Vanessa was My Angel then and will always be My Angel from Allah."
Sister Burnetta Muhammad
"Sister Vanessa was one of the Sweetest Sisters I've ever met. I have never heard an unkind word come from her mouth. As OUR 1st officer under Sis Captain Zuheerah, she was very efficient. She took the time to get to know each Sister as an individual, and on top of that, she knew All of our phone numbers by heart. To Know Her was to Love Her."
Sister Lucille Muhammad
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