On October 7, 1975, a precious baby girl was gifted by Allah to two devoted pioneers of our Nation of Islam and the world. They named her Hadijah. From the beginning, she radiated a beautiful and spirited presence.
Sister Hadijah Muhammad was a devoted believer in Allah (God) and a tireless servant of her faith, family, and community. She accepted Islam as a teenager and, guided by Allah and her loving parents, began a life of purpose and service. She was a strong Vanguard and an exemplary MGT, always striving to uphold the teachings and values of her Nation.
After earning her high school diploma, Sis. Hadijah pursued her passion for fashion at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), where she excelled as a top student and graduated with a degree in 1997. Inspired by the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad’s vision that MGT should learn the science of sewing, she aimed to introduce fashion that embodied the spiritual beauty of modesty.
Her plans were interrupted when her beloved mother, Sis. Sakaria Muhammad, fell ill. Without hesitation, Sis. Hadijah put her aspirations on hold to become her mother’s full-time caregiver. Alongside this, she opened her heart and home to family, adopting her cousins Yasmeen Muhammad and Ashanti Muhammad, and becoming the guardian of her nephew, Elijah.
In February 2023, Sis. Hadijah contracted COVID-19, and her health gradually declined. Yet even in her hospital bed, she continued to pray and give all that she could to those she loved.
Her life reflects the essence of Chapter 108 of the Noble Holy Qur’an—one of the shortest chapters, yet filled with profound meaning. Verses 1 and 2 say:
“1. Surely we have given thee abundance of good. 2. So pray to thy Lord and sacrifice.”
Indeed, Sis. Hadijah Muhammad was blessed with the abundance of good and lived a life of continuous prayer and sacrifice for others. Her presence, her service, and her love will forever be remembered and cherished by all who truly knew her.
