Intro
John Smith aka Imam Abu Saleh is mentioned in American newspapers from 1932 to 1934. He was mentioned as an “indigenous Sheikh” by Jameela Hakim in 1979. Jameela Hakim alleged that Abu Saleh was made a sheikh by Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan (Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA).
Abu Saleh is mentioned in the “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette” of Mon, Aug 01, 1932 ·Page 13 as having being previously named as John Smith. Furthermore, Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. Abu Saleh is also mentioned in “The Cincinnati Post” of Thu, Feb 09, 1933 ·Page 2 as having being previously named as John Smith. Furthermore, Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. In 2025, Dr. John Morrow connected Abu Saleh and Wali Mohammed to the famous WD Fard aka Master Fard and caused a stir.
In Feb-1934, Dr. Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2. Reports of activity are given. The first report is from Youngstown, Ohio by Amtul Majeed. Amtul tells us that a famous female teacher named Madame Begum has been out of town on a preaching tour but will return soon. Shaikh Haque has been the teacher at the Youngstown mission in her absence. On Sunday night, Sheikh Haque spoke about “When East meets West”. Signed off as Amtul Majeed, reporter. There is also a report from the Dayton Mosque, by Shaikh Nazeer Elahi. Shaikh Nazeer Elahi explains how on last Wednesday and Thursday nights, Dr. M. Yusuf Khan (their leader) was amongst the congregation in Dayton, Ohio. 9 people allegedly converted to Ahmadiyya. It is also reported that Shaikh Nazeer Elahi is about to leave on a preaching mission to Cincinatti. Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad (spelled as Sh. Ashiq Akmad) is also mentioned as part of the clergy. Bro Abdul Lateef is mentioned as someone who is helping vs. Christians. Akram Mustafa has been out sick. Signed off by Azeeza Bur Han, reporter. There is also a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Easa. Last Sunday, Jan-21-1934 at 7pm, Bro Hajee Malik gave a lecture on “Is Islam the Truest Religion to Follow”. Bro Abdullah Rasool also gave a lecture. On Tuesday evening, they attended the head mosque for an event at the school, lectures were given by Shaikh Akmal and Shaikh Abu Saleh. There is also a report from the Muslims of Akron. Their mosque has moved to 167 Bluff St. Shaikh Shuban is one of their main teachers. Signed off as Hameed Sarat, reporter.
In Mar-1934, (24th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque”, the main headline is “Among the Moslems”, a photo of MGA is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik alleges that there were 3 speakers on Sunday night, March-10. Brother Juma (Jamal) Azeem, Imam Abu Saleh and Shaikh Abdullah Farook. “The Meaning of Divine Revelation” was discussed by Brother Juma (Jamal) Azeem. Imam Abu Saleh was mostly the master of ceremonies. The 3rd speaker was Shaikh Abdullah Farook. Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side” (See Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 24, 1934 ·Page 2).
In Apr-1934, (14th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of Dr. Abdul Khan is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik tells us that on Sunday night, Apr-1-1934, Shaikh Abdullah Farook, Abu Saleh, Shaikh Saadi Malik and Nasir Ahmad spoke. Shaikh Saadi Malik gave a speech on “Ahmadism will set you free”. Shaikh Ahmad also spoke (Shaikh Nasir Ahmad?). Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side” and teaching them Arabic (See the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 14, 1934 ·Page 2).
In Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 14, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Remarks were given by Ahmad Omar and Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?). On Wednesday evening, lectures were given by Bro. Ahmad Omar and Sheikh Abdullah Farook. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad had the keynote speech. On Friday evening, Shaikh Abu Saleh held a meeting in a new mosque, which is in East liberty, on Frankstown Avenue, Sh. Ahmad spoke too. Sheikh Ahmad gave a final address before moving to Philadelphia on Sunday evening at the East Liberty Mosque.
In May of 1934, Dr. M. Khan is quoted in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2. This is about the activities of the Braddock Mosque. Bro Ahmad Omar gave a speech on “Religion, the science of Life”. Bro Ahmad Abdullah and Akmal met in the city of Duquesne. Interesting, a man named “Saleh” gave 2 lectures on the Bible. Dr. Mohammed Ashraf is also mentioned as a new missionary from India. Sheikh Abid Haque spoke on Friday night. Dr. M. Khan was the keynote speaker. Sheikh Akmal was the master of ceremonies.
In 1979, Jameela Hakim alleged that Abu Saleh was made a sheikh by Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan (Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA).On page 157, Hakim explains how Dr. Muhammad Yusaf Khan made 13 African-American as “Sheikhs”:
1. Nasir Ahmad
2. ilm Deen
3. Yunus Waheed
4. Nazeer Elahi
5. Abu Saleh
6. Karam Ghalab
7. Rasheeda Khitab
8. Sadi Malik
9. Jafar Sadiq
10. Zadir Ahmad
11. Ameen Ghani
12. Ahmad Salehy
13. Saeed Akmal
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In 1979, Jameela Hakim alleged that Abu Saleh was made a sheikh by Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan (Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA).
In 2025, Dr. John Andrew Morrow alleged that Abu Saleh aka Tom White might be Wallace Farad (aka WD Fard or Master Fard).
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1932-Aug
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Mon, Aug 01, 1932 ·Page 13
Dr. M. Yusuf Kahn is mentioned extensively in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of Mon, Aug 01, 1932 ·Page 13. This is at 222 Webster St in Pittsburgh, PA, this building used to be a grocery store. It is mentioned how Ahmadi’s have deviant beliefs, they don’t believe in polygamy, slavery and take Mirza Ghulam Ahmad as their prophet. Many of the negroes wear the Fez cap. Most of the negroes can barely read English. Dr. Kahn alleges that he graduated from the University of Chicago in 1921 with a degree in chemical engineering. Dr. Kahn alleges that he was born in Jhelum. The newspaper alleges that Dr. Kahn can be found on the 2nd floor of his small temple (mosque) in his study, discussing Indian politics to chemistry, and there also seems to be a young Indian man from Calcutta who is also sitting with Dr. Kahn, he seems to be a summer engineering student at Tech. This local Ahmadiyya temple (mosque) was established 2 years ago (1930). Dr. Kahn had just returned from India in the summer of 1932, which means he was in India for most likely Jan-July-1932. Dr. Kahn alleges to have Ahmadiyya mission-temples (mosques) in Youngstown, Cincinatti, Indianapolis, Detroit and Chicago. John Smith is now Abu Saleh and Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. These new names they use entirely.
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1933
“The Cincinnati Post” of Thu, Feb 09, 1933 ·Page 2
In “The Cincinnati Post” of Thu, Feb 09, 1933 ·Page 2, the Ahmadiyya mission in Cincinatti is explained. They are operating out of a drab tenement house, a bare double room, at 928 W. 7th St. “Nearly” all the converts to Qadianism are negroes, which insinuates that some are not black and could be white. Some of the names of the new Ahmadi’s are interesting. The newspaper alleges that the muezzin used to be named Fox, but now his name is Noor-dad. Another convert is John Smith, who’s new name is Abu Saleh. Tom White has become Wali Mohammed. Jarrel is Ahmad and Jones is Ali.
Dr. M. Yusuf Khan is their leader, he alleges to have graduated from the University of Chicago. His brother is also there and helping him and a Qadiani named Hajee Bashir Ahmad Malik (he was also mentioned in the Moslem Sunrise of 1930, see page 13). Some of the Ahmadiyya beliefs are also given, like Jesus (as) died in India and the huge difference in prophethood, how Muslims believe Muhammad (saw) to be the Final prophet appointed and Ahmadi’s don’t. Allegedly, Ahmadi’s don’t believe in polygamy. Most of the negro converts wear the Fez cap. Only 6 converts can read Arabic and most can’t even read English.
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1933
The Birmingham News Sun, Dec 10, 1933 ·Page 52
Jim Smith became Abdul Rashid–The Birmingham News Sun, Dec 10, 1933 ·Page 52.
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1934
In Feb-1934, Dr. Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2. Reports of activity are given. The first report is from Youngstown, Ohio by Amtul Majeed. Amtul tells us that a famous female teacher named Madame Begum has been out of town on a preaching tour but will return soon. Shaikh Haque has been the teacher at the Youngstown mission in her absence. On Sunday night, Sheikh Haque spoke about “When East meets West”. Signed off as Amtul Majeed, reporter. There is also a report from the Dayton Mosque, by Shaikh Nazeer Elahi. Shaikh Nazeer Elahi explains how on last Wednesday and Thursday nights, Dr. M. Yusuf Khan (their leader) was amongst the congregation in Dayton, Ohio. 9 people allegedly converted to Ahmadiyya. It is also reported that Shaikh Nazeer Elahi is about to leave on a preaching mission to Cincinatti. Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad (spelled as Sh. Ashiq Akmad) is also mentioned as part of the clergy. Bro Abdul Lateef is mentioned as someone who is helping vs. Christians. Akram Mustafa has been out sick. Signed off by Azeeza Bur Han, reporter. There is also a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Easa. Last Sunday, Jan-21-1934 at 7pm, Bro Hajee Malik gave a lecture on “Is Islam the Truest Religion to Follow”. Bro Abdullah Rasool also gave a lecture. On Tuesday evening, they attended the head mosque for an event at the school, lectures were given by Shaikh Akmal and Shaikh Abu Saleh. There is also a report from the Muslims of Akron. Their mosque has moved to 167 Bluff St. Shaikh Shuban is one of their main teachers. Signed off as Hameed Sarat, reporter.
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1934
Mar-24
Call and Post of Sat, Mar 24, 1934 ·Page 2
In Mar-1934, (24th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque”, the main headline is “Among the Moslems”, a photo of MGA is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik alleges that there were 3 speakers on Sunday night, March-10. Brother Juma (Jamal) Azeem, Imam Abu Saleh and Shaikh Abdullah Farook. “The Meaning of Divine Revelation” was discussed by Brother Juma (Jamal) Azeem. Imam Abu Saleh was mostly the master of ceremonies. The 3rd speaker was Shaikh Abdullah Farook. Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side”.
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1934
Apr-14
In Apr-1934, (14th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of Dr. Abdul Khan is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik tells us that on Sunday night, Apr-1-1934, Shaikh Abdullah Farook, Abu Saleh, Shaikh Saadi Malik and Nasir Ahmad spoke. Shaikh Saadi Malik gave a speech on “Ahmadism will set you free”. Shaikh Ahmad also spoke (Shaikh Nasir Ahmad?). Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side” and teaching them Arabic (See the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 14, 1934 ·Page 2).
In Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 14, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Remarks were given by Ahmad Omar and Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?). On Wednesday evening, lectures were given by Bro. Ahmad Omar and Sheikh Abdullah Farook. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad had the keynote speech. On Friday evening, Shaikh Abu Saleh held a meeting in a new mosque, which is in East liberty, on Frankstown Avenue, Sh. Ahmad spoke too. Sheikh Ahmad gave a final address before moving to Philadelphia on Sunday evening at the East Liberty Mosque.
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1934
May
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2
In May of 1934, Dr. M. Khan is quoted in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2. This is about the activities of the Braddock Mosque. Bro Ahmad Omar gave a speech on “Religion, the science of Life”. Bro Ahmad Abdullah and Akmal met in the city of Duquesne. Interesting, a man named “Saleh” gave 2 lectures on the Bible. Dr. Mohammed Ashraf is also mentioned as a new missionary from India. Sheikh Abid Haque spoke on Friday night. Dr. M. Khan was the keynote speaker. Sheikh Akmal was the master of ceremonies.
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1934
Call and Post of Sat, Aug 11, 1934 ·Page 5
Shaikh Saadi Malik reports that on the past Sunday Night, July-29th, at the Central Mosque in Pittsburgh, a brother from Philadelphia, Brother Hakeem Abdul Mohammad. On Aug-5, the speakers were Brother Saleh, Brother Rasul, Shaikh Akmal and Shaikh Farook. On Tuesday night, July-31, Shaikh Nasir Ahmad returned from Philadelphia and then he is off to Cleveland.
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Call and Post of Sat, Aug 11, 1934 ·Page 2 and 5
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1945
New Pittsburgh Courier of Sat, Mar 03, 1945 ·Page 10
At the First Moslem Mosque of Pittsburgh, Saeed Akmal was the master of ceremonies and Imam Deen were present. The wife of Abu Saleh was also there. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad of Philadelphia gave a speech as well as Wali Akram.
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1979
In 1979, Jameela Hakim alleged that Abu Saleh was made a sheikh by Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan (Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA).
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Links and Related Essay’s
Jameela Hakim, “History of The First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania” (1979)
Who is Wali Mohammed? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Mr. Muhammad Yusuf Khan? A crooked Ahmadi Maulvi in the USA, 1921-1976?
Jameela Hakim, “History of The First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania” (1979)
This history of #Ahmadiyya in the #USA – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Wallace Farad? Aka W.D. Fard aka Fard – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Wallace Farad? Aka W.D. Fard aka Fard – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad? Another ex-Ahmadi? – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Sheikh Nasir Ahmad? Aka Walter Smith Bey, another Ex-Ahmadi – ahmadiyyafactcheckblog
Who is Sheikh Nasir Ahmad? Aka Walter Smith Bey, another Ex-Ahmadi
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