Who is Shaikh Saadi Malik?

Intro
Shaikh Saadi Malik appears in the Cleveland Call and Post of 1934 extensively. He seems to be a reporter or journalist who reported on the Moslems of Cleveland to Pittsburgh. He was initially not called a Shaikh on Jan-13, however, by Jan-20, he was referred to as a “Shaikh”.

The reports of Shaikh Saadi Malik showed up on the “The Church and Religion” page of the newspaper of 1934, under the heading. “Among the Moslems”, with several sub-headings like “Proceedings at the Mother Mosque” and “Dayton Mosque” and “Activities of the Braddock Mosque” and “Akron Moslems” and “Moslems of Cincinnati” and “Youngstown Moslem News” and “The Cleveland Mosque”.

By July of 1934, the Muslims in Pittsburgh had totally ousted Muhammad Yusuf Khan (See Bowen). On July 14, an important announcement was made in the religion section of the Cleveland Call and Post, the local black newspaper:

“””The leaders of Vearianue [sic], or what is better known as Imams, gathered [in Pittsburgh] and formed a council, according to the Islamic teaching. We discharged the missionary, M.Y. Khan because of his failure to carry the work on in the right way. We, the members have been successful in making connection with the Moslem League, that we may be known throughout all the Moslem World. Our lecturer will cost just about half what it has been costing. The new
missionary will be located at … Pittsburgh. His name is Abdul Mohammed Iben Akbar. For any information, please write 18 South Sickel St., Philadelphia, Pa. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad has returned back to his mission in Philadelphia. We are making wonderful progress here in Philadelphia. Unity is our aim. May Allah guide us wherever we go.”” (Cleveland Call and Post, the local black newspaper of July-14-1934)(See Bowen).

The Vearianue, which was also known as both the Islamic Council and the Supreme Council, was led by Nasir Ahmad and was initially composed of twelve leading men from the Ohio-Pennsylvania community (because Philadelphia was now included, the region cannot be limited to the Ohio River Valley), and it soon acquired representatives from the Pittsburgh, Braddock, Youngstown, and Columbus Ahmadi missions (See Saadi Mliak, “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque,” Cleveland Call and Post, July 31, 1934, 2; Abdulla Eesa, “Bis-mil-lah,” Cleveland Call and Post, July 31, 1934, 2., via Bowen).

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Jan-13
Call and Post of Sat, Jan 13, 1934 ·Page 4

In Jan-1934, Saadi Malik was listed as a reporter and wrote about the Weekly proceedings of the “Mother Mosque”, the main headline is “Among the Moslems”, a photo of MGA is also affixed.

This is about a meeting in Dec-1933, wherein Abdullah Farook, Abdul Rasool and Dr. M.Y. Khan gave speeches. Brother Rasul gave a speech on “The Sun of Righteousness”. Brother Farook made general comments. Dr. M.Y. Khan had a cold and a sore throat and made general comments (See the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 13, 1934 ·Page 4). The photo of MGA is posted in the newspaper. The entire report is listed as “Among the Moslems”.

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1934
Jan-20
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 20, 1934 ·Page 4

In the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 20, 1934 ·Page 4, there is a report of Ahmadiyya activity at “The Mother Mosque” by Shaikh Saadi Malik. The “Mother Mosque” is called the “First Mosque”. There was great enjoyment on Jan-7-1934, Mohammed Omar was back in town after being gone for some time and gave a lecture on “The Invisible Vision”. This was followed by a lecture by Shaikh Wali Dod. Shaikh Wali Dod talked about Islam. Dr. M.Y. Khan also gave a speech. Shaikh Wali Dod is referred to as God and as working with Abdullah Farook and the people of the South Side. Abid Haque and Nemaat Islam are also mentioned.

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Jan-27
Call and Post of Sat, Jan 27, 1934 ·Page 4

In Jan-1934, (27th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque”, the main headline is “Among the Moslems”, a photo of MGA is also affixed.
The report is from Sunday night, Jan-14-1934 wherein Abdul Rasool, Jamal Azeem and Dr. Khan gave speeches. Abdul Rasool is an Ahmadi it seems. Azeem gave a short talk. Dr. Khan spoke about his work in Pittsburgh.

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Feb-10
Call and Post of Sat, Feb 10, 1934 ·Page 2

In Feb-1934, (10th), 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 reports that on Sunday night, Jan-28, there were 3 speeches, by Abdul Rasool, Saeed Akmal and Mohammed Omar. Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side”.

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Feb-17
Cleveland Call and Post
Sat, Feb 17, 1934 ·Page 2

In Feb-1934, (17th), 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 reports that at the “Mother Mosque”, on Sunday, Jan-28, there was a lecture by Dr. M.Y. Khan. An Indian brother, Hajee Malik was also there. Dr. Khan is leading the Moslems herein.

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Feb-24
Cleveland Call and Post
Sat, Feb 24, 1934 ·Page 2

In Feb-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. On Sunday night, Feb-11 at 730PM, speeches were given by Shaikh Abu Saleh, brother Abdullah Farook and Dr. Khan’s cousin, Brother Ali. They spoke about the Negro’s place in America and its solution. Classes are being conducted. Shaikh Wali Dod continues to work with Ahmadi’s in the “South Side”.

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Mar-17
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 17, 1934 ·Page 2

In Mar-1934, (17th), 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. On March-4-1934, Farook was the master of ceremonies, Dr. Khan gave a speech about black people and why they should do. Shaikh Wali Dod is still instructing members of the “South side”, and in the footsteps of the Head Mosque. Ahmadism?

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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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Call and Post of Sat, Mar 31, 1934 ·Page 2

In Mar-1934, (31st), 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. On Sunday night, March-18, the leader of the Ahmadi’s at this “Mother Mosque” is Dr. Khan, who gave a speech, a brother named Rahmat Mustafa from Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA also spoke. Arabic is being taught at the “Head Mosque”. Shaikh Wali Dod continues his work in the “South Side”. On March-26, Eid will be celebrated.

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1934
Apr-7
Cleveland Call and Post
Sat, Apr 07, 1934 ·Page 2

In Apr-1934, (7th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of Dr. M.Y. Khan is also affixed, the photo of MGA was removed. The Ahmadiyya headquarter was moved from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, at 5311 Woodside Ave, it is allegedly for convenience. Dr. M.Y. Khan explains how he made Pittsburgh his headquarters for 4 years (1930-1934). Dr. M.Y. Khan alleges that there was bitter opposition to Ahmadiyya. Dr. M.Y. Khan mentions a farewell ceremony wherein a few famous Shaikh’s were present, Sh. Nasir Ahmad, Sh. Abdul Wahab, Sh. Abid Haque, Sh. Saeed Akmal and Sh. Abdul Farook. Dr. M.Y. Khan alleges that Sh. Abdul Farook was made the new imam in Pittsburgh (See Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 07, 1934 ·Page 2).

Under the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque”, Shaikh Saadi Malik alleges that during the week of March-26-1934, Rahmat Mahmood gave a speech, as well as Shaikh Farook and Dr. Khan. Dr. M.Y. Khan gave his FINAL lecture at the Mother Mosque, Shaikh Nasir Ahmad (working at the Cleveland Mosque) was also there. Shaikh Saeed Akmal from Braddock was also there. Shaikh Nasir Ahmad is scheduled to work therein for 2 weeks, people were sad to see Dr. M.Y. Khan leave.

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1934
Apr-14
Call and Post of Sat, Apr 14, 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).

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1934
Apr-21
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2

In Apr-1934, (21st), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of M. Yusuf Khan is also affixed (See the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2). Shaikh Nasir Ahmad spoke, Abdullah Farook was the master of ceremonies. A certain sister, Wali Dod gave a little entertainment Saturday night.

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1934
Apr-28
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 28, 1934 ·Page 2

In Apr-1934, (28th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of M. Yusuf Khan is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik reports that on Sunday night, Apr-15, at the First Mosque, speakers were Shaikh Farook Abdullah, Rahmat Mahmood and Mustafa, Shaikh Saadi Malik was the Master of Ceremonies. MGA is referred to as Prophet Ahmad.

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May-5
Call and Post
Sat, May 5, 1934 ·Page 2

In May-1934, (5th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Mother Mosque” a photo of M. Yusuf Khan is also affixed. On Sunday night, Apr-22-1934, Shaikh Rasheed Hassan, Shaikh Farook and Shaikh Wahab gave speeches. Shaikh Farook was as usual, the master of ceremonies. Arabic is being taught in the classes. The Ahmadi’s of the “South Side” are being instructed by the Pleasant Shaikh Wali Dod.

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1934
May-12
Call and Post
Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2

In May-1934, (12th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Pittsburgh Mosque” a photo of M. Yusuf Khan is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik reports that Shaikh ilm Deen was there and gave a speech on Sunday night, Apr-29. Shaikh ilm Deen spoke about a proposed mosque at Steubenville Mosque. Shaikh Farook and Brother Rasool gave speeches. Shaikh Yoanas Waheed (Yunus Waheed?) was also there. Shaikh Wali Dod is mentioned as someone who is working with Moslems in the “South Side” and teaching them Arabic. It is also announced that Dr. M.Y. Khan will be at the Mosque soon.

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1934
May-19
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 19, 1934 ·Page 2

In May-1934, (19th), Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote a report under the headline “Among the Moslems”, the sub-heading “Proceedings of the Pittsburgh Mosque” a photo of M. Yusuf Khan is also affixed. Shaikh Saadi Malik alleges that Dr. M.Y. Khan returned to 1800 Center Ave, Shaikh Farook and Shaikh Rasool were also there. Dr. M.Y. Khan gave a lengthy speech.

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1934
May-26
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 26, 1934 ·Page 2

On the “The Church and Religion” page of the newspaper, under the heading. “Among the Moslems”, with several sub-headings like “Akron Mosque” and “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque”. No photos were given at all. Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote under the “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque”, Malik alleges that Shaikh Wali Dod was a speaker as well as brother Kadeer and Shaikh Abdullah Farook. This is also called the “First Mosque”.

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1934
June-9
Call and Post
Sat, Jun 09, 1934 ·Page 2

On the “The Church and Religion” page of the newspaper, under the heading. “Among the Moslems”, with several sub-headings like “Dayton Mosque” and “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque”. No photos were given at all. Shaikh Saadi Malik wrote under the “Proceedings at the Pittsburgh Mosque”, on Sunday night, May-20-1934, Jumal (jamal) Azeem spoke as did Brother Kadeer and Shaikh Farook. Most generalizations. They are learning Arabic.

Under the “Dayton Mosque” heading, a speech by Sh. Nazeer (Shaikh Nazeer Elahi?) is reported. Shaikh Ashiq Ahmad (working out of Cincinatti)(spelled as Sh. Assig Ahmad) also gave a short talk, his followers from Cincinatti were there too. Azeeza Buchan is mentioned as a student. Brother Walter William of Springfield is a new convert and, Ozeeza Burhan is the reporter.

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1934
July

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.

Scans
Call and Post of Sat, Aug 11, 1934 ·Page 2 and 5

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Links and Related Essay’s

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