Who was Abdullah Eesa of the Braddock Mosque in Pittsburgh (1934)?

Intro
In Jan-1934 (Jan-6), Abdullah Eesa’s reports about “Activities of the Braddock Mosque” began appearing on page-4 of the Cleveland Call and Post, this was the “Church and Sunday School”, which appeared in every single edition of the Cleveland Call and Post of 1934. News about the Braddock Mosque ended abruptly on Sep-8-1934. Abdullah Eesa was an Ahmadi, this is proven by his essay being published in March-1935 in the Moslem Sunrise (page-20).

It seems that M. Yusuf Khan is the main Imam for 5 groups of Ahmadi’s. Sufi Muti-ur-Rahman Bengali (the Ahmadi Maulvi in-charge) is not mentioned at all. However, a photo of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad is given.

In the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 06, 1934 ·Page 4, Abdullah Eesa wrote an essay on “Activities of the Braddock Mosque”. Next Sunday, 1-14-1934, Dr. M.Y. Khan is scheduled to visit the “Braddock Mosque”. Ramadhan has just ended. On Dec-24-1933 at 7pm (Sunday), Sh. M. Omar gave a speech on “Obey the leader of the time (Ahmad)”. Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) gave a speech too. On Thursday evening, Dec-25-1933, Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) and Bro M. Omar began accepting new Ahmadi’s into their new “Braddock Mosque”, which is located at 136 Linden Ave, Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA). The first woman to join up was Mrs. Coleman, then Daniel Moore then Bro Coleman. At the end, Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) appointed Bro M. Rafeek as President and Bro Mataza as Vice President.

In the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 13, 1934 ·Page 4, Abdullah Eesa has a report on “Activities of the Braddock Mosque”. Recently, a man named Bro Ahmad Omar spoke, as well as Sh. Mohammed Omar and Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?). Sh. Akmal seems to be heavily involved in the Braddock Mosque. Bro Rafeek is the President of the Mosque.

In Jan-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post (of Sat, Jan 20, 1934 ·Page 4), under the heading, “Activities of the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa, it is reported that Brother Abdullah Farook gave a speech after the keynote speech by Dr. M.Y. Khan on Sunday Jan-7-1934. Dr. M.Y. Khan gave a speech on “Islam, the Science of Life and Religion”. Allegedly, on Monday night, in Duquesne, 3 people converted to Ahmadiyya. The people of the Head Mosque” were surprised by a lecture from Wali Mohammed aka the medicine man, Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan also spoke.

In Jan-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post (of Sat, Jan 27, 1934 ·Page 4), under the heading, “Activities of the Braddock Mosque” by Abdullah Eesa, it is reported that on Jan-14, they assemble at the “Head Mosque” on Sunday, Jan-14-1934 at 11am. Dr. Khan gave many lectures during Ramadhan. On Sunday evening, Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?), gave a speech on “Jesus did not Die on the Cross”. Eid ul Fitr recently passed and was held at the “Head Mosque”. Juma is held every Friday, Sister Karamet recently died.

In Feb-1934, Dr. Yusuf Khan is mentioned in the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2. There is 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 (Saeed Akmal?) and Shaikh Abu Saleh.

In Feb-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 10, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. On Sunday, Jan-28-1934, lectures were given by Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) and Sh. M. Omar, the subject was “The Ahmadia Movement in Islam” and “Master Mind”. On Tuesday, at the “Head Mosque”, there was a lecture by Dr. Khan, who had just returned from extensive travelling. Brother and Sister Sadik from Homestead are also mentioned as having a newborn baby.

In Feb-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 17, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. He writes how the Ahmadi’s therein were assembled at the “Head Mosque” on Sunday, Feb-4-1934 at 7pm. Shaikh Abdullah Farooq and Dr. M. Yusuf Khan gave speeches. Dr. M. Yusuf Khan gave a speech on “The 3 latest prophets, Ahmad, Jesus (as) and Muhammad (Saw)” and compared their life’s work. Prince Hajee (aka Hajee Bashir Ahmad Malik) gave a mystical performance.

In Feb-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 24, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. He writes about a meeting on Sunday at 7pm back on Feb-11-1934 wherein Shaikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) read and commented upon “7 points of Islam” by Dr. Mufti Sadiq. On Thursday evening (Feb-15), the men of the Braddock Mosque went to Brenton, PA and held a social event. Ahmadi’s invited people to attend Ahmadi meetings at 101 9th St, Braddock, PA, which is where the Ahmadiyya temple can be found.

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 03, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. There were 3 lectures last Sunday at 7pm, one by Bro Abdul Kalam on the topic of “The climax of Civilization”, Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?), on the topic of “The seven thunders in the west”. On Friday evening at 7pm, there was a speech by Dr. Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengalee which was the keynote on the topic of “The Signs of Allah”.

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 10, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. A speech was given by Bro Askindar Ali of McKeesport. Last Sunday, at 7pm, there was a lecture by Shaikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) on the topic of “The Universal Religion”. On Wednesday evening, 2-28-34, at 7pm, an Ahmadiyya school is discussed. Shaikh Haque gave a speech about “The Age of Asr”. They mention how their missionary (Dr. Khan?) is moving to the new headquarters.

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 17, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. On Sunday evening, Mar-4-1934 at 7pm, remarks were given by Bro. Mustafa of Homestead and a lecture by Bro Abdullah Rasool. There are meetings being at Duquesne, in the home of Sister Shaheed, speeches by Bro Talib Elahee were also given. Shaikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal) is scheduled for a tour also. On Monday evening, on Mar-12-1934, new converts will be accepted in McKeesport, at the home of Bro Askindar Ali.

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 24, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. There were 3 lectures on last Sunday evening, Bro Mustafa of Homestead gave one, another one was given by Bro. Ahmad Omar, the 3rd by Shaikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?).

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 31, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Speeches were made by Bro Jaafar Azim and Bro Jamal Azeem (spelled as Jumal Azeem), they are from homestead and Pittsburgh. Sister Shaheed is a convert from Duquesne was also there.

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 Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. The Ahmadi’s of Braddock seem to have visited a Church. At this church brother Ahmad Eesa gave a speech. Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) gave a speech. Thereafter the entire congregation seems to have went to the Ahmadiyya Mosque in East Liberty, wherein Sheikh Nasir Ahmad gave a speech. On Thursday evening, a party was held at the house of Sister Abdullah. Contests were started and Ahmad Omar won for Adhan, opening services were read by Ahmad Eesa, Moosa Aleem won too.

In Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 28, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Last Sunday at 7:30, Brothers Abdis Subhan of Homestead and Jumal Azeem of Pittsburgh and Mohammad Hussein of Braddock, and Turkey. Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) also spoke and gave advise to the Ahmadi’s of Braddock.

In May-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 5, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. On Sunday, Apr-22-1934, Abdullah Eesa went to the Homestead Mosque with his imam, they went to Duquesne. At 7:30 pm, Bros Moosa Haleem, Abdis Subhan and Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) arrived at the Braddock Mosque. On Wednesday night, Bros Ahmad Omar, Rahmat Mustafa and Sh. Rasheed Hussein of Colombus.

In May-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 12, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Bro Ahmad Omar gave a lecture on April-29 on “Religion, the Science of Life”. Bro’s Ahmad Abdullah and Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) met in Duquesne. Saleh gave 2 speeches, in one of them he discussed the Bible. On Thursday evening, they assembled at the Pittsburgh Mosque (Ahmadiyya temple), the Ahmadi missionary was there and introduced another Ahmadi missionary, Dr. Mohammed Ashraf. On Friday evening, Shaikh Abid Haque gave a speech, Dr. M.Y. Khan gave the keynote speech, Sh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) was there too.

In May-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, May 19, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Bro Moosa Haleem was MC, Bro Ahmad Omar spoke on Islam in a general way. Bro Ahmad Omar is gathering Ahmadi’s at his location in McKeesport. Bro Moosa Haleem then introduced the local Sheikh (who is this?) The women’s club held at meeting at their mosque too on Saturday evening.

In June-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, June 16, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Syed Ameer is mentioned and Ali Akbar. Other brothers were there from Rankin, PA. Sh Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) was also there.

In June-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, June 21, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Abdullah Eesa has a lengthy entry on ‘Among the Moslems” wherein he indirectly tells the world that M.Y. Khan has been removed (without mentioning his name) from the Braddock Mosque. Sheikh Hoson reportedly visited from Colombus, Ohio. A council of Islam with 12 men was formed. Bro Adbul Mohammad Ibn Bakr is the new imam, he is called “Imam ul Shareef in America”, he is trying to connect the new Muslims of Braddock (these are all ex-Ahmadi’s) to the greater Muslim World. Sheikh Nasir Ahmad is the head of the 12-man council of Imam’s, however, he is also working in Philadelphia.

In June-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, June 28, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Last Sunday at 4pm, a council of 7 men were elected to run the mosque and will submit a monthly report to Pittsburgh. Sheikh Saeed Akmal (spelled as Shiekh Saeed Awwal) is also mentioned as well as the wait for the new imam.

In July-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, July 21, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Abdullah Eesa has a lengthy entry on ‘Among the Moslems” wherein he indirectly tells the world that M.Y. Khan has been removed (without mentioning his name) from the Braddock Mosque. Sheikh Hoson reportedly visited from Colombus, Ohio. A council of Islam with 12 men was formed. Bro Adbul Mohammad Ibn Bakr is the new imam, he is called “Imam ul Shareef in America”, he is trying to connect the new Muslims of Braddock (these are all ex-Ahmadi’s) to the greater Muslim World. Sheikh Nasir Ahmad is the head of the 12-man council of Imam’s, however, he is also working in Philadelphia.

In July-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, July 28, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Last Sunday at 4pm, a council of 7 men were elected to run the mosque and will submit a monthly report to Pittsburgh. Sheikh Saeed Akmal (spelled as Shiekh Saeed Awwal) is also mentioned as well as the wait for the new imam.

In Aug-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 4, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. On Sunday, July-22 at 8pm, there was a gathering at the Mosque in Pittsburgh to greet the new Imam, Bro Hakim Abdul Muhammed. Sh. Nasir Ahmad has been touring with him too. It is mentioned how Dr. Sufi M.R. Bengali came to the Braddock Mosque and denounced M.Y. Khan, called him an honorary missionary only and demanded chanda via certain policies. However, the blacks of Braddock refused. On Sunday (July-28), Bro Hakim Abdul Muhammed gave a lecture.

In Aug-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 18, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. A man named Abdis Subhan of Braddock died. On Sunday Aug-12, Sheikh Nasir Ahmad stopped at the Braddock Mosque as he was enroute to Philadelphia, he also gave a speech in Pittsburgh.

In Sep-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Sep 8, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. They allege that they are learning Arabic.

In March-1935, via the Moslem Sunrise (see page 20), Abdullah Eesa has an essay on “Islam, the Unity of Religions”.

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1934
Jan-6
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 06, 1934 ·Page 4

In the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 06, 1934 ·Page 4, Abdullah Eesa wrote an essay on “Activities of the Braddock Mosque”. Next Sunday, 1-14-1934, Dr. M.Y. Khan is scheduled to visit the “Braddock Mosque”. Ramadhan has just ended. On Dec-24-1933 at 7pm (Sunday), Sh. M. Omar gave a speech on “Obey the leader of the time (Ahmad)”. Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) gave a speech too. On Thursday evening, Dec-25-1933, Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal?) and Bro M. Omar began accepting new Ahmadi’s into their new “Braddock Mosque”, which is located at 136 Linden Ave, Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA). The first woman to join up was Mrs. Coleman, then Daniel Moore then Bro Coleman. At the end, Sheikh Akmal (Saeed Akmal) appointed Bro M. Rafeek as President and Bro Mataza as Vice President.

Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 06, 1934 ·Page 4
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Jan-13
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 13, 1934 ·Page 4

In the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Jan 13, 1934 ·Page 4, Abdullah Eesa has a report on “Activities of the Braddock Mosque”. Recently, a man named Bro Amad Omar spoke, as well as Sh. Mohammed Omar and Sh. Akmal. Sh. Akmal seems to be heavily involved in the Braddock Mosque. Bro Rafeek is the President of the Mosque.

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

In Jan-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post (of Sat, Jan 20, 1934 ·Page 4), under the heading, “Activities of the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa, it is reported that Brother Abdullah Farook gave a speech after the keynote speech by Dr. M.Y. Khan on Sunday Jan-7-1934. Dr. M.Y. Khan gave a speech on “Islam, the Science of Life and Religion”. Allegedly, on Monday night, in Duquesne, 3 people converted to Ahmadiyya. The people of the Head Mosque” were surprised by a lecture from Wali Mohammed aka the medicine man, Maulvi Muhammad Yusuf Khan also spoke.

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

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Feb-3
the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Feb 03, 1934 ·Page 2

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

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

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

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1934
March
Call and Post of Sat, Mar 03, 1934 ·Page 2

In March-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 03, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. There were 3 lectures last Sunday at 7pm, one by Bro Abdul Kalam on the topic of “The climax of Civilization”, Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal), on the topic of “The seven thunders in the west”. On Friday evening at 7pm, there was a speech by Dr. Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengalee which was the keynote on the topic of “The Signs of Allah”.

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1934
March-10
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Mar 10, 1934 ·Page 2

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

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

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

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Apr-14
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. 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
Apr-21
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 21, 1934 ·Page 2

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

In Apr-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Apr 28, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Last Sunday at 7:30, Brothers Abdis Subhan of Homestead and Jumal Azeem of Pittburgh and Mohammad Hussein of Braddock, and Turkey. Sheikh Akmal (Saaed Akmal?) also spoke and gave advise to the Ahmadi’s of Braddock.

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

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

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

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

In June-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, June 2, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. Sh. Akmal (Saeed Akmal) and a few brothers met up at their mosque, on Monday, May-14-1934 at 2pm.

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June-16
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, June 16, 1934 ·Page 2

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

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

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Aug-4
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 4, 1934 ·Page 2

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Aug-18
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Aug 18, 1934 ·Page 2

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Sep-8
Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Sep 8, 1934 ·Page 2

In Aug-1934, via the Cleveland Call and Post of Sat, Sep 8, 1934 ·Page 2, there is a report on the Braddock Mosque by Abdullah Eesa. They allege that they are learning Arabic.

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