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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