Episode 161: The Nation of Islam, the Legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, and Islam in the Bay with Imam Faheem Shuiabe Part 2

For our first episode of 2026 we present Part 2 of our conversation with Imam Imam Fahim Shoaib which picks up where we left off at the end of Part 1. The conversation focuses on the Nation of Islam in the early 70s, exploring the community dynamics, the significance of resurrection in their theology, the influence of Malcolm X and the media's portrayal of the Nation, as well as the role of mythology in shaping identity within the movement. We also unpack the history and beliefs surrounding Fard Muhammad, Elijah Muhammad within the Nation of Islam.

Towards the end of the discussion, we turn our focus to the ideological shifts that occurred during the transition of leadership to Imam Warith Deen Muhammad. The discussion highlights how the transition from the Nation of Islam to Sunni Islam was marked by a shift in theology and community practices, and Imam Warith Deen Muhammad's use of language, the Qur'an, and the evolving understanding of identity and faith. 

About Imam Faheem Shuiabe      

Imam Faheem Shuaibe has been the Resident Imam of Masjidul Waritheen in Oakland, California for 43 years.  He has been married to Yolanda Mahasin Shuaibe for 53years. They have 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Faheem is a lifelong student Of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.

He is the founder of M.A.R.I.A.M. (Muslim American Research Institute Advocating Marriage), A Clear Understanding Institute and The Sacred Life Project (A public language codification project focused on the language, logic and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed). Imam Faheem Shuaibe was inducted into the African American Intellectual Royal Family by the Institute for the Advance Study of Black Family Life and Culture. Imam Shuaibe addresses diverse audiences across the country on a wide range of topics of religion, world politics, human relationships and societal evolution.

His commentary on contemporary issues have been cited by the Muslim Journal, The Wall Street Journal, the Oakland Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the San Jose Mercury news, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, National Geographic, USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor and others. Faheem was a major consultant to several award winning PBS film projects on Islam in America.