Welcome to OUR perspective of Imam Siraj Wahhaj

As Salaamu alaikum Peace and Greetings beloved ones,

So, I decided to start a blog about our dad Imam Siraj Wahhaj because of what happened this weekend at the Icna Convention in Connecticut on Memorial Day weekend. My dad was giving an inspirational speech addressed to the youth and Subhanallah he left the audience in tears. If any of you heard an Imam Siraj Wahhaj Power Speech you know exactly what I'm talking about. It was standing room only so I was standing up holding my daughter who was asleep on my shoulder. I waved to my dad, he waved back. But then....he decides to tell the audience that he has "7 beautiful daughters and one of them, Hujrah, is right there." Talk about awkward! Suddenly all eyes were on me. "Hujrah just keep smiling and don't chew your gum", I kept telling myself. After his talk, I was embraced so lovingly with hugs and kisses from the audience (women of course). The sisters were questioning me about my dad, sort of interviewing me and although I appreciated it I really needed to use the ladies room. It kind of put me back to the days my siblings and I attended the conferences with my dad and were asked the famous question, "How does it feel to be the children of Imam Siraj Wahhaj?" This blog attempts to answer that. Sit back and enjoy .....The thoughts of a Wahhaj Family! Make sure to visit Imam Siraj's official Website by clicking here.

"Growing up, people always asked us, 'how does it feel to have Imam Siraj as a father?' and we usually responded by saying something like, 'it's just like having a regular father.' What we meant was, we knew that he was famous, well-respected and influential but he never allowed his treatment by the people to cause him to be supercilious. Although they wanted to treat him like a movie star, he would never let them. He remained humble and focused and that's why to us, he was always regular." -Subhanah Wahhaj (Daughter)

"My dad is one of the most generous and giving person I know. He doesn't ask for much only that you don't disturb him during Sunday night football"- Maryam Nafisah Wahhaj (Daughter)

"Imam Siraj Wahhaj is my beloved grandfather. He is inspirational, my mentor, and a teacher. He is a very educated person, and he is knowledgeable in Islam. Grandpa Siraj has love and support from many people. He has taught and continues to teach many people. Everyone who knows him is inspired by him to follow their dreams and to learn Islam. Indeed Allah has blessed my grandfather and our family, and I hope that Insha-Allah he will continue to bless us all. Ameen Asalamualaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu. I hope my grandfather continues to inspire you all."
-Maryam Sakeenah Hinson (Granddaughter)

"As-Salam Alaikum Warahmatullah everybody. Really, it all started when....... (I don't even remember what happened really) Either I did him a tiny favor, like typing something for him or, he just felt like being Imam Siraj Wahhaj. Ok, as I was sitting in my office, staring at the computer, bored and hoping for at least a phone call, I heard a knock at the door. "COME IN!!!" I said. It was him and he dared keep a serious face to hand me an envelope, saying, "Here, this is for you to buy a loaf of bread". I smiled and said "Oh, thank you very much Imam". Now, as soon as he walked out, I started guessing which is a normal reaction. "Oh, perhaps it's $20". I opened the envelope. $500 BUCKS--- $-5-0-0-B-U-C-K-S FOR A LOAF OF BREAD. I didn't expect that AT ALL. (and it wasnt the only time). Really, I had to text him, asking him if he wanted me to buy a loaf of bread for everyone in the whole Masjid (smile). He reminds me of my own dad who died years ago (Ina Lillahi wa Ina Alayi Rajeoun) and ironically they share the same birth dates. I love Imam for being the father of my truly beloved but I love him even more for this special virtue he has. He gives freely, not worrying about going broke. THIS IS TRUE FAITH. Allah states in the Qur'an “The likeness of those who spend for Allah’s sake is as the likeness of a grain of corn, it grows seven ears every single ear has a hundred grains, and Allah multiplies (increases the reward of) for whom He wills, and Allah is sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower).” (Qur’an, 2:261)-Maryam Leveille (Daughter-In-Law).

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