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Imam edit
Hassan Sharif | |
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| Personal | |
| Died | January 3, 2024 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Religion | Islam |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Known for | Advocacy against gun violence, Community service |
| Occupation | Imam, TSA officer |
Hassan Sharif was an American Islamic scholar in Newark, New Jersey. He served as the imam of Masjid Muhammad, where he was known for his dedication to the community and his efforts to promote health and wellness and his advocacy against gun violence. Since 2006, he had also worked as a TSA officer at Newark Liberty International Airport.[1]
Sharif worked in various community services. He was known for his work with the 2023 United Community Health and Mental Wellness Symposium at Rutgers University. He also worked on initiatives to combat domestic violence and protect youth.[2] Sharif opposed gun violence. His efforts were particularly important given the heightened tensions in the US during the Israel-Hamas war.[3]
He was shot outside his mosque on 3 January 2024. Authorities have said they do not believe the shooting was motivated by bias or domestic terrorism.[4][5][6][7] Djflem (talk) 16:23, 18 January 2024 (UTC)
References
- ^ Salahieh, Nouran & Beech, Samantha (January 4, 2024). "Killing of imam outside New Jersey mosque does not appear motivated by bias, officials say as search for shooter continues". CNN.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Wellness, Masjid Muhammad Social Services and Health. "Masjid Muhammad Social Services and Health Wellness Newark, NJ". Masjid Muhammad Social Services and Health Wellness Newark, NJ.
- ^ "Imam who protested against gun violence is fatally shot outside his Newark, N.J., mosque". NBC News. 2024-01-04. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ "Fatal shooting of Imam Hassan Sharif outside Newark, N.J. mosque not believed to be bias or domestic terror-related incident, authorities say - CBS New York". www.cbsnews.com. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
- ^ Fahy, Claire; Bonamo, Mark (January 3, 2024). "Imam Is Fatally Shot Outside New Jersey Mosque". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Tucker, Celina Tebor, Mark Morales, Emma (January 3, 2024). "Imam who was shot outside a New Jersey mosque has died, officials say". CNN.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "US Imam Shot Outside New Jersey Mosque Dies". Voice of America. January 3, 2024.