In the Name of
Allah (God), the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
En el Nombre de Al-lah (Dios), el Más Clemente y Misericordioso
Bism Rabbik
Foundation
(aka/alias Bism Rabik Foundation)
1844
N. Nob Hill Rd. #628
Plantation, FL 33322-6548 USA / EE.UU.
TEL: (954) 749-0777
FAX: (954) 749-9927
E-MAIL: BismRabbik@muslim.com
Presents the Original
SADAQA-TV Programs
a Bism Rabik Foundation Production
as aired on Public Cable Television in Chicago
(our thanks goes out to the Chicago Access Corporation for making this program possible)
A Guide to Programs
SADAQA I Singer/Songwriter Wali Ali (Marvin Gaye, Aretha
Franklin, Temptations) performs, and discusses GOD inspired
music; Nuri Muhammad Simon (featured in The Muslim Journal
Report) comments on Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.S.) as the ideal
role model; Sheikh Ahmed Tijani Ben-Omar of Ghana recites verses
from Suratul-Hashr; Nikia Bilal contributes a book review for
children. TIME: 29:40
SADAQA II Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini, Executive Director of the
Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America, discusses Muslim
dietary concerns; Nuri Muhammad Simon (Muslim Journal Report)
comments on the lottery; Abdul Rahim Sheikh recites from Qur'an;
Wali Ali performs "Success"; Nikia Bilal reviews "Khadijah the
Daughter of Khuwayid". TIME:
29:40
SADAQA III Prof. Farid Muhammad of East/West University, and the
National Islamic Assembly (NIA)) discusses the history of Muslims
in America, and the NIA Food Cooperative; Nuri Muhammad Simon
comments on the importance of one's intentions; Rebecca Nuriddin,
President of Masjid Muhammad's Pioneer Social Club discusses the
work of the Muslim senior citizens; Wali Ali performs "Grand Old
Pioneer"; Nikia Bilal reviews
"Love Your God". TIME: 28:51
SADAQA IV Imam S.T. Ibrahim of Masajid 'Umar Inc., discusses the
neighborhood food depository, and other community programs
operated by Masjid 'Umar; Nuri Muhammad Simon asks the question,
"Who's Right", in reference to the diverse ways people follow,
during the MUSLIM JOURNAL REPORT; Gerard Bilal and Nuri Muhammad
discuss the Muslims of the Caribbean; Wali Ali performs "Paradise
for Sure"; and Nikia Bilal reviews the book, "Love Your
Neighbor". TIME: 29:14
SADAQA V Warren Qaasim discusses Muslim business enterprises;
Nuri Muhammad Simon (the MUSLIM JOURNAL REPORT) comments on the
realities of the deadly AIDS virus; Lionel Abdul-Haqq interviews
'Eid al-Fitr participants; 18-year old, Hajj Tarik Al-Farooqi
discusses the impact Al-Islam has had on his life; Wali Ali
performs "Little Boy"; and Nikia Bilal reviews "Muhammad Our
Prophet. TIME: 29:44
SADAQA VI Dr. Robert C. Delk discusses the curriculum at American
Islamic College; Bilal the Poet recites, "Education is Sacred";
Nuri Muhammad Simon comments on hypocrisy; Imam Darnell Karim
recites from Qur'an; Nikia Bilal reviews the reasons Muslims
pray five times per day from (the hadith collection "Miskat-
ul Masabih"). TIME: 29:30
SADAQA VII Special Preview/Review of the SADAQA series,
featuring vignettes from several programs, and an interview
conducted by SADAQA correspondent Munir Um'rani of Dr. Steve
Johnson (vice-president, American Islamic College) on terrorism.
TIME: 30:29
SADAQA VIII Advice columnist Mildred El-Amin (MUSLIM JOURNAL)
explains how she uses Qur'an to answer questions from her
readers; Nuri Muhammad Simon comments on the merits of "Giving
Advice"; Dr. Shahid Ekbal of the Chicago Foundation for Religious
and Cultural Reflection discusses the "Islam at a Glance" weekly
television series. Featured is Yusuf Islam (formerly "Cat
Stevens") reciting Qur'an; Nikia Bilal reviews the book "Hashim
Son of Abu Munaaf". TIME:
29:03
SADAQA IX Dr. Musa Qutub, President of the Islamic Information
Center of America, discusses how his organization helps to
correct public misconceptions concerning Al-Islam; Nuri Muhammad
Simon is featured in the MUSLIM JOURNAL REPORT; Dr. Alauddin
Shabazz discusses his role as a frequent contributor to Muslim
publications, and his work with individuals in prison; Wali Ali
performs "Let the World Come Together"; Nikia Bilal contributes
her book review for children. TIME:
29:15
SADAQA X Naomi Sharif of Salaam Sharif Funeral Chapel, discusses
Muslim funeral requirements; Dr. Fathi Osman, Editor of "Islamic
World Review", is interviewed by Gerard Bilal; Nuri Muhammad
Simon contributes "Who's Right?" in the "MUSLIM JOURNAL
REPORT"; Nikia Bilal reviews
"Love at Home". TIME: 29:29
SADAQA XI Imam Abdesselam discusses the works at Masjid Al-
Faatir; Kalim Rashid, Asst. Press Secretary to Mayor Harold
Washington is interviewed; Sheikh Ahmed Tijani Ben Omar
recites Qur'an; Nikia Bilal reviews An-Nawawwi's "Forty
Hadith". TIME: 29:07
SADAQA XII Dr. Ahmad H. Sakr comments on the Chicago Tribune's
slanderous editorial cartoon; Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat Stevens)
recites from the Holy Qur'an; Munir Um'rani interviews Shukri
Abu Bakr on Palestine; Nikia Bilal reviews "The Five Pillars of
Islam". TIME: 29:32
SADAQA XIII Educator, Fahimah Sultan, demonstrates the
aides she has developed for teaching pre-schoolers Arabic; Nuri
Muhammad Simon contributes the "MUSLIM JOURNAL REPORT"; SADAQA
profiles the Muslims of Gary, Indiana; Wali Ali performs; Nikia
Bilal reviews "Muslim Nursery
Rhymes". TIME: 29:48
SADAQA XIV Imam Abdul Alim Bashir discusses regular activities
held at the Westside Muslim Center; Farid Muhammad, host of
"Chicago Perspective" cable t.v. show, is interviewed; Nikia
Bilal reviews "Stories of the
Caliph". TIME: 29:22
SADAQA XV Photographer/Journalist Abdullah Muslim, discusses
Senegal, Africa, and shares photographs from his trip; Wali Ali
performs "Paradise"; Vazir Ali of the Islamic Information Center
of America, explains the origin of the Christmas Tree; Nikia
Bilal reviews "Love All
Creatures". TIME: 31:00
SADAQA XVI SADAQA co-producer, Carl Askia El-Amin, discusses his
work with Hispanics; Imam Abdesselam presents "No God Except
ALLAH--The First Pillar of Al-Islam"; Dr. Fathi Osman, Editor
of the "Islamic World Review", is interviewed; Abdul Rahim
Sheikh recites Al-Fatiha from the Holy Qur'an; Nikia Bilal
reviews "The Kingdom of
Justice". TIME: 29:04
SADAQA XVII Dennis Muhammad, "Outstanding Young Contractor of
the Year" is interviewed; Imam Abdesselam presents "Prayer--
The Second Pillar of Al-Islam"; Yusuf Islam (formerly Cat
Stevens) recites from the Holy Qur'an; Wali Ali performs
"Success"; Nikia Bilal
reviews "The Wise Poet". TIME: 29:16
SADAQA XVIII SADAQA co-producers Gerard Bilal, and Carl El-Amin,
reminisce: Dr. Steve Johnson on terrorism (with Munir Um'rani),
Rebecca Nuriddin of Masjid Hon. Elijah Muhammad (including
Wali Ali performing "Grand Old Pioneer"), comments from 'Eid
Al-Fitr participants (with Lionel Abdul-Haqq); Imam Abdesselam
presents "Charity--The Third Pillar of Al-Islam"; Abdul Rahim
Sheikh recites "Lailat-ul Qadr" from the Holy Qur'an; Nikia
Bilal reviews "Islam for
Younger Children". TIME: 30:09
SADAQA XIX Mohammad Mazhar Hussaini of the Islamic Food and
Nutrition Council of America, explains how mono and
diglycerides may contain pork; Sheryl Bilal reports on written
responses she has received from major food manufacturers
concerning mono and diglycerides; Imam Abdesselam presents
"Fasting--The Fourth Pillar of Al-Islam"; Abdul Malik Mujahid
reports on the Muslim struggle against communist Russia in
Afghanistan; Nikia Bilal reviews "Color and Learn Salat".
TIME: 29:33
SADAQA XX Ibrahim Khalil Manasrah of Tablighi Jamaat is
interviewed; Imam Abdesselam presents "Pilgrimage--The Fifth
Pillar of Al-Islam; Abdul Rahim Sheikh recites verses of
"Hujurat" from the Holy Qur'an; Ibrahim Manasrah recites "Al-
Fatiha" in Spanish; Nikia Bilal reviews "Marvelous Stories from
the Life of Prophet Muhammad".
TIME: 30:45
SADAQA XXI John Glenn Omar, Editorial Director for
"Progressions" magazine is interviewed; Photographer, Abdullah
Muslim and Gerard Bilal visit the "House of Slaves" on Goree
Island, Senegal; Imam Lionel Abdul-Haqq discusses the work of
the Conference for Improved Muslim/Christian Relations; Sheikh
Ahmed Tijani recites verses from sura "Hashr"; Nikia Bilal
reviews "Bilal". TIME:
30:16
SADAQA XXII Attorney Marian S. K. Ming, introduces SADAQA
viewers to the Chinese Muslim Community; Imam Abdesselam presents
"Salat--The Second Pillar of Al-Islam"; Imam Yahya Abdullah
(Masjid Al-Islam, Dallas) and Prof. Steve Johnson (American
Islamic College) are featured in dawah "role play"; Nikia Bilal
reviews "The Islamic Book Series for Muslim Children, Book 1".
TIME: 29:49
SADAQA XXIII Host Gerard Bilal interviews Ahmed Sulieman, former
Sudanese Ambassador to Russia, Britain, and Nigeria; Sheikh
Muhammad Nur Abdullah discusses famine and drought situations in
Africa, and introduces ASHAD--The African-American Society for
Humanitarian Aid and Development; Imam Abdesselam presents
"Zakat--The Third Pillar of Al-Islam"; Nikia Bilal tells why
Friday is a special day, from the Miskat-ul Masabih collection
of Hadith. TIME: 29:56
SADAQA XXIV Bilal Abdullah, Executive Dir. of the Human and
Community Development Corporation on Chicago's westside is
featured; Imam Abdesselam presents "Siyam--The Fourth Pillar
of Al-Islam"; Sheikh Mohammad Naseem Sahib, Director of the
Islamic Circle of North America presents the Jum'ua Khutbah at
Masjid Al-Faatir; Nikia Bilal reviews "Adults" and "Honesty".
TIME: 29:48
SADAQA XXV Sheikh Mohammad Naseem Sahib (Islamic Circle of
North America) is interviewed at a muslim training conference;
Imam Abdesselam presents "No God except ALLAH--The First Pillar
of Al-Islam"; Imam Yahya Abdullah of Dallas, Texas and
Professor Steve Johnson of the American Islamic College, are
featured in a mock dawah session; Mauri' Saalakhan of Washington,
D.C. recites his poem "In
Search of Tauhid". TIME: 29:36
SADAQA XXVI Dr. Rashied Matthews recounts his family's five-
year stay in Eygpt; Wali Ali performs "Little Boy"; Mohammad
Mazhar Hussaini introduces text books from "Iqra International
Educational Foundation; Nikia Bilal reviews "Hadith for
Children". TIME: 29:23
SADAQA XXVII Yahya Rasheed of Masjid Al-Amin in Gary, Indiana
discusses plans for dawah in cable television; Hameedullah Khan
discusses the origin of Pakistan, and introduces "Unity Times"
newspaper; Nikia Bilal reviews "The Guiding Crescent".
TIME: 29:23
SADAQA XXVIII Karriem Muhammad of the Inner Voice Drop-In
Center for the Homeless, discusses the plight of the
homeless in Chicago; Abdul Rahim Sheikh calls the Adhan; Dr.
Ale'eddin Kharofa, President of Islamic Guidance Society
announces that organization's radio dawah efforts; Abdul
Rahim Sheikh recites "Lailal-tul Qadr" from the Holy Qur'an;
Nikia Bilal reviews "How the Adhan Got Started" from the Miskat-
ul Masabih collection of Hadith.
TIME: 29:59
SADAQA XXIX*** Special presentation of "Islam in Perspective" event
sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Foundation in association with the Bism
Rabbik Foundation. Features Muhammad Ali, and Imam W. Deen Mohammed
on "The Role of the Mosque in
the Community". TIME: 29:46
SADAQA XXX Part-One of "An-Nisaa: The Women Behind the Veil";
Recorded before a studio audience of Muslimah and featuring
panelists: Dr. Samella Abdullah (Psychologist), Rosemary Halawa
(T.V. Director), Dr. Issurah Madyun (Iridologist), and Fahimah
Sultan (Educator); Abdul Rahim Sheikh recites Al-Fatiha.
TIME: 30:19
SADAQA XXXI Part-Two of "An-Nisaa: The Women Behind the Veil";
Featuring: Imam W. Deen Muhammad commenting on "Muslimah
Dress"; panel discussion and audience participation; Nikia
Bilal reviews "The Second
Primer of Islam". TIME: 30:30
SADAQA XXXII Coverage of "Islam in Perspective" event
sponsored by the Muhammad Ali Foundation. Featuring Atty.
Marian S. K. Ming's address: "What Islam Has to Offer the Modern
Woman". Imam Abdesselam presents "Siyam--The Fourth Pillar of
Al-Islam"; Dr. Irfan Ahmad Khan comments "On Ramadan" the muslim
month of Fasting; Nikia Bilal reviews "The Power Belongs to
Allah". TIME: 30:46
SADAQA XXXIII Continued coverage of "Islam in Perspective"
event. Featuring Sheikh Muhammad Nur Abdallah, John Glenn Omar,
and Imam Abdesselam Roussi. Dr. Irfan A. Khan contributes
Part-two "On Ramadan"; Abdul Rahim Sheikh recites "Lailat-ul
Qadr" from the "Holy Qur'an"; Nikia Bilal reviews
"Numbers". TIME: 29:09
SADAQA XXXIV "Islam in Perspective" featuring Dr. Fazlur
Rahman's address: "Islam as a Liberating Force". Dr. Irfan A.
Khan contributes Part-three "On Ramadan"; Nikia Bilal reviews
"The Big Feast". TIME:
30:06
SADAQA XXXV Gerard Bilal interviews Nequiniso Abdullah,
Second Vice-President of the Muslim Community Center (MCC);
Telephone interview with Mauri' Saalakhan, Chairman--Islamic
Dawah Committee of Mujahideen in Washington, D.C.; Rafeea
Muhammad and Mary Ali discuss school programs available at
the MCC; Nikia Bilal reviews "Hospitality Islamic Style".
TIME: 28:45
SADAQA XXXVI Bism Rabik Foundation Director, Abdul Rahim Sheikh
discusses his recent trip to Africa; Rafeaa Muhammad continues
her discussion with Mary Ali of the Muslim Community Center; Imam
George Lonewolf Hamza Wardingley Muhammad discusses his
experiences as a Native American discovering Al-Islam; Nikia
Bilal reviews "Fasting" from "My Book of Islam" Book 7.
TIME: 27:36
SADAQA XXXVII Abdul Rahim Sheikh recites Al-Fatiha; Gerard
Bilal interviews Syid Muhammad of Syid Muhammad Enterprise; Dr.
Fazlur Rahman continues his address "Islam as a Liberating
Force"; Rafeaa Muhammad and Mary Ali discuss the Institute of
Islamic Information and Education.
TIME: 27:43
SADAQA XXXVIII Rafeea Muhammad moderates a discussion with
Najmah Bahar and Sheryl Bilal of Masjid Al-Faatir's "Sisters'
Committee"; Wali Ali performs "Paradise for Sure"; Nikia Bilal
reviews "Patience and
Constancy". TIME: 28:46
SADAQA XXXIX Special live one-hour benefit for the Chicagoland
Radio Information Service for the Blind and Print handicapped
(CRIS Radio); features interviews of CRIS Radio directors, staff,
and volunteers; also a live auction for volunteer hours.
TIME: 29:50
SADAQA XL "Political Empowerment and Muslims" Part-one. Gerard
Bilal moderates a discussion with Muslim political experts.
Featuring, Salim Al-Nurridin, Project Director--"Project Vote";
Dr. Asad Husain, Professor of Political Science (Northeastern
Illinois University); Atiq Jilani, Committeeman (R), DuPage
County, IL.; Atty. Marian S. K. Ming, Delegate--Democratic
National Convention; Sher Mohammed Rajput, Delegate--Democratic
National Convention; and Imam Sidney Sharif, past Aldermanic
candidate. TIME: 28:11
SADAQA XLI Part-Two of "Political Empowerment and Muslims"
(see above).
TIME: 28:46
Most of the collection of the SADAQA-TV
programs can be found in
"The Islam in America Archive," housed at:
John T. Richardson Library
DePaul University
2350 North Kenmore Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614-3210
TEL: (312) 325-7862
WEBSITE: www.lib.depaul.edu/speccoll/islam.htm
Individuals and
organizations interested in making contributions to "The Islam in
America Archive," should contact: Doris R. Brown, Director of
Libraries, DePaul University, at (312) 325-2500.
Copies of most of the SADAQA-TV programs are still available for purchase (inshallah, as some of the master tapes were lost in a flood) on VHS video cassettes (NTSC format); the purchase price is $9.95us + $2.50 S&H per order.
***SADAQA XXIX This
special program "The Role of the Mosque"
is available on VHS video tape (NTSC format only) from:
Sound Vision Foundation, Inc.
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The cost of the video is $29.95 + $4.95 S&H. The tape also includes a discussion
among leading Muslim women of Chicago on the subject of education of Muslim children.
Imam
W. Deen Mohammed - The
Role of the Mosque
This is a Bism
Rabik
Foundation Production, in conjunction with the Muhammad Ali Foundation.
SADAQA-TV Theme Song by al-Hajj Gerard ibn Earl Bilal