Sheikh Shakur Abdullah Bolden "The Man" Among Men ... تغمده الله برحمةه

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

ببالغ الحزن والأسى، وقلوب مؤمنة بقضاء الله وقدره، ننعي أخانا في الإسلام، الشيخ شكور بولدن، المعروف بـ"رجل الضرائب". إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون. اللهم اغفر له وارحمه واسكنه فسيح جناتك. وألهم أهله وذويه الصبر والسلوان. اللهم اغسله بالماء والثلج والبرد، ونقه من الذنوب والخطايا كما ينقى الثوب الأبيض من الدنس. اللهم ابدله أهلاً خيراً من أهله، وداراً خيراً من داره. إنه أقبل عليك، وأنت الجواد الأكرم، ولاذ بجوارك، وأنت البر الرحيم. أكرم نزله، ووسع مدخله، وآنس وحشته. عظم الله أجركم، وأحسن الله عزاكم، وغفر الله لميتكم، وأسكنه فسيح جناته، يا رب العالمين.

With deep sadness and sorrow, and hearts that believe in God's will and destiny, we mourn our brother in Islam, Sheikh Shakur Bolden ie "The Tax Man". To God we belong and to Him we shall return. O God, forgive him, have mercy on him, and grant him a place in your spacious gardens. May God inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace.

O God, wash him with water, snow and hail, and purify him from sins and faults as a white garment is purified from filth. O God, replace his family with a better family and his home with a better home.

He came to you, and you are the most generous and honorable. He sought refuge in you, and you are the most gracious and most merciful. Honor his stay, expand his entrance, and relieve his loneliness. May God reward you greatly and console you. May God forgive your deceased and grant him a place in His spacious gardens, O Lord of the worlds.

Janaza Prayer, Friday, June 6th, 2025 at 2:30 PM Eastern Time 

Jacksonville Islamic Center 

2333 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32246

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون

إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون
We all belong to Allah, we (surely) will return to Him

I have visited Br. Shakur Bolden last night at Mayo Clinic
He was unconscious

Brother Shakur was a huge asset for Jacksonville Muslim community
Very calm, focused, down to earth, always mindful..
Jacksonville Muslim community suffered a major loss

May Allah, the most Merciful grant our beloved brother Shakur the highest place in Jannah
Bestow SAKINAH / serenity upon his children

Unite us all in Jannah with our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

*Salatul Janazah*
Will be on
Eid day
after 2nd jumuah
At 2:30 pm

Sheikh Bilal Malik

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

      Sheikh Shakur Abdullah Bolden, "The Man" Among Men...

Sheikh. Shakur Abdullah Bolden returned to Allah this morning (June 4, 2025). In addition to his service and dedication to the Muslim community, Br. Shakur was a loving father and grandfather, and a devoted husband to Sis. Na’ilah Jihad, who preceded him in returning to Allah. Br. Shakur was a foundational pillar of Jacksonville's Muslim community, helping to establish ICNEF and serving long-term in various leadership roles at the masjid over the past 40+ years, including President of the Board, Treasurer, Board Member, and member of Al-Furqan Academy's Board. Though a private man, he was a public face of and fierce advocate for the community during challenging and tumultuous times, including post-9/11. Br. Shakur valued Islamic education and learning and read hundreds of books that helped shape his understanding of Islam. He shared this knowledge with others through serving as a khatib in years past, giving dawah at local jails, helping to establish weekly Sunday School at ICNEF, and serving as a Sunday School teacher himself. He was a trusted advisor to community members of all ages, and a man of great iman, integrity, and honor. He worked tirelessly fi sabilillah in support of the Muslim community, particularly those most marginalized and in most need. May Allah (SWT) be pleased with him, forgive his shortcomings, and grant him Jannatul firdaus.  

Salatul Janazah will take place at ICNEF on Friday, June 6th at 3pm (immediately after the 2:30pm Jummah prayer), followed by burial at 3:15pm at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens (850 St. Johns Bluff Rd N). The community is invited to visit with Br. Shakur’s family and share memories, condolences, and food on Friday, June 6th 6-8pm at ICNEF. 

Sheikh Shakur Bolden Janaza

Sheikh Shakur Bolden Janaza 2

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

9 Dhul Hijjah 1446 A,H. 

My Father Shakur Abdullah Bolden passed away June 4th.

Salatul Janazah (Funeral) will take place at the Islamic Center of NE Florida on Friday, June 6th at 3pm (immediately after the 2:30pm Jummah prayer), followed by burial at 3:15pm at Chapel Hills Memory Gardens (850 St. Johns Bluff Rd N). The community is invited to visit with Br. Shakur’s family and share memories, condolences, and food on Friday, June 6th 6-8pm at ICNEF.

Thank you for your messages of love. My father held us to high standards in everything in life. I didn't always appreciate it when I was younger, but I have as I've begun to age. These were standards he himself worked to achieve too. He beat phenomenal odds to succeed -got there and then dedicated his life to helping others. Though he raised me and has now moved to the next existence, I still have a lot to learn from his life. I never heard him raise his voice at my mother in my entire life.They disagreed about things but always handled it maturely and with respect..A way I aspire to conduct myself with my family. He set a strong example to act within our moral principles and to accept the consequences of my actions positive and negative.

Our family's love for University of Miami came from him- he was Class of '73 and most of his children followed in his footsteps there. Though he went at a turbulent time when UMiami was having trouble integrating with kids from Inner City Miami. The picture of him in The Miami Herald confronting President Stanford to increase enrollment for the next generation of Black students stays seared in my mind. My support for interfaith work was inspired by his own example he lived. Genuine, principled and honest are the things I'll remember the most. A true man of Family and man of Faith May God Bless him and grant him Paradise.

Amir Abdullah Bolden...

[Bilal Mahmud المكافح المخلص]

Kofi Bilal Mahmud Eid AlFitr 1443 A.H.

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