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In April of 2011, Muhammad retired from the Boston Redevelopment Authority as Deputy Director of Special Projects. He was instrumental in developing the Museum of African American History and the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center in Roxbury.
He is survived by his wife, Waheeda and their children and spouses, Fatima, Pia, Saladin, Ivy, Emilio, Ismail, Ibrahim, and Zakia; father-in-law of Vance, Oystein, William, Mark, and Shakira; grandfather of Yasmin, Nasiim, Brianna, Ismail, Jr, Umar, Lila, Cameron, Vanessa, Joaquin, and Brooklyn; great-grandfather of Benny; niece Tanya.
The funeral service is at The Gardens Cemetery, 670 Baker Street, West Roxbury, Massachusetts 02132. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Museum of African American History at www.maah.org.
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Humayun A. Kabeer
July 16, 2025
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un, May Allah SWT bless and protect us all and grant beloved brother Mohammad AlSalaa a grave which is wide, lighted, cool and comfortable. Ameen
May Allah SWT bless and forgive any of his shortcomings, Ameen
He was a loving, caring, giving, helping, and supporting brother with a smile always. He respected, and was humble to all young or grown ups, Alhamdulillah.
He will always be in my and very one who came in contact with him. He was a man we loved and looked up to for any assistance and he would do above and beyond for all, no matter who, he was there with a SMILE.
Rest in PEACE, we will 4 sure miss him being around ISBCC.
Humayun Kabeer, Manchester, NH. Helping Hand for Relief and Development.
Kyissa C Jemine
January 16, 2024
From Cousin Aminta. My memory of Muhammad Ali-Salaam. Back in Panama, when my Mother took me and my sisters to visit our Grandparents' home in LA Boca, Canal Zone, he was around 3 or 4 years old. We called him Milo. He was a pleasant little boy and always walked around the house with a book under one of his arms. Special memory of my cousin.
Earl Faulk
January 12, 2024
Brother Muhammad Ali-Salaam shared wonderful wisdom with me and encouraged me to be a better person. He also became a mentor in government procedures and life decisions. Peace and blessings to the family. Earl and Mary Faulk
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Richard Mulligan
January 10, 2024
Muhammad was one of the first people to take me under his wing when I first arrived at the BRA. I was assigned to convert the old social security office in Dudley Square into a site office in anticipation of development along the Washington Street corridor with the dismantling of the elevated subway tracks. Muhammad introduced me to many people in the community, who all knew, and loved him. He is a great man who will be sorely missed. A gentle soul and a man of peace.
Consuelo Thornell
January 7, 2024
I found Muhammad to have a very quiet and confident demeanor. At least that is the way I saw him in the interactions that I had with him during our tenure at the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
To his family and all those who loved him, my sincere condolences.
ABDOU THIAW
January 5, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I met him 5 years ago and I can't help but remember his kind and calm demeanor. I later learned that upon returning from Makkah he decided he wanted to build a mosque and was very instrumental in building the ISB mosque in Boston. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaws.
Francis Collins
January 5, 2024
I had the honor of working with Muhammad and his dedication & commitment to this City was monumental.
Rest in Sweet Eternal Peace my Friend
Kathy Kottaridis
January 5, 2024
One of kindest people and most committed public servants I've known, Muhammad was also someone devoted to getting done many things that have made our city and our communities stronger. God rest his soul and may his memory be eternal.
Mu'alim Farah
January 5, 2024
A great leader who had realized the dreams of many.
Gareth Saunders
January 4, 2024
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randi
January 4, 2024
So sad to hear about Mohammed Ali-Salaam passing . I worked with him at BRA for many years and was a kind, gentle person who was a good listener . Sending white light to him and his family .
Muhammad Nabeel
January 4, 2024
He was one of the beloved pillars of our community. May Allah shower him with Mercy. May Allah laugh to him and make him laugh as he always greeted anyone with his beautiful smile.
Priscilla Tollen
January 4, 2024
I met Muhammad years ago when he was at the BRA, he would come to the City Clerks Office at least once or twice a week for information and we would always ended up bumping into each other on the orange line..and we would talk until one of us got off. He was such a sweet respectful man!!... he will be missed. RIP my friend.
Malika
January 4, 2024
To Allah we belong and unto Him we shall return Ameen. I am traveling and will not be able to attend the Janaza. My sincere condolences to the family, Boston lost a gem MashaAllah.
Jose Ruiz
January 4, 2024
I met Muhammad in the 1980's when I was a Regional Director for the Boston Parks Dept. We worked on many park renovations together. His commitment to Boston and the advancement of all people was evident every day. He is a hero and his impact will be felt for many, many years. RIP my friend.
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