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John Bilal Sr.

1934 - 2024

John Bilal Sr. obituary, 1934-2024, Washington, DC

BORN

1934

DIED

2024

John Bilal Obituary

John Bilal Sr., a respected member of Masjid Muhammad/The Nation's Mosque in Washington, DC, was born on May 3, 1934 and passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at his home in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He was a devoted family man, U.S. Air Force veteran, skilled tradesman, and dedicated student of the Qur'an. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Bilal, and their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

The family appreciates the support of friends, neighbors, and extended family during this time.

The Janaza prayer for John Bilal Sr. will be held at ISWA Masjid, located at 2701 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905, on Tuesday, December 3, after the 1:30 p.m. Dhuhr prayer. (Modest, loose fitting attire, and covering arms and legs. Women cover hair and chest/bosom.)

Interment immediately follows at 3 p.m. at George Washington/Mt Lebanon Cemeteries, 9500 Riggs Rd,, Adelphi, MD 20783.
No flowers please. Donations requested to https://thenationsmosque.org/donations/capital-campaign/

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 3, 2024.

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J.

December 7, 2024

May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.

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Omar Abdul-Malik & Family

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Elizabeth A Helm-Frazier

December 3, 2024

Mr. Bilal was a devoted man to his faith, his family, and his country. I am truly blessed for him being in my life. I knew he is resting forever.

Ronald Clark

December 3, 2024

To Ruth and the immediate family: You know we, your extended family, love Johnny and will truly miss him dearly. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May we continue to share his memory, as you know he would want us to, as a family inseparable!

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Prayer Service

1:30 p.m.

ISWA Masjid

2701 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD

Dec

3

Interment

3:00 p.m.

George Washington/Mt Lebanon Cemeteries

9500 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD

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