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In 1918, a great woman by the name of Clara Muhammad was married to the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Together, they dedicated themselves to educating their own children and not leaving their destiny in the hands of the American educational system. They risked their lives and their freedom in an era when not only was independent education illegal, but bold, as independent thinking by African Americans was considered a threat to the United States of America.

As a result of their dedication to their mission, Clara and Elijah Muhammad carved a space in American history –she as The Mother of Education and he as the foundation of Islam in America- and opened up the very first Islamic School in the nation; thus changing the face of freedom and education in America forever. Muslim schools across the United States owe their birth to the vision and commitment of Sister Clara Mohammed who inspired the opening of more than 40 elementary, middle and high schools that were named University of Islam schools. She began her initiation of Muslim schools in the early 1930s.

The Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, originally the University of Islam, was established in Atlanta in 1965. Under the leadership of the newly-appointed imam and school director, Muhammad University was closed in 1977 for financial reasons. It reopened in January 1980 with a new thrust, a new foundation, a new team of educators, and a new name. The school was renamed Clara Mohammed School in honor of Imam W.D. Mohammed’s mother, Sister Clara Mohammed, who was the catalyst for the establishment of Islamic schools throughout the United States. In 1987, the Muslim community of the Atlanta Masjid decided to add a grade a year to expand to a high school, evolving the revitalized Clara Mohammed School to the next level.

A year later, the high school with less than 20 scholars was named in honor of Imam. W.D. Mohammed. The first high school graduation under the new direction was 1992 with eight pioneer graduates who had the theme “First and Simply the Best”. Each year, the school graduates highly motivated and determined learners who are eager to extend their education and make their mark on the world.

A private education facility for students in primary education.

735 Fayetteville Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
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mohammedschools.org

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