Stunned by the untimely passing of a beloved martial artist master, hundreds traveled from points far and near to attend Janazah services (funeral) for Soke Ali Abdul Karim in the heart of Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy, on Saturday, May 6, at Masjid At-Taqwa.
Stunned by the untimely passing of a beloved martial artist master, hundreds traveled from points far and near to attend Janazah services for Soke Ali Abdul Karim in the heart of Brooklyn, Bed-Stuy, on Saturday, May 6, at Masjid At-Taqwa.
“This is brotherhood and how we show love to our brother Soke Abdul Ali-Karim,” said Soke Haisan Kaleak from Kuroshi Kai Dojo in East New York. “That’s why all these brothers and sisters are here. We came from all over. I greeted no less than 20 people from out of state, knowing that when the word went out, we would all be here to pay our last respects. We lost a giant in martial arts and also a community leader as well.
“Besides from being an incredible father, he was an incredible man,” said Rashid Abdul Karim, son of Soke Ali Karim. “He helped not only Muslims but people in general. He helped to clean up this part of Brooklyn from the scourge of drugs and violence. His tutelage in Islam and in martial arts is something to be revered. He helped so many to protect themselves in martial arts and to better themselves in Islam. He is by far someone worthy to be remembered.
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