Iman Jasim, a pillar of the Muslim American community, dies at 58 — Detroit Free Press

Iman Jasim (Um Omar) was an immigrant from Iraq, a teacher, a leader, an author, a humanitarian, a mother of six and most importantly, a pillar in the Muslim community.

Jasim died on Wednesday in Dearborn Heights. She was 58.

Jasim's son, Omar Raad, shared with family and friends that his mother "dedicated her life to serving others, and has left an irreplaceable void. There are no words that could articulate the loss we as a family feel right now. Please remember her and the entire family in your prayers.

Bisma Parvez, Detroit Free Press.
Published 10:24 a.m. ET Dec. 19, 2019