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"Munir Ahmad barber and Muslim Leader"

He was born as James David Carr April 7 1926. He was especially loved for his humor, advice and ability to sing and recite poetry. When drafted into the U.S. army in world war 2, he became the sharpshooter citation. He served his nation in Europe and the South Pacific, operating constructure equipment and guarding prisoners of war. Returning home to Oxford, Mississippi. In 1953 him and his wife joined the Islamic faith. Given name Munir and Muneerah Ahmad. The meaning of there name is illuminating/ luminous- he strove to be a beacon of light for his family and community. A devout servant of faith and severed as President of the ST. Louis branch of the Ahmadiy ya Movement in Islam for more than 50 years. He helped to lay the foundation for a Mosque building campaign that would eventually lead to the construction of the Bait-ul-Hafeez Mosquein in North ST. Louis. For much of his service as president he led the congregation at the Sudlq Mosque in pine lawn. Bro. Munir was recently honored as a pioneer of the Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, which first was introduced in the United States in 1920. He worked for Krey Parking Co. for many years and later retired from Emerson Electric Company. He was known for his enterprising, entrepreheurial skills. Before entering the fold of Islam he embarked upon as a career as a career as a barber. He formed a lasting friendship and business partnership with Bros. Ibrahim Khalil and ahmad Wali. They operated Pyramid Barbershop. The barbershop was a gathering place for all who wanted to test their philosphies against ohter in a respectful and honest debate. He was a role model to many young men, including two nephews who eventually opened their own barbershops and a barber college. I thought I would do my essay on my Uncle James, I want everyone to know what my uncle did, Because he lived a beautiful life he lived and set a great role model for all. I love you my dearly sweet uncle James.