The Majlis Ash-Shura is the governing body of the Muslim Center & Community Center. It consist of members of the Muslim Center’s recommended by the the Imam or current Majlis Ash-Shura; ratified by the membership of the MC to serve as custodians of the muslim assets and properties. 

MEET THE TEAM!

Majlis Ash-Shura Board

Moussa Niang, Treasurer

Al Hajjah Catheine L. Ziyad, Secretary

A lifelong servant of The Muslim Center (MC) of Detroit, Catherine’s family is among its founding members. She has volunteered in many roles, including soup kitchen cook, Sunday and Saturday Islamic School teacher, and director of the Center’s first children’s choir. She has served for many years — and continues to serve — as Secretary and member of the Ashura Board.

Known for her unwavering compassion, Catherine is always ready to support the MC and the broader community. If she cannot assist personally, she finds the resources to ensure the work continues. Catherine has been married to Lawrence A. Ziyad for 56 years. They are blessed with six children, three in‑laws, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great‑grandchildren.

She worked for over 35 years as a behavioral health social worker, retiring in 2025.

Lawrence A. Ziyad, Financial Secretary

Bro. Lawrence A. Ziyad has been a pillar of Detroit’s Islamic community since joining the Nation of Islam in 1973. In 1975, he transitioned to Sunni Islam under the leadership of Al-Hajj Imam Warith Deen Muhammad, continuing a lifelong commitment to faith and service. Bro. Lawrence is one of the nine founding families of the Muslim Center of Detroit, established in 1985.

He continues to serve on the Muslim Center Ashura and has faithfully served—and continues to serve—as the Financial Secretary. It is rare to see Bro. Lawrence without a hammer in hand, as he is often repairing, building, or performing much-needed maintenance throughoutthe mosque. He has been instrumental in the success of many programs at the Muslim Center and throughout the Islamic Ummah in Michigan, including Feed 500, Muslim Center family camps, and the soup kitchen. His service extends beyond Detroit through collaboration on the Janaaza Committee with Historic Masjid Wali Muhammad, as well as da’wah efforts with brothers and sisters in Flint, Michigan, and Toledo, Ohio.

Members

  • Tahirah H. Khalid

  • W. Khalid Mohamed

  • Jabril Salam

  • Abdul Rashid Vanzant