Imam Ameen Omar
Known for his open-door policies, approachability, generosity and sincere care and concern for members of his community and the Masjid.
Imam Ameen Omar was the resident Imam of Masjid Al-Shareef in Long Beach, California, for over twenty years and was a member of the South Coast Interfaith Council, Shura Council of Southern California, was the Chaplin for the California Institution for Women in Chino and volunteer at Nellis Youth Authority.
While the Imam of Masjid Al-Shareef, Imam Omar implemented many programs including the Masjid Youth Committee, the Eid Toy Drive, the Sunday School Program, Masjid Family Night, Free Food Give Aways, the Eid Picnic in the Park, and so much more. Additionally, Imam Ameen Omar performed Janazah Services and served as a Muslim Funeral Arranger in conjunction with local mortuaries. Imam Omar gave his time and money freely, and assisted a countless number of families by helping to pay their loved one’s Janazah.