Faith • Scholarship • Service
Founding Imam of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem and a lifelong voice for Islamic service, social justice, and meaningful community involvement.
A life of involvement
Imam Khalid’s work connects spiritual leadership with education, public service, interfaith engagement, and the pursuit of justice.
Imam Khalid Abdul Fattah Griggs is the founding Imam of the Community Mosque of Winston-Salem. He also founded and directed the Institute for Islamic Involvement in Winston-Salem, helping establish a model of active Muslim participation in community life.
As a former member of the Islamic Party in North America, he held responsibilities in oppressed peoples affairs, prisoner affairs, and dawah. His broader service has included Editor of The Message International, Central Shura membership, and Vice President for Social Justice with the Islamic Circle of North America.
Imam Khalid became the first non-Christian chaplain at Wake Forest University, serving as Associate Chaplain for Muslim Life. His work continues across local and national social-justice and interfaith initiatives.
He has lectured nationally and internationally, authored A Brief History of the Islamic Party in North America, and contributed a chapter to Muslim Minorities in the West by Smith and Haddad.
Areas of impact
A ministry shaped by spiritual care, education, principled advocacy, and constructive partnership.
Guiding worship, teaching, spiritual development, and institutional growth.
Advocating for dignity, equity, and compassionate engagement.
Building understanding and cooperation across religious communities.
Lecturing, writing, and contributing to the wider Muslim conversation.
