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“Jumu’ah Khutba – June 12, 2020
As we reopen our places of worship partially and start going back hopefully gradually to normal or close to that, we start appreciating everything we lost or were deprived from including coming to the masjid.”
Friday June 12 2020
2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m EDT
Sayeda Khadija Centre in Mississauga, Ontario
Re-opened to the public for Salat al Jumah, The Friday Congregational Prayer, at 30% capacity.
They achieved this by scheduling four sequential Friday Sermons plus Prayers:
Friday 1:30 p.m – 1:50 p.m EDT
Friday 2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m EDT
Friday 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. EDT
Friday 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
You had to reserve an online ticket via Sayeda Khadija Centre‘s Eventbrite page.
My brother and I reserved two spot for the 2:15 p.m. time slot.
The last public Jumah, before the Pandemic Lockdown, was three months ago on Friday March 12 2020.
We decided against even attempting the primary parking lot and chose to park in the overflow parking lot accessible from Hurontario Street.
Two parking lot assistants in visible vests used hand signals to guide us.
We parked where they pointed.
It was unclear at first if we were to stay inside the car or go outside towards the Masjid.
We did exit our car and approached the main parking lot, it was full.
We returned to our car and waited until we saw people walking back to their cars having completed their prayer.
That would confirm the first of four scheduled Jumah Prayers were done.
The main parking lot was rapidly emptying, and it was now our turn.
It wasn’t immediately clear how everything was operating or where we were to go at first.
As we got closer, it became obvious.
People were lined up, two metres apart, around the Masjid building’s side leading to the entrance.
So that’s what we did too.
The yellow painted parking spot markings became de facto physical distancing markers and we all used them like that without a word being said.
Common sense.
The line advanced pretty fast. Hardly a few minutes.
Once around the corner and within visual sight of the entrance, a volunteer in full personal protective equipment advised everyone in a loud voice what to expect once inside.
The volunteer brother requested everyone to have their QR Code from their Eventbrite Online Booking Registration ready on their mobile devices.
I don’t have a mobile device, beyond my Nikon Coolpix camera, but I did pre-register.
My name is listed on the double booking e-mail confirmation on my brother’s device.
Closer to the entrance, orange pylons and orange/red duct tape are spaced two metres apart informing us where to stand in line using physical distancing.
Once inside, a minor delay for my brother and I.
My brother’s email confirmation only has one QR Code though it listed both our names.
Eventbrite sends an e-mail confirmation with an attached PDF for every ticket.
For whatever reason, we had only a single QR Code in the PDF.
To keep the line from backing up, the volunteer brother who first spoke to me, asked us to stand aside until they figured it out.
The senior decision maker at the entrance area said they had already checked in 300 worshippers and this was the first time this had happened.
Well, Alhumdulillah, if this was to happen, at least it happened to me, the masjid blogger, and I could document it, for people reading this blog post afterwards.
Perhaps my writing about it here can help prevent any future check-in delays.
The first volunteer opted to manually look up my name and for some reason, it showed I had already checked-in four hours ago.
?
Well, whatever.
As I was standing in front of him now, he manually re-checked me in on his mobile device and my brother and I proceeded.
What I think happened was the complexity of the Eventbrite booking messed things up.
First, you could request one or two tickets per registration,
Having filled first name, last name, and email address for the first ticket,
The next step asks you if you wanted to copy all the previous information from the first ticket for the second ticket.
I remember doing this, but nothing obvious happened.
It immediately made no sense to me.
This copy option is useful on Eventbrite if two or more tickets have multiple fields which are repetitive like two people at the same home address and city and postal code.
Yet, all three fields for today’s Jumah tickets were unique, First Name, Last Name, E-Mail Address.
And then you had to choose from one of four time slots for Jumah,
One more variable in the complexity of the process.
Did that add to my ticket mix-up ?
So, my experience suggests that you request ONE ticket, NOT two tickets, at a time, when using Eventbrite.
Ensure you get one QR Code via PDF in your email for EACH ticket.
That way the line will advance smoothly without surprise nor delay.
Our delay was two minutes, at most, and it was likely one minute, but it did STOP the line.
A temperature check on the forehead with this device, took a second to confirm.
Another brother then placed a round green sticker on my shirt to signal I had passed this point.
You can see one of those green stickers on the volunteer’s photo above.
All the volunteers at this point and beyond were donning full Personal Protective Equipment, the PPE we hear mentioned all the time.
We were instructed, or requested, to use hand sanitizer at the tables.
We were given small plastic bags, to carry our pair of shoes into the main prayer hall.
This has an Eid like feeling, carrying the shoes with us.
Another volunteer sat at the entrance to the front half of the building.
I think he was there to confirm our shoes were in our plastic bags and to visually spot the green dots we should be wearing to gain entry at this point.
Inside the main prayer hall, a zig zag placing of mixed markers on the carpet, and green masking tape on the benches identified the prayer spots on a first come first served basis.
Some of the markers on the carpet were numbered, other markers were small orange pylons, yet other markers were unfolded Qur’an wooden book rests.
Somehow, the volunteer brother in the main prayer hall directed my brother and I to pick two prayer spots in about the same area where we both normally pray.
SubhanAllah.
My view looking down at my feet, with my shoes inside the plastic bag.
For this first Friday Prayer in Congregation in three months, I chose to bring a personally important prayer mat.
This simple thin red prayer mat has been with me for about twenty years.
I took it with me to Madinah and Makkah in 2011 and prayed on it there.
It came with me as I did my 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan Canada in 2016.
The zig zag placing of physical distanced pre-marked prayer spots reminded me of Islamic Geometry.
Spots ahead and behind and left and right beside me remained empty.
Yet spots diagonally distant from me found worshippers sitting in place.
Normally the Imam instructs worshippers to stand shoulder to shoulder during prayer, and often times he requests worshippers to make space for late comers to the Sermon mid-way through delivering it.
Not today.
Before the Pandemic, we might be sitting thirty or even fifty worshippers per line.
Today’s physical distancing meant only eight worshippers per line with two metres between each of them.
I counted about 100 worshippers in total were present inside the main prayer hall.
Pre-Pandemic, the Friday Lecture would be 30 to 40 minutes in length.
The Qhutbah, The Sermon, Dr. Imam Slimi delivered today was under ten minutes.
After three months, it was good to be able to donate cash in person towards upkeep of the masjid.
Volunteers walked through the aisle with the collection bag for contactless donations.
Imam Dr. Slimi delivered the Qhutbah, The Friday Sermon, as well as Adhan al Jumah, Call to The Friday Prayer.
One of the younger members of the Sayeda Khadija Centre community was the Imam today and he lead us in the Jumah Prayer.
That was it.
The Optional Sunnah Prayers were not to be done here, but at home instead.
Time to exit.
There were still two more Jumah Prayers scheduled after us.
The exit line was backing up into the main prayer hall, so my brother and I did not rush to leave.
Everyone observed Physical Distancing as best they could.
Sayeda Khadija Centre has announced they would now remain open to the public for ALL Five Daily Prayers, keeping all these safety protocols in place.
A look at the empty prayer hall with prayer spots identified and ready for the next scheduled Jumah Prayer.
After all the Sisters had left,
The volunteer sister who was minding the secondary exit from the main prayer, invited my brother and I and the other brothers remaining to leave through that doorway instead.
That saved us a lot of time, as other brothers had to wait due to physical distancing in the main exit line.
The large multi-use hall on the west side of the building might normally be bustling with voices and sounds of socializing amid smells of samosa and tea.
This afternoon found a rushed silence to exit the mostly empty building.
We exit Sayeda Khadija Centre and walk through the parking lot to the overflow area.
A look back to see people lining up to attend the Third of today’s Four Friday Prayers and Sermon.
Turn around time for all that was about 40 minutes.
Half the total time a pre-Pandemic Jumah might take.
Al-Hamdulillah! Al-Hamdulillah!
Thank you to all of you for your cooperation, understanding and patience! #PraySafe #BeMosqued pic.twitter.com/UHnvUd8qvf
— Sayeda Khadija Centr (@skcentre) June 13, 2020
One of the most beautiful masjids in Canada that we have had the privilege to attend for prayers re-opened today for Jummah. Great work in adhering to the safety protocols 👍🏽 @skcentre @ihslimi @cmcovidtf https://t.co/FKBS7i3ri8
— Muslim Advisory Council of Canada (@MACCMuslims) June 13, 2020
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Town Hall this evening to discuss limited reopening for Jumuah, requirements for a safe event and some religious guidance on performing Jumuah at this time. #jumuah #prayers #placesofworship #COVID__19 #ontario #canada pic.twitter.com/qOX2PRhAij
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
Town Hall on limited reopening for Jumuah https://t.co/EtwTwtLX6D
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
“Our masjid is re-opening with a limit of 100 people per prayer.
It is important to keep the following points in mind
1. Salah/Jumuah Registration is required
2. Bring your own mask and wear it at all times
3. Wudu must be completed at home as washrooms will be closed
4. Children and high risk groups must pray at home
5. Prayers and khutbahs will be kept to a maximum of 15 minutes
6. 2 metre physical distancing must be maintained at all times
7. You must show proof of registration
8. Prayers will be held outdoors
9. Bring your own chairs if required
10. No socializing, handshaking, or hugging
11. Bring your own prayer mat to use
12. No Sunnah or Nafl prayers at the masjid
13. Safety check station will be at the entraceDisclaimed: While the safety of the community if of utmost priority, there is still some risk present with visiting the masjid.
Each individual bears the responsibility for their own actions and the masjid will not be held liable for any complications arising from your visit to the masjid.
By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12.
As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus.”
“Check Islam.ca for all updates regarding this Friday’s khutbah and prayer!
– Join our Town Hall at 7:00 PM today
– Perform a Self Assessment for COVID-19
– Register for one of two Jumu’ah sessions at 8:00 PM
– Stay online for our Hadith Notes Session at 8:00 PM
– Take precautions and join us on Friday
– If you cannot attend, join us online for the Khutbah at 1:30 and 2:30 PM”https://www.facebook.com/IslamicInstituteOfToronto/posts/1948945438573552
Limited and controlled reopening for Friday prayers on June 12th. For details see https://t.co/lhIpScvbE2 #COVID__19 #jumuah #muslims #ontario #islam #prayers #khutbah @njaved @stevenzzhou @radiyahch pic.twitter.com/sANhqi9TSX
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 10, 2020
“Important Update:
Due to a last-minute directive by the Provincial Authorities, we are not allowed to pray outdoors and therefore the prayers will now be held indoors. We are still trying to understand the rationale of this directive; however we will comply and require all worshippers to comply with all rules and restrictions.
Alhamdulillah we have the capacity to accommodate this change, so all plans and restrictions will remain the same.
– Only registered participants will be admitted
– Must wear masks at all times
– Must bring your own prayer rug
– Hand Sanitization station will be available
– keep a safe distance of at least 2 metres
– Cleaning will be done between the two prayers
– Doors will be kept open to minimize touching of surfaces
– All worshippers must leave the facilities immediately after the Fard prayerLet us pray to Allah for patience and success.
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Limited Reopening for Friday Prayers June 12th
– Outdoor Jumu’ah: 1:30 & 2:30 pm
– Livestream will continue for those who cannot attend)
– Join our Town Hall meeting this evening at 7:00 PM for additional details)By the grace of Allah we will be holding two outdoor Jumu’ah prayers in a limited and controlled manner on Friday, June 12 following the Government of Ontario’s allowance for places of worship to have a maximum of 30% capacity.
As you aware aware, COVID-19 remains a serious health risk and we need to do our part to minimize the spread of the virus. As a result we are re-opening in a gradual manner with a lower than 30% capacity to minimize risk.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
In order to attend you must first complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment
(register for self assessment here – https://covid-19.ontario.ca/self-assessment/ )
If your assessment is clear, you can then register for one of the two prayer sessions below.
Registration will commence at 8:00 PM today. Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/jumah-registration-108941852012
• First prayer: Khutbah at 1:30 pm; Khateeb Shaikh Musleh Khan
• Second prayer: Khutbah at 2:30 pm; Khateeb Dr. Abdullah Hakim QuickEach prayer is limited to 100 registered participants (50 brothers & 50 sisters).
Social distancing and other rules will be strictly observed as follows:
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDEES
1. Complete Ontario’s COVID-19 self-assessment
2. Register yourself and each additional individual separately
3. Print out or save a copy of your registration on your phone. You will NOT be allowed to enter the prayer area without proof of registration
4. Make wudhu at home as washroom facilities will NOT be available
5. Wear a mask at all times and bring a prayer rug for one (no sharing allowed); no tarps will be spread on the ground so you may want to bring plastic to spread under your prayer rug to avoid soiling it.
6. Enter the facilities from the South gate (main gate) and proceed to park as directed.
7. Maintain a safe social distance (2 metres) at all times; place your prayer rug only at a marked spot as directed. Please bring your own chair if you require one.
8. Follow the directions of our volunteers at all times
9. Give salaams and gestures from a safe distance; do not congregate to socialize with others.
10. Disperse right after the Fard prayer by exiting from the North Gate as directed. You can perform your sunnah prayers at home.Please dress according to the weather, and bring an umbrella, sunglasses and reusable shoe-bags.
Young children, frail seniors and those with pre-existing medical conditions are advised not to attend.”
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Al-Hamdulillah! As of this Friday we are allowed to open to public (with restrictions). More details will be posted Tues iA on how to attend (i.e. online registration…) & what you need to do prior to coming (i.e. masks, sanitize, 6ft apart…) WE NEED YOUR COOPERATION #COVID19
— Sayeda Khadija Centr (@skcentre) June 9, 2020
“Please read and follow guidelines in the image below.
We will need your Cooperation with Patience.
To attend Jumu’ah Salat, please register at http://skcentre.eventbrite.ca.
Registration will begin on Thursday June 11 at 12pm Noon.
SAYEDA KHADIJA CENTRE HAS THE RIGHT TO DENY ENTRY/SERVICE TO ANY CONGREGANT AT ANY TIME FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
Phase 1 Strictly Limited Opening for Jumuah & Salat prayers only. The rest remains online. We will need your Cooperation and Registration to attend the Jumu'ah prayer. Please register at https://t.co/LM7oo23BVz starting on Thursday June 11 at 12pm Noon pic.twitter.com/xNi4sz9zyW
— Sayeda Khadija Centr (@skcentre) June 11, 2020
#Jumuah Salat is open @skcentre today by registration at https://t.co/LM7oo23BVz. Please follow the attached guidelines, put a mask & socks on, bring your mat, sanitize at the entrance & only pray behind a pylon or a sign. Walk in the centre of the line to the next available spot pic.twitter.com/y5VoLi27Tm
— Sayeda Khadija Centr (@skcentre) June 12, 2020
Friday June 12 2020 – Jumu’ah Registration
Friday 1:30 p.m – 1:50 p.m EDT
Friday 2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m EDT
Friday 3:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. EDT
Friday 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
Sayeda Khadija Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
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“The false notion of #supremacy was initiated by #Satan himself – and we continue to perpetuate this satanic supremacy in our communities.”
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 5, 2020
Lynching was commonplace where families would come out and witness the lynching of black men. The Jim Crow laws were instituted. This is what has resulted in a form of segregation in all facets of life.
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 5, 2020
“I can’t breathe” – it is just not physically not being able to breathe, but also psychologically, socially, financially and emotionally! What a concept! @hakimquick
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 5, 2020
Thank you. Yes inshallah we are hoping to explore the lives experiences of racial and religious minorities in detail as we try to build some more substantial programming.
— IIT (@IIT1630) June 5, 2020
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Important Clarification Regarding Eid al-Fitr (1441 – 2020) Statement from the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau.
Read the full statement by clicking on the link below.https://t.co/HfW8oOELVF pic.twitter.com/DM2Oas8FYw— Masjid Bilal (@ISCmasjidbilal) June 1, 2020
Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau Clarification Regarding Eid al-Fitr 2020 Announcement
Shawwal 10 1441/June 1st, 2020
All praise is for Allah Almighty.
May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them.
Dear Community Members.
Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
We are confident that this communiqué reaches you all in the finest of well-being and Iman insha-Allah.
The intent of this message is to clarify with the community the subject of Eid al-Fitr 2020/1441 and the decision of the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau to announce the Eid al-Fitr celebrations for Saturday 23, May 2020.
BACKGROUND
To support the growing population of Muslims in the Ottawa/Gatineau region, a need was identified by the local Imams representing the major Masajid that they should come together to support the social and religious matters of the community.
With the continued growth of the diverse community base, the need to unify the community through a formal Imams Council became increasingly critical.
At first,
a more urgent task was to accommodate various schools of thought for the purpose of achieving higher objectives and gain mutual trust.
This unity could further prove beneficial to manage the declaration of the main Islamic dates such as the beginning and end of Ramadan, Dhul Hijjah, and the two Eids.
Therefore,
with the intention of maintaining harmony and unison within our community and prioritizing the consideration of higher objectives of the Shari’a the Imams Council of Ottawa adopted the Global moonsighting process for determining the dates for the Islamic months.
By adopting the Global moonsighting position,
it became easier to accept reports of the new crescent from anywhere across the world.
This position made it simpler to harmonize various viewpoints so as to easily allow the members of our community to observe major Islamic dates together on the same day.
The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau recognizes that there are various views on determining the Islamic months which are all acceptable from the point of Islamic jurisprudence;
however,
the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau felt that a perspective which unites all opinions was needed for the unity of our community, especially regarding the beginning of the months of Ramadan, Dhul Hijjah and the two Eids.
We strongly believe that this is easily achievable through the Global sighting viewpoint.
Hence the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau, while utilizing science, astronomical data and moon visibility maps, but also prioritizing testimony (shahadah) over astronomy (hisab), accept the testimony and declarations from any reliable Muslim organization, moon sighting committee, or Islamic judiciary council of any Muslim country that has declared the sighting of the first moon (hilal).
CONTEXT OF HOW EID AL-FITR 2020 WAS DECIDED
Keeping the above in mind,
on the evening of Friday 22, May 2020 (29th Ramadan 1441) the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau received credible reports from Mauritania which met the Global moonsighting criteria that the Imams Council of Ottawa/Gatineau follows for moonsighting.
As such,
the announcement for Eid al-Fitr was made.
The moon for Shawwal was sighted in 9 different regions throughout Mauritania by approximately 40 people.
One of the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau members is from Mauritania and verified this information,
and therefore the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau made a collective decision that Saturday 23, May 2020 was Eid al-Fitr.
It is also worthwhile to note in addition to the above there were moonsighting reports from several countries including Somalia, Senegal, Niger, Mali, Chad, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Ethiopia, Gambia, Tanzania, Hawaii, and even Arizona USA.
The possibility of the birth and sighting of the hilal after sunset on Friday 22, May 2020 in some of these regions, in particular, Honolulu Hawaii, and Phoenix Arizona USA was consistent to astronomical calculations and was also verified by the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Based on these reports many institutions throughout Canada also celebrated Eid al-Fitr on Saturday 23, May 2020 such as:
1. Islamic Foundation of Toronto
2. Masjid Al-Farooq Islamic Center– Mississauga
3. Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre – Mississauga
4. Abu Huraira Center – Toronto
5. Thunder Bay Islamic Center – Thunder Bay
6. Khalid Bin Al-Walid Mosque – Toronto
7. Masjid Al-Salam – Brampton
8. Al-Abrar Centre – Aurora
9. All major Masajid and Islamic Centers in Nova ScotiaHaving said that,
the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau appeals to all community members to practice patience, forbearance, and tolerance, and to refrain from all avenues that lead to divisions, disunity, discord, and the fragmentation of the community.
We must respect, tolerate, and love each other.
In conclusion,
The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau would like to reiterate that it is trying its utmost best to serve the community and its interests first and foremost.
Thus,
it is important to have faith in the decisions the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau makes on behalf of the community.
Your kind dua’s are requested so that Allah may continue to allow us to serve the Muslim community.
May Allah accept our efforts and endeavors as moonsighting is also an act of worship (Ibadah).
We are extremely grateful for your understanding and continued support.
We also appreciate the input and encouragement we have received from the community, and ask Allah to guide us to that which is best.
Moving forward,
the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau is considering further considerations and improvements to the moonsighting criteria while upholding unity on this important matter.
The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau (CIOG)
Signed by the Council members (in alphabetical order):
Imam Ahmed Limame – The Outaouais Islamic Centre
Imam Anver Malam – Jami Omar
Imam Ismail Al-Batnuni – AMA (Masjid Al-Rahmah)
Imam Mohammad Badat – Masjid Bilal
Imam Muhammad Suliaman – OMA
Imam Mohsen El-Nadi – SNMC
Imam Owais Tilly – Jami Omar
Imam Samy Metwally – ISG
Imam Sikander Hashmi – KMA
Imam Zijad Delic – SNMC
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involvement of Kad govt & our active Commissioner, Hajia @HafsatMohBaba, Sheikh KHAMIS Almisriy (Hafizahullah) has exemplified how Imams & Islamic scholars should never condone these awful crimes of sexual abuse & harassment on women & children, & to wake up to the challenge.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
even if he will lose his life in the process. This is what we expect from our religious leaders & clerics. It is when those with the responsibility of upholding justice & fronting for the Ummah in terms of their welfare, life, security go silent that we open rooms for other
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
with the responsibility of leading the people work more than they talk. If as an Imam or a community leader you come across a victim of sexual abuse or harassment, or such is being reported to you, or out of your God-given capacity senses such in a family or between some people,
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
Ensure that the victim gets justice & the defaulter (abuser) gets the maximum punishment by law. It is true that if people abide by the Islamic rules with regards modesty & relationship between men & women & families, there might be no cases of such abuses or they'd be minimum.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
Sexual abuse or harassment is an awful crime, immodest & condemnable by Islam. This involves touching someone you're not married to sexually, speaking in same manner or looking, or rape even if one hasn't succeeded in such. This may include illicit sexual relations between family
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
As individuals & as leaders, we must help our brothers & sisters entangled in this emotional bondage of abuse. As a leader, you must help those oppressed out of this oppression & deal with the oppressor decisively, timely & justly. There is no way this should be allowed.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
those found involved in sexual abuse & harassment, like life imprisonment or castration. Rapists are worse than animals, as sexual abusers are. They should be isolated from humans because they are worse than viruses. They should not be allowed to walk freely among other humans.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
victimization & humiliation. Remember, when someone shares his or her secrets with you, it is an Amanah you must keep between you & Allaah. We must take our clue of leadership from the Noble Prophet (SAW), who wasn't only an Imam but a general leader, counselor & confidante.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
Allah The Most High says:
"Wa Ta'aawanuu alal birri wat – Tawwaa" (…and help one another on achieving general good & fear of Allah).
If you find out that a child is being abused in a family, the Islamic ruling is that, such a parent has forfeited every right to that child.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
Offer premarital counseling & post marital counseling too. Enlighten the people you are teaching, if you are a religious scholar. Make time for discussing such topics & educate the society the dangers of such immoralities. When you identify an abuser, make sure he gets punished.
— Abubakar Hidima, Ⓟⓗ.Ⓓ (@Realoilsheikh) May 29, 2020
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This video was produced by Brother Abdullatif in Vancouver.
He recorded during Ramadan 2018.
He edited and released at the end of Ramadan 2020.
What took Br. Abdullatif so long?
Like many of us, if not all us everywhere, we have a backlog of good works we neglected and did not finish.
The pandemic lockdown has suddenly freed up vast amounts of time to complete those unfinished good works and release them now.
Alhumdulillah.
This is wonderful timelapse video which begins on a Skytrain Platform and continues inside Ajyal Islamic Centre in Downtown Vancouver.
All are time lapsed while The Call to Prayer after Sunset is made by Kurdish Brother Muhammad.
MashAllah.
During Ramadan 2018 I blogged about Ajyal Islamic Centre twice . . .
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Islamic Society of North America organized a Drive-Thru Eid in Mississauga
ਨੌਰਥ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦੀ ਇਸਲਾਮਿਕ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਨੇ ਮਹਾਂਮਾਰੀ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਈਦ ਮਨਾਓਣ ਦਿਆਂ ਰਸਮਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਨਵਾਂ ਰੰਗ ਢੰਗ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਓਨਾਂ ਮਿਸਿਸਾਗਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਡਰਾਇਵ ਥਰੂ ਜ਼ਰਿਏ ਮਨਾਈ ਈਦ।
“Eid Celebrations featured on Omni Television
🎉🙏Our community and service is being talked about in many languages and share by OMNI Television far and wide.
Join us in extending a HUGE thanks to our extended community in Canada for joining us on Eid day.
We look forward to welcoming you in all our future events 👏👏
Thank you OMNI Television for coming out and making our day even more special!
(OMNI Television is a Canadian television system and specialty channel owned by the Rogers Media subsidiary of Rogers Communications)”
🎉🙏Our community and service is being talked about in many languages and share by OMNI Television far and wide
Thank you OMNI Television for coming out and making our day even more special!#BlessedInServitude #ISNACanada #CommunitySpirit #Mississaugahttps://t.co/B9U6bGzMEP
— ISNA Canada (@ISNA_Canada) May 27, 2020
Drive Thru Eid celebrations by ISNA
Islamic Society of North America organised a Drive-Thru Eid in Mississauga ਨੌਰਥ ਅਮਰੀਕਾ ਦੀ ਇਸਲਾਮਿਕ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਨੇ ਮਹਾਂਮਾਰੀ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਈਦ ਮਨਾਓਣ ਦਿਆਂ ਰਸਮਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੀ ਨਵਾਂ ਰੰਗ ਢੰਗ ਦੇ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਓਨਾਂ ਮਿਸਿਸਾਗਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਡਰਾਇਵ ਥਰੂ ਜ਼ਰਿਏ ਮਨਾਈ ਈਦ।
Posted by Omni Focus Punjabi on Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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I rose in Parliament today to recognize the excellent work done by Muslim Canadian groups during Ramadan & Eid in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you for making our country better for all pic.twitter.com/cK6lfSDLix
— Omar Alghabra (@OmarAlghabra) May 25, 2020
“Mr. Speaker,
I rise in these extraordinary times to share with you the experience of Muslim Canadians this Eid.
Muslim Canadians just observed Ramadan – and what a Ramadan it was.
At a time where usually families and friends gather for food or prayer,
unprecedented adjustments had to be made.
What was heartwarming Mr. Speaker,
is even when many adopted new ways to uphold their religious and social customs,
people didn’t forget their obligations to each other.
Muslim organizations stepped up to help their fellow neighbour.
Mosques and groups like the
- Canadian Muslim Response Network
- Islamic Relief
- IDRF
- Muslim Welfare Centre
- Naseeha
- Penny [Appeal] Relief
- Smile
- Nisa Homes
and countless others mobilized volunteers and donors to offer support to vulnerable Canadians.
Today,
Muslim Canadians are celebrating Eid with pride and optimism.
Whether we celebrated Easter, Passover, Vaisakhi, Eid or any other special occasion,
Canadians displayed a strong sense of unity.
Regardless of our background,
we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers.
We will get through this pandemic together.”
— Omar Alghabra
Member of Parliament for Mississauga Centre
Members’ Statements
House of Commons
Parliament of Canada, OttawaMonday May 26 2020
I rose in Parliament today to recognize the excellent work done by Muslim Canadian groups during Ramadan & Eid in the midst of a pandemic. Thank you for making our country better for all
Posted by Omar Alghabra on Monday, May 25, 2020
Thank you @OmarAlghabra for your recognition and sharing the efforts of our strong Muslim community to parliament. We are our brothers and sisters keepers. We will get through this pandemic together. #strongertogether https://t.co/rw4OlwmvPY
— IDRFcanada (@IDRFcanada) May 26, 2020
Thank you @OmarAlghabra for your statement of hope and optimism. https://t.co/ukvkIFRkHt
— IIT (@IIT1630) May 26, 2020
A beautiful speech and a beautiful recognition from a beautiful soul. @OmarAlghabra @MWCofTO @MACNational https://t.co/tb5fFdsaF2
— Noor Reflection (@Rinateacup) May 26, 2020
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Significance of celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr https://t.co/ZV9FEXxvHp via @OMNITelevision
— OMNI Punjabi (@OMNIpunjabi) May 25, 2020
Significance of celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr
Multicultural ਧਰਤੀ ਤੇ ਆਪਾ ਸਾਰੇ ਮਿਲ ਜੁਲ ਕੇ ਈਦ ਦਾ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਮਨਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਾਂ। ਸਾਂਝੀਵਾਲਤਾ ਦੀ ਇਸ ਤੋਂ ਵੱਧ ਕੀ ਮਿਸਾਲ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਕਿ – ਅੱਜ ਇਸ ਮੁਸ਼ਕਿਲ ਦੀ ਘੜੀ ਵਿਚ ਸਭ ਇਕ ਦੂਸਰੇ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਖੜੇ ਨੇ – ਇਹ ਸਮਾਂ ਔਖਾ ਜਰੂਰ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਆਪਾ ਸਭ ਈਦ ਦੀਆਂ ਖੁਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਦੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾ ਹੀ ਵੰਡਾਗੇ
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Kids celebrate Eid in their own creative way amid covid19 https://t.co/vSJ2iUGQBp via @OMNITelevision#EID #EidMubarak
— OMNI Punjabi (@OMNIpunjabi) May 25, 2020
Kids celebrate Eid their own way amid covid19
ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਅੰਦਰ ਈਦ ਲਈ ਖ਼ਾਸ ਖਿੱਚ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਈਦੀ ਦਾ ਬੇਸਬਰੀ ਨਾਲ ਇੰਤਜ਼ਾਰ ਕਰਨਾ, ਦੋਸਤਾਂ ਰਿਸ਼ਤੇਦਾਰਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਰੌਣਕਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੋਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਇਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਲਈ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਲਿਬਾਸ ਵਿਚ ਚਹਿਕਣਨੂੰ ਉਹ ਬੇਕਰਾਰ ਰਹਿਣਾ। ਇਸ ਵਾਰ ਦੀ ਈਦ ਆਮ ਵਰਗੀ ਨਹੀਂ – ਪਰ ਫਿਰ ਵੀ ਬੱਚੇ ਈਦ ਦੀਆਂ ਤਿਆਰੀਆਂ ਵਿਚ ਰੁੱਝੇ ਰਹੇ।
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During Ramadan 2016,
when I was doing 30 Masjids in 30 Days Canada, I wasn’t able to visit any of our three northern Territories.
Breaking a Ramadan Fast in Nunavut, The Yukon, and/or the Northwest Territories, then blogging about it, remains something outstanding in these 10 years of blogging Ramadan on 30Masjids.ca
InshAllah, I may yet do that.
On this Eid Al Fitr 2020,
Here are quotes and photos from others about Drive-Thru Eid Al Fitr Celebrations hosted by Islamic Centre of Yellowknife . . .
Boxes of chocolate and goodie bags for children were handed out to celebrate Eid in Yellowknife on Sunday. (Danielle d’Entremont/CBC)
Monzur Choudhury hands out goodie bags to a local family on Sunday. Within the first hour of the Eid event, over 40 cars had driven by to pass along holiday greetings and collect the treats. (Danielle d’Entremont/CBC)
Zaka Ullah (right) says the drive-thru Eid celebrations allowed people to feel connected despite the territorial government’s restrictions on gatherings. (Danielle d’Entremont/CBC)
Drive-thru Eid celebration in Yellowknife brings smiles through isolation https://t.co/dm46eZj6qc pic.twitter.com/rh0i8asqWX
— CBC North (@CBCNorth) May 24, 2020
“People have morning prayers where they meet each other, greet each other … and after, people normally have parties.
But this year with COVID[-19] going on we thought this was a nice way to get them out and get them connected,”
said Zaka Ullah, as he handed out chocolates.
Within the first hour of the event about 40 different cars had driven by.
Some were decorated with balloons; many cars were filled with smiling faces as passengers called out to organizers with the holiday greeting,
“Eid Mubarak!”
Eid is a day of happiness so we wanted to celebrate, we wanted to meet with people, and we wanted people to get out of their homes.
Awan said although it is difficult not being able to get together,
Sunday’s celebrations allow for people to focus their energy on supporting one another, rather than on material things, such as gifts.
“Islam is a very simple religion,” he said.
“Fasting is not just keeping hungry, it is all about having a better character, how beneficial you are to other people in the community, how caring you are — for your family and your friends and humanity.”
Eid al-Fitr drive-thru celebration marks end of 'difficult' Ramadan during pandemic #Yellowknife #Islam #Eid #Covid19 https://t.co/a83YUWKq1l
— NNSL Online (@NNSLonline) May 25, 2020
“We were just hoping to create some Eid festivities,”
said Nazim Awan, chair of the Islamic Centre of Yellowknife.
“We decided that we’ll offer something that at least people can feel it’s Eid.”
Awan said Eid celebrations are usually held at large public spaces involving a reception and meal.
There is usually a community barbecue and gift exchanges to follow.
Awan said it was disappointing for the community to be unable to gather, but he understood the situation and felt they made the best of it.
“We put some smiles on the children’s faces and family’s faces,” he said.
The event brought over 65 cars to the drive-thru, held off Franklin Ave, where the new mosque is being built;
although construction of the mosque has been delayed as a result of COVID-19, Awan said.”
“Mashallah!!
Our Islamic Centre of Yellowknife had a good showing for Eid day as well.
About 75 families came through.
They also held a special Dawah🙏program delivering Eid gifts 🎁🎁🎁to children of mixed religious upbringing who don’t normally come to the mosque.
Kudos to our Yellowknife team that is over 4,700 KM away from here !!”
Learn about how our brothers and sisters, all the way in Yellowknife, spent Eid day? 🕌👏
Check out the news article highlighting the drive-thru event for Muslims in Yellowknife!#ISNACanada #YellowKnifeIslamicCenter #EidAlFitr #SocialDistancinghttps://t.co/WaOs8BgSjD
— ISNA Canada (@ISNA_Canada) May 26, 2020
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