Comments Off on Night 21 – LIVESTREAM – Laylatul Qadr – ‘The Search for Laylatul Qadr begins at Maghrib…’ – Shaikh Musleh Khan – IIT – Islamic Institute of Toronto
Shaikh Musleh Khan reminds us that searching for Laylatul Qadr, The Night of Destiny, during the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan, begins right away after the time of Maghrib.
Don’t fall into the habit of beginning your search after Iftar or later during Isha or Taraweeh.
Maghrib and Iftar time, it’s not only a time to break fast.
It’s the time to begin your search!
Short Duas are short in words yet Grand in The Scales in The Sight of Allah (SWT).
🌙✨ Last 10 days of #Ramadan are here! Boost your worship, seek Laylatul Qadr & give sadaqah generously. Join us for Night Prayer (Qiyam) starting Tue night/Wed morning, 2:30 AM at IIT. Let's make the most of these blessed days! 🤲🕌 #LaylatulQadr#Worship#Sadaqa#IITpic.twitter.com/t8GcjvXfU8
Comments Off on Night 21 – Laylatul Qadr – Taraweeh – Noon Academy Masjid – 12 Rutherford Road South – Brampton, Ontario
Returned home a short while ago after praying Isha plus 8 Rakats of Taraweeh, inside Noon Academy‘s Masjid in Brampton…
Tag-Team-Taraweeh style on this first night of the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan 1444/2023.
I prayed behind the first Qari for a pair of two Rakats, then Shaykh Waleed Almakee lead the next pair of two Rakats, bringing it to eight.
As before, after four Rakats, the Taraweeh worshippers collectively recite Surah Al Ikhlas three times, before begining the next pair of pairs of Rakats.
Before Taraweeh began, and after Isha was prayed, Shaykh AlMakee shared some words of reminding about how to spend the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan.
He began by reminding us of who the “Loser” is, that is the one who witnesses Ramadan but does do anything about it or during it.
The Shaykh used the metaphor of a horserace and what winning horses do as they near the end of the race, approaching the finish line.
The horse may have kept some energy in reserve, but then uses everything, puts it all out there to win the race in the end.
The Last Ten Nights of Ramadan are like the end of the race.
And we should hold nothing back, to win Ramadan.
So what exactly do we do to be of the Winners?
The phrase he used,
“…Do ALL the Ibadahs…”
Resonated with me in its simplicity,
and its completeness, its thoroughness.
Paying Sadaqah every night, during all Last Ten Nights in Ramadan.
Comments Off on 30 MORE | Day 20 – Fajr – A deradicalization expert explains the hate ecosystem fueling Islamophobia in the GTA – Amarnath Amarasingam Speaking with David Common on Metro Morning – 99.1 FM – CBC Toronto
A deradicalization expert explains the hate ecosystem fueling Islamophobia in the GTA
Amarnath Amarasingam is an assistant professor in the school of religion at Queen’s University, and an associate fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation.
Aired: April 11, 2023
Thanks Amira!
— Amarnath Amarasingam (@AmarAmarasingam) April 12, 2023
My mouth was very dry for some reason so you can hear me pronounce statistics as susisstics #letmegobacktosleep
— Amarnath Amarasingam (@AmarAmarasingam) April 11, 2023
Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, held a number of one-on-one interviews with The Canadian Press, The CBC/Radio-Canada, and others.
What happened in #Markham could've been even worse. But hate must be fought with unified resolve.@YRP continues its investigation into the attack and unearths more details.
Disturbing to learn of another hateful attack on a place of worship in our community. I'm grateful a suspect is in custody. Let's stand with the Islamic Society of Markham as they deal with this Islamophobic incident during the Holy Month of Ramadan.https://t.co/l4GWUlErYx
"Those who frequent this Markham mosque, and their loved ones, have been deeply anxious this weekend."
Last week, a man entered a mosque in Canada brandishing a weapon, threatened congregants, damaged mosque property, and tried to run over worshippers.https://t.co/TtP1QHpg51
I am saddened to hear about the heinous hate crime that took place at the Islamic Society of Markham. Hate has no place in Canada. The @CityBrampton stands with the Muslim community and will continue to take action to combat Islamophobia. https://t.co/2wgtk32CqO
Comments Off on 30 MORE | The History of Canadian Muslims in Toronto Jane’s Walk : Sunday May 7 2023
Walking Toronto through its Muslim history A Sunday Jane’s Walk will take participants through the west end, touring the site of city’s first mosque and other Islamic touchstones.
Comments Off on 30 MORE | Day 19 – Fajr – “Worshippers tell me they’ve been staying even more vigilant since the reported attack, but they won’t be driven out by fear.” – Faiza Amin – Markham Masjid – Islamic Society of Markham
“Fajr prayer underway this morning at the Islamic Society of Markham this morning,
following what police call a suspected hate-motivated incident.
Worshippers tell me they’ve been staying even more vigilant since the reported attack,
Fajr prayer underway this morning at the Islamic Society of Markham this morning, following what police call a suspected hate-motivated incident.
Worshippers tell me they’ve been staying even more vigilant since the reported attack, but they won’t be driven out by fear. pic.twitter.com/tzGEDUrLcV
— Muneeza aka Noah’s mom (@Muneezalawyer) April 9, 2023
W/ @CP24 – all Muslims have the right to practice peacefully. All places of worship in Canada should be safe havens. These are our charter rights as Canadians. pic.twitter.com/ztkWQmEmrx
— Muneeza aka Noah’s mom (@Muneezalawyer) April 9, 2023
Man charged after allegedly driving at, threatening worshippers at Toronto mosque https://t.co/Rd811AnctN
Comments Off on Day 18 – LIVESTREAM – Dhuhr – Bayan: Continuing Series from the Lives of the Sahabah (RA) – Markham Masjid – Islamic Society of Markham
Comments Off on 30 MORE | NCCM UPDATE : “The York Regional Police have arrested and charged a man related to the hate-motivated incident at the Islamic Society of Markham masjid.”
23-113350 Investigators with the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a suspect with several criminal offences after a suspected hate-motivated incident at a mosque in the City of Markham.
On Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 6:55 a.m.,
York Regional Police responded to a call for a disturbance at a mosque on Denison Street.
Witnesses reported that a male suspect had attended in a vehicle and drove directly at one of the worshippers and yelled threats and religious slurs.
The suspect drove dangerously in the parking lot before leaving the property.
Members of the #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau were notified and worked cooperatively with the Intelligence Unit and Hate Crime Unit to identify the suspect.
Members of the Hate Crime Unit attended the mosque to offer support to its members.
The suspect was identified and a warrant for his arrest was issued while efforts were made to locate him.
Shortly after midnight, on April 7, 2023,
members of York Regional Police arrested the suspect in Toronto.
CHARGED:
Sharan KARUNAKARAN, 28, of Toronto
CHARGES:
Uttering Threats
Assault with a Weapon
Dangerous Driving
Sharan KARUNAKARAN was held for a bail hearing.
His next scheduled appearance is at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the Town of Newmarket on April 11, 2023.
Investigators are concerned there may be other victims and police encourage them to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7541,
We wanted to communicate clearly with our congregation and our neighbours about a highly distressing apparent hate crime that recently took place at our centre.
On or about the morning of April 6,
An individual came to the Islamic Society of Markham (ISM),
One of the oldest and largest Muslim institutions in Markham.
Thousands of congregants attend the ISM,
And the centre is much busier because of the sacred month of Ramadan.
The individual brought his car to the mosque.
Upon entering the mosque,
he tore apparently a copy of the Qur’an,
And began a racist and Islamophobic rant directed towards the worshippers.
The individual,
Upon exiting the mosque,
Then attempted to run over or strike worshippers with his vehicle.
We are deeply troubled by this incident,
Especially as we near the anniversary of the London Terror Attack,
Where a family in London was run down in an act of hatred.
We appreciate the support of the York Regional Police,
Who moved swiftly to make sure our congregation was safe,
And to our understanding have arrested and charged this individual.
We further urge YRP to continue investigating this issue as a potentially hate- motivated crime.
We know that our congregation is a strong and loving community.
Our security and logistics team have taken additional steps to keep worshippers safe in the next days of Ramadan.
We will be hosting a press conference at the ISM this Monday to provide further information.
Evening and Night temperatures have been less cold, evening warming up a little, so shoe racks on the outside makes sense mid-way through Ramadan.
When Ramadan began, the doors of the south entrance were used by both Sisters and Brothers to enter the prayer hall.
The south entrance is now exclusively for Sisters.
The north doors are now used as the Brothers’ entrance.
On the Brother’s side, some space making is required.
Done simply using a pylon and yellow caution tape freeing up a path to the door.
During my Umrah in 2011 to The Sacred Masjids of Makkah and Madinah, I observed a similar phenomena.
I marvelled at the inherent magnanimity of the Islamic Architecture.
And yet, with so much thought and design put into the giant buildings, something as humble and simple and universally recognizable as the use of Pylons and Yellow Caution Tape remained in use to help guide worshippers to their prayer spots.
Watching Livestreams from Makkah and Madinah today, you might still see both being used, though I haven’t seen it so recently.
Looking at the wall clock, we arrived with a couple of minutes until Iqamah.
Isha is now prayed at 9:25 p.m.
Ever since Noon Academy installed the Gold colour Islamic Geometry pattern behind the Mimbar, it has had my attention.
The Gold Islamic Geometry provides a visually pleasing background behind Khateebs who might be speaking from the Mimbar.
Pleasing for both those here in person and also for all who are watching Noon Academy‘s Livestreams.
Looking, and Reflecting upon this particular gold pattern, I’ve slowly been understanding something more about Labyrinths in Islam.
Still percolating thoughts on this new understanding, and wanted to record a zooming in of this Gold Islamic Geometry pattern for a future blog post, so I recorded this for later use…
Qur’an being recited during first 8 Rakats of Taraweeh Prayer :
After the first four Rakats were completed,
And after Surah Ikhlas was collectively thrice recited,
Because a possibility exists that this Masjid may not be here come next Ramadan,
