Night 21 – VIDEO – Laylatul Qadr – The Night Of Power – Shaikh Ahmad Kutty – IIT – Islamic Institute of Toronto

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Laylat Al Qadr is considered the holiest night of the year for Muslims and is traditionally celebrated on the 27th day of Ramadan.

It is known as the “Night of Power,”

and commemorates the night that the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad,

( peace be upon him ),

beginning with the exhortation,

“Read!

In the Name of your Lord,

Who has created (all that exists),”

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Night 21 – VIDEO – Laylatul Qadr – Dr. Yasir Qadhi – Memphis, Tennessee

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This video of Dr. Yasir Qadhi,

Recorded during Ramadan 2014 inside Memphis Islamic Center,

Explains how best to spend one’s time during Laylatul Qadr . . .

  • Why Laylatul Qadr is called so and what are its merits?
  • What kind of worship we need to observe during the Night of Qadr?
  • Which night is most likely to be Night of Qadr?
  • And why should we care, in the first place, about this night?

Dr. Yasir Qadhi mentions 4 meanings of the word Qadr and Night of Qadr:

  1. Qadr means importance, dignity and honour.
     
    Laylatul Qadr is called so because it is a very important and dignified night.

    2.  

  2. The second meaning is close to the first but it is related to believers who worship Allah on this night;
     
    they are dignified and honoured people.

    3.  

  3. Qadr also means constriction;
     
    Laylatul Qadr is called so because a huge number of Angels come down in this night to Earth.
     
    It will be congested with honourable angels.

    4.  

  4. Qadr means predestination;
     
    on this night Allah decides and decrees what will happen in the next year.

 

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Day 20 – VIDEO – Drive-Thru Iftar – Abu Huraira Center – 270 Yorkland Blvd – North York, Toronto

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Abu Huraira Center is hosting Drive-Thru Iftar for each of the Last Ten Days of Ramadan 2021.

Iftars are available for pick up, first come, first served.

We arrived a little too early,

Allowing us to be among the first served.

The Pandemic Lockdown in Ontario during Ramadan 2021 meant Masjids were first reduced to operating at 15% Capacity,

With further restrictions kicking in later during Week 2 of Ramadan.

Those restrictions limited Masjids to having only 10 people inside their building,

And 10 people outside their building.

But drive-in services remained allowed.

And that is how the Drive-Thru Iftar became a firmament of Ramadan 2021.

Not every Masjid has the logistics, the space, the volunteer expertise, the ability to amplify what their are doing.

Some Muslim Congregations may be able to organize a single Drive-Thru Iftar.

Other Masjids are able to offer Drive-Thru Iftar one day of a weekend, if Friday, Saturday and Sunday is too much to do on such short notice.

And then we have Abu Huraira Center in North York, Toronto.

For ALL The Last 10 Days of Ramadan 2021,

They have a well organized system offering Drive-Thru Iftar Pickup on First Come, First Served basis.

Entry for drivers begins at 7 p.m. and lasts until 8 p.m.

We arrived very early and had to wait.

On Sunday May 2 2021,

Abu Huraira Center partnered with Human Concern International Canada

To operate their Drive-Thru Iftar Donation Station.

The Iftar food was generous.

The donation giving was easy enough.

During the early years of 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan around Toronto,

I blogged about breaking fast inside Abu Huraira Center’s original Masjid,

converted from an Industrial building at 270 Yorkland Blvd.

They have since purchased 280 Yorkland Blvd next door and are fundraising to finish paying that off.

These Drive-Thru Iftars won’t get you inside the new building,

But will bring you around it giving you a good look at where your donations are being invested as Sadaqah Jariyah.

 

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Day 19 – “Happening now at IIT! Cupcake pickup and Iftar Drive-Thru! There’s still more – come on out before 7:00 PM. Thanks for all your support! Ramadan Mubarak ☪️” – Islamic Institute of Toronto

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Day 19 – VIDEO – First IIT No-Contact Iftar Drive-Thru & Cupcake Pickup – Islamic Institute of Toronto – 1630 Nielson Road, Scarborough

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We had to wait until the second half of Ramadan 2021,

For IIT to host their First Drive-Thru Iftar of the year.

This is technically IIT’s Second Annual Drive-Thru Cupcake pickup too!

Gates would open at 5 p.m.

We arrived a dozen minutes early.

Incidentally we pre-ordered a dozen cupcakes.

We were the third car in what became a line of cars along southbound curb lane of Nielson Road.

Logistically,

IIT organized and executed well.

Volunteer at the front gate directed drivers into one of two queues in separate areas of the parking lot.

One queue for Pre-Ordered Cupcake Pick Ups,

Second queue for Drive-Thru Iftar only Pick Up.

Before entering into the smaller parking area where the pick ups happen . . .

This volunteer brother informed us where to park if we were also making monetary donations to IIT today.

I believe it was Brother Fareed Amin who greeted us and confirmed our Cupcake pre-order at the first set of open doors.

Unlike Ramadan 2020’s Cupcake Drive-Thru,

Instead of one Large Plastic Container holding 12 Cupcakes,

And a smaller size Plastic Container holding 6 Cupcakes,

IIT only used the smaller six space Cupcake holders this year.

This allowed flexibility in mixing and matching multiples of 6,

Of all Chocolate, all Vanilla, or one of each like our pre-order of 12 Cupcakes.

Any mathematician will recognize this decision as wise.

The second set of open doors were for Iftar Pickup.

Which was quick, with two Iftars per paper bag.

Also wise ?

The portion size of the Biryani Chicken, with Tender Beef hidden inside the rice (!)

Just enough food but not too much.

IIT’s Drive-Thru Iftar was Balanced.

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30 MORE | “‘PROPER EID PRAYER’ EVENT: AN UNSANCTIONED GATHERING” – Apparently being hosted by a group with a non-Muslim leadership and notorious anti-masker conspiracy theorists — CMCTF — Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force — Saturday May 1 2021

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وَإِذْ يَمْكُرُ بِكَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا لِيُثْبِتُوكَ أَوْ يَقْتُلُوكَ أَوْ يُخْرِجُوكَ وَيَمْكُرُونَ وَيَمْكُرُ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِين

 

 

“And

˹remember, O Prophet,˺

when the disbelievers conspired to capture,

kill,

or exile you.

They planned,

but Allah also planned.

And Allah is the best of planners.”

—  Surah Al-Anfal, The Spoils of War,
Chapter 8: Verse 30 in The Holy Qur’an

 

Ayah describes EXACTLY what this UNSANCTIONED EID PRAYER IS :

Disbelievers who are PLOTTING to KILL US using the Corona Virus.

KILL US  by creating an  ILLEGAL  COVID-19 Super Spreader event.

 

 

‘PROPER EID PRAYER’ EVENT: AN UNSANCTIONED GATHERING

 

May 1, 2021 | Ramadan 19, 1442 AH

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Abundant Peace, Blessings and Salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

We, at the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force, supported by the National Council of Canadian Muslims,

the Muslim Council of Peel,

the Muslim Medical Association of Canada,

and the Canadian Council of Imams

have reviewed an announcement circulating within our communities regarding a gathering labelled as “Proper Eid Prayer” being organized in Mississauga, Ontario,

in contravention of public health orders.

This event threatens the health and well-being of Muslims

and is

apparently being hosted by a group with a non-Muslim leadership and notorious anti-masker conspiracy theorists.

One of the key articles of our faith is the preservation of life.

Our rich history has a clear precedent of quarantine measures,

restricting mobility during plagues,

taking vaccines and deferring to health experts amidst a health crisis.

We are proud of our Canadian faith leaders and community members as they continue to lead the way in keeping our homes,

mosques,

communities and country safe by following all public health directives.

At the same time we are in great distress as our essential workers and racialized community members,

especially within the region of Peel,

continue to disproportionately pay the ultimate price during this deadly third wave.

We suspect that some media agencies may take this opportunity to report on this call for the defiance of public health orders.

As a measure of caution,

we highly recommend they do their research,

do not re-share information that propagates falsehoods

and identify this group’s call for what it is – a non-Muslim led, anti-mask, anti-lockdown gathering.

 

 

The UNSANCTIONED Eid Al Fitr Gathering advertising looks like this :

( minus the red I scratched out )

IGNORE THE ABOVE ADVERTISING wherever you find it.

It is FITNA

 

 

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Night 19 – VIDEO – “A Great Opportunity Presents Itself Once Again! Watch Till The End!!” – Khalid Bin Al-Walid Mosque – 16 Bethridge Road – Toronto

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“The masjid is the heart of a healthy,

vibrant and cohesive community.

It’s the spiritual core,

facilitating imaan and allowing us to get close to Allah (SWT).

https://www.khalidmosque.com

It also serves to build a healthy community,

where social justice and empowerment can be fostered.

Help us complete the last renovation project and get the reward of everyone you house and shelter under the house of Allah.

You can send your donation via:

https://www.khalidmosque.com/donation-for-masjid-services

Or E-Transfer to admin@khalidmosque.com

May Allah accept your fasting,

your prayers,

your recitation of the Quran and your Sadaqah in this blessed month.”

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30 MORE | VIDEO – Night 19 – Ontario boosts Vaccinations in COVID-19 hot spots – Brampton Islamic Centre – CBC News, The National

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30 MORE | “No Eid Prayers in the Park Planned” — Says Muslim Council of Peel — Friday April 30 2021

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No Eid Prayers in the Park Planned Says Muslim Council of Peel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 30, 2021 – Given the current stay at home order expiring on May 19, 2021,

the Muslim community will be observing its Eid celebrations at home.

There are no gatherings planned in Islamic Centres or in outdoor parks or facilities.

The Muslim Council of Peel maintains that we have a duty to abide by the laws and regulations under this emergency order and are committed to ensuring everyone’s safety and well-being.

We encourage all Muslims to safely celebrate within their households.

Do not participate in any gatherings organized in violation of the stay-at-home order.

Do not promote participation in any such advertised gatherings.

The President of the Muslim Council of Peel,

Imam Ibrahim Hindy said:

“We are not organizing any outstanding park event to celebrate Eid.

We do not encourage anyone to attend any such event.”

Contact:

Rabia Khedr, MCP Board Member

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30 MORE | Day 18 – “The Brampton Islamic Centre community 18+ pop up vaccine clinic is running smoothly alhamdulillah.” – Urz Heer

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Day 18 – LIVESTREAM – JUMAH – Third Friday – Shaikh Abdullah Hakim Quick – IIT – Islamic Institute of Toronto

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30 MORE | Day 18 – “MAC ICCO mobile vaccination clinic ready to go!!” – Muslim Association of Canada – Islamic Community Centre of Ontario – Mississauga

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On Day 15 of Ramadan 2021,

MAC ICCO opened online Vaccination Popup Clinic Registration.

All 7,000 Appointments were filled in less than 2 hours.

Today,

Islamic Community Centre of Ontario Vaccine Clinic is all set up and ready to receive clients . . .

Many of those registered are Muslims living in Mississauga and Brampton.

Ironically,

With the Provincial Stay-at-Home order still in effect and Houses of Worship in Ontario currently limited to only 10 people inside at any one time,

This Vaccination Clinic may the only time many of Peel Region’s Muslims will be able to spend any time at all inside a Msjid.

So,

This might be your only chance to make intention for Iʿtikāf ( اعتكاف ) inside a masjid during this second Pandemic Ramadan!

Welcome to Islamic Community Centre of Ontario.

The ICCO.

Normally a Masjid, transformed these days into a Pop Up Vaccination Clinic.

Where you show up with your Vaccine Booking information to sign in and be directed to a Vaccine Station.

The Vaccine Station where you sit beside a trained vaccine doser and get the jab.

These are the physically distanced chairs you sit in for the full 15 minutes after you get your first dose.

A safety precaution.

Most people feel fine after getting their first vaccine jab in their upper arm.

This is where Muslims have an opportunity for Dhikr, The Remembrance of Allah SWT, inside a Masjid this Ramadan.

Make those minutes count !

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Day 18 – JUMAH – Third Friday – Nationwide Khutbah Campaign — To Increase Vaccine Confidence — A unified Friday Sermon message in all masajid across Canada — CMCTF — Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force — Friday April 30 2021

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The Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force presents
 

Nationwide Khutbah Campaign

 

To Increase Vaccine Confidence

 

A unified Friday Sermon message in all masajid across Canada
 

Friday April 30 2021

 

1. COVID-19 EFFECT ON MUSLIMS

Data from the U.K., South Africa, USA, and even Canada, shows that ethno-racialized communities, which include many Muslims, have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

2. VACCINE HESITANCY

Although vaccine rollouts have started, some Muslims are hesitant to take the vaccine due to misinformation or attention-grabbing headlines that have not allowed risks to be contextualized.

3. VACCINES ARE SAFE, EFFECTIVE & HALAL

Muslim healthcare professionals and Islamic scholars from North America and Europe have verified the ingredients and issued statements affirming their safety, effectiveness and permissibility.

4. MUSLIMS’ COLLECTIVE DUTY

We have a collective duty towards those who are vulnerable and to protect our community.

That’s the prophetic way.

5. LOCAL MUSLIM LEADERSHIP

There are many educational, advocacy, and social support services established by and for Canadian Muslims.

Please visit the CMCTF website for COVID-19 related resources and information.

 

 

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Night 18 – LIVESTREAM – Special Post-Iftar Session with Imam Suhaib Webb – In the Footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) ﷺ – Islamic Institute of Toronto – IIT

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30 MORE | Day 17 – VIDEO – “Wondering if getting vaccinated during Ramadan breaks your fast? In our chat with Imam Hamid Slimi, he says it doesn’t.” – Region of Peel – Ontario

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“Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi recently received his COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Mississauga.

He has some great advice for the community about getting vaccinated during the month of Ramadan.”

— Region of Peel

“Ramadan 1442 is going to be another different Ramadan but a positive one.

Many of our Muslim community members are asking if they can take the vaccination when fasting.

Yes,

you can.

It doesn’t feed you and it doesn’t quench your thirst.

If you feel dizzy,

which is rare,

and you cannot control your body,

then you are allowed to break your fast.

It is a priority so I would encourage you to take the vaccine.

We pray that you have a wonderful experience and that you keep the memories of this Ramadan for many years to come.

Enjoy it and make the best of it.”

— Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi

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