“Recently,
Local authorities in the Toronto area allowed mosques to broadcast the call to prayer during Ramadan.
This gave comfort to Muslims who,
Because of the Corona Virus Lockdown,
Are deprived of the chance to attend mosque during Ramadan.
But others protested against this allowance.
Are their objections justified ?
Dr. Shabir Ally shares his opinion.”
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May 11, 2020
“Ramadan has and always will be a very blessed and active month for our Muslim community. That’s why I’m very pleased that City of Vancouver staff have been able to work with Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver to broadcast the Adhaan—the Muslim Call to prayer—daily at sunset and coinciding with the opening of fasting for remaining days of Ramadan 2020.
Since measures to contain COVID-19 began, daily prayers and gatherings at the Historic Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver, British Columbia’s first Mosque, have been suspended along with all other faith communities.
Broadcasting the call of the Adhaan gives our friends and neighbours in the Muslim community, and all communities, faith that the time will come soon when we can all gather at our chosen public places together once again.
I have had occasion to attend Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver soon after I took office as Mayor in the aftermath of the New Zealand Christchurch shooting. The gathering of all faiths under the roof of this Mosque gave peace, hope and inspiration to all those who attended and is emblematic of the place our Mosque has in the fabric of what makes Vancouver a special place to live.
I would also like to acknowledge the pioneering humanitarian contributions of Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver, the Ramadan Spirit Food drive initiative and the ongoing work of the Muslim Care Centre that provides, even in the midst of this pandemic, several hundred meals daily year round outside its location at 140 Hastings Street as well as support services to the community there.
We join everyone in our City and around the world in certainty that with our collective faith, discipline and unity that we will emerge from this crisis in safety and health with stronger bonds of faith and friendship.
Wishing our Muslim Community Ramadan Mubarak!”
Sincerely,
Mayor Kennedy Stewart
Posted by Haroon Khan on Monday, May 11, 2020
“CBC Coverage of Public Adhaan @ Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver- thanks to Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart, City Council & Staff, Harman and Nadia Jannif of CBC, PCA President Shaukat Khan, Director Waqas Chaudhry, Ali Sajed of Muslim Care Centre & our volunteers for all their hard work in making this happen.
Love to all ❤️🙏🏼❤️”
Posted by Pakistan Canada Association (PCA) on Monday, May 11, 2020
Posted by Pakistan Canada Association (PCA) on Monday, May 11, 2020
Ramadan Mubarek Vancouver! 🌙✨
Great reminder that we are a multicultural city of settlers from around the world and we are at our best when we celebrate and embrace our diversity https://t.co/XY38CCrPDS— Pete Fry (@PtFry) May 13, 2020
For the first time in its history, the oldest mosque in Vancouver will begin broadcasting its evening call to prayer over loudspeakers for the remainder of Ramadan to provide a sense of community during the pandemic. https://t.co/2aQcy8eFak
— CBC British Columbia (@cbcnewsbc) May 12, 2020
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Virtual Ramadan
Pre-Iftar Zoom Call hosted by Urz Heer and Shaikh Omar Subedar
Monday May 11 2020
#VirtualRamadan #Brampton #Ramadan https://t.co/9nW5GrcZyy
— Urz Heer (@urzheer) May 11, 2020
https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvElkeynJB
So honoured you could join!
— Urz Heer (@urzheer) May 12, 2020
#Brampton Mayor @patrickbrownont fasts for a day in #Ramadan . 2 yrs ago during the butter tart festival. Last year when we visited the Quebec City Ste Foy masjid. Here is his pre-iftar moment from this year. We all know the hangry feeling. Thank you for the solidarity boss! pic.twitter.com/e7KJhFqKD9
— Urz Heer (@urzheer) May 10, 2020
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Fatah part 2: pic.twitter.com/DTKyaCGlNJ
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
Fatah part 4: pic.twitter.com/5kCF9YtYDD
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
Fatah part 6: pic.twitter.com/gXhmkJJiId
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
Fatah part 8: pic.twitter.com/SfDNUi8r4b
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
Final Fatah part 10! 😉 pic.twitter.com/Q7PAmnRNlg
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
Reform comes from within. From actual Muslims, not this Tarek Munafiq who is a jaahil he doesn't even know basics of Islam. https://t.co/rv6D04necU
— Mubin Shaikh (@MrMubinShaikh) May 12, 2020
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Posted by Haroon Khan on Monday, May 11, 2020
“CBC Coverage of Public Adhaan @ Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver –
Thanks to
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart,
City Council & Staff,
Harman and Nadia Jannif of CBC,
PCA President Shaukat Khan,
Director Waqas Chaudhry,
Ali Sajed of Muslim Care Centre
& our volunteers for all their hard work in making this happen.Love to all ❤️🙏🏼❤️”
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May 11, 2020
“Ramadan has and always will be a very blessed and active month for our Muslim community. That’s why I’m very pleased that City of Vancouver staff have been able to work with Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver to broadcast the Adhaan—the Muslim Call to prayer—daily at sunset and coinciding with the opening of fasting for remaining days of Ramadan 2020.
Since measures to contain COVID-19 began, daily prayers and gatherings at the Historic Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver, British Columbia’s first Mosque, have been suspended along with all other faith communities.
Broadcasting the call of the Adhaan gives our friends and neighbours in the Muslim community, and all communities, faith that the time will come soon when we can all gather at our chosen public places together once again.
I have had occasion to attend Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver soon after I took office as Mayor in the aftermath of the New Zealand Christchurch shooting. The gathering of all faiths under the roof of this Mosque gave peace, hope and inspiration to all those who attended and is emblematic of the place our Mosque has in the fabric of what makes Vancouver a special place to live.
I would also like to acknowledge the pioneering humanitarian contributions of Al Jamia Masjid Vancouver, the Ramadan Spirit Food drive initiative and the ongoing work of the Muslim Care Centre that provides, even in the midst of this pandemic, several hundred meals daily year round outside its location at 140 Hastings Street as well as support services to the community there.
We join everyone in our City and around the world in certainty that with our collective faith, discipline and unity that we will emerge from this crisis in safety and health with stronger bonds of faith and friendship.
Wishing our Muslim Community Ramadan Mubarak!”
Sincerely,
Mayor Kennedy Stewart
I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in Canada & around the world celebrating Ramadan. Although this year’s Ramadan gatherings may be virtual, it’s more important than ever to reflect on gratitude & service to one another during these challenging times. Ramadan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/20urudgpIi
— Kennedy Stewart (@kennedystewart) April 24, 2020
This is the mayor's full statement on the #newzealand shooting #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/OdkJpote4p
— Jen St. Denis (@JenStDen) March 15, 2019
Overflow crowd at a Al Jamia Masjid #Mosque vigil. #StandTogether #OneCommunity @VancouverPD @CityofVancouver @kennedystewart pic.twitter.com/WH4s832cmu
— Howard Chow (@DeputyChow) March 16, 2019
Thank you to everyone who attended the services at Al-Jamia Masjid last night, and for everyone who gathered with loved ones elsewhere or carried thoughts in your heart. We all have a part to play in stopping hate and making #Vancouver more open and welcoming everyday. #vanpoli pic.twitter.com/tqOJ1sBuLz
— Kennedy Stewart (@kennedystewart) March 16, 2019
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Malton Masjid apparently has been delivering Sahoor, a pre-dawn meal Muslims eat before each day’s fast begins…
https://givepoint.com/maltonmasjid/ramadan
“Alhamdulillah,
This month Malton Masjid collaborated with a local charity organization and we have helped serve Iftar/Suhoor meals across the City.
We would like to send a special message to Samosa Factory (Albion & Hwy 27) for their generous contribution for this noble cause.”
Alhamdulillah, this month Malton Masjid collaborated with a local charity organization and we have helped served Iftar/Suhoor meals across the City. We would like to send a special message to Samosa Factory (Albion & Hwy 27) for their generous contribution for this noble cause. pic.twitter.com/Zy57PIlYjX
— Malton Masjid (@MaltonMasjid) May 11, 2020
Delivery of food care packages available for those that are in difficulty due to COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/JvSURCujwZ
— Malton Masjid (@MaltonMasjid) April 25, 2020
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Call to prayer near my place.
Was so soothing, I had to record it ;w; pic.twitter.com/iIuPWReaJm— Raymond's Stinky Twin (@footfoxxy) May 11, 2020
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IFTAR CURBSIDE PICKUP & DELIVERY
“Starting Monday, May 11 @ 7:30 pm
By the grace of Allah, starting this Monday, May 11,
We are offering free daily curbside Iftar Pickup at 7:30 pm,
on a first come first served basis.
We are starting with 30 meals on Monday, and will adjust according to demand.
Location: 1168 Bloor Street West, Toronto
We are also arranging local delivery for individuals who are unable to pick up at the Dawah Centre.
To request a delivery,
please call:
Iz: 647-546-8644
Dawah Centre: 647-512-0920″
“Curbside pickups are only now being allowed by The Province.
Previously,
we were deliberating about ways to serve the community while also making sure volunteers and community members stay safe.
We didn’t want to do more harm than good by exposing people to crowding.
We erred on the side of caution,
but now that things are opening up a bit we feel more confident about proceeding.”
“Our thanks to the donors and volunteers who are making this possible.
May Allah reward you.
If you would like to support this meal distribution project,
Please donate at
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May 10 Update: Alhamdullilah, with your generous support, we have been able to provide 2060 meals and 108 dry and produce baskets in the first two weeks of Ramadan.
The program is running at full capacity as we are experiencing a huge need across the GTA.
Assalamualaikum Wa Rahmatul’Allahi Wa Barakatuh (Greetings, may peace be upon you),
The blessed month of Ramadan has started.
Usually, it is a time for gathering, prayers, fasting and peace.
Local mosques would prepare and serve fresh halal meals to community members and those who may be in need, daily.
With COVID19 and strict public health measures in place, all mosques have remained closed.
In addition, many of our neighbours and vulnerable populations are following public health orders to stay safe and practice physical distancing.
Frontline workers continue to put it all on the line for our communities health, safety and well being.
With the support from community members and local groups (see partners below),
is coordinating with the Muslim Community of Downtown Toronto – Omar Bin Khattab to raise money and distribute halal cooked meals and food baskets to those in need.
Update: Alhamdullilah, in the first week of Ramadan, we have been able to provide 567 meals and 40 food baskets.
The program is running at full capacity as there is a huge need across the GTA.
We need your help.
The more support we receive in donations, the more Ramadan meals and food baskets we can give out.
If you would like to volunteer please email us at ramadanmealsto@gmail.com
If you know any community members who may need this support please direct them to fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/pQyZFEEqmNDYSBgU6
If you would like to save on transaction fees, you can also contribute via e-transfer to ramadanmealsto@gmail.com (password: ramadan)
Jazakallah Khairan,
Partners
Regent Park Catering Collective
We have teamed up with the Regent Park Catering Collective to make this happen. The Regent Park Catering Collective is a social enterprise of the Toronto Centre of Learning & Development that serves as a valuable platform to create jobs locally and help residents and newcomers thrive. All members of this collective are certified with Safe Food Handling Certification.Healing As One
Healing As One is a Downtown space for youth and young adults to create and support initiatives that heal and bring communities together as one. Healing As One has volunteered to support with meal and food basket deliveries across downtown Toronto over the month of Ramadan.
Muslim Welfare Canada The Muslim Welfare Canada is guided by the belief that Service to humanity is service to Allah (God). The organization is committed to serving those in need, irrespective of religion, nationality, caste or creed. In Canada, MWF we are involved in the fight against poverty and homelessness and are focused on providing food, health care services, culturally-sensitive shelter for women, their children and families in distress, and healthy nutrition to our school children and seniors.
Carrott Cache
Carrot Cache is a non-profit organization that supports small projects in Ontario working toward a sustainable and just regional food system. Carrott Cache’s financial support was critical in launching this program”
If you know any community members who may need the urgent support, please direct them to fill out the form here: – https://t.co/UXKgkw06Te
Thank you 🙏🏾 for your support & encouragement.
— Walied Khogali Ali (@waleedkhogali) May 11, 2020
Also, a special thank you to RamadanMealsTO’s Iftaar Program, who have, along with community partners and the Muslim Community of Downtown Toronto Omar Bin Khatab, been raising money and distributing halal cooked meals and food baskets to those in need. pic.twitter.com/hHRzFF6sWd
— Kristyn Wong-Tam (@kristynwongtam) May 4, 2020
RamadanMealsTO – Iftaar Program https://t.co/9FfBNkBsNA
— Melissa N. Shaw (@MelissaNShaw) May 4, 2020
We prepared these iftar dried ingredient packs for #RamadanMealsTO & delivered them just in time for distribution along with @FoodShareTO good food boxes of fresh produce for Muslim households this evening! Check out these groups along with @FoodstersUnited #RepurposedBags pic.twitter.com/GKihw6oA4F
— caterToronto (@catertoronto) May 6, 2020
Thinking of all who are celebrating Ramadan during these challenging times. Need meals? Contact our friends at #RamadanMealsTO. Able to donate time or money? That would be great too! #hospitality #ramadan #covid19 pic.twitter.com/aUsD2LrDxu
— UniforHospitalityGTA (@UniforHspltyGTA) May 8, 2020
Thank you @waleedkhogali and @Kb_woke for all you do – such an inspiration. https://t.co/q8U8IxwJnT
— Lis Pimentel (@lapimentel) May 8, 2020
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I filmed this the other day. Drove down to Madinah Masjid in Toronto to hear the Adhaan (Islamic call to prayer) being played aloud.
It felt surreal.
Due to social distancing we couldn’t go into the masjid but we sat in the car and broke our fast. pic.twitter.com/iSd2OGKC70
— عائشة (@aishathepoet) May 10, 2020
“I filmed this the other day.
Drove down to Madinah Masjid in Toronto to hear the Adhaan (Islamic call to prayer) being played aloud.
It felt surreal.
Due to social distancing we couldn’t go into the masjid but we sat in the car and broke our fast.”
– عائشة (@aishathepoet)
Was a few blocks away when I heard the adhaan from this masjid today. Never heard the call to prayer outside of a masjid before…definitely one of the most surreal and beautiful experiences to come out of Ramadan in quarantine ❤️ https://t.co/ovis1ITNwX
— Sagal Muse (@SagalMuse) May 10, 2020
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It was a great honour for the Green Dome Mosque, Calgary to proclaim publicly the first ever Call for Muslim prayer (Adhan) in the history of Calgary on the loudspeaker on May 7th, 2020 at Sunset in Calgary. Thank you the City of Calgary. May everyone be safe from COVID19. pic.twitter.com/HyZaN1Kt0g
— Syed Soharwardy (@syedsoharwardy) May 9, 2020
@nenshi Dear Mr. Mayor,
City of Toronto and City of Mississauga has allowed mosques to call Muslim call for prayer (Adhan) on loudspeaker at the sunset during Ramadan. Will our City Council allow the same in Calgary? Thanks
Green Dome Mosque, Calgary NEhttps://t.co/LatZY3qOBb— Syed Soharwardy (@syedsoharwardy) April 30, 2020
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Livestream of Public Adhan Al Maghrib, Call to The Prayer after Sunset,
Called by Senior Imam Shaikh Jamal Hammoud, North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa, Calgary.
Live Azan AlMaghreb by our senior Imam Shaikh Jamal Hammoud.
Posted by North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa on Saturday, May 9, 2020
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Sam Nammoura Livestreamed the First Ever Public Adhan Al Maghrib, Call to The Prayer After Sunset, at North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa, 2612 37th Avenue NE in Calgary, Alberta.
Some years ago while attending conferences in Calgary,
Brother Sam and I met and learned from one another.
He was most gracious with his hospitality, and generous with his activism.
MashAllah,
Sam livestreamed this first ever Public Adhan at Akram Jomaa, while providing history on the building’s founding and thoughts from those Muslim Calgarians who turned up in the masjid’s parking lot to hear and witness…
رفع آذان المغرب من جامع أكرم جمعة في مدينة كالغري البرتا كندا بإستخدام مكبرات الصوت العلنية لأول مرة في تاريخ هذه المدينه تعاطفا مع المسلمين الكنديين خلال شهر رمضان الذي أتي بظروف قاهرة منعت المصلين الصلاة و العبادة في دور العبادة الإسلامية. Call for Magrib prayer AND the end of Friday May 8 2020 fasting day of Ramadan، publicly Announced in the City of Calgary for the first time ever at 9:11PM.Listen to Shk Jamal Hammoud feedback and beautiful words by Marzouk Souraya the gentlemen who preformed th Adhan today . Big thanks to whomever helped to make this happened. www.facebook.com/samnammoura …..Shk Jamal Hammoud Hatim Zaghloul Samir OmarMarzouk Souraya Omar El-Hajjar Saima Jamal Omar Abbas Abdul Rahman Fayaz Tilly Alaa AlradiAlaa Al DiriNaheed Nenshi Rajan Sawhney George Chahal M.K. Amery
Posted by Sam Nammoura on Friday, May 8, 2020
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رفع آذان المغرب من جامع أكرم جمعة في مدينة كالغري البرتا كندا بإستخدام مكبرات الصوت العلنية لأول مرة في تاريخ هذه المدينه تعاطفا مع المسلمين الكنديين خلال شهر رمضان الذي أتي بظروف قاهرة منعت المصلين الصلاة و العبادة في دور العبادة الإسلامية.Call for Maghrib prayer AND the end of Friday May 8 2020 fasting day of Ramadan,
Publicly Announced in the City of Calgary for the first time ever at 9:11 p.m.
Listen to Shaikh Jamal Hammoud feedback and beautiful words by Marzouk Souraya the gentlemen who preformed the Adhan today .
Big thanks to whomever helped to make this happened.”
رفع آذان المغرب من جامع أكرم جمعة في كالغري
Call for Muslim Prayer in Calgary
May 8 2020 fasting day of Ramadan، publicly Announced in the City of Calgary for the first time everShk Jamal Hammoud & Marzouk who preformed th Adhan today.@hatimzaghloulhttps://t.co/gXYJPx6So1
— Sam Nammoura (@SamNammoura) May 9, 2020
The Masjid also livestreamed and provides another perspective . . .
Athan Broadcast Live!
Posted by North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa on Friday, May 8, 2020
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