30 Masjids

If we were having coffee right now…I'd tell you that my drink of choice is actually tea. That if disaster had a child, her name would be me. That the book I'm trying to publish got its seventh rejection today. And “what doesn't kill you makes you stronger,” is just bullshit that people ...

Halal Food Fest Toronto, the largest halal food festival in North America returns for its sixth consecutive year on Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15, 2018 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. “The Muslim population in Canada is the fastest-growing religious group and the needs of this market continue ...

1. Don't worry, I'm sure there is a cure – I've spent years trying not to worry and have finally semi succeeded to do so, but now you're evoking those emotions in me again by a well intended comment that has backfired spectacularly. Research shows there are no cures so ...

The person praying in the Mihrab, The Prayer Niche pointing towards Makkah, is… Me ! I had fasted the first of my intended six additional optional fasts after Ramadan, during the month of Shawwal, and this was my Maghrib, my post-sunset prayer. "PARADISE HAS MANY GATES" – Saudi artist Ajlan ...

It's the end of a long and moving school year. I feel exhausted and really look forward to the holidays and some weeks off – I need a break! During this year, times changed from hard to great, and around – not very stable, very challenging with many ups and downs ...

Join us for the Summer Certificate Program on Fiqh Al-Ikhtilaf: A 3-day interactive program with attendance and tests to guarantee a thorough understanding of Juristic differences, the reasons and ethics, and their contemporary application. The registration fees can be paid inperson at the office or at the starting of the ...

To increase accountability and what not. So around six months ago I posted my new year's resolutions (think I have deleted post since then as is the case with 90% of my content). I thought I would check if I kept them all because what else is there to do on ...

In partnership with Emmanuel College, The Tessellate Institute's annual lecture series #TTILectures presents Enacting Citizenship in Muslim Communities: Lessons Learned from Australian Muslim's Civic Engagement. Records show that Australia's Aboriginal communities have had interactions with Muslim travellers as early as the 17th century, pre-dating the arrival of European settlers. Amid the ...

Bowlby's theory of attachment* suggests that we come into the world pre-programmed to form attachment with others because attachment is crucial for our survival in life. When said attachment breaks, this leads to seperation anxiety. If you have ever loved anyone to the point of distraction and lost them you will ...

BD & NoS in Granny's Garden on Eid morning after Eid gaahIt was narrated that ‘Abd-Allah ibn ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu) said that ‘Umar (radi Allahu anhu) took a brocade cloak that was for sale in the market and brought it to the Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa ...

A few years ago, I discovered Eid Creations online and slavered over their lines. I ordered & the dinner plates, dessert plates, napkins, paper lantern packs, Eid Mubarak swirls, & cupcake liners & tags, were delivered to BH. I've hung some of the lanterns & swirls and every year since ...

I know, it sounds weird. and I have a non-Muslim friend who is adamant that Eid should only be celebrated with Indian food. (To be fair, on Eid day, we did prepare at home lamb vindaloo, pumpkin, stir fried shrimp & paratha & dhalpuri.) However, the following day, we hosted a ...

My gift for Eid – Ghiradelli hot chocolate & soursop ice cream. Jazakallah khayr my Children. ...

Our usual first stop after BH's family on Eid day is Aunty F. We've been visiting on Eid day for possibly all of my married life in Barbados. This year, we were treated more formally by being excluded from the more expansive kitchen, but were treated to this backdrop of ...

This year, BD concentrated on condensed milk as a staple ingredient in her baked Eid goods for distribution to friends for Eid:- coconut & cocoa fudge chocolate chip cookie bark coconut ladoo millionaire's shortcake and one item which didn't contain the condensed milk:- kurma ...

BD bakes. This photo shows the snack bag items we put together for the children this year. Youngest was treated to one as well. ...

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The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is condemning in the strongest terms the brazen arson attack on the Edson mosque in Alberta late on Saturday evening. The town is about 200 kilometres west of Edmonton. Security footage outside the mosque showed a person in a black hoodie, holding a red jerry ...

Eid Al Fitr at Vancouver Convention Centre 999 Canada Place ( East Building ) Friday June 15 2018 Takbeerat : 9:00 a.m. Prayer : 9:30 a.m. Khateeb : Sheikh AbdulBary Yahya (@abdulbary) | #Ramadan #Ramadan2018 #EidAlFitr #Eid #Vancouver #cdnmuslims🇨🇦☪️ #vanpoli #yvr pic.twitter.com/P1BPSb31HH — Muslim Vancouver (@MuslimVancouver) June 14, 2018 ...

Before Ramadan started, many of us may have set goals for ourselves to make the most of the blessed month. But if you're not prepared well in advance, Ramadan can feel like quite an overwhelming experience. But who said goals have to only be a part of Ramadan! You can ...

“Not Seen: MCW member Mr HiMY SYeD from Vancouver, British Columbia reported: On Thursday evening June 14 2018, after praying Maghrib in Al-Jamia Masjid Vancouver, I walked halfway along the Cambie Bridge to search for the moon. It has been partly cloudy all evening. Tonight, the horizon only had a ...

Women's prayer space at a mosque in Houston, TX. Photo by Mumtaz Shah ...

“I'm at a masjid cuz I'm trolling Khutums. That's right I troll for Khutums. I had to pass a garbage dumb to get to the women's section Y'ALL. Thats a first for me. Anything to get the communal blessing I guess? Best part was when I asked in English if ...

“Centro Islamico - 1st Spanish-based Masjid in Houston, TX. Totally inspired by this Masjid guys. I'm SO impressed!! Mashallah. Their WHOLE theme is inclusion. Its beautifully reflected. They are blessed with Noor, it's bursting from their seams! I wish I lived close by I'd come here everyday!! It's just ...

“Spent a beautiful 27th night of #Ramadan2018 full of prayer and reflection at The Nation's Mosque, where the *entire* room is sourced for knowledge and the imam can become the student.” - Nisaa Ali, at Masjid Muhammad in Washington, DC ...

“All masajid need a mothers with young children room. I feel that many times it's easier to complain about what the masjid doesn't do but we don't balance out that criticism with enough praise. So thank you ISNA Canada for the mothers with kids under 3 room and the volunteers ...

As the blessed month bids farewell, we sometimes long for it to stay right there, keeping us close to our Rabb. We wish for the current faith-state to persist. While gearing up for Eid, we are consumed by our sense of losing out. There is an innate fear of things ...

Ramadan – the month when I realize that it is not the devil; it is my ego, my nafs. Pray more. Ask for forgiveness. Turn to Allah. and trust in HIM. Allahumma taqqabbil. ...

In this day and age of constantly trying to get away from the grind, always looking forward to the weekends and entertainment, partying, widespread use of music and a constant boredom that people feel the need to cater to, festivals can seem like just another day. Children are no exception ...

By Muneeb Nasir (TORONTO) – Anatolia Islamic Center opened its doors to faith leaders in the Peel Region for an interfaith Iftar dinner on Sunday, June 10th. This was the second year that the Mississauga mosque hosted the interfaith gathering themed ‘Taste of Ramadan.' “I would like to extend a warm welcome to ...

No photos. Sigh. So Sunday unfolded. Qur'an recitation was completed in taraweeh the night before at one of the prayer sites for taraweeh. So BH, NoS and Youngest had prayed taraweeh and joined in the fried rice, potato salad & barbecue chicken that was shared out to the congregants. We benefited ...

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Assalamu Alaikum Soon we'll be bidding farewell to Ramadan. Have we made most of this month? Are you satisfied with your dualist? Should we have asked for something more? Well, let us make most of the remaining days of Ramadan. Here are some beneficial supplications which could come handy. SIMPLE ...

And The Journey Continues… Tonight's taraweeh consists of the remaining Sûrahs of the final juz. May Allah give us the ability to continue in our worship of Him, not till the end of the recitation of the Quran, but till the end of our lives. Sûrah Ad-Duhâ Allah swears by the glorious morning ...

Evaluate your life and reconnect with the Quran. Get organised and stay disciplined with these 18 tips on how to make the most of your Ramadan. 1) Account For Your Actions Ramadan is a time to reflect on your past actions and amend those habits that are holding you back. ...

“Guess what? No curtain during Khatmal Quran and no one died. #NuecesFTW It was rolled up so ppl could see the construction presentation and then stayed up after that. For the record, there were 2 rows of women in front of the curtain at this mosque. The curtain is ...

As we all know, Ramadan is not just a physical fast where we abstain from food and water. It is much more than that. It is spiritual, the submission to a higher authority, our creator. It is the path to self-improvement, to embrace a life. Reflections – Structured approach We ...

‘We Are Interrupting Your Schedule To Bring You An Important Announcement' Tonight's taraweeh brings us almost to the end of the Book (Juz 30-Surahs 78-92), not to mention the World. Read on for important news and announcements… 78. Sûrah An-Naba' (The Great News) They argue about the news of the resurrection. ‘Verily, verily ...

The Human Race Tonight's taraweeh consists of Juz 29.The Sûrahs covered are nos. 67 -77: Al-Mulk, Al-Qalam, Al-Hâqqah, Al-Ma'ârij, Nûh, Al-Jinn, Al-Muzzammil, Al-Muddaththir, Al-Qiyâmah, Al-Dahr and Al-Mursalât.67.Sûrah Al-Mulk (The Kingdom) Time & Space are controlled by Allah Blessed be Allah in Whose Hands are the life cycles and layers of a universe, ...

During this holy month when the Satan is chained and our bad habits and sinning addictions are brought into the fore, the atrociousness of our nafs is exposed. We are stripped down to our core and our mind and body toil to realign to the purpose that they were created ...

Loyalty, Law & Order Tonight's taraweeh consists of Juz 28. The Sûrahs covered are nos. 58-66 Al-Mujâdilah, Al-Hashr, Al-Mumtahinah, As-Saff, Al-Jumu'ah, Al-Munâfiqûn, At-Taghâbun, At-Talâq and At-Tahrîm. 58. Sûrah Al-Mujâdilah (She Who Pleads) This surah opens with Allah stating that he has heard and accepted the complaint of the woman who was being degraded ...

Our June 2018 featured blogger is Carla from Our Amanahs Our Future. Her blog is all about life and discussing things like, Islamic education, Montessori, Recipes, Parenting/ natural parenting, Zero waste, Cloth nappies and Hippy mama stuff in general. ************************************** WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING? DID ...

Your brain is fogged and you simply want to be sprawled on your bed doing nothing, there is a dull and gloom that overpowers your mind. A cycle that you have to go through every month, everything negative comes gushing through like an unprecedented wave of emotion, that ...