DAY 17 – Iftar Curbside Pick Up & Delivery begins May 11 2020 – Islamic Information & Dawah Centre – 1168 Bloor Street West

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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

https://donate.micharity.com/islamic-information-dawah-centre-international/4071904780/donate?campaign=8

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DAY 17 – VIDEO – UPDATE: #RamadanMealsTO – Downtown Toronto Free Ramadan Iftar Meals Program – Masjid Omar Bin Khatab

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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),

RamadanMealsTO

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”

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Alhamdulillah today with the help of friends, family, and strangers (who all came together) we were able to help feed iftar for 170 underprivileged people throughout downtown and scarborough. Big shoutout to @paramountfinefoodsofficial and @sisterz_sweet_shop for the meals – @khatija_mm for leading the coordination of distributing – @ashi.manjra @aceexboogiee @doodles1212 @araf3 @teedubs32 @mutasimally and Mo Manjra for volunteering in packing and deliveries. Thank you to @masjidobk for partnering with us and letting us help their great intiative. 1 down and inshallah many more to come thanks to your generious donations – thank you to all who have opened their hearts for this great initiative.

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Day 17 – Jarvis Islamic Centre – Downtown Toronto – CTV Transplant

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Night 17 – VIDEO – “When I first came to know that the Adhan have been broadcasting publicly, my heart was in disbelief until I witnessed it first hand…” – Madinah Masjid – 1015 Danforth Avenue – Toronto

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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.”

– عائشة (@aishathepoet)

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Night 17 – VIDEO – Public Adhan Al Maghrib – Call to The Prayer After Sunset – Green Dome Mosque – Al Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly – AMCIA – 4616 80 Ave NE – Calgary, Alberta

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Night 17 – VIDEO – Public Adhan Al Maghrib – Call to The Prayer After Sunset – North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa – 2612 37th Avenue NE – Calgary, Alberta

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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.

https://www.facebook.com/AkramJomaaCentre/videos/722367825185800/

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Night 16 – VIDEO – First Ever Public Adhan Al Maghrib – Call to The Prayer After Sunset – North-East Islamic Center – Akram Jomaa – 2612 37th Avenue NE – Calgary, Alberta

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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…

https://www.facebook.com/Nammoura.Sam/videos/10222381780115671/UzpfSTczMDU0NTg1NzEwMjMxNzoxNzI1MDg2MzU0MzE0OTI0/?refid=52&__tn__=*s-R

 

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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.”

– Sam Nammoura

The Masjid also livestreamed and provides another perspective . . .

https://www.facebook.com/AkramJomaaCentre/videos/319024725733394/

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Night 16 – VIDEO – First Ever Public Adhan Al Maghrib – Call to The Prayer After Sunset – Qadeemi Markazi Hussaini Association Of Calgary – 4755 34 St SE – Calgary

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“ السلام علیکم
Peace Be Upon You All

1st time in Calgary AB Canada at Qadeemi Markazi Hussaini Association of Calgary (Main Shia Muslims Islamic Centre located at 4755-34 Street SE Calgary AB) the City Of Calgary has permitted Public Adhaan ( Call To Prayer ).

We thank those who made this possible, Especially Councillor George Chahal, Minister Sawhany, and Mayor Naheed Nenshi.

Unfortunately due to Covid-19 Guidelines we could not have a gathering, but we pray to Allah S.W.T to cure this rapidly spreading diseases and for the well being of everyone.”

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Night 16 – Physical Distancing – Isha – Taraweeh – Darul-Uloom Masjid-Center – 2803 St Joseph Blvd – Orleans – Ottawa

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Alhumdulillah,

Physical Distancing being maintained at Darul-Uloom Masjid-Center during Salah and Taraweeh prayers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May Allah S.W.A. protect us all and forgive us all.

Ameen.

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30 MORE | Day 15 – “City of Calgary approves request for Masjids across Calgary to broadcast Adhan Muslim Call to Prayer for remaining days of Ramadan 2020” – Alberta Muslim Public Affairs Council

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***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Alhumdullilah, we are very happy to announce that efforts made by AMPAC and other community members has resulted in the City of Calgary also approving our request for masjids across Calgary to broadcast the Adhaan—the Muslim call to prayer—for the remaining days of Ramadan starting today, May 8, 2020. This approval is for the sunset or Maghrib prayer only. . The call to prayer does not invite people to physically gather; rather it is a beautiful gesture to bring our hearts together during this time of distancing. . Calgary now joins many mosques in Canada who have recently adopted the practice for the month of Ramadan for the sunset prayer only. We will be in touch with majids and organizations in Calgary. AMPAC has been designated as the main liaison between with the City of Calgary and the masjids for any Adhaan related items or updates. . AMPAC extends our deepest appreciation to the @cityofcalgary , City Council members, and most importantly, Mayor @nenshi for approving our request and understanding its importance to our community. This is a huge milestone and showcases the true beauty of our city, province, and country. . . . . . #ampac #albertamuslimpublicaffairscouncil #albertamuslims #yycmuslims #yyc #calgary #calgarymuslims #adhan #calltoprayer #alberta #acceptance #ramadan2020 #ramadanmubarak

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“Alhumdullilah,

we are very happy to announce that efforts made by AMPAC and other community members has resulted in the City of Calgary also approving our request for masjids across Calgary to broadcast the Adhaan—the Muslim call to prayer—for the remaining days of Ramadan starting today, May 8, 2020.

This approval is for the sunset or Maghrib prayer only.

The call to prayer does not invite people to physically gather; rather it is a beautiful gesture to bring our hearts together during this time of distancing.

Calgary now joins many mosques in Canada who have recently adopted the practice for the month of Ramadan for the sunset prayer only.

We will be in touch with majids and organizations in Calgary.

AMPAC has been designated as the main liaison between with the City of Calgary and the masjids for any Adhaan related items or updates.

AMPAC extends our deepest appreciation to the @cityofcalgary, City Council members, and most importantly, Mayor @nenshi for approving our request and understanding its importance to our community.

This is a huge milestone and showcases the true beauty of our city, province, and country.

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30 MORE | VIDEO – “The call to prayer, beautiful and haunting” – Anna Jarvis – The Windsor Star

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“The sun set Thursday, and a deep, melodious voice began from a loudspeaker at Windsor Mosque.

“God is great,”

Imam Mohamed Al-Jammali sang in Arabic.

…

It was the athan, the Islamic call to prayer.

The same words have summoned faithful Muslims around the world daily for centuries.

It was beautiful and haunting.

It was over in less than three minutes.

But it stays with you.

…

It’s only symbolic.

The mosque’s hundreds of members can’t gather there or anywhere because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But it’s providing much-missed connection during the holy month of Ramadan and comfort during the pandemic.

In a time of anxiety and isolation, it’s a moving example of the power of community and belonging.

Waiving the noise bylaw for a few minutes a night for a few weeks until May 23 to allow the athan is a small act that means a great deal to Windsor’s 25,000 Muslims.

It’s a gift for the rest of us, too.

Most of us have probably never heard it.

We’ve been enriched.

Among the remarkable displays of thoughtfulness and kindness during the pandemic, this is one of the simplest and finest.

…

So let me tell you a bit about Windsor Mosque.

Among its members are 20 or 30 doctors and many more nurses who work at Windsor Regional Hospital, the designated COVID-19 hospital.

Some used to rush to prayer still in their scrubs.

They work alongside healthcare workers from all religions, risking their health and that of their families to care for all of us during the pandemic.

For a month now, the mosque has been delivering baskets of food and household supplies to seniors and others who can’t go out to shop.

They have a dedicated phone line to call and request a basket.

Anyone can call, regardless of faith.

The mosque has also donated food to frontline workers at both hospitals.

It donates tens of thousands of dollars a year in food to food banks and The Downtown Mission.

It collaborates with all faiths to do this, from Jewish synagogues to Catholic churches.

…

This pandemic has taught us we must work together.

It has shown us what we can achieve when we do.”

– Anna Jarvis, The Windsor Star

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Day 15 – VIDEO – Drive-Thru Iftar Pick Up Service – Winnipeg Grand Mosque – Manitoba Islamic Association – 2445 Waverley Street

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“MIA iftaar pick up service.

The masjid is the lifeline of the community.

Please be our lifeline www.miaonline.org/lifeline“

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Day 15 – Drive-Thru Iftar – Masjid Qurtabah – North American Muslim Foundation – NAMF Canada – 4140 Finch Avenue East – Toronto

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“Alhumdullilah,

NAMF Canada successfully organized our drive through Iftaar for our neighbours in need during Ramadan 2020.

Our dedicated team distributed 140 iftar meals along with free face masks and hand sanitizers.

Our food bank team also distributed a large amount of groceries to deserving families. …

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Day 15 – VIDEO – JUMAH – Third Friday – Snapshot of what Jumah looks like in Ramadan 2020 due to Pandemic Lockdown

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I want to do something different today.

My intention is to embed as many Friday Talks or Friday Jumah Livestreams on the Third Friday, the Middle Friday, of Ramadan 2020…

A snapshot of what Jumah Looks like in Ramadan 2020 during the Pandemic Lockdown.

Inshallah,

I’ll keep updating this entry new videos as they are found online or tweeted to me : @30Masjids.

 

 

 

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Over the past ten years of 30 Masjids in 30 Days of Ramadan project,

I would document every Jumah Friday Prayer I attended during Ramadan.

Sometimes by video, often photos, rare time with audio recording only.

In all those years,

I could only attend One Jumah in person each Ramadan week.

The Pandemic Lockdown has changed all that.

Now I can attend many…

Many Masjids and regular Friday Prayer Providers have been livestreaming at least something around their regular Friday Prayer start times.

IIT Islamic Institute of Toronto, cancelled Jumah yet began livestreaming Friday Talks.

Islamic Foundation of Toronto livestreams a Friday Reminder.

Sayeda Khadija Centre livestreams a Jumah prayer now conducted inside vast empty Main Prayer Halls with the bare minimum of people present to make the Jumah valid.

Like our cousins in faith, Livestream Jumahs need a Minyan.

Prior to Pandemic Lockdown of Masjids the world over,

Small to Medium sized Masjids would host two or three and sometimes up to five consecutive short Jumah Qhutbahs, Friday Prayer Lectures, to accommodate their overflowing Friday Congregations.

An Unintended Benefit of broadcasting / livestreaming is that every masjid who wants to, need only conduct One Friday Jumah Qhutbah.

That Single Jumah Qhutbah can be Quality instead of Quantity, unrushed and at length.

Everyone’s At Home due to the Pandemic Lockdown, what else are Muslims going to do Mid-Day on a Friday ?

Everyone who wants to watch, can watch from home at the same time.

Or catch their favourite Jumah Khateeb, Friday Lecturer, afterwards on youtube or elsewhere.

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Day 15 – VIDEO – Hong Kong Masjids Re-open Today for All Prayers with Conditions – MCHK – Muslim Council of Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Masjids Re-open Today for All Prayers with Conditions – MCHK – Muslim Council of Hong Kong

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