Comments Off on Day 29 – Meet Aasiya Hussain – Water Warrior | In Canada’s Backyard
The following is a quick rambling mash-up somewhere in-between an interview, my questions, Aasiya’s answers, and our overall conversation. Aasiya and I met for a few minutes during her afternoon break, where she works in Toronto as an Outdoor Professional…
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Comments Off on Day 27 – Imam Ali (AS) Masjid | 1606 Walkley Road, Ottawa
Having prayed Dhuhr in the Ottawa Islamic Centre, I began walking towards the South Keys neighbourhood in Ottawa South towards Assalam Muslim Association.
En route, I spotted the Imam Ali (AS) Masjid.
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Comments Off on Night 27 – Ottawa Islamic Centre – Assalam Mosque | 2335 St Laurent Blvd
One of the casualties of Some Masjids following visual Moonsighting to determine the Ramadan Calendar Month, and others going by astronomical calculations, is that I forgot it was Layla tul Qadr.. for me. While it was still the night of the 26th for everyone else!
Nobody’s perfect, Alhumdulillah…
I got in Isha, Taraweeh minus two rakats of eight, and almost all of Tahajjud. Somewhere in there I went to Timmies, and tweeted some pics of Iftar, which now makes up the previous blog post.
The battery’s almost dead on my netbook as I type this sitting outside a Starbucks in South Keys Shopping Centre in Ottawa South. Rain drops keep spitting on my keyboard.
IF I CAN, InshAllah, I will update this blog post with proper captions and explanations of the images presented. For now, here’s what last night looked like at the Ottawa Islamic Centre also known as Assalam Mosque.
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Comments Off on Day 26 – Iftar – Ottawa Islamic Centre & Assalam Mosque | 2335 St Laurent Blvd., Ottawa
While en route to Ottawa Islamic Centre, passed this intersection: Rue Main St. & rue Toronto St. http://t.co/7FMrEyGHFB
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) August 4, 2013
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Comments Off on Day 20 – Northern Muslim Association – Sudbury | By Abubacar
Guest Blog Post by Brother Abubacar | Sudbury, Ontario
Salamu Aleykum Br. Himy,
NMA Inc. is a registered charitable organization founded in 2008 by a few brothers (4 or 5 core).
The goal of NMA is the promotion and teachings of the Values and Principles of Islam according to Qur’an and Sunnah of our beloved ar-Rassul-ul-Allah (pbuh).
It is important that our families, children, develop and maintain a proper Muslim character and identity (which encourages tolerance and mutual respect among different Faiths, cultures).
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Comments Off on Night 26 – Gatineau Mosque – Centre Islamique de l’Outaouais | 4 rue Lois, Hull, Gatineau Quebec
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Montreal ?
Decided NOT to go to Montreal at all. To make up for skipping that part of Quebec, Breaking Fast tonight in Gatineau Mosque, Hull, InshAllah
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) August 2, 2013
This was kind of a tough decision. And also an easy one.
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Comments Off on Day 25 – Jumah tul Widah – Ottawa Main Mosque – Ottawa Muslim Association | 251 Northwestern Avenue, Ottawa
The Last Friday of Ramadan 2013.
I could have prayed in any masjid in Ottawa, but I wanted to pray in the Ottawa Main Mosque.
This may no longer be the biggest physical Muslim place of prayer in the Ottawa Region, but it is still the main masjid of the city. It is still Ottawa’s Jami Mosque.
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Group Photo: Young Muslim Cadets – Ottawa
After praying Jumah in the Ottawa Main Mosque, I spotted these young Muslims in the parking lot awaiting their ride.
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Comments Off on Day 24 – Iftar – Taraweeh – Assunnah Muslim Association | 1216 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
Elmo Preparing Iftar for 300, Assunnah Muslim Association, Ottawa South. #30Days #RamadanReflection http://t.co/HLeU6ELVoL
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) August 2, 2013
It’s 1:54 a.m. I am sitting in the Bank Street McDonald’s, a stone’s throw distance from Assunnah Muslim Association at 1216 Hunt Club Road in Ottawa South.
This entry will be updated at length as soon as I can get to it, InshAllah.
For now, here a few photos tweeted earlier tonight to give you a sense of the Thursday Night Iftar at The AMA.
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | CBC Ontario Morning – Thirty Mosques in thirty days
His goal is to visit 30 Mosques over Ramadan. We’ll speak with @30masjids
— OntarioMorning (@CBCOntMorning) August 1, 2013
During Ramadan, Himy Syed travels from-city-to city in Ontario visiting as many Mosques as he can.
He’s made it his goal to visit 30 mosques over 30 days.
Last year, he stuck to Greater Toronto Area’s mosques.
But this year, he spread his search province-wide.
The project is called 30 Masjids.
Guest host Mike Ewing spoke to Himy about some of the highlights of his journey so far.
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I’m tired.
The past few days of continuous walking between prayer spots has me beat.
I had intended tonight to properly re-visit the Assunnah Muslim Association in Ottawa South, or cross the border again into Quebec and break fast in the Masjid I just learned about which is in Hull/Gatineau.
My body has rights over me and it is telling me to park my butt here inside the Islam Care Centre after performing Asr, the late afternoon prayer. So be it.
I’m not up to interviewing anyone right now. For tonight then, a worshiper first and observer second on this Day 23 of Ramadan.
But now I got a new problem…
I’m sitting here for the next few hours… observing all this food. :-/
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Comments Off on Day 23 – CBC Ottawa Morning – 30 Masjids
At #CBC Ottawa, about to go live on air with @OttawaMorning ( http://t.co/Jv0ZZ5SQP4 ) talking #30masjids in #30Days Ontario. #Ramadan
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) July 31, 2013
Wednesday July 31, 2013
30 Masjids
Throughout Ramadan, Himy Syed plans to visit 30 mosques in 30 days. While passing through Ottawa, Himy dropped into the CBC studio to chat with Hallie. You can follow his journey at www.30masjids.ca.
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Comments Off on 30 MORE | Day 23 – 30Masjids on CBC Ottawa Morning radio show !
Hey @30masjids — I'm from CBC's Ottawa Morning. Hoping to talk about your mosque project. jeanne.armstrong@cbc.ca. Thanks!
— Jeanne Armstrong (@JeanneCBC) July 30, 2013
We’re going to be on #CBC Radio One’s #Ottawa Morning (@OttawaMorning) Show, between 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Do tune in Wednesday! #30Days #Ramadan
— HiMY SYeD (@30masjids) July 30, 2013
We’ll do a short live interview between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Wednesday July 31 2013, InshAllah !
You can listen online via the CBC Ottawa Morning Radio One livestream.
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Comments Off on Day 22 – Isha – Taraweeh – Tahajjud – Fajr – The Mosque of Aylmer | 21 Park Street, Aylmer, Quebec
Today, 30 Masjids Ontario became 30 Masjids Ontario & Quebec !
First things first, we need to cross the Border.
To do that, I walk across the Portage Bridge from downtown Ottawa. A few minutes later all the signs are in French.
Yep, 30Masjids has reached Quebec! Alhumdulillah.
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