The season of Hajj is upon us

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Newsletter / August 2, 2019

Assalamu alaykum,

We have 5 updates to share with you today:

(1) We have the official announcement for Eid ul-Adha from the Imams Council of Ottawa- Gatineau.

(2) We're holding a storytime program for children to learn more about Hajj and Eid ul-Adha on Sunday.

(3) We have a lecture for women titled "Hajj and Trust in Allah" in collaboration with Izzah Learning Center taking place this Sunday.

(4) The next monthly gathering for our convert sisters will be taking place tomorrow on Saturday. It will include a Q & A session with Shaykh Ismail and a potluck meal.

(5) The next Blood Donor's Clinic will be on Wednesday, August 14. We encourage you to donate to help those in need.

Read on below for more details.

#1. Official Eid Announcement from the Imams Council of Ottawa-Gatineau

All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and those who follow them.

The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau is pleased to inform the community that based on the criteria of global moon sighting, the 1st of Dhul Hijjah will be on Friday, August 2, and Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, August 11, insha Allah. The Council of Imams encourages community members to observe fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah, which will be on Saturday, August 10 insha’Allah.

On behalf of the Muslim community of Ottawa-Gatineau, the Council extends its best wishes to all Canadians and Muslims on these auspicious days of Hajj and Eid Al-Adha. The Council calls upon Canadians and Muslims to make a greater effort to help those in need, here at home and around the world, particularly by sharing meat from Eid Al-Adha sacrifices and by supporting local food banks.

Let us celebrate the Eid in the spirit of inclusion, forgiveness, reconciliation and sharing not only within the families and friends but right across our country.

The Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau (CIOG)

Signed by the Council members (in alphabetical order):

Imam Ahmad Limame – Outaouais Islamic Centre
Imam Anver Malam – Jami Omar
Imam Ismail Albatnuni – AMA (Masjid ar-Rahmah)
Imam Mohammed Badat – Masjid Bilal
Imam Owais Tilly - Jami Omar
Imam Samy Metwally – Islamic Society of Gloucester
Imam Sikander Hashmi – Kanata Muslim Association
Imam Zijad Delic – SNMC

This statement is also endorsed by the following members of UMO-OG (United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau).

Ottawa Muslim Association
Islamic Society of Sandy Hill
Islam Care Centre
The Mosque of Aylmer

#2. Story Time for Children about Hajj & Eid

We will have a special program for children coming soon.

A guest from Toronto will be joining us at AMA to share Islamic stories with children about the blessed Hajj & Eid ul-Adha. There will also be crafts and a mock mini-Hajj workshop.

If your child loves listening to great stories and having a fun time, then this is one activity you won’t want to miss! Parents are welcome to join too!

Here are the details:

Date: Sunday, August 4 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Community hall of Masjid ar-Rahmah | 1216 Hunt Club Rd.

Instructor: Inas Abusheika

Ages: boys and girls ages 4 – 8 years old (3 year olds may come if accompanied by a parent throughout the program)

Cost: $5 drop-in fee at the door and you can sign up online

Click Here to Register Today

#3. Hajj & Trust in Allah | Lecture for Women

The season of Hajj is quickly approaching.

Join us for a special lecture in collaboration with Izzah Learning Center. The lecture is titled ‘Hajj & Trust in Allah.’ It will cover lessons and reflections on the family of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

This lecture is for young and elder sisters. Here are the details:

Date: Sunday, August 4 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Upstairs in the women’s prayer area | Masjid ar-Rahmah (1216 Hunt Club Rd)

Speaker: Sr. Zienab Ellabib

Cost: FREE – no registration is required. Babysitting is available.

#4. Monthly Gathering for Female Converts

Do you have burning questions about Islam that you would love to get the answers to?
We will be having a social gathering, a potluck and a Q&A session with Shaykh Ismail Abatnuni. Here are the details for the free program:

Date: Saturday, August 3rd

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location: Community Hall of Masjid Ar-Rahmah (1216 Hunt Club Rd.)

Gender: Females only

This program is designed towards those who are new Muslims and Converts.

#5. Our Next Blood Donor's Clinic Will Be on August 14

This is a great opportunity to donate your blood and help those in need.

This clinic is being organized and operated by the Canadian Blood Services and they will be at our masjid to receive blood donations.

We encourage you to come and donate your blood. Your support will help those in need, and you may even save a life with your generous donation.

Allah says in the Qur’an: “And whoever saves one – it is as if he had saved all of mankind” (Chapter 5, Verse 32).

Here are the details:

Date: Wednesday, August 14

Time: From 12:30 noon until 3:30 PM and 5:00 until 7:00 PM

Location: Community hall of Masjid ar-Rahmah (1216 Hunt Club Rd).

If you have any questions you may contact Canadian Blood Services at 1 888 2 DONATE(1-888-236-6283)

Best regards,
The AMA Team

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