Assalamu alaykum,
We have 7 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:
(1) Halaqa for Converts: join us and Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni to discuss the rituals of Hajj followed by a Q&A session.
(2) Completing our Campaign: with your support we raised 85% of our fundraising campaign, and we need your help to reach our goal.
(3) COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic: AMA is facilitating a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Sunday, July 4 and Monday, July 5.
(4) Albayan Qur'an School: our Qur'an school is opening up registration for children 6 - 14 (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and sisters only (Sunday mornings).
(5) Scam Prevention & Financial Literacy for Youth: learn how to recognize and report scams and the basics to file your own taxes.
(6) Reach Ahead: strengthen your skills this summer and start a new school year strong. This program is for youth in grades 4 - 12.
(7) Safety Tips for New Drivers: learn safety precautions and frequent mistakes to prevent motor vehicle accidents.
Read on below for more details:
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Are you a convert to Islam interested in learning more about Hajj and the rulings of Udhiyah (Qurbani) as related to Eid ul-Adha just weeks away from now? If yes, please join our Halaqa for Converts.
Here are the details:
Topic: Hajj, Islamic Rituals and Q & A
Date: Saturday, July 3
Time: 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Speaker: Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni, Imam of Masjid Ar-Rahmah
Genders: Both Genders welcome
Cost: Free
Once you have registered you will be sent the link to join our program. Please have your questions ready for Shaykh Ismail to answer.
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We are grateful for the generosity our community has shown in these times. Since Ramadan, we have been hard at work to resume our operations since the shutdown ended:
- We have reopened the masjid and are offering daily prayers again.
- We are preparing a variety of programming for the community including our Summer Olympics.
- We continued to provide COVID-19 relief efforts with UMO-OG, using our hall for a vaccination clinic, and outreach to the community.
- As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease in Ontario in Stage 2 & 3, we plan to increase capacity at the masjid as per health guidelines. We look forward to returning back to normal.
From the start of Ramadan until today you helped us tremendously. With your unwavering support, we raised $425,000 (85%) out of our target of $500,000.
We only have $75,000 left to reach our goal to be able to manage our maintenance and operations costs for this year.
We call upon your support once more to fill in the gap of our earlier fundraising target.
Here are all of the ways you can donate your gift today:
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You can donate with an interac e-transfer to info@amacanada.org or donate in person at Masjid ar-Rahmah.
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#3A. COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic
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AMA will be facilitating the pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Sunday, July 4 & Monday, July 5. The eligibility criteria for the first and second doses are:
- First doses – Any priority neighbourhood resident aged 12 and older at the time of vaccination.
- Second doses – Any priority neighbourhood resident aged 18 and older can get a second dose at least 28 days after receiving an mRNA vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer), and at least eight weeks after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine.
Starting Monday July 5 at 8:00 AM, residents who are 12 years old and older will be eligible to receive an accelerated second dose of COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after receiving their first.
Residents may receive a different second dose mRNA (Moderna or Pfizer) vaccine than their first dose at community clinics. Interchanging vaccines is safe and effective. The priority is to receive two doses of a vaccine to complete the series and be fully protected.
For more information, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca.
Here are the details for the pop-up vaccination clinic:
Date & Time:
- Sunday, July 4 at 9:45 AM to 4:30 PM
- Monday, July 5 at 12:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Appointment Type: Same-day appointments can only be made in-person no earlier than two hours before the clinic opens, on a first come first served basis, while supply lasts.
If there is a waiting period, residents may receive an appointment card with a time to return to the clinic for their vaccine.
Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P1)
Items Required: One piece of government identification. This includes:
- Health Card
- Driver's License
- or Passport
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#3B. COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador | Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni
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Hear from Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni, Imam of Masjid Ar-Rahmah and the COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador for the Ottawa Public Health, on how to protect one's community during the pandemic.
To watch the video in English or Arabic, please click on the following buttons.
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#4A. Albayan School 1 for Boys & Girls (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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Here are the details for our Albayan Qur'an school for the upcoming school year:
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting from September 14 – June 23
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Age: 6 – 14 years old
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $300 per child. Payments can be made in installments with $150 in September and $150 in January.
**Please be advised that registration in not complete until payment is received.
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to info@amacanada.org with the Guardian’s name & child’s name included in the note.
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#4B. Albayan School 2 for Girls(Sunday Mornings)
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This program is exclusively for sisters. Whether you are just starting to learn Qur’an for the first time or you are an advanced student, we will help you on your journey to completing the memorization of the entire Qur’an.
Dates: Sundays starting from Sept. 5 – June 26
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $200 per child for the whole year (includes the course book).
Student Download: Parents are requested to download the Bidayah book for free by clicking here.
Levels:
- Level 1/2 for Beginners
- Level 3 for Intermediate
- Level 4/5 for the last 5 Juz
- Level 6 for Juz Amma to Ahqaf
There is also a new halaqa for university students.
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to info@amacanada.org with the Guardian’s name & child’s name included in the note.
More Information: If you have questions regarding registration you can email us at albayan@mymasjid.ca or call us at (613) 523-9977.
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#5. Financial Literacy for Youth
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AMA is proud to present an important series on Scam Prevention and Financial Literacy for youth in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency. Learn how to identify and report scams, and the basics for filing your taxes (including tax credits!).
Here are the details:
Topic: Scam Prevention & Financial Literacy for Youth
Date:
- Session 1: Tuesday, July 6
- Session 2: Tuesday, July 13
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages: 15+
Speaker: Representatives of the Canada Revenue Agency
Cost: Free
Location: Zoom
To register for the event, please click on the button below.
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AMA Community Centre has launched a free homework club for youth between Grades 4 to 12 to help them strengthen their skills for the new school year. This was the first homework club established in the Sawmill Creek-Emerald Woods neighbourhood.
The program is free and is open to residents from all faiths and backgrounds. Our tutors can provide homework support in English and French.
Here are the details:
Time: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Grades: 4 to 12
- Grade 4 to 8 students will be from 2:00 to 3:00 PM
- Grade 9 to 12 students will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
You can sign up for the program by visiting the link below.
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#7. Safety Tips for New Drivers
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Are you, or someone you know, a New Driver or at a High Risk Age? If yes, join this program to learn about important safety precautions to prevent accidents.
Here are the details:
Topic: Safety Tips for New Drivers
Date: Friday, July 9
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages: 16 - 19 and New Drivers
Instructor: Bassam El Shahry
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: 11:00 AM on Friday, July 9
Please Note: If you have registered for Part 1, you do not have to register again for Part 2
To register for the event, please click on the button below.
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Best regards,
The AMA Team
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