Assalamu alaykum,
We have 9 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:
(1) How to Renew Our Iman in a Post-COVID World: We have a special community lecture coming soon on Saturday, December 4.
(2) Nutrition and Health Living for Women: Learn answers to the questions you have on Nutrition and Healthy Living.
(3) Youth Night for Boys 14+: Our next Youth Night event will take place in the masjid on Sunday, December 5.
(4) Math Workshop - Advanced Functions: Struggling with Advanced Functions? AMA is here to help high school students succeed in Math!
(5) Fun Contests: Join us for an afternoon of learning and fun competition! Our next Boys and Girls Fun Contest is coming soon.
(6) Intensive Islamic Course Teaser: We are pleased to announce that our annual Intensive Knowledge Program will return on December 30.
(7) Giving Tuesday Reminder: This is to let you know that the annual #GivingTuesday campaign will be on November 30.
(8) NCCM Advocacy: AMA recently took part in an event hosted by NCCM regarding Islamophobia.
(9) AMA Public Health Neighborhood COVID-19 Vaccination Hub: AMA is facilitating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic every Tuesday - Thursday for Ottawa residents.
Read on below for more details:
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#1. How to Renew Our Iman in a Post-COVID World
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This COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on us all. It has impacted our livelihoods, our families, our personal health, and even our iman (faith).
There is good news, insha Allah.
We expect that at some point in 2022 this pandemic will finally be behind us and we can look forward to our lives returning to normal.
AMA is pleased to announce a special community lecture titled, "How to Renew our Iman in a Post-COVID World."
This lecture will be delivered by our Imam, Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni. You will get to learn about the actions we can take to renew our iman (faith) and strengthen our relationship with Allah (SWT) after dealing with the test of COVID-19 for nearly 2 years.
Here are the details for the upcoming lecture:
Date: Saturday, Dec. 4 beginning after Maghrib at 5:00 PM
Location: You can attend this lecture in 1 of 2 ways:
- You can attend in-person at Masjid ar-Rahmah (1216 Hunt Club Rd)
- You can watch the livestream on our YouTube channel or Facebook page
If you would like to receive an email reminder 30 minutes before the livestream begins, you can register at the button below:
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#2. Nutrition and Healthy Living for Women
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What does a healthy, balanced diet look like? How can one achieve her fitness goals through diet? Learn the answer to these questions at our next event, Nutrition and Healthy Living for Women, on Thursday, December 2.
Here are the details:
Title: Nutrition and Healthy Living for Women
Speaker: Rania Eltawi Aref
Date: Thursday, December 2
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Gender: Women only
Cost: Free
Once you have registered, you will receive the Zoom link to join the event closer to the event date.
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#3. Youth Night for Boys 14+
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AMA Youth Committee is pleased to announce our next back to the masjid event for boys!
Join us for an evening of free food and games with your fellow brothers!
Please Note: remember to wear a mask and follow the social distancing guidelines. Register for free online or on-site.
Here are the details:
Date: Sunday, December 5
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Age: Boys 14+
Location: Community hall of Masjid Ar-Rahmah
Cost: Free!
To register for the event today, please click on the button below!
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#4. Math Workshop - Advanced Functions
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AMA is pleased to offer free Math Workshops for High School Students (grade 11 and 12) on Advanced Functions! The program is designed to help students succeed in school.
The workshop for grade 11 students will be held every Monday, and the workshop for grade 12 students will be held every Thursday.
Here are the details for Grade 11:
Dates:
- Monday, November 29
- Monday, December 6
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Here are the details for Grade 12:
Date:
- Thursday, November 25
- Thursday, December 2
- Thursday, December 9
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Cost: Free
Once you have registered, we will send you the link to join our program on Zoom.
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Calling all youth boys! Join us for an afternoon of learning and competition
Our next youth program for boys 9 – 13 will be an Islamic-themed trivia contest using Kahoot.
On the day of the event the youth should come with their full focus to learn an important Islamic lesson, answer trivia questions, have fun, and compete for the top spot.
Due to popular demand, Boys Fun Contest will be running bi-weekly from now on. Mark your calendars!
Here are the details
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Age: Boys 9 – 13 years old
Location: Zoom virtual app
Cost: Free!
Each registrant will be sent an email prior to the program containing the Zoom link.
To register for this program you can use the button below. We hope to see you there!
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Calling all youth girls! Join us for an afternoon of learning and competition
Our next youth program for girls 9 – 13 will be an Islamic-themed trivia contest using Kahoot.
On the day of the event the youth should come with their full focus to learn an important Islamic lesson, answer trivia questions, have fun, and compete for the top spot.
Due to popular demand, Girls Fun Contest will be running bi-weekly from now on. Mark your calendars!
Here are the details
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Age: Girls 9 – 13 years old
Location: Zoom virtual app
Cost: Free!
Each registrant will be sent an email prior to the program containing the Zoom link.
To register for this program you can use the button below. We hope to see you there!
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#6. Intensive Islamic Knowledge Course Teaser
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We have great news to share with you!
By the Grace of Allah (SWT), we are proud to announce the 3rd annual Intensive Islamic Knowledge program. This is the same Intensive program you have come to love and appreciate the past 2 winters.
We have an amazing lineup of subjects and speakers for you, one of which will be speaking on AMA's platform for the FIRST time!
Mark your calendars for Dec. 30 - January 3 for the return of our Intensive Islamic Knowledge Program.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we reveal more information about our exciting program, including the day when registration will begin.
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#7. Giving Tuesday Reminder
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Tomorrow on Friday is Black Friday and this coming Monday is Cyber Monday, two of the busiest shopping days of the year.
But do you know what this coming Tuesday, Nov. 30 is all about? It's Giving Tuesday, the single biggest day for donations to charities across North America.
On that day our team will be running a special fundraising campaign across all of our channels to support our programs, services, and operations.
We'll be sending a reminder on Tuesday morning so our community members can take part in this special 1-day campaign.
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#8. Update on NCCM Advocacy
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AMA representatives recently participated in the NCCM 2021 Ontario Advocacy Day to introduce and advocate for the passage of the 'Our London Family Act' in the provincial legislature.
It was a ground-breaking day in which over 75 Ontario Muslim leaders, intellectuals, and activists got together to meet with Ministers, Leaders and MPPs from all political parties, and advocated with one strong voice about the issues that matter most to our communities.
The Our London Family Act is a comprehensive anti-Islamophobia bill which aims to reform education, end White Supremist intimidation outside of mosques, increase the recruitment of minorities in the provincial public service, require an anti-Islamophobia strategy in the Anti-Racism Directorate, create Ontario hate crime accountability units and extend limitation periods for human rights complaints to 5 years.
This act is just the beginning of something monumental and historic with regards to fighting Islamophobia. To date, as a result of the event, three of the four Party leaders have supported the act.
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#9. AMA Public Health Neighborhood COVID-19 Vaccination Hub
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AMA will be facilitating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic every Tuesday - Thursday for Ottawa residents.
This program is to help reduce barriers for residents who have not yet received the vaccine. The hubs will work with community leaders to promote a comfortable, convenient, and easily accessible option for vaccination, as another step towards the goal of ensuring that anyone 12+ in Ottawa who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can get vaccinated.
You're eligible to receive the vaccine if you satisfy the following criteria:
- First doses are available for Ottawa residents aged 12 years of age or older at the time of vaccination
- Second doses are available for Ottawa residents aged 12 years of age or older who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine at least 28 days before their appointment. Residents who received their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine can receive an mRNA vaccine after 56 days
For more information, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca.
Here are the details for the pop-up vaccination clinic:
Date & Time: Every Tuesday - Thursday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Appointment Type: No appointment is required to receive a vaccine or to speak with a Public Health nurse about COVID-19 vaccines
If there is a waiting period, residents may receive an appointment card with a time to return to the clinic for their vaccine.
Vaccination offered: Pfizer-BioNtech and/or Moderna
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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Best regards,
The AMA Team
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