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Newsletter / Feb. 25, 2021

Assalamu alaykum,

We have 6 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:

(1) AMA Prayer Essentials Bag: We have exclusive merchandise available for purchase. Quantity is limited so you need to act quickly.

(2) Women's Morning and Evening Fitness Class: Are you looking to get healthier with minimal effort? Join us and our instructor, Dianne Thompson, to get fit from the comfort of your own homes.

(3) Halaqa for Converts: Join us and Shaykh Abdirahman Hussein as he discusses the virtues of sabr and placing your trust in Allah (swt).

(4) Muslimah Reflections: A bi-weekly program for young women to learn, reflect and discuss a range of relevant and important topics!

(5) Virtual Baking Class: A fun-filled activity for the whole family!

(6) COVID-19 Testing Centre: AMA will be facilitating a COVID-19 Testing Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our location.

Read on below for more details:

#1. Buy Your Exclusive AMA Merchandise

COVID-19 has affected us all in many ways, and there are protocols in place when praying at the masjid.

The AMA Prayer Essentials Bag has made it easier to be ready for prayer wherever you may be. You can even leave it in your car for easy access whenever you stop by the masjid to pray!

The package includes:

  1. Foldable prayer mat
  2. Mask with an AMA logo
  3. A durable tote bag to carry your items
 
Click here to get your own exclusive AMA merchandise today!
Click Here to Purchase Today

#2. Women's Morning and Evening Fitness Class

Here are the details for the morning sessions:

Date: Each Monday and Wednesday, starting from March 1 - April

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Instructor: Dianne Thompson

Location: In the comfort of your home via live Zoom classes

Cost: $24 for 11 classes (that's only $2 per class!)

Click Here to Register for the Morning Class

Here are the details for the evening sessions:

Date: Each Tuesday and Thursday, starting from March 2 - April 8

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Instructor: Dianne Thompson

Location: In the comfort of your home via live Zoom classes

Cost: $24 for 12 classes (that's only $2 per class!)

Click Here to Register for the Evening Class

Further Information: You will receive an email with the link to join the class the day of the fitness program.

Please print and fill out the following mandatory form and send it to sisters@mymasjid.ca before the first session:

Click Here to Complete the Mandatory Form
If you are pregnant then please fill out the following form:
Click Here to Complete the Form

#3. Halaqa for Converts

Topic: Verily, With Hardship Comes Ease

Speaker: Shaykh Abdirahman Hussein

Date: Saturday, February 27

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

Gender: Both genders are welcome

Cost: Free

Further Details: Once you have registered, you will be sent the Zoom link password.

Click Here to Register Today

#4. Muslimah Reflections

We are pleased to offer Muslimah Reflections, a bi-weekly program for young women.

This program includes guest speakers who discuss a range of relevant and important topics for Muslim sisters. The topic for the next event is "Prayer from a Mental Health Perspective."

Here are the details:

Date: Friday, February 26

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Zoom

Ages: Recommended 18+

Cost: Free

Click Here to Register Today

#5. Virtual Baking Class

AMA is pleased to offer a baking class for grandparents, parents and children. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with your family!

Date: Sunday, February 28

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM 

Menu: Home-made, healthy cookies

Chef: Hanen ElMejdoub from Tunisian House Delights

Cost: Free

Registration Deadline: 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 27

Ages: All ages are welcome!

Location: Zoom
 
Further Details: Once you have registered, you will be sent the list of ingredients to make the delicious cookie dough. You will also be sent the Zoom link and password for the baking class.

Please register once for each family.
Click Here to Register Today

#6. AMA COVID-19 Testing Centre

AMA Community Centre is partnering with the Ottawa Hospital, CHEO, Ottawa Public Health, and Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre to facilitate COVID-19 testing in our local community.

We will be hosting COVID-19 Pop-Up Testing Site at the AMA Community Centre as a temporary out-of-hospital clinic where people will be assessed by a health-care provider and tested for COVID-19 if required.

Here are the details:

Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on both days

Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P1)

Ages: All ages except for children younger than 2 years

Residents can book an appointment by calling 613-737-8193, however, same-day just in time arrivals can also be accommodated.

If you need to cancel your appointment, you may do so by calling 613-737-8193. You don't need to have an OHIP card to be tested, but if you have one, please bring it.

Support Your Masjid

We would like to thank all of the donors who have supported us throughout this entire pandemic. We encourage you to continue to support your masjid.

You can donate with any of these options:
Donate Online (Debit and Credit Cards)
Become a Monthly Donor
You can also donate with an interac e-transfer to info@amacanada.org

As our beloved Prophet said, "Charity does not decrease wealth." May Allah reward you for your generous contribution.
Best regards,
The AMA Team
 
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