Assalamu alaykum,
We have 9 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:
(1) Ramadan Positions: multiply your rewards this Ramadan by getting involved at the masjid.
(2) New Muslims Halaqa: converts are invited to a halaqa and dinner, led by Sh. Ismail Albatnuni, on preparing for the month of Ramadan.
(3) Teen Girls Talk: the AMA Big Sisters Club invites girls ages 13 - 18 to discuss and reflect on Salah this Thursday, March 16.
(4) March Break Cooking Class for Kids: learn to make creative and cute sandwiches that kids would love to eat on March 15.
(5) Eating Disorders Workshop: learn more about identifying, de-stigmatising and addressing eating disorders on March 11.
(6) Youth Events: join us for a number of youth events in the coming weeks.
(7) Educational Programs: learn more about various Islamic educational programs at AMA.
(8) AMA Counselling Clinic: we are proud to provide a Counselling Clinic at AMA that is supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
(9) Neighbourhood Health & Wellness Hub: benefit from the COVID-19 clinic, parenting drop-ins and dental clinic offered by OPH at AMA.
Read below for more details.
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#1a. Ramadan Childcare Position
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We are looking to hire a sister for the position of Childcare worker during Ramadan Childcare worker during Ramadan, pertaining to night time childcare during Taraweeh (on Friday and Saturday nights only).
The role is one that we take very seriously as it involves the responsibility of caring for young children whose safety and welfare are entrusted to the worker under AMA.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supervise and monitor the safety of children at all times
- Set-up and organize the daycare area each night. This should be completed 45 minutes before the prayer time for Ishaa/Taraweeh
- Clean up, sanitize and put away all supplies at the end of the evening, once all children have been returned to their parent(s)
- Help coordinate youth volunteers and assign them to small groups of children
- Plan, lead and guide activities, including stories, games, crafts, etc. while ensuring they align with Islamic values and beliefs
- Create and promote a positive social environment which includes sharing, cooperation, problem-solving, and respect for others in a diverse space
- Remain professional at all times with regard to children, parents, volunteers and staff
To apply for the position, please email us at: jobs@mymasjid.ca
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Zayd ibn Khalid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever helps break the fast of a fasting person, he will have the same reward as him without decreasing anything from the reward of the fasting person.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhī 807]
We are looking to recruit volunteers for Ramadan, make the best of the best month, make a difference in the community, multiply your rewards. Will you sign up?
For more information, please feel free to email our volunteer coordinator at alefiya.j@amacentre.ca
Sign up by clicking the button below:
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#2. Converts Dinner and Halaqa
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Our dear brother and sister converts to Islam are invited to join us for dinner and a halaqa to discuss preparing for the month of Ramadan.
Here are the details:
Topic: Preparing for the Holy Month of Ramadan
Speaker: Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni
Date: Friday, March 17
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: AMA Community Centre
Cost: Free
Registration mandatory
To register for the event, please click on the button below:
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AMA Big Sisters Club presents, "Teens Girl Talk," a safe space for young Muslimahs ages 13 - 18. Join us for a halaqa next Thursday. We will promptly start at 6:00 PM, so please join us on time!
Topic: Salah
Date: Thursday, March 16
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd.)
Cost: Free
Ages: Girls 13 to 18
To register for the event, please click on the button below:
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#4. March Break Cooking Class
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We will be having a March Break cooking class for kids with Sr. Eman from Yummy Touch. Learn to make delicious and cute sandwiches that kids would love to eat.
Here are the details:
Date: Wednesday, March 15
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: AMA Community Centre
Ages: 9 - 13
Cost: Free
To register for the event, click the button below:
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#5. Eating Disorders Workshop
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Eating Disorders are serious but treatable mental illnesses that can affect anyone regardless of gender, age, racial and ethnic identity, or socio-economic background. Too many people with an eating disorder are never diagnosed but suffer significant personal and family distress. It's important to destigmatize, so people can take positive actions and get the help they need to make the most of their potential.
Join us at the "Understanding Eating Disorders," workshop to learn about:
- What constitutes an eating disorder, their symptoms, and consequences
- Recognize the factors that may contribute to disordered eating
- Identify preventative strategies and treatment options for disordered eating
Our speaker is Abeer Mourad, Registered Psychotherapist - Qualifying, who provides psychotherapy to individuals and groups for the treatment of issues relating to depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, anger, procrastination, interpersonal relationships, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. She has worked extensively with clients with a history of trauma and is currently also a therapist at the AMA Counselling Centre.
We invite everyone interested in this topic to join us.
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 11
Time: After Maghreb Prayer (6:30 PM)
Location: AMA Community Centre
Speaker: Abeer Mourad (RP-Q)
To register for the event, please click here:
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AMA Youth invites boys from ages 9 to 13 and up to enjoy a fun and beneficial day at the Masjid.
Learn about the Seerah of our Beloved Prophet ﷺ and pay close attention as you will be tested at the end with a Kahoot quiz! Winners will receive prizes. Youth should come with the intention of learning beneficial knowledge about the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ and strive to achieve the best results.
Here are the details:
Date: Every Sunday starting March 12
Ages: Boys aged 9-13
Location: Online on Zoom
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: Free Admission
Registrants will be sent an email prior to the program containing the Zoom link.
To register for the event, please click here:
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We have a fun event for boys 9 – 13 prepared for you.
There will be lots of great activities which include indoor games, ping pong, and free pizza.
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 18
Time: 12:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Please Note: It is important for parents to pick up their children on time
Ages: Boys 9 - 13 years old
Location: AMA Community Hall (1216 Hunt Club Rd.)
Cost: Free
You can register for the event below or on-site.
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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!
Register for free online or on-site.
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, March 18
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Age: Boys 14+
Location: AMA Community Hall
Cost: Free!
To register, click the button below:
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AMA Youth is back Fridays at 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM with soccer for youth.
Here are the details:
Date: Every Friday from February 3 to March 10
Ages: Boys aged 9 - 13 and 14-18
Location: Canterbury High School
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Cost: $10/month
To register for the event, please click here:
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Join Sh. Ismail Albatnuni for his weekly Arabic halaqa, every Saturday after Isha. The topic of discussion is Major Fitnahs.
Here are the details:
Date: Every Saturday
Time: After Isha (8:00 PM)
Location: Masjid ar-Rahmah (1216 Hunt Club Rd.)
Cost: Free
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Iqraa Southkeys continues to offer Islamic studies and Qur’an recitation in person to our lovely students! Classes are small-scale to encourage students to memorize better. We still have spots remaining. Please contact us or register online.
Islamic Studies: Saturday from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM for Islamic Studies and Qur’an memorization, run directly under AMA. The fee for this portion is $225 per student for the full-year. (Taking into consideration the date the student will join).
Location: This year the classes will be held in person at Blossom Park Public School, 3810 Sixth St.
Registration: For the student to ensure a place in class, please send an e-transfer to iqraasouth@amacentre.ca with the Guardian’s name & child’s name included in the note.
If you have questions please contact iqraasouth@amacentre.ca
For more information, please visit mymasjid.ca/school
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#8. AMA Counselling Clinic
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To help our community to rebuild and recover from impacts of COVID-19, AMA Centre has launched a Counselling Clinic as part of the Resilient Communities Fund from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). We work with trained Psychotherapists who integrate evidence based interventions (CBT, DBT, EFT, etc) in their client centred therapeutic approach, thus providing top-level care and service to clients.
We currently offer appointments at select hours on Mondays and Thursdays. To book an appointment, please email counselling@amacentre.ca.
We would like to thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their support to help us create programs and systems to help our congregants and community to regain autonomy and self-sufficiency.
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#9. Neighbourhood Health & Wellness Hub
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(1) Immunization – COVID-19
Tuesdays to Thursdays from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Closed 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
(2) Parenting in Ottawa drop-ins
Wednesdays from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Best regards,
The AMA Team
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