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Assalamu alaykum,
We have 12 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:
(1) Ramadan Q&A with Sh. Ismail: Direct your Ramadan questions to Sh. Ismail Albatnuni this Sunday, March 26.
(2) The Month of the Qur'an: take advantage of this halaqa presented by our respected Sh. Ismail Albatnuni to get closer to the Qur'an and maximise your Ramadan.
(3) Tafsir Program with Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez: connect with the Quran this Ramadan, gain an understanding of the meaning behind the verses with Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez.
(4) Quran Recitation Program: improve your recitation with Sh. Ehab Teima this Ramadan.
(5) First Time Fasters: get recognised for your efforts fasting this Ramadan.
(6) Boys Fun Contest: AMA Youth invites boys from ages 9 to 13 and up to enjoy a fun and beneficial day virtually on Zoom.
(7) Teen Girls Talk and Iftar: the AMA Big Sisters Club invites girls ages 13 - 18 to discuss and reflect on Women in Islam on April 9.
(8) Youth Iftars: youth are invited for iftar with Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez at the masjid this Ramadan.
(9) Ramadan Volunteering: multiply your rewards this Ramadan by getting involved at the masjid, registration is still open for brothers.
(10) Ramadan Iftar Fundraising: we are raising funds to provide iftar during the month of Ramadan, please donate generously.
(11) AMA Counselling Clinic: we are proud to provide a Counselling Clinic at AMA that is supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
(12) 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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#1. Ramadan Q&A with Sh. Ismail
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Direct your Ramadan questions to Sh. Ismail Albatnuni this Sunday, March 26. Sh. Ismail will be holding a virtual Q&A session on Zoom.
Here are the details:
Title: Ramadan Question & Answer Session
Speaker: Sh. Ismail Albatnuni
Date: Sunday, March 26, 2023
Language: English (New Muslims will take priority) and Arabic
Time: 12:30 PM (English), 2:00 PM (Arabic)
Location: Online on Zoom
Cost: Free
To register for the event, please click the button below:
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#2. The Month of the Qur'an
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AMA is proud to present The Month of The Qur'an, a collaboration with Izzah Learning Centre. This halaqa will be presented by our respected Sh. Ismail Albatnuni. Take advantage of this opportunity to get closer to the Qur'an and maximise your Ramadan.
Here are the details:
Speaker: Sh. Ismail Albatnuni
Date: Saturday, April 1 (Arabic); Sunday, April 2 (English)
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club)
Cost: Free
To register for the event, please click the button below:
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#3. Tafsir of Surah Al-A'raaf
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Connect with the Quran this Ramadan, gain an understanding of the meaning behind the verses of Surah Al-A'raaf this Ramadan with a Tafsir lecture series from Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez. The lecture series will run after Asr on the first three weekends (Saturday, Sunday) of Ramadan.
Here are the details:
Topic: Tafsir of Surah Al-A'raaf
Speaker: Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday from March 25th to April 9th
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Masjid ar-Rahmah Prayer Hall
Cost: Free
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#4. Quran Recitation Program
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Take advantage of Sh. Ehab Teima's Quran Recitation Program to enhance your connection to the Quran and maximise your rewards this Ramadan.
Here are the details:
Date: Every Tuesday & Thursday starting March 28
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker: Sh. Ehab Teima
Location: Online via Zoom
To register for the program, click the button below:
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We are so proud of all your efforts this Ramadan!
To receive your certificate follow these 3 steps:
- Fast one or more FULL days in Ramadan
- Fill out the form with all your details on the form below
- Attend the mosque on the day you selected and your name will be called and you will receive a virtual certificate
Congratulations on this achievement and may Allah reward you, ameen.
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AMA Youth invites boys from ages 9 to 13 and up to enjoy a fun and beneficial day virtually on Zoom.
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 26
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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#7. Teen Girls Talk and Iftar
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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!
Date: Friday, April 9
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: AMA Community Hall
Cost: Free
Ages: Girls 13 to 18
To register for the event, please click on the button below:
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AMA Youth is pleased to invite boys to break their fast at the masjid this Ramadan. Join us for a memorable night at the masjid.
Here are the details:
Speaker: Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages: 9 - 13
Location: AMA Community
Registration is required.
To register for the iftar, click the button below:
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AMA Youth is excited to invite youth to join us for iftar on Tuesday, April 4. Join us for a memorable night at the masjid.
Here are the details:
Speaker: Sh. Abu Umar Abdulazeez
Date: Tuesday, April 4
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Ages: 14+
Location: AMA Community
Registration is required.
To register for the iftar, click the button below:
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#9. Ramadan Iftar Fundraising
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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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#10. Ramadan Iftar Fundraising
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It was narrated from Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will have a reward like theirs, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest.” (Grade: Sahih, Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 1746)
We ask for your generosity this Ramadan, take advantage of the blessed month when rewards are multiplied. We are raising funds to provide iftar at the masjid, imagine your rewards from feeding hundreds of fellow Muslims this Ramadan!
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#11. 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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#12. 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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