The Islamic Centre of Kingston

A Place for Youth to Call Home

"I was 12 years old when I came to Kingston. There's been in my tenure in Kingston times when I was not so active in my prayers and in other social aspects ... I remember growing up, one of the things I would always look forward to was having sleepovers as youth in the mosque ... even our imam would sometimes play basketball with us ..." Watch video for the remainder of Mohammed Butt's story.

As Kingston’s Muslim Community grows in numbers, we’re working hard to Support our Youth in Preserving their Muslim Identity. ICK Expansion Project raised over 85% of the needed funds for Phase 1. Help us by making a generous donation this Ramadan to reach our needed funds to start phase 1 of the expansion project.

"The ISK is a keystone of the Muslim community in Kingston, providing religious services, education, and a community hub for the local Muslim community. It engages in very crucial outreach to the wider Kingston community, with its interfaith and civic engagement. Travelers also benefit by being able to stop on their journeys between the metropolitan centres to pray in a masjid. I encourage everyone to contribute to its expansion needs."

Kathy Bullock
President, ISNA Canada. Director of Research, the Tessellate Institute

"My relationship with the Kingston Muslim community is decades old. I have fond memories of the early days I used to visit the community for prayer gatherings, lectures, workshops and youth camps. It gives me a sense of pride to see the children of yesterday have developed into the leaders of tomorrow. Expanding their current facilities is a must to continue their quest for a bright future."

Dr. Munir El-Kassem
Imam and Chaplain

Thank you for your support!

Today we've launched our Ramadan campaign!

For details see www.anfiq.org/node/312

We aim to raise $250,000 to achieve our $1million goal!

Be one of the first to donate and earn the rewards of all who follow

“Allah’s Messenger was the most generous of all the people, and he used to reach the peak in generosity in the month of Ramadan when Jibril (Gabriel) met him. Jibril used to meet him every night of Ramadan to teach him the Qur’an.Allah’s Messenger was the most generous person, even more generous than the fair winds.” (Narrated by Bukhari, no. 6)

Today we've launched our 5-week campaign!

For details see www.anfiq.org/node/310

Be one of the first to donate and earn the rewards of all who follow

Jarîr relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Whoever initiates a good practice (sunnah hasanah) in Islam and is emulated by others in doing so will get the reward of it and the reward of all those who act upon it without their rewards being diminished in any respect" [Sahîh Muslim: (1017)]

Assalamu alaikum
The next step in our project is to complete our Site Plan Approval Application.
For this we need approximately $30000

This will cover:

1. Pre-consultation Application with the city of Kingston

2. Completion of Site Plan drawings and submittal of Application

3. Storm Water Management Report

4. Septic System Application

5. Noise Study

6. Archaeological Study

Assalamu alaikum
The next step in our project is to complete our Site Plan Approval.
For this we need approximately $25000

Alhamdulillah, we have acheived our goal!
Jazakallah for your contributions, May Allah reward you all.
 

There is a great need in the community to extend our centre

You can help out with a small symbolic building block for just $100 CAD ($75 USD). That's a Sadaqah Jariyah that will continue benefiting you for many years.

(please check out the structure on the left or above if viewing on a mobile device)

Donate and place a brick in the Islamic Centre of Kingston

Now, if you can afford more than one building block ...

Say 4 or 5, please donate multiple building blocks; may Allah SWT reward you.

“The parable of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain: it groweth seven ears, and each ear Hath a hundred grains. Allah giveth manifold increase to whom He pleaseth: And Allah careth for all and He knoweth all things.” -Surah Al-Baqara, 261

Our goal for Ramadan is to reach $50,000!

ISK is aiming to reach its goal of raising $500,000 for the ICK Extension Project in 2016. Alhamdulillah, the month of Ramadan is now upon us and our need for this extension could not be more apparent. It is wonderful to see the mosque radiant with the spirit of Islam at this time and all year round. However, we need more space to accommodate everyone as our community continues to grow and engage in the activities which are provided. In order to start the first phase of the ICK Extension Project, we are requesting donations from the community. Ramadan is an excellent time to donate as it puts us in the best position to increase our good deeds. All good deeds increase in value and acts of charity are certainly included. Donation boxes for the ICK Extension Project will be made available at the mosque during community Iftars, Jummah and Traweeh prayers.

Donation Options

Cheques payable to the “Islamic Society of Kingston”.  Please specify at the bottom the purpose – ICK Extension and mail to:

PO Box 61, Centennial P.O. Box 100, 2437 Princess Street, Kingston, ON. K7M 3G1

Online payment: www.kingstonmuslims.ca

ANFIQ (crowd online funding) (www.anfiq.org/isk)

PayPal (available through www.kingstonmuslims.ca or www.kingstonmuslims.ca/donations.php)

Pre-authorized Monthly Deduction http://kingstonmuslims.ca/Forms/authorize.pdf

Credit/debit cards machine (available at the ICK)

Islamic Society of Kingston is a registered tax exempted charitable organization (Charitable # 11807-1860-RT0001) with CRA. Your contribution is 100% tax deductable.

JAK

May Allah SWT reward you all for your efforts.  

ISK Fundraising Committee

ISK is Expanding

Since back in 1996 when the Islamic Society of Kingston established the Islamic Centre of Kingston, our community has expanded so much that it has grown beyond the centre’s current capacity. So, we began look to alternate areas to accommodate overflow of the prayer area during Friday prayers, Eid prayers, and community functions. The ISK is currently raising funds for an expansion to the masjid to address spacial concerns for functions such as: Major Community Events, Eid Prayers, and Islamic School Activities.

Just 1/3 remaining

Alhamdulillah, the response so far has been very heart warming: about 2/3 of the amount needed has been collected in the first day ... just $2150 to go. We also reached 37 building blocks.

Jazakum Allah Khieran!

Please share this campaign with your friends. Who knows, maybe it is someone you mention this project to who donates, and you get his/her reward as well, without anything being diminished from their reward.

The link to use is www.anfiq.org/isk.

Please also use the FB/Twitter/Google buttons above.

Property Survey

As our community numbers are increasing, the area within our masjid needed to accommodate our needs will not be enough. We are looking to expand our masjid to add space for a gym, schooling, additional prayer area, and community space - Please see Background below for details.

To devise a suitable expansion plan for the needs of the ISK community, we need to conduct a survey of our property by a licensed company. The cost of the survey is $6000 and we are looking to raise this amount by the end of 2015.

Thank you for your Consideration

Be one of the first 10 to donate a Building Block

(Please check out the structure on the left or above if viewing on a mobile device)

Imagine owning a symbolic building block in a project that serves the religious and societal needs of the community and supports their positive integration into the Canadian society without losing their Muslim identity.

A building block is just $100. Be one of the first to reserve one and earn the rewards of all who follow.

Jarîr relates that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

“Whoever initiates a good practice (sunnah hasanah) in Islam and is emulated by others in doing so will get the reward of it and the reward of all those who act upon it without their rewards being diminished in any respect" [Sahîh Muslim: (1017)]

Please Donate Generously

Now, if you can afford more than one building block ...

Say 4 or 5, please donate more; may Allah SWT reward you for that.

جزاكم الله خيرا

Background

We are working on an extension facility for the Islamic Centre of Kingston. The centre houses diverse activities that promote Islamic knowledge and provide support for the community members, especially the youth. The ISK strives to serve the religious and societal needs of its community members, and supports their integration into the Canadian society.

Growing Community

Our community, with its diverse needs, is growing beyond the centre’s current capacity. We decided to build an extension facility which will make it possible to house a multitude of activities that promote spiritual, intellectual, and physical engagement. A growing sector of this community that will benefit from this extension is our Muslim youth, whom we need to engage in a modern Islamic way of life.

The extension project, budgeted at $2,000,000, is currently in progress, and needs your financial support and donations. Every dollar you donate will contribute to a bigger space that will house a variety of spiritual, educational, and recreational activities for the young and old.

Our planned extension facility will include:

• Expanded prayer area
• Classroom space for over 100 students
• Library and office space
• Youth recreation area
• Body washing “ghosl” facility
• Community hall for meetings and social events

Please donate generously