It all started in 1962...

Just as the Prophet ﷺ helped to build the first mosque in Medina, the pioneer Muslims of Ottawa followed his footsteps and with limited resources, they decided to rent a space in the basement of the Parkdale United Church to serve the first seed of the Muslim community. That space was utilized as an Islamic Sunday School and a place of worship to gather and perform Jumua and Eid prayers...

Fast forward 58 years...

The Ottawa Muslim Association is now one of the landmarks and pillars of Islam, not just in Ottawa, but in all of Canada, serving the community through countless programs, 3 schools and two community centres: The Ottawa Mosque, as well as the Hall of Peace [previously the United Church; yes! That same place this journey began 58 years earlier, with Allah’s blessings the Ottawa Muslim Association purchased this space in 2016]
 

Now, here is the problem:

With COVID19, our donations have gone down by 60%, as did most people. However, our services have actually rapidly increased due to a sharp increase in demand! Partly because many mosques completely stopped, and also because of the central role and location of our mosque in the hearts of the community. We have witnessed a spike in counseling services (over the phone), Zakat services, and online classes.

For the ultimate ongoing reward and sadaqa, this is an opportunity to be part of the renovation and maintenance costs for a mosque in need.
Prophet Muhammed ﷺ said:
When the son of Adam dies, all their deeds are halted except for 3:
1-    A perpetual charity
2-    A beneficial knowledge 
3-    A righteous child that prays for them
 

By contributing to this Masjid, you will receive ALL THREE mentioned in the Hadeeth, as this is the oldest continuous charity in Ottawa, and the knowledge that will be taught in the mosque will benefit others, and the mosque attendees will always pray for the ones who helped to build it, insha’Allah!

With the sacred month of Ramadan coming to an end please consider giving generously to maintain our services to the community and beyond, and may Allah reward you for your generosity in dunya and the hereafter.