It all started in the 1950’s...

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 NorthWestern 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 71 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 NorthWestern United Church. Yes; that same space where this journey began 71 years earlier, with Allah’s blessings the Ottawa Muslim Association purchased it in 2017.

Now, here is the problem:

Due to COVID-19, our donations have gone down by 60%. However, our services have actually rapidly increased by over 50% due to a sharp increase in demand! This is 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 , Zakat services, accommodation and job search support, online classes and many other services provided by the mosque.

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.

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For every $2 raised, Islamic Relief Canada will donate $1.