Eid Al-Adha community events

Alsalamo Alykom dear community members,

Eid Mubarak, May Allah accept all our good deeds in these blessed days of Dhu al-Hijjah. Amin.

Masjid Al-Iman is pleased to announce the following community events to celebrate Eid Al-Adha:

- Eid Bazar: On Saturday July 24, 2021 at Royal Athletic Park located at 1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1E8, from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

- Community gathering: On Sunday July 25, 2021 at Beckwith Park located at 857 Beckwith Ave, Victoria, BC V8X 3S3, from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

We will be pleased to see you and your family. Both events include activities for children.

We need brothers and sisters volunteers to help out for Sunday event. We will start working on Friday after Asr prayers inshallah. Please, come join us if you have time. Brother Mohamed Dehairi, membership director, is the volunteers team leader.   

May Allah SWT grant us Hajj next year and long life to witness these blessed days for years to come. Amin

Jazakum Allah Khairan

BCMA Victoria Branch Management Committee

Happy Eid: Eid Al-Adha Salah information

Assalamu Alykum dear community members,

Eid Mubarak, May Allah accepts all our fasting, prayers, and good deeds in these blessed first 10 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. Amin.

Masjid Al-Iman is pleased to invite you for Eid Al-Adha prayers on Tuesday July 20, 2021 at 8:00 AM sharp. Eid Salah will take place at the Victoria Curling Club located at: 1952 Quadra Street, Victoria BC, V8T 4C2 ( 3 minutes walk south of the Masjid). 

We have got the City of Victoria approval to park at the time-limited zones (not the residential parking) on both sides of Quadra street between Bay street and N Park street from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Please, note the following:

- Sisters, children and families are welcome.

- Face masks are strongly encouraged.

- Make wudu at home and bring your own prayer mat.

- No eating or drinking in the Curling venue.

- Refreshments and goody bags for kids to be served/distributed at the Masjid parking lot after Salah.

You should NOT come for Eid Salah if any of the following is applicable to you: 

1- You have any of the following new or worsening signs and symptoms and not related to a chronic or known causes or conditions: fever, chills, difficulty of breathing, shortness of breath, cough, sore throat, troubling swallowing, Runny nose/stuffy nose or nasal congestion, Decrease or loss of smell or taste, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, Not feeling well, extreme tiredness, sore muscles.

2. You have travelled outside Canada in the past 14 days and/or been in close contact with anyone who has COVID-19.

3. You had close contact with a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19. Close contact means: being less than 2 meters away in the same room, workspace, or area for over 15min | Living in the same home.

4. You have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

5. You have visited/worked in any locations during a time identified as a known potential COVID exposure.   

Jazzakum Allahu Khairan 

BCMA-Victoria Branch Management

The day of Arafa Iftar at the Masjid: Sponsors needed

Assalam Alikum dear community members,

Eid Mubarak

May Allah SWT accepts our fasting and good deeds in the blessed first 10 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. Ameen.

Masjid Al-Iman is pleased to open sponsorship for Iftar at the Masjid on the day of Arafa. The cost of sponsoring one meal is $10. You have the flexibility of sponsoring any number of meals. 

Please, click "Here" to donate through the Market Place at BCMA-Victoria website or donate in cash, debit, or credit card at Masjid Al-Iman. 

Please, make sure you mention that your donation is for Iftar on the day of Arafa.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan

BCMA-Victoria Branch Management

Two Jomaa Salah at the Masjid

Assalam alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh dear community members,

Alhamdulillah, effective July 1st, 2021, there will no longer be any restrictions or capacity limits on religious gatherings and services in BC. This means that we will no longer be required to stand apart during Salah and our Masjid can return 100% of their pre-pandemic capacities. The Province will also be lifting the mask mandate on July 1st, with masks being RECOMMENDED but no longer necessary. For more details, Please, click "Here". 

Registration for Jomaa Salah is no longer required.

Per community members' request, Masjid Al-Iman is organizing TWO Jomaa Salah at 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM.

For all other events at the Masjid, the new indoor gathering limits will apply; such events will be limited to 50 people or 50% of normal capacity, whichever is greater.

Please, stay home if they are feeling unwell or are required to quarantine.

May Allah SWT keep all our communities safe and healthy.

BCMA-Victoria Branch Management

Copy Of - Ramadan Fundraising Event updates: $50,000 targeted, $ 47,267 collected

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatu Allah Wabarakatuh

Peace be upon you dear community members,

BCMA Board of Religious Services is pleased to announce that the month of Ramadan will commence on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Ramadan Mubarak, May you, your family and everyone have a blessed Ramadan! May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, Duaa and ease the current pandemic situation for all of us. Amin.

This Ramadan will also be unlike any other that we have witnessed in our lifetimes. We share the sadness of the community as we are not able to congregate inside our Masjid for Salah and Taraweeh. However, we would like to let you know that we are working hard to have outdoor Taraweeh. Stay tuned up for updates.

Our annual fundraising for Masjid Al-Iman starts Today. The goal is to collect enough donations to cover our Masjid operating costs throughout the year. Our Masjid's monthly operating costs is around $10,000 (Ten Thousand dollars). Donations to the Masjid operations have sharply dropped down due to COVID-19 pandemic. The Masjid need your support now more than ever.

Our target is to collect at least $50,000 during this Ramadan. You can donate to the MASJID operations in cash, cheque, or online at BCMA Victoria Branch website. You can donate and know how much we collected by clicking " Here ". 

May Allah SWT keep our community safe, cure those who have been afflicted with any illness, enable us to make the most of Ramadan, and allow us to return to His house very soon. Amin

Jazaku Allahu Khairan,

BCMA-Victoria Branch Management

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COVID-19 Restrictions EXTENDED: Masjid Al-Iman stays closed

Assalaamu Alaykum dear community members,

Please be informed that by order and direction of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO), all events and social gatherings are suspended to reduce COVID-19 transmission related to social interactions. 

Religious in-person gatherings and worship services are suspended under the order. Therefore, all BCMA Masajid and centers (including Masjid Al-Iman) shall be stay closed for any in-person activities and prayers including Jomaa Salah, till February 5, 2021 at midnight. For more details, Please, click HERE.

All Halaqas and Madrassa will continue virtually.

Funerals services shall continue with a maximum of 10 people including the imam.

BCMA is working with other faith groups to lobby the government to have our Masajid open while following PHO guidelines during the pandemic.

Your cooperation regarding this matter shall be highly appreciated. 

May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala make it easy for all of us.

Jazakumullahu Khairan

BCMA-Victoria Branch Management

Masjid Al-Iman: Re-launching the Nika'h matching service

Assalam Alaikum dear community members,

Masjid Al-Iman is pleased to re-launch the Nika'h matching service under supervision of Imam Ismail Nur to coordinate your forthcoming wedding.

If you are interested in our help to find the best match for you, please, click HERE

The purpose of this form is to help clarify some of the pre-requisite information before initiating Islamic wedding. Any information you provide will only be use for the purpose of organizing your wedding (Nika'h). Please provide as much information as possible. 

Jazzakumallahu Khairan,

BCMA-Victoria Branch  

BCMA VICTORIA- MASJID AL IMAN JANUARY NEWSLETTER

JAN 1, 2021 | JUMADA AL-AWWAL 17, 1442 AH

Alsalamo Alykom Warahmatuh Allah Wabarakatuh

Dear community members:

Notice: To comply with provincial government and BCMA guidelines, Masjid al Iman is closed until further notice. All programs are conducted virtually via Zoom or on our Facebook page.

In this issue:

1. INSPIRATION FROM IMAM ISMAIL

2. MONTHLY PRAYER TIME TABLE

3. UPCOMING EVENTS

• JUMUAH KHUTBAH REMINDER ON FACEBOOK

• DAILY HALAQA WITH THE IMAM.

• AGM

• MONTHLY YOUTH QUIZ.

• YOUTH GIRLS

4. COMMUNITY CORNER – END OF TERM MADRESSA PARTY!

5. DONATE NOW

6. ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY : REFERENCES AND STATS

7. BOARD MEMBERS CONTACT

1. INSPIRATION FROM IMAM ISMAIL: Stay tuned for inspiring advice from Imam Ismail Nur that will help you lead a meaningful and fulfilling life with the awareness of Allah Subhaanahu wa taaala.

2. MONTHLY PRAYER TIME TABLE: Click here to download the January timetable

3. EVENTS:

• JUMUAH KHUTBAH REMINDER ON FACEBOOK: Join Imam Ismail every Friday on our Facebook page for the live khutbah at 12.30 pm. 

• DAILY HALAQA WITH THE IMAM: Join Imam Ismail daily from Tues- Sat from 07h30 to 8pm for short but important reminders and Q & A. Zoom details here

• AGM: On Dec 20 and 23 the Sister’s and Men’s Boards of Victoria held their AGMs. It was great to connect with the community. Read the report from the Chairperson, and see the Sisters program of activities.

• MONTHLY YOUTH QUIZ: 5 x $25 Amazon gift cars to be won, test your Islamic and general knowledge in a fun and safe online quiz. Click here  to register

• YOUTH GIRLS: Contact Sr Zara for regular activities in the YAP

4. COMMUNITY CORNER – END OF TERM MADRESSA PARTY!: Alhamdulillah, we have come to the end of the first term of the madressa program. On Dec 18th we had a virtual Quran recitation program and ‘Lil treats’ were delivered to each student. See the photo for some happy faces! Jazakallah khair to the Education Directors, all the teaches, volunteers, parents and students!

5. DONATE NOW: Even though our doors are closed, our masjid needs your support to cover regular payroll, maintenance, utility, hydro and other costs. Please donate generously- online, by cheque or drop off at the masjid mail box. May Allah reward you abundantly. 

6. ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY : REFERENCES AND STATS 

• Mailing list subscriptions- 997

• Donations received- 1-20 December 2020: $ 2, 960

• Royal Oak Cemetery Burial Information & Plot Purchase Form - PDF

• Volunteer with the masjid – Masjid Al-Iman Volunteering Form - Link

• Become a member -  New Member | Renewing Member

• Apply for Zakat – send application to Imam Ismail Nur - Zakat Application

7. BOARD MEMBERS:

BROTHERS:

Chairperson: Mahmoud Shaheed

Social: Ali Ibrahim

Treasurer: Moustafa Jammal

Secretary: Hussein Dahab

Youth:  vacant 

Sports: Younnis Amarrir

Membership: Danish Ali

Maintenance: Ahmed Hajmuse

Education: Abdulramane Traore

Fundraising: Nawab Shah

Funeral: Jemal Mohamed 

SISTERS:

Chairperson: Shahin Jones

Secretary: Zaheera Jinnah 

Treasurer: Malika Mosseddaq 

Social: Batula Salat

Youth: Zara Chaudhry

Sports: Liza Sehic

Fundraising: Grace Ann Khalifa

Maintenance: Saada Ahmed

Education: Shazia Rashid

Membership: Shamila Mohamed

Funeral: Asma Shaikh