Verily, with Hardship comes Ease (Quran 94:5) The global pandemic in 2020 swooped across continents, taking lives, crippling global markets, causing financial distress, and has brought many activities we took for granted to a grinding halt, with the forced closure of businesses, schools, places of worship and leisure. And the Qur’anic verse and lesson, “Verily, with Hardship comes Ease,” reminds … Read More

  Assalamu alaykum, Ramadan Mubarak! Alhamdulillah, we are blessed to have been able to witness Ramadan again this year. Thanks to lifting restrictions, many of us will be able to gather at the masjid this year to take part in Taraweeh prayers, weekend Iftars and daily worship. However, keeping ourselves and those around us safe is our top priority.   In … Read More

Assalam Alaykum, We will be accepting donations on Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12 at the AMA Community Center. Please book an appointment for drop off using this form. You will receive a confirmation text for your drop off time on Sunday, July 10 inshaAllah. Loading…

In this blog post, we would like to highlight what our congregation needs to know about attending Eid ul-Adha salah at Masjid ar-Rahmah. 1. Eid ul-Adha Prayer Timings We are planning to hold two prayers for Eid ul-Adha on Wednesday, June 28. The timings of the prayers are as follows: First prayer: 7:30 AM Second prayer: 9:30 AM For more … Read More

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All praise is for Allah Almighty. Dhul Qa’dah 29, 1443 / June 29, 2022 All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah (SAW), his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them. In consistence with the Council’s endeavors … Read More

There are no days in the year more beloved to Allah than these days; just like the last ten nights of Ramadan, these ten days are crammed with opportunities to earn reward. The Prophet (SAW) said: “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these (first ten days of Dhul Hijjah).” Then some companions of … Read More

Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatu Allahi wa barakatuh, On behalf of the AMA board, I wish you and your family Eid Mubarak! Taqabbalah mina wa minkum Saleha Al-amaal. May Allah (SWT) accept our fasting and qiyam and save us from hellfire. And may He make us from the winners of Jannah and bless us to witness Ramadan again for many years … Read More

In this blog post, we would like to highlight what our congregation needs to know about attending Eid ul-Fitr salah at Masjid Ar-Rahmah. 1. Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Timings We are planning to hold two prayers for Eid ul-Fitr on Monday, May 2. The timings of the prayers are as follows: First prayer: 8:00 AM (Takbeerat at 7:45 AM) Second prayer: … Read More

All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them. Based on the moon sighting information consistent with the global moon sighting criterion, the council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau, hereby, confirms that there were no credible moon sighting reports on Saturday, 29th … Read More

We are now entering the final days and nights of this blessed month of Ramadan. Among these last few nights is Laylatul Qadr, the night in which the Qur’an was revealed. Laylatul Qadr is also a night that is greater than a 1,000 months in its blessing and reward. (Surah Qadr: Verse 3) As you already know this night is … Read More