May 12 Expansion of eligibility and availability of antiviral treatments  The Province of Ontario has recently expanded eligibility for COVID-19 antiviral treatments for people with symptoms who are at higher risk of severe COVID-19. These treatments must be taken within the first five days of symptom onset. Antiviral treatments, such as paxlovid, are given to adults who are at higher … Read More

(French message will follow) The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa Gatineau (UMO-OG) and the Ottawa-Gatineau Muslim community are heartbroken and outraged after the horrific attack on a Muslim family in London, Ontario. We call for justice following this tragic and senseless act. On Sunday, June 6, a Muslim family went out for a walk. Their lives were tragically cut short … Read More

[La version française suit]   The desecration of Masjid al-Aqsa and violence in its surrounding regions is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. We strongly condemn such violence, especially against worshippers at Masjid al-Aqsa, the third holiest site for Muslims. Places of worship are considered places of peace and tranquility by all faiths. The sanctuary of Masjid al-Aqsa was viciously dishonoured and … Read More

Assalam Alaykum, Ramadan is at an end, but we wanted to express our sincerest gratitude and request dua’s from our community members for our precious volunteers, who consistently donate their time and efforts to the community whenever the need arises. At the start of Ramadan, despite our long fasts, it’s our volunteers who eagerly signed up to serve the community … Read More

There have been a lot of questions surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and in this blog, we wanted to answer the most common questions we receive: Is the vaccine halal? Will the vaccine break my fast? Is the vaccine safe? How can I book an appointment? Where can I go to get more information about the vaccine? Without further delay, … Read More

Written by Jalil Marhnouj (President of AMA) It is a sad day in Ottawa, a sad day in Canada and a sad day for our justice system. It has been a long four years. Abdirahman Abdi’s family, the Justice For Abdirahman Coalition, lawyers, activists and countless community members have worked tirelessly and have been waiting for answers. Today, the justice … Read More

Dear community members, Our team was contacted by Ottawa Public Health (OPH) about a confirmed case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) who came for worship at Masjid ar-Rahmah on Friday, Sep 11th between 12:30 and 1:30 PM.    We recognize that this information may cause anxiety. We want to assure you that OPH is actively working to identify and inform all individuals who were at highest … Read More

Dear community members, I hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe during these challenging times insha Allah. Indeed we are going through tough times, and what could be tougher than not being able to attend congregational prayers in the house of Allah or attending Jumuah Salat and listening to the Friday Khutbah? The situation we are … Read More

Each year AMA publishes an annual report for the community to highlight the incredible work we were able to accomplish together. This year is no different. Together with your support we have made significant strides together, one meaningful act at a time. We couldn’t do it without your help. Over the past year your generous financial and volunteer support has … Read More

Earlier this year our team here at Masjid ar-Rahmah (Mosque of Mercy) joined forces with Islamic Relief to send funds to support our Rohingya brothers and sisters. Of course, our organization was not the only one to send financial support to the region. We also teamed up with local Muslim organizations including the Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA) and Assalam Mosque and … Read More