Masjid ar-Rahmah | Mosque of Mercy

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

The name of this month is Muharram and it is a great and blessed month. Muharram is the first month of the Hijri year (1442) and is one of the four sacred months. We are urged by our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to observe a great deal of voluntary fasts during this month. One of the virtues … Read More

We are planning to hold three prayers for Eid ul-Adha. The timings of the prayers are as follows: First prayer: 7:30 AM (doors open at 7:00 AM) Second prayer: 9:00 AM (doors open at 8:30 AM) Third prayer: 10:30 AM (doors open at 10:00 AM) Furthermore, the rules regarding the Eid prayer are the same as our daily & Jumuah … Read More

With the month of Ramadan behind us, another great opportunity for Muslims has arrived: the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah. Allah (SWT) swears by these days in the Qur’an: “By the dawn; And [by] the ten nights.” (Surah Fajr – Chapter 89, Verses 1-2) While this is the season of Hajj, there are many acts of worship Muslims around … Read More

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Eid al-Adha (1441 – 2020) Announcement Dhul Qa’dah 29, 1441 / July 20, 2020 All praise is for Allah. May His peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them. In consistent with the Council’s endeavours to focus … Read More

On this Canada Day, our President shares a special message to highlight the special blend of Islamic and Canadian values which helped us deal with the exceptional times we are going through. The government, faith organizations and social service agencies joined hands to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Muslim Organizations of Ottawa-Gatineau appreciates so many of … Read More

We know you have been eagerly awaiting this moment for a long time. The management team of AMA is pleased to announce that Masjid ar-Rahmah has reopened in a limited capacity. We would like to ensure the safety of our community. Furthermore, even though we will be partially opening we still encourage you to pray at home according to darura … Read More

It is with sadness that we write to you today. The world today is overflowing with pain and moral outrage over the rise of racially charged violence across the U.S. and here in Canada. As a community we are not blind to these indiscretions, whether they happen on our doorsteps or hundreds of kilometres away. We stand in solidarity with … Read More

We are confident that this communiqué reaches you all in the finest of well-being and Iman insha-Allah. The intent of this message is to clarify with the community the subject of Eid al-Fitr 2020/1441 and the decision of the Council of Imams of Ottawa-Gatineau to announce the Eid al-Fitr celebrations for Saturday 23, May 2020.

Getting the right amount of physical activity, time with family, and educational periods can be challenging during quarantine. We have created a schedule that can help you navigate your family’s time during quarantine and make the best use of your time. To view the full schedule you can click on the button below. Important: This timetable is proposed by AMA for … Read More