The name of this month is Muharram and it is a great and blessed month. Muharram is the first month of the Hijri year (1443) 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

July 16 Stage 3 Reopening Ontario is moving the province into Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021. We are currently updating the Places of Worship guidance to reflect this move and you will see a note from our to the faith sector as well. Step 3 of the Roadmap focuses on the resumption of additional indoor services with larger numbers of people and restrictions in place. This includes, but is not limited … Read More

Patience. Resilience. Strength of character. These words capture the hard work, emotional toil, and adversity we all experienced during this unprecedented time in our lives. This past year has shown us that no one can succeed on their own. We all need to rely on each other; through our families, neighbourhoods, and the greater community. When we band together, we … 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

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. (French Follows) 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 … Read More

Special Note: the text found in this article was prepared by the Imams Council of Ottawa Gatineau, however, the images you see are additions that came from AMA and also CMCTF 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. In … 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

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