There will be changes to the schedule of the two Jumuah prayers due to daylight savings. Please pay close attention to the new start times for each khutbah: First Jumuah The doors will open at 11:30 AM and the khutbah will begin at 12:00 PM. Second Jumuah The doors will open at 12:45 PM and the khutbah will begin at 1:15 PM. We strongly encourage all of … 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

Take a moment and think about the things surrounding you. Maybe it’s your morning cup of coffee, or a new tab open of your bank account, or art hanging on the wall across your desk. Do you ever wonder where these daily necessities came from? These are only a few of the many things Muslims have invented throughout our history. … Read More

What are the secrets behind prayer in jama’ah (congregation)? Why has the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized the importance of it? To begin it is important to disclose that we understand the current circumstances of COVID 19 preventing certain individuals from seeking the benefits of congregational prayer and to remind you that Allah is the Most Merciful. The … 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

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