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
How to Prepare for the Last 10 Nights of Ramadan 2022
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
Download our Ramadan 1443 / 2022 Timetable
We are pleased to share that we are offering a Ramadan 1443 / 2022 Timetable! It will include both the Gregorian and Hijri dates, and daily prayer times. You can download the timetable at this link.
What You Need to Know about Ramadan 2022 at Masjid ar-Rahmah
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
Download our 2022 Islamic Calendar
We are pleased to share that we are offering a new calendar for 2022 for our community to download for free! It will include both the Gregorian and Hijri dates, a monthly message from AMA, and a monthly reminder from the Qur’an and Sunnah. You can download the calendar at this link.
10 Muslim Inventions That Helped Shape The World
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
Why You Should Fast on the Day of Ashura
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
Community Update from Ottawa Public Health
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
Annual Report to our Community
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
Muslim Community Statement on the London Car Attack
(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