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

  Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatu, My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, I would first like to extend my best wishes to you and your families. I pray to Allah to enable us to fast the days and pray the nights of Ramadan and may He accept our fasting and good deeds. Under normal circumstances, this letter … Read More

We have 4 Ramadan welcome messages for our community: (1) Ramadan Message from the Prime Minister (2) Ramadan Message from the Imam of Masjid ar-Rahmah – Shaykh Ismail Albatnuni (3) Ramadan Message from the Medical Officer of Health for Ottawa Public Health – Dr. Vera Etches (4) Ramadan Message from the Police Chief of Ottawa Police Services – Peter Sloly

  Assalamu alaykum, Allah (SWT) has blessed us to witness another Ramadan and we are grateful for this opportunity. In this blog post we are going to highlight what our congregation needs to know about Ramadan at Masjid ar-Rahmah. Attending the Isha & Taraweeh Prayers We will have one taraweeh prayer this year and will begin after Isha. You can … Read More

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. All praise is for Allah Almighty. Ramadan (1442 – 2021) Announcement (French follows) 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 confirmation consistent with … Read More

Dear Community Members, As we go through the pandemic and the current lockdown, we are closely monitoring the situation and following public health guidelines. In accordance to the lockdown measures, Masjid ar-Rahmah can operate at 15% capacity for the safety of its congregants. As Ramadan is around the corner, we require your feedback to understand how to operate and best … Read More

Assalamu alaykum, We look forward to having you come to Masjid ar-Rahmah. We will be reopening tomorrow on Tuesday, February 16 beginning at Fajr prayer, insha Allah. The rules for the reopening are the same as before. We will be operating at a 30% capacity and washrooms will remain closed. Furthermore, for your safety and the safety of others, each person will … Read More

Feb. 13 Update: To read the latest special announcement from OPH you can visit here.   The following message is from Ottawa Public Health: Essential Travel – To and From School  As schools have resumed back to in-person learning, families/caregivers may be making picking up children to and from schools, childcare facilities  or bus stops. It is important for families/caregivers to remember … Read More

We are pleased to share that we are offering a new calendar for 2021 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.   We will also be providing free physical … Read More

Think of the last time you’ve been through a difficult time. How did you react? Would you react in a similar way or would you have reacted differently? Every person has experienced some form of hardship whether it was pain, loss, fear, anxiety, sadness, or grief in their life. However, what makes a person different is how they responded during … Read More