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

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

  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