ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 2010

 
Laylat Al-Qadr

The Outaouais Islamic Centre is pleased to announce the programme for :

Laylat Al-Qadr

Date: 

Monday, Ramadan 26,  1431 / Septembre 6, 2010
 

Location :

The Gatineau Mosque (4 rue Lois, Gatineau, Québec J8Y 3R1)

PM

9:30                 Isha Prayer

9:45                 Taraweeh Prayers

10:15              Fundraising

10:45               Taraweeh Prayers (resumed)

11:15              Pause:             - Qur’an Certificate Awards (Ijazah)

- Video clip on The Kid Qur’an Camp (7 mns)

- Ramadan Programme Evaluation (questionnaire)

11:50              Taraweeh: Qur’an Closure (Khatm) et Dou3a

VERY IMPORTANT :

  • The Community Room will be reserved for ladies as it is more spacious and better conditioned.
  • Please bring Zakat Al-Fitr (10$ per family member) if you haven’t yet done so, and make sure you put in the right box.
  • Please use the large Foundry Parking, right behind the mosque, on Montcalm St.

(see directions : http://cio-oic.org/OIC/Francais/joindre.html )


The Tahajjud Prayers

The Outaouais Islamic Centre

Allah (swt) says:

{And as for the night, keep awake a part of it an additional prayer for thee: soon will thy Lord raise thee to a Station of Praise and Glory!}
[Surah 17 - Al-Isra, verse 79]

Having reached the 2nd half of the holy month of Ramadan, the community is warmly welcome to enjoy :

The Tahajjud Prayers

Starting on Thursday August 26 (15 Ramadan) from 3:15 to 4:15 am


Location: the Gatineau Mosque

For more information, please contact the Gatineau Mosque Imam:

office :819.776.1831 - mobile: 613.447.2268 - email : ahmed.limame@gmail.com - www.cio-oic.org


Quran Kid Camp

Assalamou 'Alaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters;

Based on the smooth progress of the Quran Kid Camp and to make sure that the children will maximize the benefit from this event, we are adding two more sessions on Saturday and Sunday between 2pm and 4pm.

* Please note that children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a parent. We extend our most sincere thanks for your enthusiastic and efficient collaboration. This is the new Quran Kid Camp schedule offered by Shaykh Muhammad Abu Rass:

Tuesday 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday 2 pm to 4 pm
Saturday 2 pm to 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm


 The Community Ramadan Supper

The Outaouais Islamic Centre of Ottawa is pleased to invite you to
The Community Ramadan Supper

Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010


Location:
Community Centre Tetreau
361 Chemin Lucerne
Gatineau, QC J9A 1S3

The Board of Directors wishes to thank all the restaurants and families who have generously contributed to the supper and all the volunteers who ensure the success of the event.


Bring your treats and desserts, they will be very appreciated

Please note that:
Childcare is available
The Isha and Taraweeh Prayers will be held in the mosque


Sheykh Sukkar Conferences

I have the pleasure to announce that, by the grace of Allah swt, Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar has arrived in Gatineau. Thus, the lecture program on the sciences of the Quran begins this Saturday as planned, insha-Allah. As a reminder, today's program includes two lectures:

- A lecture dedicated to the sisters after the Dhuhur prayer (1:30)
- A lecture open the public after the prayer of Al-Asr (5:30)
Sheikh Mohammed Sukkar is an imminent scholar from the Arab Republic of Egypt. He is an expert in the 10 major and minor Qeera'at of the Quran . He specializes in Quranic sciences and in particular, the linguistic miracles of the Quran. He also holds an Ijazah in the science of Hadith.
Come experience the pleasure of an exceptional and enriching lecture.

Ahmed Limame
The Gatineau mosque's Imam, OIC


DISTRESS CALL

Given the devastating floods killing more than 1500 dead and more than 15 millions homeless, our Pakistani brothers and sisters are in distress need humanitarian assistance. Please give generously to this cause; it is the least thing a Muslim can do to fulfill his duty.

The donations will be given to Canadian Human Concern Ottawa which will forward them to Pakistan insha Allah.

May Allah accept your gift with a lot of ajr


Ramadan

After a long meeting of the Ottawa- Gatineau Hilal Committee, Imam Khaled Al Azhary made the following declaration at 11.55pm Tuesday as follows:

As there was no authentic moonsighting anywhere in North America, South America or in the closest Muslim country, Morocco :

• Wednesday August 11 will be 30th of Shaban
• the 1st day of Ramadan will be Thursday August 12 insha' Allah.


Ramadan Kareem


Parking Service during the month of Ramadan

The CIO board provides a parking facility during the month of Ramadan. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants. It is strictly forbidden to park in unauthorized areas, otherwise fines are not the CIO's responsibility.

We urge you to use:
• St. Joseph Street and other surrounding streets,
• La Fonderie parking is FREE AT NIGHT, and the day it costs only $ 2 for two hours, behind the mosque on Montcalm St.. (See map)

The cars blocking the driveway of the CIO parking will be towed without notice.

We Muslims should respect the law and set the example of good citizenship. Thank you for your cooperation.


Ramadan Program 1431-2010 at the Gatineau Mosque

Click here to see the OIC's Ramadan 2010 Calendar in PDF


Program of Ramadan

The OIC is pleased to let you know about the confirmation of the arrival of Shaykh Abouras for this blessed month Alhamdulillah, hoping for that of Shaykh Sukkar too. The program and schedule of Ramadan will be posted and distributed soon inshaa. Allah.

Shaikh Mohammed Abouras is a leading reciter of the Koran, from Libya, whose style and voice help to enjoy and get soaked with the word of Allah, may Allah bless him!

The community has truly appreciated his coming for the last two Ramadans so much that everyone wished for having him also this year. Praise be to Allah Who made this bounty come easy.


BBQ Saturday, August 7

A BBQ will be held this Saturday, August 7 at St. John Bosco Park next to the mosque from 4pm. It will be the last before Ramadan, numerous attendance is expected insha’ Allah.


The Great Mosque cleaning

In preparation for the blessed month of Ramadan, the OIC will undertake a major cleaning of the mosque tomorrow Saturday inshaa. Allah. We need volunteers, brothers and sisters, to help carry out this work fi Sabili Allah. We're expecting lots of volunteers tomorrow from 9am.


Book Sale

Multivisions is pleased to announce that books and other items will be available at the OIC community hall during the first 2 weeks of Ramadan.


Ramadan 2010 iftar

During the month of Ramadan, OIC prepares the daily breakfast meals for about forty Muslim brothers and sisters. In order to help us organize this activity, we invite you to be as generous as usual and contribute meals or money. Please get in touch with Br. Ahmed Tahid as soon as possible to book a suitable date.

May Allah bless and reward you in this blessed month.

Contact person : Ahmed Tahid
Tel. :819-775-3663
E-mail : bensaid75rs@hotmail.com


 

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