The Masjid as a Centre of Community Development - Shaykh Yusuf Badat (Islamic Foundation of Toronto)

A strong Ummah (Muslim community) is vital for collective advancement and progress. In this inspiring speech, Shaykh Yusuf Badat outlines how the Masjid (mosque) can serve as a focal point for community development to serve not only the religous needs of the local communities rather the social, economical and humanitarian neccesaties of all members connected to the mosque community. The Shaykh elaborates on 5 key points in this presentation:

• Neccecity of Establishing Masjids in the Community
• Importance of Sincerity in Building Masjids and Community Development
• Unity as A Key Element for Formidable Masjids and Communities
• Facilitation for Children, Youth, Women & Seniors in the Masjids Activities & Programs Tailored to Meet the Needs of All Segments of the Community
• Strong Spiritual Connection with Allah & His Deen for the Existance of the Masjid and its Community

Programs available 

Dawah programs & services
Comprehensive funeral services
Senior programs & services
Nikkah services, marriage and family counseling
Youth counseling & guidance
Comprehensive Quran and Islamic education programs for all ages
Vocational training programs
And many more programs to bring Islamic values into our daily lives within the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah

The Arabic word "Islam" means peace, submission, and obedience. The religion of Islam consists of the complete acceptance of the teachings and guidance of ALLAH as revealed to His Prophet Muhammad (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam - peace be upon him).

With the ever increasing Muslim population to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) the need for Masjids in the GTA is imperative. Today Masajids in Toronto area are overcrowded with worshipers and the need for additional Masajids are clearly evident. In the same context we, SLIFO a Non Profit Muslim organization is in the process of purchasing a Masjid and a Islamic community center for the Muslim community as a whole. This will not only serve as a Masjid but also a central location for community activities such as youth and adult education , counseling (Tarbiyah), youth guidance programs, Janaza facilitiesand much more, all within the boundaries of Shariah. The Muslim community living in this part of Toronto requires a place to perform daily salah, quran recitation classes for children, youth and adults and to meet and greet as a unified Muslim community. The extended activities from this centre would enhance and uplift the Islamic quality of life for the Muslims of the area; enable the community to promote Islam through the work of dawa in the city which is well knownfor its multiculturalism and diversity in North America. 
        

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Make cheque payable to "SLIFO" & Mail to 2201 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1G 3M6, Canada.
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Sri Lanka Islamic Foundation of Ontario (Building Fund Account)
Royal Bank of Canada
Account number - 1000496
Transit number - 00316
Bank ID - 003

"Whomsoever builds a house of Allah in this world; Allah will build a house for him in Jannah."