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Eid-ul-Fitr celebration

On October 19, 2008 Eid-ul-Fitr celebration was organized by Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada in Toronto at Woodbine Banquet Hall, in conjunction with various Shia Muslim communities (including Canadian Shia Muslims Organizations) in Greater Toronto Area.

 
Along with people from various Shia Muslim communities, a number of representatives of Federal & Provincial governments also attended the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration and expressed their gratitude towards the Muslims of Canada.
 
The celebration was commenced with the recitation & translation of Holy Qur'an, which was followed by Canadian National Anthem. The celebration was also addressed by Hon. Michael Chan MPP (Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, Ontario).  Awards from IABAC were presented to different personalities for their role and devotion for the betterment and service towards the Shia Muslims in Canada. At the end of the celebration, the participants were served with the dinner.
 
Following were the recipients of the awards for their services:
 
1. Hon Michael Chan, MPP  (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration)
2. Barbara Hall ( Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission)
3. Armand LaBarge (Chief York Regional Police)
4. Heshmat Shirzad-Far (Community Leader)
5. Aunali Khalfan (Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an, Publisher)
 
Following were the recipients of Donor Awards:
 
1. Yahya Abbas
2. Sajjad Ebrahim
3. Latif Fazel
4. Hasanain Panju

 

Shia Conference May 18, 2008

On May 18 , 2008, Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada (ABAC) and Islamic Shia Ithna-asheri Jamaat of Toronto and Nasimco hosted a conference that was held at the Jaffari Islamic Centre, Torono , Ontario.

The objective of the conference was to bring together the community leaders of Canada, to discuss and address common concerns in several key areas, namely: Youth, Tabligh, Matrimonial, Business and Education.

More than 200 persons of presidents and representatives of 57 Islamic

Shia centers participated in this conference.

 

Hossein Day

On Saturday March 8, 2008 Imam Hussein Day was commemorated by The Muslim Unity and Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada, at Islamic Afghan Community of Canada, Toronto.

Following were the speakers of the event:

a) Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi ........Jafferi Islamic Centre, Toronto 

b) Sr. Karin Brothers ...................United Church of Canada

c) Zafar Bangash ......................... Islamic Society of York Region

d) Nozer Kotwal.......................... Zoroastrian Temple

    (His speech was delivered by Br. Siraj Ali)

 

The speakers highlighted the sacrifices of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions 1400 years ago in the desert of Karbala when they refused to surrender before the tyranny

and oppression of Yazid bin Mu'awiyah. They emphasized that had Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions surrendered before the tyrannical regime of Yazid bin Mu'awiyah on that day, today every tyrant and oppressors of the world would have been using the submission of Imam Hussein (AS) before Yazid, as an excuse and reason for the legitimacy of his own draconian establishment, since Imam Hussein (AS) was the symbol of nobleness and the representative of Islam and the prophet of Islam, Muhammad bin Abdullah (SAWW).

They stressed the need to understand the true message of Imam Hussein (AS) and to implement it in our era, rather than to just listen and weep on the miseries of Imam Hussein (AS).

 

Eidul Fitr

Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada held its Annual Eid Dinnerafter Eidul Fitr at the Woodbine Banquet Hall.  There were over 400 participants.  The Speakers were:
  1. Bryon Wilfret, MP, Richmond Hill
  2. Susan Kadis, MP, Thornhill
  3. John Torry, MPP, Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Ontario Coservative Party.
  4. Howard Hampton, MPP, Leader of NDP, Ontario
  5. Dr. Shafiq Qaadri, MPP, Etobicoke North.
  6.  Armand La Barge, Chief, York Region Police
  7. Hon. Mike Colle, MPP, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (Keynote Speaker)

Shekih Mohammad Hasan Akhtai, Chairman of Wold Ahlul Bayt Assembly was unable to participate since he did not get the visa from the Canadian Embassy in Tehran.

 The Volunteer Award was given to Sr. Rummana Virji.
 
Entertainment was provided by Mohamed Jaffer.
 
The MC for the program was Shafiq Ebrahim and the vote of thanks was given by the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee. Mohamedtaki Rehmtullah.  The Qur'an was recited by Br. Zarabi with translation by Sr. Zahra Wudud.  National anthem was sung by Kamilah Sumar-Ebrahim and Dr. Reza Hosseini-Nassab welcomed the guests.
 
The following guests were present:
 
 
Guests (including speakers)
 
  1. John Tory 
  2. Al-Nasir Samji & Wife,   President Ismaili Council, Ontario
  3. Elizabeth & Bryon Wilfret -
  4.  Mike Colle Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, Ontario, and Sr. Safia
  5. Susan Kadis 
  6. Armand La Barge & Denise La Barge
  7. Vici Bismillah & Yusuf , York Region Board of Education,
  8. Howard Hampton
  9. Abu Arif - Masjide Rasule Azzam
  10. Sam Vesuna, Zorastran Temple
  11. Dr. Shafiq Qaadri
  12. Fran Isaac, Lisa Cohan, Maxim Cohan, Temple Har Zion, Thornhill
  13. Wilson Yau, Budhist Temple, Mississauga
  14. Muben Khaja, President Association of Progressive Muslim of Ontario & Canada, together with other Board members
  15. Moahmed Chakroun, President, Al Huda Islamic Centre
  16. Abdul Malik, President, Bilal Muslim Community
  17. Syed M. Zaki Baqri, Council of Islamic Guidance
  18. Ali Kajbaf, President Wali Asr Islamic Centre
  19. Syed Abid Raza Naqvi, Al-Eman Society of Canada
  20. Syed Karamatali, Hawza, Pakistan
  21. Sheikh Mujhtar Faizi, USA
  22. Aijazaali Bazmi, President, Bani Hasham Society 
  23. Fayyaz Mehdi, The Muslim Services
  24. Lili Ladha - Chairlady, Masumeen Centre
  25. Farzana Ladha, Vice-Chair, Youth, Masumeen Centre
  26. Mr. & Mrs.Zafar Banghash, President, Islamic Society of York Region
  27. Mr. Mrs. Kassim Choksi, Edhi Foundation.
  28. Mohsin Kamalia, VP Nasimco
  29. Emily & Dr. Ken Ng - Federation Chinese Canadian in Markham
  30. Rev. Earl Smith, Church of Scientology
  31. Yvette Shank, President, Church of Scientology
  32. Nicole Crelin - Youth for Human Rights
  33. Harold Stinssenner - Youth for Human Rights
  34. Mahesh  - Ganesh Hindu Temple Richmond Hill
  35. President, Afghan Centre, Canada

 

In the name of Allah

Nov. 1. 2005

To all Shia Centres in Canada

Assalaam alaykum

We had a meeting of the ullama of Toronto

today attended by:


· Syed Muhammad Rizvi

· Shaikh Karamat Ali Umrani

· Syed Abid Raza Naqvi

· Syed Amiri

· Seyed Hosseini-Nassab

At the meeting the following was agreed:

1- Acording to astronomical data,

sighting of the crescent in North America is not

possible on wednesday, therefore

friday 4th November 2005 will be the day

of Iddul Fitr.

2-However, if the sighting is confirmed

in west coust of South America,

the Moqallidin of Maraje who declare

thursday as Idd, are advised to not fast on

thursday, but join for Idd programme

on friday with others.

Jazakumullah Khaira

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September 21, 2005

To all Shi’a Centres in Ontario

Assalaam alaykum

We had a meeting of the ullama of Toronto today attended by:
· Syed Muhammad Rizvi
· Syed Zaki Baqri
· Syed Abid Raza Naqvi
· Syed Jazayeri

· Syed Amiri
· Sheikh Hamidi
· Seyed Reza Hosseini-Nassab

At the meeting the following was agreed:

1. The first day of Ramadhan will be October 5th, 2005
2. All the Shi’a in Ontario should follow the prayer time-table prepared by the Islamic Shia Ithna-asheri Jamaat of Toronto, adding/subtracting minutes for different cities as recommended therein. This time-table is available on www.jaffari.org.

We wish you all Ramadhan Mubarak

Fi amanillah

hlul Bayt Assembly of Canada

 

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Eidul Adha Prayer

The Eid Al Adha prayer organized by the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada was held at the Constellation Hotel, 900 Dixon Road, Toronto on Friday January 21, 2005 at 9.00 am.
 

There were approximately 1,500 participants.  John Tory, Leader of the Conservative Party of Ontario and Mark Persuad, Chair of the Multicularlism of the Federal Liberal Party were among the guest speakers.

 

 
Eid Celebration

EIDUL FITR SELEBRATION IN TORONTO

The Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada held its first ever Eid-ul-Fitr dinner on Sunday
November 21, 2004 at the Constellation Hotel. The event was a great success.
The number of participants, including 48 invited guests, was close to 600. The invited guests
included politicians from all the three level of governments, representatives from the Muslim
communities included members from the Sunni, Ismaili and Dawoodi Bohra communities.
The program was also attended by the representatives from the Christian, Hindu and
Sikh communities.
Regrets were received from the Buddhist, Jewish and Zoroastrian communities for reasons
of other commitments.
The Shi’a from the various centres in Greater Toronto participated in the dinner.
There were two short lectures on Islam and peace, one poem in each Urdu, Farsi and Arabic.
The highlights of the programs were speeches by Susan Kadis, MP for Thornhill who gave a certificate
wishing us all the very best.
This was followed by presentation of Certificate of appreciation by Yasmin Ratansi, MP for Don Valley East,
to Jamal Jamaal for his dedicated services to the community. Jamal Jamaal was also given an award by
Seyed Hosseini-Nassab on behalf of the Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada. We all wish Jamal speedy
recovery from his current illness.
Khalid Usman, Councillor for the Town of Markham wished everyone good Eid and prosperity.
Howard Hampton, MPP, leader of the Provincial NDP (party) also presented his greetings to the community.
The Chief of Police for York Region, Chief Armand La Barge also gave his greetings to the Muslims.
The final speaker was Jim Karygiannis, MP from Scarborough-Agincourt.
His message was not to be intimidated because we are immigrants. Once a Canadian, we have all the
rights that Canadian born Canadians have.
Also present were Lui Temelkoski, MP for Oak Ridges-Markham and Dr. Ruby Dhala for Bramton.
In the vote of thanks, Ahlul Bayt Assembly stated that the organization was there for all – Muslims and
non-Muslims alike.
Everyone was encouraged to be involved with the Assembly.


November 10, 2004

To all Shi’a Centres in Canada

WHEN IS ‘IDDUL FITR?
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa Al-e Muhammad
At invitation of the Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada, a meeting of Shi’a ‘ulama of Toronto was held on 25th Ramadhan 1425 / 9th November 2004 at the Islamic Community of Afghan and reached the following conclusions:
1. Based on scientific data, the birth of the moon will be on November 12th, and it will not be sighted anywhere in the world.
2. On November 13th, the sighting of the moon is possible in South Asia, Africa and Americas.
3. If reliable sighting is reported to us from any of the possible areas, the 14th of November will be declared as the day of ‘Iddul Fitr.
4. All brothers and sisters are advised to contact any of the Shi’a Islamic centres for confirmation after maghrib on November 13th. You may also check the website of Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada at www.islamabc.org
The ‘ulama present in this meeting were:
Hujjatul Islam Syed R. Hussaini Nasab (Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada)
Hujjatul Islam Syed Ali Amiri (Islamic Community of Afghans)
Hujjatul Islam Syed M.R. Abtahi (Wali-Asr Islamic Centre)
Hujjatul Islam Syed A.R. Naqvi (Madinatul ‘Ilm Islamic Centre)
Hujjatul Islam Syed M.B. al-Jalali (Al-Hussain Islamic Centre)
Hujjatul Islam Dr. Abu Yasir al-Khuza’i (Imam Ali Centre)
Hujjatul Islam Syed M. Rizvi (Jaffari Islamic Centre)

November 1, 2004

To all Shi’a Centres in Toronto
Eid Celebration
Date and Time: Sunday ,November 21 At: 4.30 PM
Venue: Constellation Hotel, 900 Dixon Rd, Etobicoke
Notes:
Arrival time: 4:30 pm - Prayer: 5:00 pm - Program Commence: 5:15 pm
Islamic dress code recommended
Tickets:
Adults: $ 10 - Children under 12 years: $ 5 - Children under 5 years: free
Please call : (905) 762-0767 - (905) 770-9694
WWW.islamabc.org
Islamic Ahlul Bayt Assembly of Canada.



September 28, 2004

To all Shi’a Centres in Ontario

Assalaam alaykum

We had a meeting of the ullama of Toronto today attended by:
· Syed Muhammad Rizvi
· Syed Zaki Baqri
· Syed Abid Raza Naqvi
· Syed Abtahi
· Sheikh Ahmed Ansari
· Seyed Reza Hosseini-Nassab

At the meeting the following was agreed:

1. The boundary for the city of Toronto (hade-taraqus) includes Pickering/Ajax on the east, Mississauga/Brampton on the west and Vaughan/Richmond Hill on the North.
2. The zakat-e-fitra for this year is $7.00 per person.
3. All the Shi’a in Ontario should follow the prayer time-table prepared by the Islamic Shia Ithna-asheri Jamaat of Toronto, adding/subtracting minutes for different cities as recommended therein. This time-table is available on www.jaffari.org.

We wish you all Ramadhan Mubarak

Fi amanillah

hlul Bayt Assembly of Canada



 

 

 

 

 

 

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