The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador would like to draw your attention to a very important announcement regarding the construction of a new Islamic Centre on Bauline Line in Torbay. The project details are summarized in the following paragraphs.
MANAL's target is to raise $500,000 (cost of Phase 1 of the project) during the current Holy month of Ramadan. You are encouraged to donate generously to meet this target.
Please see the following link for a news release from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador wishing Muslims in the province a Happy Ramadan:
http://www.releases.gov.nl.ca/releases/2018/aesl/0515n01.aspx#.WvuCcNL8R6Q.gmail
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu Alaikum.
It has been almost a year since our fellow Muslim Canadians have been attacked by a gunman while they were praying at their Quebec City mosque on January 29th, 2017. While this horrific attack took the lives of six innocent men, many members of the congregation got seriously injured with one of them remaining permanently paralyzed. This tragic incident left many families with irrevocable losses and life long traumas.
On January 29, 2018, the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting a service to remember the victims of the Quebec City mosque shooting. The service will be held at our Mosque as per the following program. Members of our Muslim community and of the larger public are cordially invited to attend.
Jazakum Allahu Khairun
MANAL Executive Committee
Draft Program:
6:30 PM : Welcome and introduction of the program
6:40 PM : Recitation from the Quran & English translation
6:50 PM : Keynote addresses
7:20 PM : Silent Vigil
7:30 PM : Screening of the documentary "Your Last Walk in the Mosque"
8.30 PM : Conclusion of the service
8:45 PM : Isha Prayer
The pervasiveness of racial and religious discrimination urges Muslim communities across Canada to take initiatives to empower their youth so that they can grow as respecting and respected Muslim Canadians. As an initiative in this direction, MANAL will be welcoming Dr. Mahmoud Haddara to address our youth this Sunday, November 12.
In an interactive workshop, Dr. Haddara will encourage our youth to reflect on why God created us different and provide some guidelines about how Muslims living in diverse societies like Canada can peacefully and respectfully navigate and negotiate differences.
The workshop will be held at the social hall of Masjid An Noor from 5.30 pm to 7.15 pm, followed by refreshments. The program will conclude at 8 pm with Isha prayer.
We encourage all children and youth who are 10 years and older to attend with their parents. Please note that this workshop is not intended for younger audiences. So we request your kind understanding and cooperation on that matter.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Br. Shibly, coordinator of MANAL Youth Club.
The Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL) has received an invitation to appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to contribute to the Committee's ongoing study of systemic racism and religious discrimination, including Islamophobia.
A delegation consisting of MANAL President (Dr. Mansoor Pirzada) and executives (Mr. Haseen Khan and Dr. Ayse Akinturk) appeared before the Committee on October 23, 2017. After an introductory statement by Dr. Pirzada, the MANAL delegation answered the questions of the Committee members and provided recommendations.
The full text of MANAL's introductory statement may be found here for your information.
The 13th Annual Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017 from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Bruneau Centre (IIC) 2001. Please see this poster for more information.
The Religious Social Action Coalition of Newfoundland and Labrador is planning a community event for Nov. 25 at St. John's City Hall to address wealth inequality. More details to follow. Please see the following poster for more details in the meantime.
News Release
From Public Safety Canada
September 1, 2017
St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Today, Nick Whalen, Member of Parliament for St. John’s East, on behalf of the Minister for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced over $46,000 in federal funding to the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL) under the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP).
This funding will support security enhancement work at the MANAL mosque including the installation of entrance and exit gates and posts, fencing, enhancement to windows, as well as monitoring and alarm systems.
Budget 2017 committed additional funding of $5 million over five years in support of SIP. The program helps communities enhance security infrastructure against hate-motivated crimes.
When combined with existing funding, SIP will invest up to $10 million over the next five years. Each year, $2 million will be available to help support not-for-profit organizations make needed security improvements.
Please see https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2017/08/government_o… for the complete news release and related info.
