Ottawa Muslim Association

10/21/2026

🩸 OMA Blood Drive — Every Donation Can Save a Life! ❤️

The Ottawa Muslim Association is proud to collaborate with Canadian Blood Services to help save lives and give back to our community. 🤝

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Ottawa Mosque — 1575 Carling Ave.

🚌 Free shuttle service! You can park at the Ottawa Mosque and take our shuttle bus to the blood drive location. The shuttle will run back and forth throughout the event, making transportation easy for everyone!

❤️ Donating blood is a meaningful good deed that can make a real difference in someone’s life. Every donation counts, and together, we can help save lives.

✅ Please register in advance! We need an accurate headcount to help us plan the shuttle service and make sure everything runs smoothly.

🔗 Register here: ottawamosque.ca/blood-drive

“Whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity.” 🤍

10/21/2026

Celebrate IHM with the Ottawa Mosque 🕌✨

Ottawa! Join us this weekend for an Islamic Heritage Month event that celebrates the rich history of Muslims all across the world, and right here in the city.

📋 Featured activities include:
• An Islamic Heritage Exhibition
• Guided Tours of the Ottawa Mosque
• A Question & Answer Booth
• Educational Presentations & Videos

All are welcome to attend - and it is completely FREE! 😊

🗓️ Sunday, October 25
🕚 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Hall of Peace, 241 Northwestern Ave. (Beside the Ottawa Mosque)

Be sure to bring a friend who may be interested 👥 - we look forward to welcoming you!

10/21/2026

🩸🚍 Blood Drive Shuttle Bus from the Ottawa Mosque!

The Ottawa Muslim Association is pleased to be partnering with Canadian Blood Services to offer a free shuttle bus from the Ottawa Mosque to the Donor Centre on Carling Ave. and back!

🤝 This blood and plasma drive will support the efforts of the Canadian Blood Services and contribute to life-saving treatment for individuals across Canada.

📆 Saturday, October 24
🕚 Appointments starting at 11:00 AM
📍 Pick-up and return to the Ottawa Mosque, 251 Northwestern Ave.

Register with Team OMA and book your appointment now:
🔗 ottawamosque.ca/blood-drive

“Whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity”
(Surah Al-Ma'idah 5:32)

10/18/2026

OMA Summer program was a success 😊

Our students learned a lot during this summer…
From lectures, meetings, Q&A, community events and much more..

🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel at The Ottawa Mosque

10/16/2026

📖 Tarteel Qur'an Competition 2026 📖

Alhamdulillah, the Ottawa Muslim Association and its Tarteel Qur'an Institute are honoured to be hosting a Qur'an Competition this November.

Join us as we revive the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ through reciting the surahs he frequently recited and encouraged us to recite:

🌙 Az-Zahrawan (Al-Baqarah & Al 'Imran)
😴 Sleeping Sunnah (As-Sajdah & Al-Mulk)
🕌 Sunan al-Jumu'ah (Friday surahs, including Al-Kahf)

✨ Additional categories include Surah Ya-Sin, Juz 'Amma, and a special category for reverts / new Muslims.

📅 Fri, Nov. 13: First Round (6:00 - 10:00 PM)
📅 Sat, Nov. 14: Final Round (after Dhuhr) + Award Ceremony (7:00 PM)
📍 Ottawa Mosque, 251 Northwestern Ave.

Open to all ages. Free admission.
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place

Whether you've memorized the whole Qur'an or are just beginning your journey, there's a place for you. Swipe to see all the categories and find yours!

🔗 Full details and registration at: ottawamosque.ca/quran

Share with a friend, a parent, or a student who should join! 🤍

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

BROTHERS! It's challenge time 💪

HULK CHALLENGE IS BACK - NEW DATE!

Join us at Mooney's Bay Beach as we catch the last of the mild weather for an intense workout focused on strength, conditioning, and pushing your limits.

Relax afterwards with snacks, refreshments, and time with your brothers.

Set the tone for you and your personal growth as Fall and Winter settle in. Comfort is easy. Improvement comes from putting in the WORK.

📅 Sunday, Oct 18
🕕 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Mooney’s Bay Beach, 2960 Riverside Dr.
👤 Ages 16+
💲 Cost: FREE

🔗 Register: ottawamosque.ca/hulk

See you there!

10/13/2026

‎إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un
“To Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”

With hearts full of sorrow, yet accepting of Allah’s divine decree, we share the heartbreaking news of the peaceful passing of our beloved Grandmother and Mother, Amina Berrada; cherished wife of Mohamed Berrada and loving mother of Rajaa, Youssef, and Najah Berrada, returned to the Mercy of her Lord this blessed Monday, October 12, 2026.

May Allah (SWT) envelop her in His infinite mercy, illuminate her grave, and grant her the highest ranks of Jannatul Firdaus.

Funeral and ‘Azza Details (October 13th):

* Salat al-Janazah (Funeral Prayer): October 13, 2026, following Dhuhr prayer at SNMC, 3020 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON K4J 6B4.
* Burial: Immediately following the funeral prayer at Ottawa Muslim Cemetery, 1668 Manotick Station Road, Manotick, ON K4P 1M9.
* Condolences (Azza): The family will be receiving condolences at the MAC Qurtuba Islamic Centre on October 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهَا وَارْحَمْهَا وَعَافِهَا وَاعْفُ عَنْهَا، وَأَكْرِمْ نُزُلَهَا، وَوَسِّعْ مُدْخَلَهَا، وَاجْعَلْ قَبْرَهَا رَوْضَةً مِنْ رِيَاضِ الْجَنَّةِ. آمِينَ.

May Allah (SWT) forgive her, shower her with His boundless mercy, grant her eternal peace in Jannatul Firdaus, and bless her loved ones with patience, strength, and comfort during this difficult time. Ameen.

We humbly ask that you remember her in your sincere Duas, praying that Allah grants her the most beautiful of reunions in the Hereafter.

10/12/2026

The Qur'anic Vision of Marriage.
By: Sheikh Jamac Hareed