Jam'e Abu Bakr Siddique Masjid

10/24/2021

*MASJID OPENING WITH FULL CAPACITY*

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to announce that effective tomorrow Monday October 25th, Jame Abu Bakr Siddique will reopen with full capacity. As we return to operating the Masjid with full capacity, the following rules will be implemented, as per guidelines by the Ontario Government:

1) Vaccinated musallees will be allowed to pray side by side with masks on. Proof of vaccinations will be required.
2) A separate praying area will be designated for individuals who are not vaccinated. They will be required to maintain social distancing while wearing masks.

Alhamdulillah, this is a great mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa'tala that we are once again opening the Masjid with full capacity for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In the recent past, we have noticed many previously regular musallees have become accustomed to praying at home. With the Masjid open with full capacity and the majority of our community being fully vaccinated, we strongly encourage our community to attend the Masjid and pray Salah in congregation. We hope to see you at the Masjid!

Secretary
Yusuf Ingar
Scarborough Muslim Association

05/05/2021

*SMA/Jame Abu Bakr Siddique COVID-19 POP UP CLINIC*

Alhamdulillah, the Scarborough Muslim Association (SMA) in partnership with other community health organizations has been able to organize a pop up clinic for residents in our community. This pop up clinic will be administering approximately 1000 Covid-19 Vaccinations on Saturday, May 8th. Vaccinations will be administered on site in the gymnasium at *Abu Bakr Masjid (located at 2665 Lawrence Avenue East).* If you are interested in getting the vaccine please complete the following form with all of the required information.

*Please note that inappropriate behaviour towards staff and volunteers will absolutely not be tolerated! We ask everyone to remember to be mindful and follow any and all rules put in place as we are representing our Muslim community to others and this should be a positive reflection on us all!*

Priority will be given on a first come first served basis. If you cancel you will not be allowed to replace another individual in your place. Only 1 registration per person please! You must be over the age of 18 to register.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS. ANY APPLICATIONS WITH MISSING INFORMATION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!

Please register here: https://forms.gle/MZmANJ4ci5RbdpSs6

**Any individuals who are senior citizens over the age of 60 who are unable to secure their spots may email us at [email protected]. All efforts will be made to ensure priority is given to you first.

Yusuf Ingar
SMA Management
www.smacanada.ca

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING THOROUGHLY BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM: Alhamdulillah, the Scarborough Muslim Association (SMA) in partnership with other community health organizations has been able to organize a pop up clinic for residents in our community. This pop up clinic will be administering approxi...

04/13/2021

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

The Hilal Council of Canada has received credible reports of moonsighting. *Thus, the first day of Ramadhan will be TOMORROW on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.* The first *night of taraweeh Salah will be Monday, April 12, 2021 (tonight).* May Allah Subhanahu wa'tala remove this pandemic, and bless us with the full opening of our Masjid very soon.

As things stand, due to COVID-19, Masjid will be open in very limited capacity for taraweeh Salah. We continue to strongly encourage our community to take all the safety precautions put in place by the Government. We strongly advise our congregants to please be considerate of the safety of your family and the community, and pray your taraweeh Salah at home with the huffaz in your family. JazakumAllahu khair.

For more information on Hilal Council of Canada, please visit: http://www.hilalcouncilofcanada.ca or https://twitter.com/hilal_council?s=03

Take a look at Jame Abu Bakr Siddique Masjid (): https://twitter.com/SMA_AbuBakrSid?s=09

*Please check our website for videos from our respected Imams on Masjids guidelines for taraweeh Salah.*

Yusuf Ingar
Secretary
Scarborough Muslim Association
www.smacanada.ca

02/12/2021

--------Rajab Announcement-----------
Salām, based on confirmed sightings of the new moon, the 1st of Rajab, 1442 will be, Saturday February 13, 2021.
Allah bless us in Rajab & Sha'bān & allow us to reach the month of Ramadhan, grant us all forms of Khair and protect from all forms of Sharr, Āmīn.

02/05/2021

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11/21/2020

11/02/2020

Witnessing the misconceptions and stigma often associated with divorce, we are aiming to create support groups for our sisters and brothers who have experienced divorce.

As part of an ongoing series, our first conversation will be for sisters only exploring to following:

How do we distinguish between the prevalent cultural norms and Islamic principles of divorce? What is the Prophetic advice on mutual separation and divorce? What is the mental health impact on individuals and families of those in the process of divorce?

Let us have a compassionate conversation to nurture a healthier understanding about divorce in Islam.

This event is open to all sisters who wish to learn or participate in this discussion, and not limited to divorcees only. You may register by scanning the QR Code on the flyer, or by visiting our Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/35VQMgn.

Hosted by Scarborough Muslim Association & Khalil Center
Khalil Center Canada

10/15/2020

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10/15/2020

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10/15/2020

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to announce the Scarborough Muslim Association/Jame Abu Bakr Siddique (SMA) will be opening from tomorrow, Thursday, October 15th, 2020, for Dhuhr salaah. At this time, all educational programs will continue online until further notice. As we begin to open the Masjid for prayers, we insist on the importance of following safety protocols put in place by the Government.

*Masks must be worn properly (including covering of the nose) at all time while in the Masjid premises. You may be asked to leave the premises if you are not wearing your mask properly. Do not socialize in the Masjid or outside the Masjid. Maintain social distancing while entering, leaving, and praying in the Masjid. Please practice social distancing near shoe racks, and do not crowd the exit. If you are sick, or have a sick family member with possible symptoms of COVID-19, we request you to pray your salaah at home. Please perform your wudhu at home.*

*After completing salaah, please remain in your place until you are advised to proceed by the volunteers, one row at a time. If you are in a hurry, please consider this before attending the Masjid for salaah.*

These measures are taken to protect our musallees, staff, and students. We understand it may cause some inconvenience, but we are hopeful of your understanding and cooperation so we can keep the Masjid open without disruptions.

The SMA takes the safety of our students, staff, and congregants very seriously and considers the health and well-being of everyone to be our top priority.

*ZERO TOLERANCE. WE DO NOT WISH TO REMOVE ANYONE FROM THE MASJID, NEVERTHELESS, THOSE VIOLATING THE ABOVE RULES WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR MUSALLEES.*

A video message with instructions is attached in English and Urdu. Please view carefully before coming for salaah.

JazakumAllahu khair for your cooperation and understanding. We ask for your patience and understanding at this challenging time. We ask Allah Subhanahu wa'tala to keep us safe and pray for the speedy recovery for all our brothers and sisters.

Management
Scarborough Muslim Association

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10/07/2020

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

The Scarborough Muslim Association/Jame Abu Bakr Siddique (SMA) will be temporarily closed for enhanced and thorough cleaning and sanitization. *The Masjid will be shut down immediately from now until Friday, October 9, 2020 for Jumu'ah salaah. There will be no isha Salaah at the Masjid tonight.*

We have recently been notified of several more cases, including one student from our full time Hifz-ul-Qur'an class. Another individual, a musallee, tested positive for COVID-19 today, October 6, 2020. The musallee was last reported to be at the Masjid on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at zuhr Salaah, and he was asymptomatic at the time. The musallee is currently self-isolating at home.

All congregants, staff, and students who were at the Masjid within the last one week are requested to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19.

A joint investigation with TPH and the SMA is assessing whether there were any close contacts with the individuals, requiring self-isolation.

The SMA takes the safety of our students, staff, and congregants very seriously and considers the health and well-being of everyone to be our top priority. *Our last thorough sanitization and disinfecting of the building was done on Sunday, October 4, 2020.* We also continue to sanitize the Masjid daily. We will be thoroughly sanitizing and disinfecting the Masjid once again while it is closed.

JazakumAllahu khair for your cooperation and understanding. We ask for your patience and understanding at this challenging time. We ask Allah Subhanahu wa'tala to keep us safe and pray for speedy recovery for all of our brothers and sisters.

Management
Scarborough Muslim Association

08/14/2020

Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

In continuation of Shaykh Shoaib Wardak's weekly program on Violence in our Communities, we are organizing an outdoor program at *Cornell Junior Public School (beside the hockey rink) on Wednesday, August 19th, 2020 at 7:30 PM* to have discussions with parents and youth. Together and without judgment and criticism, we can work together to improve our communities. We are humbly requesting participation from parents and youth living in our community to be involved with us in this process. The eradication of violence in our community and taking steps towards safe neighborhoods is only possible with contribution from the community.

"If you want a glory that does not vanish, then do not glory in a glory that vanishes" -- Ibn Ata Allah

Please pass on the attached flyer and this message among your friends and family.

Scarborough Muslim Association