Masjids / Mosques Map for Toronto & Area (click on a pin for details or zoom in)

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Going to Umrah - back June 1st + 3D Mecca & Medina

AOA everyone, leaving for Umrah, will be back iA in Toronto June 1st.
Here's a link of a great site which has 3D representations of many mosques including Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām and Masjid Nabawi
Wasallam

Brampton Makki Masjid - Islamic books and podcasts

Brampton Makki Masjid has a great selection of podcasts and free e-books on Islam:

Islamic Audio Section





Free Islamic e-books

"A summary of the Aqeedah of Ahlus-Sunnah wal Jama’a”
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Deeds, Prayer & Islamic Creed
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Al-Fiqh-Al-Akbar
(The Great Fiqh)
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An Introduction To Fiqh
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Prophet Muhammad's Wazaif
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Shama'iel Trimidi
(Qualities of our Prophet)
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AL Adab - AL Mufrad On-Line Imam Bukhari
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Riyad as-Salihin
(The Meadows of the Righteous) By: An-Nawawi
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A complete Guide to Prayer

Monday, May 11, 2009

Seerah of the Prophet - Sister's Program - Markham

Sister's Program - Seerah of the Prophet (P.B.U.H)

Inshallah there will be a sisters program in English by our Honorable Imam Arif Desai every other Sunday at 7 Park Place Drive, Markham, Ontario

This is a new series on the seerah of the Prophet (saws) that will be commenced, we would request that you not miss any of the lectures so as to follow the complete series. Kindly pass on this information to other sisters in the community so that they can benefit from this important lecture series.

The details are as follows:

TIME : 2:00 PM, every other Sunday

WHERE: 7 Park Place Drive, Markham

DIRECTIONS: From Markham rd make right on Bur oak then make right on Osmond Appleton, then make right on Park Place Dr.


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For more information please contact Masjid Darul Iman.

905.471.5855

Jazakallah Khair,

Pickering Islamic Centre - Friday Halaqa















Pickering Islamic Centre / Masjid-e-Usman (Mosque) Friday Halaqa
STARTING FRIDAY, MAY 1/09

THROUGH SUMMER MONTHS
HALAQA SESSIONS WILL BE HELD BY OUR IMAM SHAIKH HASAN FOLLOWED BY Q&A Sessions For Brothers and Sisters

EVERY FRIDAY AFTER
SALATUL MAGHRIB INSHA ALLAH!


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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Makkah al-Mukarramah & Masjid-e-Nabawi Screensavers

Masjid al-Haram in the holy city Makkah al-Mukarramah - Screensaver:
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Madina, called Madina-tun-Nabi or city of Nabi (Muhammad P.B.U.H)

Masjid-e-Nabawi or The Mosque of The Prophet (P.B.U.H)
Screensaver
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Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Quran - Videos, Translation and Explanation, Tafseer

THE QURAN

VIDEOS:

Translation & Explanation (tafseer) by Dr Israr Ahmad (in Urdu)

Translation & Explanation (tafseer) by Dr Israr Ahmad (in English)

Miscellaneous Videos (Lectures on various subjects) by Dr Israr Ahmad (in Urdu)

Selected Syllabus - Muntakhab Nisab Videos (Lectures on important selected topics from Qur'an) by Dr Israr Ahmad (in Urdu)

Anwar-ul-Quran + Sira't-e-Mstaqeem (Video lectures by Dr Ghulam Murtaza (in Urdu)


TRANSLATION:

Quran Index - Keyword Quranic References with English interpretations by Yusuf Ali, Shakir and Pickthall

Translation (in English) (Online version)

Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali (in English) (PDF format)

Translation by Abdullah Yusuf Ali (in English) MS-Reader format for Pocket-PC PDA's


TAFSEER (ILLUSTRATION OF HOLY QURAN):

Tahfeem-ul-Quran by Moulana Maududi (in English)

Tahfeem-ul-Quran by Moulana Maududi (in Urdu)

iPhone App - Islamic App - Ela-Salaty

Ela-Salaty is considered to be the famous and popular prayer timings program in Windows. Now, there is a version from this program for the Apple iPhone. It is the best among other versions.

  1. The Skins of the application is changeable which give a great and beautiful look for the user.

  2. Multifarious Athans, and you can add more through the program.

  3. Different reminder ways about the prayer and you can add more.

  4. The application is not working all the time just only a small part will work and the Iphone will not be on all the time same as Ipray. The application will be on at the time of the prayer which will save the battery life.

  5. The application support all cities around the world since the application run Google Map to search for your city.

  6. The tools of the application are easier and flexible.

  7. The application appears the next time of the prayer in the icon so no need to open the application to find out about the time.

  8. In the application there is a function will let’s you know the Islamic calendar as well as other Islamic events.

  9. Ability to appear different calendars in the main windows with support to change the dates.

  10. The Sun position moving during the prayers and the actual moon will appear after Isha prayers.

  11. The application is supporting Arabic and English languages smoothly without any problems.

How to install the application:

1- Open the program Installer (Click here if you do not know)

2- Click on Sources icon in the bottom, and then click Edit and then Click Add

3- Add this website (http://apps.iphoneislam.com), if you added it before no need to add it again.

4- Click on Install icon in the bottom.

5- Go to iphoneIslam, then Ela-Salaty

6- Click on Install in the right top.

7- Finally, close Installer and you will find Ela-Salaty Icon in the home icon of iphones.

To view all the postings related to Islamic Apple iPhone and iPod Touch Apps from the iTunes Store and other publishers including iSalat, iPray, iQuran & Guidance, please click here.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Islamic Lectures - Yusuf Islam, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Dr. Jamal Badawi and more




Lectures from prominent Muslim leaders and scholars including Hamza Yusuf, Yusuf Islam, Imam Jamil al-Amine, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Dr. Jamal Badawi and many more!
Topic
Diseases of the Heart
by: Yusuf Islam

Yusuf Islam, originally from England, embraced Islam in 1977. Shortly after his new acceptance of Islam he ended his pop music career formerly known as Cat Stevens. Currently he is writing and producing Islamic nasheeds for his production company "Mountain of Light" and also takes time to give lectures, speeches, build Muslim schools and support those in need. The following lecture focuses on hardship.
Time: 39:47
The Islamic Personality
by: Dr. Mahmoud Rashdan

Dr. Mahmoud Rashdan is a professor of Education at Zarka Private University, Jordan. In this lecture he discusses what he calls the Islamic personality.
Time: 48:40
Path of Peace
by: Imam Hamza Yusuf

Imam Hamza Yusuf embraced Islam in 1977. Thereafter he spent several years studying with a plethora of Muslims scholars throughout the Middle East and Africa. In California, he is the director of the Zaytuna Institute, which is dedicated to teaching and spreading the use of the Islamic Sciences and traditional teaching methods. In this scholar's view, Imam Hamza Yusuf talks about the path and way to finding peace through Islam. This lecture is preferable for people of all ages.
Time: 30:34
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
by: Imam Hamza Yusuf

Imam Hamza Yusuf embraced Islam in 1977. Thereafter he spent several years studying with a plethora of Muslims scholars throughout the Middle East and Africa. In California, he is the director of the Zaytuna Institute, which is dedicated to teaching and spreading the use of the Islamic Sciences and traditional teaching methods. In this scholar's view, Imam Hamza Yusuf talks about the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). This lecture is preferable for people of all ages.
Time: 22:54
Journey to Islam
by: Imam Al-Amin Abdul-Latif

Imam Al-Amin Abdul-Latif is the Imam of Masjid-Ul Allahu Akbar and the Amir of NYC Majlis of Wyandanch, NY. In this scholar's views, he discusses his journey towards embracing Islam. This speech is best for listeners of all ages.
Time: 39:15
Destruction of the Muslim Community
by: Imam Abdullah Hakim Quick

Imam Abdullah Hakim Quick is a Muslim scholar and received a Ph. D at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he completed a BA from the College of Da'wah and Usul al-Din. He later received his PhD on the History of Islam in Africa at the University of Toronto, Canada. As an Imam, teacher and counselor in the USA, Canada and the West Indies, Sheikh Abdullah Hakim has actively served those communities' needs. He is also a writer for the religious section of Canada's leading newspaper. Currently, he is a Senior Lecturer at the Dar-ul-Arqam Islamic Institute and Director of the Da'wah Department of the Muslim Judicial Council, Cape Town, South Africa. Listen to Sheikh Abdullah Hakim Quick speak on protecting the Muslim ummah.
Time: 32:54
Speech to a Muslim Student Association
by: Dr. Abdul Malik Mujahid

Dr. Abdul Malik Mujahid is the President and Director of Sound Vision Foundation Inc. Award winning author and producer, he is an Imam in the Chicago area. A graduate of Darul Uloom Shah Waliullah in Islamic Studies and the University of Chicago in Political Science, has learned television production as director and producer at the Chicago Access Corporation. He is the producer of Sound Vision programs. He also was responsible for the concept and design of Al-Qari, the multimedia software. He was the national president of the Islamic Circle of North America. He has served as the National Coordinator of Bosnia Task Force, USA and in this capacity initiated the formation of the Islamic Shura Council of North America. He also serves as National Coordinator of Kosova Task Force, USA, an alliance of 15 national organizations of Muslims in America. Listen to Dr. Mujahid's speech to a Muslim Student Association and his views concerning the organization. This lecture is great for listeners of all ages.
Time: 31:43
Women in the Quran versus the Bible
by: Dr. Jamal Badawi

Dr. Jamal Badawi is the director of the Islamic Information Foundation in Halifax, Canada. He is also a Professor of Management at Saint Mary University in Halifax and has authored several books and articles on Islam as well as participated in several hours of produced TV series on Islam. Dr. Badawi is also an excellent speaker and has lectured all over the world and is an expert in Christian-Muslim Dialogues. He is also a member of the Islamic Society of North America Fiqh Council. In this lecture which is especially great for women of all ages, Dr. Jamal Badawi points out the differences between the portrayals of women in the Quran and the Bible.
Time: 35:39
Delivering the Message
by: Imam Siraj Wahhaj

Br. Siraj Wahhaj is a native of Brooklyn, New York and Imam of Masjid al-Taqwa. In this lecture, Imam Siraj tells us the progress Muslims have made in fighting the war against drugs in America. Imam Siraj tells us that we can not solve the problems of the world by going after the problems, but by solving those problems of the world by following Allah. This is a good lecture for everyone and especially those that want to make a difference.
Time: 27:50
Morality of Groups
by: Dr. Ahmad Murad

Dr. Ahmad Murad, by training, is a biochemist and received his Ph.D. in the field from Washington State University. He later ventured into a computer programming career. Currently, Dr. Murad is Sound Vision's Multimedia Development Manager where he makes major contributions with his talent in developing many of the products in addition to maintaining the Sound Vision website. In the following lecture, Dr. Murad speaks to us on how our actions and thoughts shape our attitude towards Allah (swt). He also reflects on the importance of living a life with Taqwah as an individual and collectively as believers, not as a group or separates of a whole.
Time: 19:26
Darkness to Light
by: Yusuf Islam

Yusuf Islam, originally from England, embraced Islam in 1977. Shortly after his new acceptance of Islam he ended his pop music career formerly known as Cat Stevens. Currently he is writing and producing Islamic nasheeds for his production company "Mountain of Light" and also takes time to give lectures, speeches, build Muslim schools and support those in need. The following lecture focuses on the spiritual journey from darkness to light.
Time: 57:22
Journey to Islam
by: Greg Noakes

Greg Noakes works for the Washington Report on Middle Eastern Affairs as a news editor. This insightful lecture focuses on Noakes's personal "return" or journey to Islam. This lecture is recommended for either those that are making Dawah or are new to learning about Islam.
Time: 13:18
How I Became a Muslim
by: Dawud Wharnsby Ali

Dawud Wharnsby Ali is an Ontario native, of English-Scottish descent. He was an aspiring singer/songwriter (active in the Celtic and traditional Folk music) before accepting Islam in 1993. In this lecture, Dawud Wharnsby Ali tells us the significance of "responsibility" and the importance of abiding by Allah. This is a good lecture for teenagers and adults.
Time: 55:30

Monday, May 4, 2009

Quran - Qari Abdul Bassit - Audio Files - 114 Surahs

Entire Quran!
Read by Qari Abdul Bassit, the enitre Quran is at your fingertips! Many say that they use this to help them memorize and recite Quran on their own-masha'Allah!
Go ahead, pick and choose, or better yet choose and click :)

1. Al-Fatiha 2. Al-Baqarah
1-105/106-202
203-286

6. Al-i-Imran
1-112/113-200

4. An-Nisaa
1-91/92-176
5. Al-Maidah
1-66/67-120
6. Al-An'am
1-90/91-165
7. Al-A'raf
1-116/117-206
8. Al-Anfal 9. At-Tauba
10. Yunus 11. Hud 12. Yusuf
13. Ar-Ra'd 14. Ibrahim 15. Al-Hijr
16. An-Nahl 17. Al-Israa 18. Al-Kahf
19. Maryam 20. Ta-Ha 21. Al-Anbiyya
22. Al-Hajj 23. Al Muminun 24. An-Nur
25. Al-Furqan 26. Ash-Shu'araa 27. An-Naml
28. Al-Qasas 29. Al'Ankabut 30. Ar-Rum
31. Luqman 32. As-Sajda 33. Al-Ahzab
34. Saba 35. Fatir 36. Ya-Sin
37. As-Saffat 38. Sad 39. Az-Zumar
40. Ghafir 41. Fussilat 42. Ash-Shura
43. Az-Zukhruf 44. Ad-Dukhan 45. Al-Jathiya
46. Al-Ahqaf 47. Muhammad 48. Al-Fatih
49. Al-Hujirat 50. Qaf 51. Az-Zariyat
52. At-Tur 53. An-Najm 54. Al-Qamar
55. Ar-Rahman 56. Al-Waqi'a 57. Al-Hadid
58. Al-Mujadila 59. Al-Hashr 60. Al-Mumtahana
61. As-Saff 62. Al-Jumu'a 63. Al-Munafiqun
64. At-Tagabun 65. At-Talaq 66. At-Tahrim
67. Al-Mulk 68. Al-Qalam 69. Al-Haqqa
70. Al-Ma'arij 71. Nuh 72. Al-Jinn
73. Al-Muzammil 74. Al-Mudathir 75. Al-Qiyamat
76. Al-Insan 77. Al-Mursalat 78. An-Naba
79. An-Nazi'at 80. 'Abasa 81. At-Takwir
82. Al-Infitar 83. Al-Mutaffifin 84. Al-Inshiqaq
85. Al-Burauj 86. At-Tariq 87. Al-A'ala
88. Al-Ghashiyah 89. Al-Fajr
90. Al-Balad
91. Ash-Shams 92. Al-Lail 93. Ad-Dhuha
94. Al-Inshirah 95. At-Teen 96. Al-'Alaq
97. Al-Qadr 98. Al-Bayyinah 99. Az-Zilzal
100. Al-'Adiyat 101. Al-Qari'ah 102. At-Takathur
103. Al-'Asr 104. Al-Humazah 105. Al-Feel
106. Quraish 107. Al-Ma'un 108. Al-Kauthar
109. Al-Kafiroon 110. An-Nasr 111. Al-Mesud
112. Al-Ikhlas 113. Al-Falaq 114. An-Nas

Ontario Science Centre: Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered

Ontario Science Centre: Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered - closes May 10, 2009!!