Services

The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Regina) is proud to provide the following services to the Muslim communities of Saskatchewan:

• Daily Five Time Prayers
• Two Friday Prayers, Salat-ul-Jummah
• Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan
• Iftar (to break fast) arrangements during Ramadan
• Week Day Islamic School Classes
• Weekly Youth Halaqa for Brothers and Sisters aged 13 and up
• Brothers Martial Arts Classes;
• Islamic Library
• Daily Hadith After Salat-ul-Maghrib or Salat-ul-Isha
• Nikah/Marriage Ceremony on Request
• Acceptance of Shahada (Meaning Conversion to Islam)
• Funeral and Burial Arrangements for the Community Members
• Youth and Family Counseling
• Conflict Resolution
• Community Potluck Dinners on Eid-ul-Fitr / Eid-ul-Adha
• Islamic Camps and Picnics for Children/Youth During Summer
• Sports activities for Children, Youth and Adults
• Social Gatherings for Children and Youth

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Funeral and Burial Arrangements

“…Verily, unto Allah, do we belong and, verily, unto Him, we shall return.” (Quran) 2:156

IAOS Funeral Committee strives to provide dignified funeral and burial services to all Muslims living in Regina and surrounding areas. These services are tailored by high ethical standards serving all cultures while staying faithful to core Islamic teachings. We make sure that all families are treated with the utmost fairness, dignity, and respect. We are also committed to working within the financial means of families and providing them with any support that is needed (Please refer to our Burial membership Program at this page. We pray for Allah’s mercy to be with the departed and hope that they may find peace and happiness in the hereafter Ameen.

Primarily this committee will assist families with below services:

• Brief guidance on the funeral and burial process.
• Initial communication to the City of Regina and Speer Funeral Facility.
• Provide viewing services and maintenance of the deceased overnight in the funeral facility of the mosque, if necessary.
• Arrangement of trained volunteers to perform washing (ghusl) and shrouding of the deceased in the funeral Facility of the mosque.
• Provide casket and shroud (Kafan) which are free of cost.
• Announcement of the death in the community, on the IAOS Facebook and email. https://www.facebook.com/reginaIAOS/ and if possible other social media outlets.
• Arranging the Janaza funeral prayer with Imam.

Below is the list of contacts of IAOS Funeral Committee Representatives

• Aas Malik: (306) 999 1666.
• Haji Chalchal: (306) 596 2606
• Abdul Hameed Ashfaq: (306)502 3771
• Nafisa Chalchal: (306) 596 2607
• Raheela Agha: (306) 201 6545
• Email: funeral@iaosregina.com

FUNERAL & BURIAL SERVICES:

Currently, Muslims in Regina have two cemeteries to bury their loved ones.

• Regina Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery
• Regina Muslim Cemetery

Regina Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery.

Adult Funeral Process and Costs Associated.

• Regina Riverside Memorial Park cemetery is located at 815 Assiniboine Ave E, Regina, SK S4V 1A6 https://www.regina.ca/parks-recreation-culture/cemeteries/.
• This cemetery has a section reserved for Muslim lots only. There is also an option to purchase the burial inadvance.
• After the death of your loved one assign an individual (preferably next of kin) to make funeral arrangements.
• Representative can contact the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan. Subsequently, contact SpeersFuneral Services at https://speersfuneralchapel.com/ at (306)522-3232.
• They will assist with the transfer of the deceased body from the place of death to the Masjid.
• Please inform Speers Funeral Services and the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan’s representative of the day and time of burial.
  Arrange a meeting with Speers Funeral Services home regarding obtaining a death certificate and burial Permit Burial Permit. The faster it is done the faster we can serve you.
• Arrange a time and date with a representative of IAOS for (Washing) Ghusl and (Shroud) Kafan and the view of the deceased afterward. Availability of family members for Ghusl and Kafan is encouraged if possible. Burial will take place at the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina, Inc. section of Riverside Cemetery, Regina.

Cost of Adult Funeral & Burial Services (Effective Jan 1, 2024)

• Paperwork and transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the Masjid and cemetery $1200 payable to Speers Funeral Services.
• Cost of opening and closing of the grave $1,435,set up fee $260 and fiberglass dome $355 paid to City of Regina by Speers Funeral Services. Altogether the total cost is $2,050, Payable to Speers Funeral Services. This cost changes every year and kindly confirm the amounts from the Speers Funeral home.
• Burial lot purchase from the City of Regina $2720 + GST (Tax), payable to the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina Inc. This cost does not include tombstones and other memorials. This cost changes every year.
• Islamic association will be providing the services as keeping the deceased in the funeral facility, Shroud (Kafan), and plywood casket are free of cost.
• Any donations to run the funeral facility will be appreciated. Below is the PayPal link and QR code to scan to become a member or donate to Funeral & Burial Membership Fund:
• https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=6QWCRF2C86ZG4

Children Funeral Process and Costs (Effective Jan 1, 2024)

• After the death of your loved assign an individual (preferably next of kin) to make funeral arrangements.
• Representative can contact the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan. See the contact information below. Subsequently, contact Speers Funeral Services at (306) 522-3232.
• The cost of child burial is $685 and cost of Infant burial is $275. You can transfer the deceased yourself to Masjid. This will avoid costs as using funeral home services will result in transportation costs.
• Inform Speers Funeral Services and the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan’s representative the day and time of burial.
• Arrange a meeting with Speers Funeral Services home regarding obtaining a death certificate, and burial permit. The faster it is done the faster we can serve you.
• Arrange a time and date with a representative of IAOS for (Washing) Ghusl and (Shroud) Kafan and view the deceased. Availability of family members for Ghusl and Kafan is encouraged if possible.
• The burial will take place at the Children’s section of Riverside Cemetery, Regina

Regina Muslim Cemetery

• The Regina Muslim Cemetery is located at the following address: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YmKdQJLitYE5PqSo6?g_st=iw Fleet St. South of the bypass.
• The Regina Muslim Cemetery Project started in August 2022 and currently this cemetery consists of 20 acres of land with currently 25 Adult and 4 infant graves that are occupied there.
• This cemetery is owned by the Islamic Society of Regina (ISR), which collaborates with all Islamic organizations in Saskatchewan to offer burial services to all Sunni Muslims living in the province.
• The total cost of the burial process is $1500 which covers the land for the grave, digging, backfilling of the grave, Fiberglass dome, and the headstone (which has the deceased’s name, date of birth, and date of death). The family of the deceased can obtain a tax receipt as evidence of this money’s status as a donation. The receipt can be submitted for filing the tax.
• Regina Muslim Cemetery also have the facility to bury the infants and children and the cost is $1000.
• To begin the preparations for the burial procedure, please contact one of the cemetery officials listed below as soon as a death happens.
• Regina Muslim Cemetery is not responsible for the transferring of the deceased’s body from the hospital and the mosque or the mosque and the cemetery.
• The transfer of the deceased body is currently done by Speers Funeral & Cremation Services which can be reached at 306-522-3233.
• Currently the cost of the transportation is around $1200 a for the documentation is payable to Speers Funeral Services and can be affected if services are provided after working hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Burial Permit and Burial Application are the two documents needed by the next of kin to complete the burial process.
• The Burial permit must be obtained through Speers Funeral Services and filled out with the deceased’s information.
• The Burial Application form can be obtained and submitted by contacting below the cemetery contacts.
• The burial procedure can be carried out on weekends and any day of the week. If there are good reasons to postpone the burial procedure because of weather concerns or any critical situation, the Islamic cemetery may do so.

For more information, please contact: Pay or Donate to Regina Muslim Cemetery: Ø By cheque made payable to: Islamic Society of Regina

• By e-transfer to cemeteryproject@isrregina.com. Please add a note under the comment section: name of the deceased.
• Direct Bank Deposit: TD Bank Account 76298 004 76295232391 111-5031 Sherwood Dr Regina, SK S4R 4C1

Please include the Regina Cemetery Project in the note field.

Any further inquiries, you can contact ISR Burial Committee Representatives at:

• Ashraf Darbi: (306)530 7533
• Ahmad Al-Mughrabi: (306)7373755
• Shahid Khawaja: (306)209 3912

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Getting Married under IAOS

1)    Contact one of the Officials listed below to make arrangements for the Marriage.
2)    Obtain a Saskatchewan Marriage Licence (mandatory).

Officials Registered to Perform Marriages under the IAOS

SHIEKH MOHAMED
(H): 306-585-0090

DR. AYMAN ABOGUDDAH
(H): 306-761 2863
(W): 306-359-7885

MR. SAJJAD MALIK
(H): 306-585-1016

Please contact the IAOS to setup an appointment: here

Saskatchewan Marriage Licences

Saskatchewan Marriage Licences are mandatory for all couples wishing to be married under the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Regina, Inc.

• FAQ’s about Saskatchewan Marriage Licences
• Saskatchewan Marriage Licence Issuers
• Abuse of the institution of marriage

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