Alhamdulillah, the Coldest Night of the Year was a huge success for the IAOS this year! We raised $1,800 for the YWCA in Regina, surpassing our goal of $1,500. We had over twenty participants who walked on Saturday, February 23.
JAK to all the sponsors, donors, and participants for your generosity.
JazakAllahu Khairan to all the participants, parents, judges, tabulators, Regina Huda School, sponsors and all the volunteers who helped and supported us for making the 1st IAOS Islamic Knowledge Competition success, Alhamdulillah.
Our notable sponsors for this event are Shah Foods, Al Ehsaan Housing and Kronau Gas Station & Food Store.
We have been receiving a lot of appreciation from the parents and community members since our event is done. To improve our future event, we would like to have the suggestions and feedback from the parents and the community members.
Please send your Feedback and Suggestions to education@iaosregina.com
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Alhamdulillah, Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (IAOS), Regina is proud to organize the 1ST Islamic Knowledge Competition for the Children of Regina Muslim Community to motivate them to seek more knowledge on Islam.
Through our competitions, Insha’Allah the children will gain more knowledge on Islam, enjoy competing with peers, and will enjoy the prizes.
Levels of Participant:
Level – 1 (Grade 1-3)
Level – 2 (Grade 4-6
Level – 3 (Grade 7-9)
Level – 4 (Grade 10-12)
Competition Date: February 16, 2019, at 9 AM
Address: Regina Huda School, 40 Sheppard St., Regina, SK S4R 3M6
Registration Fee: $10 per participant
Registration Deadline: January 31, 2019
Registration Methods:
Please Note: The Prize will be given to the first 3 winners of each level as well as all the participants. The topics and sample questions will be posted for all Levels on the IAOS Website by January 31, 2019.
Practice Materials (Questions Bank and Topics) for the Participants
Please click on the following link to download:
Level – 1 (Grade 1-3) – Verbal exam. (Questions Bank): Questions Bank – Level -1 – Final
Level – 2 (Grade 4-6) – Verbal exam. (Questions Bank): Question Bank – Level -2 – Final
We are pleased to announce that three (3) students mentioned below from our Full-Time Quran Hifz School have succeeded in memorizing the entire Quran. They are:
We are congratulating Hafiz Anas, Hafiz Ruhan and Hafiz AbdurRahman and their parents for this biggest achievement for the sake of Allah SWT.
Insha’Allah IAOS will introduce all of them to the community on Friday, February 15, 2019, right after Juma’ah Prayer. IAOS will also honour them including Hafiz Mohsin (who became Hafiz in November 2018) for their achievements in the Graduation Ceremony scheduled on this Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Regina Huda School Insha’Allah.
Ijaza Award:
Hafiz Abdullah Khawaja, son of Shahid Mahmood Khawaja and Sadaf Khawaja has completed the Ijaza program under the supervision of IAOS Imam Sheikh Mohamed. Insha’Allah Imam Sheikh Mohamed will award him an Ijaza soon.
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Sister Amani Khelifa as a new member to IAOS board effective January 22, 2019. Amani is replacing sister Rabbiah Siddiqui’s. We like to thank Sister Rabbiah for her services to the community.
IAOS is proud to announce that it has an approved status to provide Fine Option/Community Services Organization. It provides alternatives to paying a provincial fine.
Alternatives to Paying a Provincial Fine
The Fine Option Program is not an alternative to sentencing but gives people the opportunity to settle fines by doing unpaid, supervised community service work at a rate of $11.60 per hour, rather than paying in cash. The Ministry of Justice works with town councils, First Nations communities, local non-profit organizations or an individual to administer the Fine Option Program in the community under a contractual agreement. These organizations or individuals, called fine option agencies, assign suitable community service work to people who register to settle fines under the program. The agencies also advise the court of the outcome of the assignment.
For more details please click here
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/justice-crime-and-the-law/courts-and-sentencing/alternatives-to-paying-a-provincial-fine
Kindly Contact Brother Tahir Hashmi (306-999-3786 or email director2@iaosregina.com) to make arrangements for the Volunteer hours.
The Muslim community in Regina has had to rely on funeral homes to provide services to deceased members of our community and their families. These services are quite expensive and not affordable for many families. An adult funeral can cost a minimum of $6,000 and is increasing in cost each year by about 3% due to inflation. Part of this cost is for the services provided by the funeral home.
To improve community services and decrease funeral costs, the Funeral Arrangement Committee in collaboration with the Maintenance Committee of the Islamic Association, started a project to build a Funeral Facility at the Masjid. Alhamdulillah, this project has been recently completed and we now have facilities in the Masjid to prepare the body of the deceased for burial. The new facility has all the provisions that a standard funeral home should have. Renovations include plumbing, flooring, tiling, electrical connections, closets, and a showering facility. We imported the required equipment including the cooler for the deceased and tables for Ghusl (cleaning) and lifting. In the future, we also plan on having a van to transport the deceased.
The Islamic Association has spent a total of approximately $28,386.00 on this project. We are requesting that the community contribute generously to cover the costs. May Allah SWT reward everyone for their generosity.
Donations can be made at the IAOS Masjid or online.
As of this Friday, January 18, 2019, the Friday prayer time will change and continue to be at this new time until Friday, March 8, 2019.
1st Jumma Salat 1:20 pm to 1:50 pm
2nd Jumma Salat 2:05 pm to 2:35 pm
Alhamdulillah, IAOS is going to start an Arabic Language Program for the community members to learn the Arabic Language for a better understanding of the Quran.
Registration: January 03, 2019
Age Limit: 15 years and Above (adults included, Male and Female, classes are segregated for both Male and Female students)
Class Schedule: Saturday & Sunday (5:30PM – 7:00PM)
Class Start: Saturday, January 05, 2019
Spot Availability: First come first serve basis (Limited spots)
Monthly Fee: $30 for each student
Please complete the Registration Form and then put it along with a postdated cheque or void cheque in the School Registration box inside the IAOS Masjid’s main prayer hall. Incomplete applications or applications without the first-month fee will not be accepted. The registration form and Rules & Regulations are available on the IAOS website.
For Registration, visit our website and for inquiry, contact: Br. Mansoor Shaikh at shaikhmohammad@hotmail.com
The Masjid is the heart and centre of a Muslim community. It is a place where Muslims can rekindle their spirituality, meet their fellow Muslim brothers and sisters, and most importantly, strengthen their relationship with the Creator.
As the Masjid is the House of Allah SWT, we are under a duty to treat it with the utmost of respect.
Unfortunately, there have been ongoing issues with damage being caused to the Masjid. This is often caused by playing children and lack of parental supervision of these children. In order to safeguard our Masjid, starting immediately, the Main Hall, Basement Hall & Kitchen, Sister’s Main Hall and an overflow room will be locked nightly one hour after Isha prayer or after the last scheduled event. These areas will be unlocked and accessible again every morning for Fajr Salat.
We would kindly ask that anyone bringing their child(ren) to the Masjid, please supervise them and ensure that they do not cause damage just as they would in their own home. Indeed, the Masjid is deserving of greater care and respect than even our own homes.
We thank everyone for your continued support and cooperation in protecting our Masjid.
On September 30, 2018, the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (IAOS) held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) for 2018 at the University of Regina Education Auditorium. A topic of special importance in this AGM was discussed, is the proposed purchase of land for a new Masjid located at 641 Victoria Avenue East. All members present at the meeting were given an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns. Topics of particular interest included the relative cost of the land compared to other options, the appropriateness of the location, and concerns of the building on the land having asbestos. Members explored and scrutinized the comprehensive due diligence done by the outgoing IAOS Board. After long discussions, two motions were put forward for all members present to vote on: the first being whether the IAOS should buy the land, and the second whether the building on the land should be demolished once the land is bought. Both motions were successful. Greater than 75% of members in attendance voted in favour of buying 641 Victoria Avenue East and then demolishing the building on it to make way for the construction of a new Masjid.
That the motions not only passed but with an overwhelming majority is a sign of both community unity and trust in leadership, Alhamdulillah. As the incoming Board, our duty is to carry out the wishes of the community and implement the plan to buy and demolish the building. This milestone in the history of the IAOS carries a lot of significance for the Muslim community of Regina and Saskatchewan at large. The need for a larger Masjid capable of accommodating our rapidly growing community has been apparent for many years now. In moving towards this shared vision, we would like to keep the community updated on all significant milestones along the way. Milestones such as when the existing building is demolished, updates on fundraising, and design plans for the new Masjid. We hope that these updates will keep us all unified, engaged, and supportive of one another. We are excited to watch this plan take life and collectively move toward this honourable goal. The first update is that the IAOS has removed the conditions of the purchase on October 30, 2018, with possession to follow by the new year.
As soon as the community can raise the funds required to demolish the building, the building will be demolished. Demolition will cost $145,000. With the generosity of our community, we hope to raise this money soon Inshallah.
Should any member of the community has questions or concerns, members of our Board would be happy to address them. We would like to thank everyone involved for their support, criticisms and suggestions along the way. May the sincere efforts of our community, please Allah SWT and bring us his blessings, bounties and forgiveness.