WHAT THE ISLAMIC FORUM HAS DONE AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
An annual Hajj group and a
series of Hajj seminars are conducted in order to educate and prepare the
Hajjis for this important undertaking. Participants are prepared through a
number of ways:
Lectures and instructional manuals
Video presentations of facts of the trip
Visual demonstrations of how to perform various rituals
Precautions and Preventative measures are taught
Through seminars, people are bonded even before they leave on the
journey
An outline of regulations and historical cities are presented
How to best maximize your time and money in order to benefit and
enjoy your worship
The weak and the strong, the old and the young are identified to
properly ensure safety and reliability
The Imam has the authority to
perform Nikah, Talaq and counseling.
The Islamic Forum also make
arrangements for Janazah or Muslim funerals.
Legal authority to endorse
passport forms, visas etc.
The Forum cooperates with
Elizabeth Fry organization in reforming juvenile offenders.
Able to assist individuals that
has problems with the law - at work or school.
Assist individuals that have
financial needs.
Assist new immigrants to
assimilate into the Canadian Society and maintain their Islamic identity.
Marriage and family counseling.
The Forum is connected to
numerous higher Islamic learning institutions overseas that will grant
scholarship to deserving students e.g. Syria, England, Saudi Arabia,
Pakistan, USA, Guyana, Trinidad and many more places.
The Forum has programs that are
geared towards educating new Muslims.
Programs to help Muslims grow
spiritually etc.
In addition to all these ongoing programs, the
Forum is dedicated to bringing better services to the community.
Permanent Islamic Schools
Islamic Banquet facilities
All Sisters program - Sunday Family program and Wednesday play group
Deen intensive programs
Quranic memorization programs
A recreational facility for our youth
A Da`wah training center
A printing house to translate Islamic books into English for the
benefit of the community
A Muslim driving instructional school
A daycare facility for busy families
A Forum for business opportunities through partnership with major
corporations, the Government on all levels, the Banks and professionals.
Male and female Muslim doctor offices
A Muslim dental office
A Muslim health clinic
An employment agency
Allah willing, the vision is endless but your
effort and help is needed to make this a reality.