The First and Oldest Mosque in Canada's Capital NEEDS Your Help!

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Dust off some old manuscripts

In our basement there are over 6,000 volumes of Islamic books, many of which have been out of print for decades and are considered a treasure for knowledge seekers!

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Fix a broken tile

Washroom and Wudu area maintenance and upkeep. Nothing is insignificant; the reward will surely outlast the structure, God willing.

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Replace one burnt bulb

We are trying to be a green Mosque! Help us replace all the light fixtures with LEDs. And, do you think a 50 year-old chandelier has easily replaceable spare parts? Help us make it shine again.

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Maintain and clean the minaret

The Ottawa Mosque minaret is in need of maintenance and sealing to protect it for many years to come. It is the tallest minaret in Ottawa! Help us keep it clean and maintained.

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Maintain and shine the dome

Designed to mimic the parliament building, this beautiful green colour is beginning to rust, and it needs regular maintenance and sealing to protect it for many generations to come.

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Repair a dozen parking spots

It took 30 years for us to be able to get our parking lot expanded to fit over 300 cars, making it one of the largest parking lots in Centre Town. We have 10 accessible spots, and two spots for electric charging cars. Help us to maintain these spots so mosque entry and exit can be smooth and congestion free.

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Sponsor one prayer spot in the back row

3140 is the number of Friday prayers established in this Masjid. We have never stopped, even during the current pandemic. Help us to keep your Masjid going.

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Sponsor one prayer spot in the middle row

750,000 is the number of prostrations (Sujood) offered in this Masjid (per person). We have never stopped, even during the current pandemic. Help us to keep your Masjid going.

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Sponsor one prayer spot in the front row

21,000 is the number of Fajr prayers offered in the front rows of the Ottawa Mosque. We have never stopped, even during the current pandemic. Help us to keep your Masjid going.

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Maintain the atmosphere

Keeping the heating/cooling system properly running means a fresh breeze during every prayer for 60 years and counting. After 60 years, the system needs major maintenance, please help your Masjid to stay comfortable.

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Maintain the imam's house

The imam's house has been a home to a number of the greatest imams in the city's history, and will continue InshaAllah with your support.

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Maintain the classrooms

These are some of the oldest Islamic classrooms in North America. We have grandparents today who tell us they were taught Arabic and Quran by the Sunday Islamic School teachers 60 years ago. Imagine the reward you'll have for generations to come!

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Maintain the Minbar

The most important place in the Masjid. More than 5,000 hours of wisdom and knowledge have been delivered over the Friday and Eid sermons since the mosque was establish. Your contribution is essential to continue sharing the message of Islam in Ottawa.

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