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1. In which Surah the word

Quran-ul-Kareem is used?

2. How many Surahs of the

Holy Quran commence

with the word Qul?

3. The meaning of the

word Fateha is?

4. Which is the second

longest Surah of H.Quran?

5. Bismillah has occurred

twice in which Surah?

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Message From the Secretariat In this Issue

July/August 2016 Vol1/Issue4 Shawwal 1437

On Saturday July 9th, 2016, we hosted an Eid Picnic for the

community at large.

After a month of fasting and spiritual reflection during the holy

month of Ramadhan it was a day of socializing, great food

and fun activities all whilst celebrating the festive day of Eid

Ul-Fitr. The picnic was held among the beautiful natural

landscape and diverse wild life in the Island Lake

Conservation Area located in Orangeville, Ontario.

Throughout the day, there were a variety of activities such as

hiking, sports, a scavenger hunt, a raffle for a Ziyarat trip and

much more. Our Chairlady and Mukhi with the help of

volunteers had tirelessly prepared for the picnic and were

rewarded with the large turnout of over 900 participants. It

was a memorable day for all who had attended.

Eid Picnic

In the News Eid Picnic

JIY Daku Night

Inaugural Eid Dinner

Interfaith Iftar

Eid Salaah

Razavi Centre Update

JCC ladies raising funds

Iftar on the Hill

Jazāk Allāhu Khayran

May the Almighty reward you for all for your

support during the month of Ramadhan. Ameen.



Eid Picnic - A Letter of Appreciation.

The JCC Eid Picnic was a major event in the history of the Toronto

Jamaat. This was an event where the ISIJ of Toronto was able to

cater to and accommodate the entire Shia Ithna-Asheri community

on the same ground. Due to this, this eid will be cherished in our

hearts for many years to come.

There are a variety of reasons that contributed to making this a

successful event, and I will highlight a few that stood out to

me. Firstly, the participation of the Masumeen Community and the

transportation arrangements made was extremely commendable. It

showed unity, respect and inclusion for the west end community which I truly appreciated.

Secondly, throughout the event the recycling bins were set up by the food tables which

showed the park management and community that we care and have respect for our

earth and the environment. Thirdly, It was a pleasure to see Maulana Rizvi at the picnic. It

showed the people of the community that our spiritual and community leader is present

with us to share and celebrate this festive event.

Another contribution to the success of the Eid picnic was that it was a major social event.

During this event we were able to connect with old friends, relatives, and were able to meet

other community members. Also, the choice of venue and food was excellent and the

variety and quantity was superb.

The ISIJ showed us the true spirit of Eid and the message of congregation was clearly visible

at the time of Zuhr Namaz. At this time, we prayed behind our spiritual leader, under the

open sky and on the earth which Allah (SWT) has blessed us with. It was truly the perfect

opportunity for us to admire and connect with nature and wilderness.

Finally, throughout the event, the volunteers were polite,

understanding and helpful and I would like to say "Thank you " to

each and every member of your team for making this day

memorable for all of us. May Allah reward them and grant all their

wishes, and may they continue to serve the community in future.

Shamim Ali (Dahya) - Member



The Canadian Muslim Vote Inaugural Eid Dinner

JIY Bonfire Daku Night

The Jaffari Islamic Youth in

collaboration with the Mahdi

Youth Society of the Al Mahdi

Islamic Centre hosted a Bonfire

Daku Night on Thursday, June 30th,

2016.

The event was held at the Al

Mahdi Islamic Centre in Pickering

and was truly a night of deep

spiritual enlightenment. Along with

the guidance of respected scholar

Syed Asad Jafri the discussion

topic covered was ‘Attaining

Spirituality in Ramadhan and

utilizing it Beyond’.

The night consisted of sports, ice

breaker activities, Islamic jeopardy

and a discussion period. There

was a turnout of over 150 youth

and it was extremely inspiring to

see the Islamic brotherhood

between the youth of both

communities.

Eid- ul- Fitr is a festive and joyous occasion for Muslims

throughout the globe, and the perfect opportunity to

highlight the efforts and contributions of Canada’s

diverse Muslim Population. On Wednesday July 13,

2016, The Canadian-Muslim Vote organization hosted

their Inaugural Eid Dinner, which the Executive

Committee and several members of our community

attended to commend their participation in actively

playing an integral role in civic engagement and

empowerment of the Muslim community.

The night began with a Networking Reception at

6:00PM. It consisted of dinner service, remarks from

keynote individuals including political leaders and

after Maghrib Prayers, it concluded with a Special

performance by world renowned performers “Deen

Squad”.

For the last two years, The Canadian Muslim Vote

team has worked to help Canadian Muslims

recognize the importance of exercising their right to

vote and be engaged in the democratic process. This

was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate in the

company of people who support this important

cause.

The efforts of this team have been recognized by a

countless number of political leaders including

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who has

written “We also take this opportunity to

acknowledge the countless contributions of our

Muslim community to our society and look forward to

continuing to work with all Canadians to increase

civic engagement.”



Interfaith Iftar

In the spirit of festive sharing,

a number of local politicians

and residents from the Jewish,

Zoroastrian, Christian and Sikh

community attended our

annual Interfaith event on

July 2.

They were treated to dinner, a

lecture by Maulana Rizvi, an art

exhibition, a pre-Eid shopping

bazaar and a hijab-wearing

demonstration which one guest

referred to as "priceless".

Eid Salaat

O Allah, (belongs to You only) pride, glory, excellence, omnipotence. (You) grant amnesty

and show kindness, (You are) Holy and Oft-forgiving, (so), I ask You in the name of this day

which You have ordained as a day of happiness for the Muslims. An occasion for

Muhammad (blessings of Allah be on him and his progeny) to plan ahead and grow strong

to send blessings on Muhammad and on the progeny of Muhammad. And introduce me to

every good that had been made available to Muhammad and Aale Muhammad. Educate

me to keep from every evil as You kept safe Muhammad and Aale Muhammad from it.

Your blessings be on him and on them. O Allah, I ask you to give me the good which Your

pious servants had asked for. And I take refuge with You from that which caused

Your pious servants to seek refuge with you. (Dua recited for Qunoot for Eid Salaah)

Maulana Sayyid

Muhammad Rizvi, the

President and Members

of the Executive

Committee with Majid

Jowhari, member of

Parliament, Richmond

Hill, after Eid Salaah



Iftar on the Hill Razavi Islamic Centre

CANADA'S PARLIAMENT HOLDS FIRST EVER " IFTAR ON THE HILL"

On the evening of June 15th, 2016 a group of

Canada's Muslim Federal MP's held a Multi faith Iftar

at Parliament Hill in the nation's capital of Ottawa.

Members of the ISIJ of Toronto were amongst the 650

invited guests, together with Muslims from other

communities, foreign Ambassadors and High

Commissioners of Muslim countries.

This was the first ever "Iftar on the Hill" to be held in

Ottawa and it was such a success that the organizers

are determined to make it an annual event. In addi-

tion to several MP's who attended there were also five

Federal Ministers: Stephane Dion (Foreign Affairs),

Amarjit Sohi (Infrastructure), Maryam Monsef

(Democratic Institutions), Melanie Joly (Canadian

Heritage) and John McCallum (Immigration &

Refugees).

After opening the event with singing of the national

anthem each of the ministers made a short speech to

the audience in which the importance of inclusion,

democracy, diversity and one class of citizenship

were the key themes.

During the event members of ISIJ of Toronto met and

chatted informally with Toronto MP's Yasmin Ratansi

(Don Valley East), Majid Jowhari (Richmond Hill). MP's

Leona Alleslev (Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill), Arif Virani.

(Parkdale) and Ahmed Hussen (York South West).

Following congregational Maghrib prayers guests

were invited to enjoy a delicious Iftar meal together.

JCC Ladies

JCC ladies raise top dollars as VIP

team winning medals from heart

and stroke for raising over $6000 for

the charity.

Last months Quiz Answers

1. Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power) 2. Angel Jibraeel 3. Ramadhan

4. 6666 5. 70

Sat, July 30th, 2016 - 25th Shawwal, 1437 AH

Shahadat of Imam Jaffer As-Sadiq (AS)

Brain Teasers

1. Which word, if pronounced right, is wrong,

but if pronounced wrong is right?

2. What demands an answer but asks no

question?

3. How far can a rabbit run into the woods?

4. Rearrange the following letters so as to

form one word: NEW DOOR

5. Why is it against the law for a man living in

Markham to be buried in Richmond Hill?

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Word Search Puzzle - The Prophets

Last months Brain Teasers Answers

1. A mushroom. 2. Tomorrow. 3. Stamp 4. Fire 5. W


Friday, August 5th, 2016

1st Dhul Qa’dah, 1437 AH


Word Search

The names of the

Prophets mentioned in

the Holy Quran are

hidden inside the

Word-search grid.

The names in the grid

could be horizontal,

vertical or even

diagonal.

Circle each one as you

find them.

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