Allah has blessed the residents of Pickering/Ajax with an ideally located property in Pickering. This property consists of nearly an acre of land with an old double-garage house. After extensive renovations, the house has been used as "prayer hall", for the last three years. We already have established an evening Madrasah for learning Qur'an. Other educational activities such as lecture series and bayan (wa'z) from Islamic scholars and Dawah work, are regularly taking place. The existing facility, unfortunately, is very small for the need of the community and must be replaced with a new structure, due to its age and instability. Moreover, it cannot accommodate large number of people who come for Salat-ul Juma'. Many of them perform their Salah on grass outside the building (weather permitting). There is an acute shortage of space for Taraweeh Salah during the month of Ramadhan, and on such occasions when we invite scholars for lectures/wa'z. Due to space limitations, regrettably sisters are often left out. At the same time, the Township of Pickering, which had granted us "temporary exemptions", has been insisting to start and complete the new project at the soonest.

A renowned architect, Br. Khalil Syed, has already prepared the drawing for the new structure, with a built-in space of 19,500 sq. ft. The centre-piece and focal point of this structure will be a Masjid - "MASJID-E-USMAN". It will also fulfill Muslim Community's educational, social and cultural needs. The Centre will help us in establishing and propagating Islam, as enjoined by the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The plan also includes Mortuary/Funeral Services, Insha Allah. At today's cost, the project is estimated at Cdn.$3.500,000.

The Township of Pickering and Ajax are located at the east end of Metropolitan Toronto. They have a combined population of approx. 160,000. There are more than 2000 Muslim families in the area (immigrated from around the world) and their number is fast increasing. These first generations of immigrants are faced with tough economic realities. The Metro Toronto and its suburban areas have witnessed phenomenal growth of Muslims. Accordingly, there are several projects underway to cater the needs of the Community. The ability of the community to pay for the building of Islamic Centres for spiritual nourishment is severely constrained. Your donation to spread teh Message in this part of the world would serve Islam until eternity, Insha Allah.

Kindly forward your donations to:

 

PICKERING ISLAMIC CENTRE
P.O. BOX 432
Pickering, Ontario
L1V 2R7

You may make a direct deposit to our following A/C:

 

Transit/Branch No. 3969
A/C No. 8035-448
BANK OF MONTREAL
474 Westney Road North
Ajax, Ontario
L1T 3H4