Friday, December 9th, 2011

After Isha (8:00pm) at Masjid Bilal

4509 Innes Road, Orleans, Ontario

• Merits, Do’s, and Don’ts of Muharram
• The Significance of the day of Aashurah and Fasting
• Demise of Hussain (RA)
• Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions
• Q&A

The lessons of Surah Yusuf are inspiration and full of guidance.  The excellence of Prophet Yusuf’s (Alayhis Salam) character shows that lasting contentment only comes from the obedience of Allah (Subhana wa ta’Ala)

Location: Masjid Bilal, 4509 Innes Road, Orleans

Time: Every Friday – After Isha Prayers

Speakers: Imam Mohammed Badat, imam of Bilal Mosque, with occasional guest speakers.

Visit masjidbilal.org for additional details.

Brothers and sisters welcome!

And some words from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Adam regarding the program:

Dear “Seekers of Virtue” Team,

Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh,

I hope and pray this email reaches you in the best of health and spirits. May Allah Most High grant you, and us, all the good of this life and the next, and save us from the torment of the Fire Ameen.

It was indeed an honor to have been hosted by you over the weekend of 29/30 October, 2010, for the “Prophetic Conduct” Seminar held at the University of Ottawa. Al-Hamdulillah, personally, I had a wonderful experience in visiting the Muslims of Ottawa, which incidentally was my first ever visit to the Capital city of Canada. I was very pleased and impressed with the overall organization of the event, and the efficiency with which you guys managed everything. It was indeed a joy to work with you. I enjoyed everything, from the event itself, meeting and getting to know many of the young brothers on an individual level, to the wonderful tour of your beautiful city. May Allah Most High reward all the volunteers of Seekers of Virtue, brothers and sisters, who worked tirelessly in bringing this event to fruition. May He accept your endeavors, bless you and your family in both worlds, and grant you Tawfiqe to carry on serving the Deen of Allah, Ameen Ya Rab! It will be an honor to be hosted by you again.

The Prophet (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam) said,
“The best of you are those best in character.”[Bukhari]
and he(Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam) said,
“Among the most perfect of believers are those best in character.” [Tirmidhi, Hakim]
and he(Sallallahu ‘Alayhi Wasallam) said,
“Righteousness(birr) is good character.” [Muslim, Bukhari(Adab al-Mufrad)]

Seekers of Virtue is pleased to present “Prophetic Conduct”, taught by renowned scholar Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari.
Topics Covered:

1. Importance and Role of Etiquettes in Islam
2. Etiquettes of Dress and Living at Home
3. Etiquettes with Parents, Elders, Scholars, and others (including non-Muslims)
4. Etiquettes of Conversation

Speaker: Shaykh Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari, Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK
Date: Friday, October 29th @ 8pm – 9:30pm | Saturday, October 30th @ 10am – 6pm
Tickets: Faraz Abbasi (613) 883-0843 | Waqas Muhi (613) 614-2317
Registration: $20 ($25 after October 26th) – Register On-Line Now!
Venue: To Be Announced

Divine Directives from Surah Maryam

A 3-Part Halaqah on Essential Lessons from Chapter 19 of the Holy Qur’an

Speakers

• Shaykh Yusuf Badat (Islamic Foundation of Toronto, Canada)
• Shaykh Mohammed Badat (Masjid Bilal, Ottawa, Canada)
• Shaykh Ibrahim Kureshi (Islamic Society of Toronto, Canada)

Dates

• Friday, June 4th, 2010 @ 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• Friday, June 11th, 2010 @ 8:00 PM – ‘Isha
• Friday, June 18th, 2010 @ 8:00 PM – ‘Isha

Location

Masjid Taqwa, 117 Mann Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Free entry, brothers and sisters welcome.

Here are some of the Testimonials from event participants:

“A very informative seminar. Learned lots that I didn’t know, alhamdulillah. Even though I am not in a relationship yet, I felt it covered the basics in terms of how I should start the process and pursue it.”

“I really enjoyed it since I’m newly married. I learned a lot of things. I was especially impressed by the open and candid nature of the discussion. The sheikh spoke frankly about topics like sex and contraception and how to maintain chastity and ways to look for a spouse. Finally, a properly educated scholar familiar with the western way of life and the challenges one faces as a young muslim in North American society. I’d have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable and relavent lectures I attended. Practical knowledge of Islam and how to live it.

“I think these type of courses should be mandatory for everyone planning on getting married.”

“I was really impressed with how comprehensive the course was! It is a class that married and single muslims must attend!”

“Sheikh Nazim is a great speaker, when he adds his personal touch to a topic everyone is all ears and we just want him to keep talking!”

Getting and Staying Married for Allah

The best of you are the best to your spouses, and I am the best of you to their spouse…”

(Tirmidhi, who said that it is authentically sound – Hasan Sahih)

How do you choose a spouse to spend your life with?

How do you go about nurturing the right environment to become the best to your spouse?

How do you ensure your interaction with them leads to a marriage based on the Prophetic example?

Heavenly Companionship

Getting and Staying Married for Allah

with

Shaykh Nazim Mangera

Friday, February 19th @ 7:30 PM (Free Admission)

Saturday, February 20th @ 10:00 AM (only $15 before February 16th!)

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, ON

See Program Information and Schedule for more details.

Seminar Topics:

• Importance and virtues of marriage along with some marriage jokes : )
• Importance of abstinence till marriage
• Premarital relationships in Islam
• Selecting a suitable spouse and best age to get married
• Engagement in Islam
• Best ways of choosing your future spouse and avoiding conflicts with parents before you tie the knot
• Prayer of Istikhara and Guidance
• The Guardian and secret marriages
• Arranged and forced marriages
• Rulings of Mahr and Dowry in Islam
• Marriage contracts and what to expect on the day of marriage
• Contraception and birth control in Islam
• Abortion in Islam
• Marriage of reverts to Islam
• Having children- when and how many
• Etiquettes of childbirth
• Etiquettes for naming the new born child and resolving marital conflict because of it
• 15 important tips for a peaceful marital life
• Why conflicts ensue in marriages
• Best ways to resolve marital conflict between couples and between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law
• Abstaining from Domestic Violence
• Rulings of Khula and divorce in Islam
• 2 case studies of marital conflict between husband and wife
• Advice of Mufti Abdullah Mangera after dealing with over 50 marital conflict cases
• 14 reasons why a wife can ask for separation