SNMC Vision: Centre for Excellence
SNMC vision is to make our mosque as a centre for excellence which will attract people from all over Ottawa and beyond.
Young or adult brothers and sisters will come to learn Quran, Hadith, Tajweed as well as to join educational, spiritual, social, sports, family, and youth counseling activities and events.
Please send your ideas and proposals to info@snmc.ca.
SNMC Heritage: Muslim Scholars: Imam Bukhari
Abū ‘Abd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl ibn Ibrāhīm al-Bukhārī (19 July 810 – 1 September 870), or Bukhārī ,or Imam al-Bukhari or Imam Bukhari, was a Persian Islamic scholar who was born in Bukhara (the capital of the Bukhara of Uzbekistan). He authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-Bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic (sahih) hadith collections. He also wrote other books such as Al-Adab al-Mufrad.
Our Relationship with GOD:
1-SNMC is happy to announce that there will be Quran Tafseer Classes with Dr. Ahmed Ghamni after Duhr prayers on Saturdays and with Dr. Atif Kabir after Zuhr prayers on Sundays.
2-Quran Recitation Beautification Program: Sunday After Fajr: Hafiz Dr. Ahmed Ghanmi, after Zuhr: Hafiz Hossam, and Hafiz Anas, After Maghrib: Hafiz Ali Hossain
Everyone is more than welcome to join these classes regardless of age and gender.
| SNMC JUMA PRAYER January 5th, 2018 (Two Khutbahs):
1st Khutbah 12:00 pm: Khateeb – Imam Dr. Zijad Delic 2nd Khutbah at 1:15 pm: Khateeb – Dr. Emdad Khan |
| SNMC Friday Night Lecture on January 5th — Personal Development – Introduction with Dr. Muzakir Majeed
WHAT: Lecture/ Discussion: Personal Development- Introduction (Focus- bringing out the best in yourself as the new 2018 year resolution!) WHEN: Friday, January 5th after ‘Isha prayer (8:15 pm SHARP) WHO/SPEAKER: Dr Muzakir Majeed CCFP (Can) MBChB (UK), MRCGP (UK), DRCOG, DCH WHERE: SNMC Masjid/Mosque Dr. Muzakir will deliver several sessions; once a month, Insha Allah. Every session will focus on one aspect of our lives: Spirituality, habits, behavior, parenting, etc. All are welcome! |
| Almighty God gives plenty of hope to the believers in the Qur’an. Let us make this verse the guiding light in our lives through 2018 and as long as we live:
God Almighty said: “Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of God. Indeed, God forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.” (Az Zumar 39:53) |
New year resolution: Be Healthy, Happy, Peaceful, Kind and Compassionate, Smiling, and Humour!
Written by Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization OCISO
Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO) is hiring an Arabic-speaking clinical counsellor. The deadline to apply is January 8, 2018 by 5:00 pm.
Position: Clinical Counsellor (Arabic speaking)
Term: Full Time, January 2018 – March 2018 (Subject to renewal)
Reports to: Counselling Program Manager
Position Summary:
The Clinical Counsellors are primarily responsible for the provision of counselling services to immigrants and refugees presenting with a wide variety of issues arising from pre and post migration experiences. Counselling may be delivered in individual, couples, family, and group counselling formats. The Counsellor is also responsible for all related administrative duties, consultation and liaison with the referring agency and accessing other resources to best assist the client.
Main Responsibilities:
Within the framework of the Counselling Program, the successful candidate will:
Provide theoretically informed and culturally responsive counselling interventions, for clients presenting with a wide variety of issues arising from pre and post migration experiences.
Provide crisis counselling intervention in emergency situations.
Participate in case conferences with various professionals in the mental health community.
Make appropriate referrals to other community resources.
Provide accountability through oral and written reports of client progress.
Qualifications:
Master Degree in a social science field such as Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or Social Psychology, or a combination of a related Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience.
Minimum of three year’s relevant related experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work from a clear foundation in the theoretical orientation of the client’s choice as appropriate.
Knowledgeable in alternative non-western models of healing that will enhance and expand our culturally relevant counselling services.
Demonstrated ability to incorporate the client’s cultural preferences and culturally appropriate healing practices into the counselling process.
Strong knowledge and understanding of pre and post migration issues and their impact on the therapeutic alliance and on the counselling process.
Demonstrated ability to provide intervention in individual, couple, family, and group settings in-house and in schools.
Demonstrated ability to effectively and clearly report on the client’s therapeutic process in clinical files.
Demonstrated ability to participate in professional case conferences and provide appropriate clinical reports.
Demonstrated ability to provide service statistics.
Demonstrated ability to provide clinical intervention in Arabic is essential.
Knowledge of other languages considered an asset.
Application Deadline: January 8, 2018 by 5:00 p.m.
Application Process:
Please send a cover letter and a resume to Halimah Shaw, H.R Administrator at hr@ociso.org or by fax:
613-288-2674.
About OCISO:
OCISO supports immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, by building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and by fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing.
We encourage applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. OCISO is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, OCISO will endeavor to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request.
If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the HR Coordinator upon scheduling your interview.