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Prayer Times-The week of May 18th: Fajr-4.05am, Zuhr-1.30pm, Asr-6.30pm, Maghrib 8.40pm, Isha 10.20pm

Prayer Times: The week of May 18th

Fajr: 4.05am

Zuhr: 1.30pm

Asr: 6.30pm

Maghrib: 8.40pm

Isha: 10.20pm

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SNMC Daily Basic Iftars before Magrib Prayers in Ramadan

We will welcome Ramadan on Thursday May 17, 2018. As usual, SNMC will arrange daily Iftar at main entrance and women entrance for those who would like to perform Magrib prayers in Jamah at SNMC during the Ramadan.

Water, dates, some savory and sweet items will be served.

We will get 27 times by 70 times rewards for each salah.

You have the opportunity to donate $500, or $200 or $100 for daily Iftar to get rewards for feeding hundreds of fasting brothers and sisters.

Donate online a www.SNMC.c or at the office and also can give your Fidya  ($300+) and Zakat al-Fitr  ($10+) to SNMC.

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Donate for SNMC’s Ongoing Maintenance in Ramadan

Dear SNMC Brothers and Sisters,

Please donate to build a reserve for ongoing maintenance of SNMC Center this Ramadan. Target is to collect $300,000.

Now, you can donate online at https://www.snmc.ca/donation/

Let us remember charity does not decrease wealth. Also, Allah (swt) will return 10 times every dollar we donate in this life and many folds in the life hereafter. May Allah (swt) accept our effort, time, and money. We will be successful if Allah (swt) accepts our efforts.

Let us seek His forgiveness and pray for His acceptance of our efforts.

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SNMC Vision: Centre of Excellence

SNMC Vision: Centre of Excellence

SNMC team is working to make SNMC as a Centre of Excellence in Canada to provide opportunities to help resolve social, family and youth issues as well as spiritual, education issues as a diverse and inclusive community.

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SNMC 22nd Annual Community Potluck Iftar on May 26

SNMC 22nd Annual Community Iftar Potluck at 7.30pm on Saturday May 26, 2018.

Please join 22nd Annual SNMC Multi-Ethnic Community Iftar Potluck at SNMC Community Hall.

It is an opportunity to socialize and bring our own ethnic dishes in two trays one for brothers and one for sisters.

Please don’t forget to bring a reusable water bottle!

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SNMC JUMA PRAYER May 18th, 2018 (Two Khutbahs): 1:00PM & 2:15PM

SNMC JUMA PRAYER May 18th, 2018  (Two Khutbahs):

1st Khutbah 1:00 pm: Khateeb –  Imam Dr. Zijad Delic

2nd Khutbah at 2:15 pm: Khateeb – Br. Mohamed Haroun

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Imam Zijad’s Corner: MERITS OF THE MONTH OF RAMADAN & SIYAM IN IT

 

Imam Zijad’s Corner: MERITS OF THE MONTH OF RAMADAN & SIYAM IN IT

We are blessed that we have come to a “noble” month, and a “grand” season of this year – the month of Ramadan and the blessed season of fasting, mercy, forgiveness, self evaluation, self discipline and great opportunities for all those who aspire to be dear and near to the Creator.

The Creator increases the value of any good deed during these blessed days by giving extra rewards for any good action. He opens the doors of good for whosoever turns to them. Yes, the month of Ramadan is the month of goodness and blessings and the month of individual and communal growth.

It is the month in which Qur’an was sent down, as a guide to humanity and clear Signs for guidance and judgment between right and wrong. News of this month’s greatness and preference is widespread and evidenced in many sources of our Din and particularly in the statement of the Prophet Muhammad (S) found in Bukhari and Muslim. It was narrated on the authority of Abu Hurayrah (RA), that the Prophet (S) said, ‘When Ramadhan comes, the gates of Heaven are opened, and the gates of Hell are closed, and the Shayatin are chained.’”

And indeed the gates of Heaven are opened in this month, for the increase in good actions and good desires from humanity. And the gates of Hell are closed for the decrease in disobedience from the People of Faith. And the Shayatin are chained so that they are not able to do what they would normally do otherwise.

Ramadan is the ninth month of Islamic Lunar calendar. It is the only month of our calendar mentioned in the Qur’an. The word ‘Ramadan’ is derived from the Arabic root  ‘ramida or ramad’ denoting intense scorching heat and dryness especially the ground. Thus, the word Ramadan is so called to indicate the heating sensation in the stomach as a result of thirst.

The other opinion says that it is called so because the hearts and souls are more readily receptive to the admonition and remembrance of Allah (SWT) during the month of Ramadan, as the sand and stones are receptive to the sun’s heat. The framers of this beautiful language may have been inspired by Allah (SWT) in naming this month Ramadan. Otherwise, the relationship between the heat and its properties is miraculously similar to that of Ramadan. While the heat represents the matter that helps shape, form, and mold virtually every matter-from metal to plastics, to plants and living cells – Ramadan undoubtedly helps  a true believer remold, reshape, reform, and renew his/her physical and spiritual disposition and behavior. In short, it means ‘to burn’. Just as the fire burns the dint of gold and makes it pure and shiny, in the same way the virtuous deeds and the prayers offered during the month of Ramadan cleans the Muslims from his sins and brings him nearer to Allah, and makes him dearer to Him.

Ramadan is not mere abstention from eating, drinking and the fulfillment of the lawful desires. It is a word which makes the true believers stop and think. It upsets their schedules, cuts deep into their daily habits and affects their neat and well arranged lifestyles, precisely in order to help them dig deeper into their own selves. It makes believers to ask themselves a question about their identity-who they are? It brings to their minds the questions such as: What are we? Are we mere lumps of flesh, or mere desires, and cravings to fulfill them? Is man a mere one-dimensional being totally abandoned to the cares and concerns of his body?

Respected brothers and sisters in Islam! Man is a body, mind, and soul, all in one, and all must be well coordinated. We are not humans mainly because of our bodies, but mainly because of our souls.

Ramadan is a great chance where we can be challenged. It summons us into a new realization that man’s happiness as man lies, not in pure material gratification but in the creation of a new man, a man who is in a state of peace with himself, with his Creator, with the universe and nature around him and with the fellow human beings he shares the planet with. The essential purpose behind fasting in the month of Ramadan is to improve man’s character, good in him. Good man in a society is a guarantee for the good society.

Through the many verses of the Qur’an and the traditions of the Messenger (S), we are reminded again and again on the great potentials Ramadan offers for man’s growth and development. We should remember that Ramadan’s blessings and possibilities are too valuable to be overlooked. They immediately relate to our own destiny as humans, they decide our fate, our success and failure in life. We have to use this opportunity before the death will come. There is no guarantee that we will have this opportunity next year. How many have perished, who deceived themselves into saying: ‘Not this Ramadan, but the next one,” and yet that next one never did arrive for them. Therefore, we cannot afford to lose this opportunity, or refuse to cling to the hand that is stretched out from heaven to save us from drawing except at our own peril.

Almighty Allah and His Messenger Muhammad (S), have spoken at length on the blessings of the great month of Ramadan. All the verses which are sometimes orders, sometimes advises and exhorts are for only one purpose: to help us come forward vigorously with firm determination to utilize its many blessings for gaining true success and prosperity. All Ayat and Ahadith which we will mention intend to save us from utter frustration, the dire consequences of a life lived without heeding the call of Allah, a life which is not infused with higher spiritual goals, a life totally abandoned to the cares and concerns of the body.

Almighty Allah says in the Qur’an: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those nations before you, so that you may become ‘’Muttaqin’ (learn self-discipline, self-restraint, and self-control). You should fast for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or embarking on a journey, the prescribed number should be made up later, day for day. And for those who would fast with hardship, a ransom of feeding a needy person is acceptable. But he who will give more, of his own free will, will bring lots of good to himself. And it is beneficial for you to fast if you only knew. Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed, as a guidance for mankind, with sure signs of guidance, and criterion, setting the truth plain from error. He who is present therein must fast. But whoever is ailing, or traveling, he should fast the same number of days later. Allah loves ease for you; He does not love hardship for you. He wants you all to complete the fixed days of fasting and to glorify Allah for guiding you to the right way. All this is in order that you may render thanks to Him (for His blessings). When My servants ask you about Me, tell them I am near, ready to answer the prayer of  him who prays to me. So let them heed My call, and cherish faith in Me, so that they may find proper guidance.”                                 {Al Baqarah 183-186}

The numerous traditions of the Messenger of Allah Muhammad (S) exalt the blessings of Ramadan and fasting in it. Our Messenger Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said: “It is the month which contains a night, which is more excellent than a thousand month.” “Ramadan is the month of Sabr and the reward for Sabr is Jannah. It is the month of sharing.”         (IbnKhuzaymah)

”Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan while cherishing faith and seeking his reward from Allah, all his past sins will be forgiven for him.”      (Bukhari, Muslim)

The Messenger of Allah Muhammad (S) said: “Almighty Allah said: ‘All the actions a son of Adam performs is his, except Siyam, for it is Mine, and I am to decide its rewards. Siyam is a shield. So if a person is fasting, he should not engage in foolish behavior or shouting or yelling. If someone rebukes him or fights with him, he should not retaliate but answer him saying: ‘I am fasting.’ I swear by the One in Whose Hands is my soul! The breath of a person who is fasting is sweeter to Allah than the smell of the musk. A person who is fasting has two great joys: When he breaks his fast (Iftar), he is happy, and the other time when he meets his Lord (on the Day of Judgment), he would be pleased because of his fasting.”     {Bukhari, Muslim}

Among the points this insightful Hadith revealed is that the fasting is Allah’s. Certainly, there is only one reason why a believer will put himself or herself through this month long physical exercise, and it is to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT). The Siyam is the single most important device to test the Iman (Faith) of the believer and the depth of his / her sincerity and commitment to the concept of the Oneness of Allah.

There are 3 ways that Allah (SWT) rewards his slaves in this month. The first way is that Allah (SWT) makes these actions obligatory on us. Actions that will raise us in status and be a cause for our forgiveness. Had it not been prescribed for us, then we would not worship Allah with these actions, because actions are not performed except they are revealed to his Messenger. Allah speaks about those whom create acts of worship from other than what Allah has revealed and made it shirk. Allah (SWT) says, “Have they partners, who have established for them some religion without the permission of Allah…”

The second way is that Allah gave them the Tawfeeq (ability) to do the righteous acts that many others have neglected. Had it not been for Allah’s help then they would not have done these acts, so to Allah (SWT) is all praise and graciousness. “They make it a favor unto you that they have surrendered. Say: Deem not your Surrender a favor unto me; nay, but Allah has favored you by leading you to the Faith, if you are truthful.”

The third way is that the reward is multiplied by ten to 700 times to many more times. So the graciousness is from Allah (SWT) with the good deeds and the rewards for them, and all praise is due to Allah Lord of all the worlds.

Seeking the rewards of Ramadan is a big blessing on whoever tries to seek them by doing what they are required and by coming closer to their Lord. And by staying away from disobedience and heedlessness and forgetting about Him, and move to His remembrance. And from distancing yourself from Allah (SWT) to making yourself closer to Him.

Let us pray to God Almighty to help us notice all the merits of Ramadan so that all of us could benefit by living some of them during this blessed month of Ramadan and continue living the spirit of Ramadan even when the month of over. Allahumma Amin!

 

 

 

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God Almighty describes Ramadan as follows:

شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ ۚ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ ۖ وَمَن كَانَ مَرِيضًا أَوْ عَلَىٰ سَفَرٍ فَعِدَّةٌ مِّنْ أَيَّامٍ أُخَرَ ۗ يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ بِكُمُ الْيُسْرَ وَلَا يُرِيدُ بِكُمُ الْعُسْرَ وَلِتُكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ وَلِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَىٰ مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَلَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ
“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu Akbar; Allah is the Most Great] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.” (Al Baqarah 185)
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Summer Student 3 Jobs at SNMC please apply by Tuesday May 15 to info@snmc.ca

SNMC is looking to hire 3 student positions for summer jobs this year. Tasks listed below.

Please apply to info@snmc.ca with a resume and a cover letter explaining why SNMC should hire you on or before Monday, May 15, 2018.

Working hours at SNMC: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.  (35 hours per week)

The positions are for 8 to 10 weeks from Monday June 18 to Friday  August 25, 2018.

Only Grade 12 and returning university students will be considered.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Summer Student Employment Program, you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • be legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • be between 15-30 years of age
  • be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program or institution of higher learning on a full-time basis and;
  • Must be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term

1-YOUTH EVENT COORDINATOR

Number of hours per WEEK: 35

Rate: $14

Task and Responsibilities

Assist in carrying out existing youth events; plan next year’s youth events; identify opportunities for new events and fundraising activities to fund SNMC’s activities; gather information and resources to carry out the events; serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters. Manage event details such as coordination of volunteers, resources, and scheduling, assisting with space bookings, AV equipment set-up, event signs, and food and beverage orders. Assist with event set-up and wrap-up, annual summer events organized by SNMC.

2-Community Outreach Coordinator

Number of hours per WEEK:35

Rate: $14

Task and Responsibilities

Contact existing donors to seek feedback and update contact information. Maintain donor records and database. Interact with donors in person and increase organizational visibility. Address donor concerns and questions. Develop and conduct the survey. Provide administrative support as needed. Most of SNMC donors/patrons are members of visible minorities.

3-Funding Officer

Number of hours per WEEK: 35

Rate: $14

Task and Responsibilities

Play the lead role in researching and developing a comprehensive understanding of the national, regional, and local sources of funding to support SNMC programs.  Take a lead responsibility for the preparation and submission of high-quality applications to grant-distributing bodies. Ensure that all monitoring reports required as a result of successful applications are completed and returned accurately and on time.

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CBET is hiring students for 2 summer jobs: Please apply on or before May 15 to info@cbet.ca

CBET is looking to hire 2 student positions for summer jobs this year. Tasks listed below.

Please apply to info@CBET.ca with a resume and a cover letter explaining why CBET should hire you on or before Monday, May 15, 2018.

Working hours at CBET: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.  

The positions are for 8 to 10 weeks from Monday June 18 to Friday  August 25, 2018.

Only Grade 12 and returning university students will be considered.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Summer Student Employment Program, you must satisfy the following criteria:

  • be legally entitled to work in Canada;
  • be between 15-30 years of age
  • be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program or institution of higher learning on a full-time basis and;
  • Must be returning to full-time studies in the next academic term
  1. Funding officer

Responsibilities:  Investigate and seek new funds and grants to meet CBET objectives and events and community services to move CBET to next stage.

Who can apply: Students from Social Sciences/ Business/ Engineering with knowledge of a nonprofit organization, sports, event management.

2  Community  Outreach Officer

Responsibilities: -Connect with CBET community, donors, event participants and develop a new strategy for CBET to move to next stage of community services and scholarship program

Who can apply: Students from Social Sciences/ Business/ Engineering with knowledge of a nonprofit organization, sports, event management.