One of the most heartbreaking moments in your life is to bid farewell to someone you love or care for. As Muslims, we are taught to trust Allah’ Subhana Ta’aala’s will and to pray for mercy and forgiveness for the deceased.
 
To assist you during these difficult times, the Islamic Foundation of Toronto provides the requisite facilities and a caring team of volunteers who strive to render this transition as smooth as possible

What should I do if the need arises?

Call us at 416-876-3000. You will be directed to the Funerals Coordinator. They will then take care of all the related services. The entire process takes time and your presence in the office may be necessary. We, therefore, suggest that the Funerals Coordinator be contacted in advance in instances where death is expected.

Funeral
Services

Losing a loved one is truly a heartbreaking and difficult time. From the washing of the body to the burial, the Islamic Foundation provides a spiritual and communal framework for honouring the deceased. Throughout the entire process, the masjid offers not only a sacred space for these rituals but also fosters a sense of community, as we believe that by participating in the funeral service, we are reminded of the reality of death and the importance of preparing for the Hereafter.

If the need arises, please call us at 416-876-3000, where you will be directed to the Funerals Coordinator. They will then take care of all the related services. The entire process takes time and your presence in the office may be necessary. We, therefore, suggest that the Funerals Coordinator be contacted in advance in instances where death is expected.

Mortuary
& Ghusl

Our mortuary is equipped with a cold body storage facility and all the amenities to provide ghusl al-mayyah (washing the body) and getting the body ready for burial in a wooden casket as per the law in the province of Ontario. Our team of volunteers comprises of both brothers and sisters to wash the body according to the gender of the deceased.

Salat ul-Janaza
(Prayer for the deceased)

A prayer is held over every deceased Muslim, young or old, even of infants who have lived only a few minutes. Salat ul-janazah is a collective obligation. The community should participate in it, whether or not the deceased or their relatives are known to the community.

Salat ul-janazah is prayed silently, except the takbeer and tasleem. All conditions for regular salah are required in salat ul-janazah such as tahara, wudu, clean body and clothes, niyyah (intention), and facing the qiblah. The prayer can be easily performed in the spacious prayer halls of our mosque for both men and women. You are welcome to bring non-Muslim friends as well for funeral services, but we do require that the appropriate dress code is observed.

The Burial Services available are as follows:

Same day Burial is possible, if requested prior to

9AM Monday to Saturday – Regular Services

Sunday and Holidays – The cemetery imposes additional charges

Ahadeeth

  • Abu Hurayrah (ra) reported that Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) said: “Two of the peoples practices are acts of disbelief: dishonouring the kinship relations, and wailing over the dead.” (Muslim, al Bayhaqi) 

 

  • Abu Hurayrah (ra) reported: Allah’s Messenger (pbuh) once prayed over a Janazah, and then (after burial) he went towards the dead person and threw three handfuls (of soil) on the side of his head.” (Ibn Majah)

 

(Please Note: The person mentioned in this Hadith was buried in a Lahd type grave so that the handfuls of soil could be thrown towards the head of the body. A Shaqq type grave is in common use in North America so that the handfuls of soil can be thrown directly on the casket) 

Cemetery

As part of our funeral services, we have designated access to the following graveyards. Additional information can be obtained by contacting our funerals department number.

The burial services are available as follows:
Same day burial is possible, if requested prior to 9 a.m.
Monday to Saturday – regular services
Sunday and holidays – The cemetery imposes additional charges

Pine Ridge
Memorial Garden

Duffin Meadows
Cemetery

Toronto Muslim
Cemetery

Muslim Green
Cemetery

Name of Business Licence No Licence Class Licence Status City / Country Street
Islamic Foundation of Toronto XX - 1535 TSO Restricted Active TORONTO / CANADA 441 NUGGET AVE
Business Details
Name Islamic Foundation of Toronto
Organization Corporation - Religious - Not For Profit
Manager Habib, Mazher
Address 441 Nugget Ave
Toronto, ON M1S 5E1
Canada
Phone (416)321-0909 Ext. 233
Cell (416)876-3000
Fax (416)321-1995
Website www.islamicfoundation.ca
Licensed Operator Islamic Foundation of Toronto
441 Nugget Ave
Toronto, ON M1S 5E1
Canada
License
Number XX - 1535
Type TSO Restricted

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