Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullah Wa Barakatuh Respected Brothers, Sisters, elders and children.
The Majlis (Board of Directors), trustees, staff and dedicated volunteers of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto (IFT) hopes this letter reaches you in the best of health, spirits, prosperity and faith.
It’s that time of year again as the blessed month of Ramadan fast approaches - a month full of blessings, virtue and joy and we eagerly anticipate its arrival.
Alhumdulillah, Allah (SWT) has allowed us to provide much needed services to our community from nikah and funeral services to free tax clinics, and offer multiple Dawah programs on a weekly basis, such as a study of Sahih Bukhari as well as throughout the year on timely topics such as the importance of civic engagement before the election last spring to facing depression with faith in the fall to the annual flagship program Welcome Ramadan and many more.
IFT has had world-renowned scholars from the renowned Mufti Tariq Masood from Pakistan to Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed from Miftaa Institute to Imam Faisal Lateef to Sheikh Abu Tammiyah to the always inspiring Sheikh Mohammed Al-Ninowy just in the last 2 months alone. This year our Ramadan lineup in collaboration with our charity partners we are excited to host several phenomenal Sheiukh and Qurra from Sheikh Sooliman Mullah of South Africa to Sheikh Mustafa Briggs to Qaari Ayyub Asif to Sheikh Ibrahim Menk and Sheikh Ibrahim Bakeer and many more إن شاء الله please stay tuned for updates on our website and social media for more information.
IFT has also been active in global relief efforts collecting and distributing aid to our brothers and sisters locally and internationally in Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Pakistan.
We humbly request the presence of the community at our annual Welcome Ramadan dinner, being held this year on Saturday, February 7, 2026 after Isha Salaat in the gym.
First of Ramadan: Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
First Tarawih: Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 after Isha Salaat at 8:00 PM
Khatmul Quraan: Sunday, March 15th after Isha Salaat at 9:15 PM.
Everyone is invited to attend and benefit from not only the Khatam ul Quran but also the closing Duaa. Please carpool or get dropped off due to a shortage of parking on this blessed occasion.
Please note Eid will be on Friday March 20, 2026 إن شاء الله
1st Eid Salah - 7:15 AM - MUFTI YUSUF BADAT
2nd Eid Salah - 8:30 AM - QARI YUNUS INGAR
3rd Eid Salah - 9:45 AM - MAULANA ZAMEER CHAUHAN
Ramadan is a month where many masjids collect donations which support the ongoing operational expenses for the entire year ahead. We value the contributions of our community and encourage everyone to please continue your generous support and donate through our website: www.islamicfoundation.ca. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
IFT has always been a leader in programs and services in education, congregational prayers, interfaith activities, social services, global relief efforts and outreach programs spanning more than a half century. IFT continues to be a leading organization for Canadian Muslims. This has only been possible with Allah’s mercy and your generous support. We commit to continue the various programs and also initiate new ones to help make a difference in the community and society at large, InshaAllah.
This year’s Ramadan goal is to raise $500,000, Inshallah.
These funds are required to continue to offer our many diverse programs as well as for the day to day maintenance of the masjid for the next year including our focus on community safety. We humbly appeal to all of you to continue to contribute generously; any and all amounts are appreciated, and no donation is too small.
To make matters easy, the minimum we ask for is a pledge for $1 a day. If we get 1,400 generous donors to complete the $1 a day pledge, we can achieve this goal.
Your supplications, presence, and contributions are always appreciated during these times. IFT is always open to hearing your suggestions and feedback. We also want to thank all our dedicated volunteers, staff and the community for their continued support of the masjid.
The leadership team is grateful for your ongoing support in the path of Allah (SWT). We pray that Allah (SWT) keeps you and your families safe, healthy, and happy as we approach the blessed month and may Allah accept all our sacrifices, efforts and duaas, Inshallah.
Jazakallah Khaire,
Abdul Mateen Khan IFT President on behalf of the Majlis A Shura/Board of Directors and Board of TrusteesIn order to keep our facilities running smoothly, this year's Ramadan fundraising goal is $500,000. This money will be used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Mosque. A few of the major capital projects we have planned for this year include:
We humbly appeal to all of you to continue to contribute generously; any and all amounts are appreciated, and no donation is too small.
Support IFT with a $1 a day pledge. We are looking for 1400 people to donate $1 a day.
Alhamdulillah Allah SWT has allowed us to provide much needed essential services to our community such as multiple vaccine clinics in partnership with Scarborough Health Network (SHN) and offering multiple monthly Dawah programs throughout the year on pertinent issues such as strengthening family relations, being Muslim Canadians and a host of other topics.
IFT has also been active in global relief efforts collecting and distributing aid to our brothers and sisters locally and internationally in Turkey, Syria and most recently collecting for Palestine.
Essential services IFT offered in-person included:
Services that IFT delivered over the past year to our community include:
Alhamdulillah, we continue to provide five times daily prayers and two Friday/Jumah prayers. InshaAllah, we are planning to offer Ramadan Tarawih prayers and four (4) Eid prayers. Please visit our website for more details including programming and timings.
Ramadan is a month where many Masjids collect donations which support the ongoing operational expenses for the entire year ahead. We value the contributions of our community and encourage everyone to please continue your generous support and donate. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
Prayer will be held 5 minutes after Adhan.
The Islamic Foundation provides Iftar every day during the duration of Ramadan. A special Iftar is held every Sunday, we encourage everyone in the community to join us! Individuals are encouraged to join hands and sponsor the iftar for the community. Please contact us by email at [email protected], over the phone at (416-321-0909) or donate online at https://islamicfoundation.ca/donations
20 Rakaat's of Taraweeh prayer is held following Isha Salat, and will be led by the following order:
The Islamic Foundation of Toronto has limited spots for I'Etekaf. Spots are assigned on a first come first serve basis. Brothers over the age of 18 are encouraged to register well in advance by the 10th of Ramadan to help us facilitate the necessary arrangements. Download the I'Etekaf registration form here.
We will observe special night prayers (Qiyamul-Lail) during the last 10 nights of Ramadan from 2:00 am to 4:00 am. Sahoor will be served after.
Babysitting services are available during the Isha and Taraweeh prayers for children between the ages of 4–10. Limited spaces are available, it is recommended that you register your child as soon as possible. Please contact 416 321 3776 ex.224 for more information.
For the duration of the month of Ramadan, additional free parking at The Estate Banquet and Event Centre across from IFT has been arranged.
Zakat (Zakatul Mal) is literally translated into "that which purifies" and generally refers to a religious 'levy' or 'tax' which is an obligation composed of a certain percentage of every kind of personal income to provide relief to the poor and less fortunate. Zakat is a religious duty of every Muslim whose wealth exceeds a defined limit. As conferred by Allah (SWT) all individuals whose wealth exceeds this limit are required to spend 2.5% of their total income annually to the needy and less fortunate. Zakat is of paramount importance as by Quranic Ranking it is the third pillar of Islam meaning it is the next after prayer in importance.
The second type of Zakat is called Sadaqatul Fitr (commonly known as Fitra) and is paid during the month of Ramadan until the day of Eid-ul-Fitr. Fitra is compulsory on every individual that can support him or herself and their family beyond the night of Eid. Fitra is due for every family member including children and infants.
This year, the recommended amount for Sadaqatul Fitr is $10 per person.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of fasting for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam; the others are confession of faith, five daily prayers, Zakah (almsgiving) and Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah). Ramadan starts upon the sighting of the moon, which is largely determined by the Crescent Committee of Canada.
Fasting in Ramadan is a main pillar of Islam that helps Muslim grow closer to the One God, Allah. According to the Qur’an “Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed to those before you, so that you may learn self-restraint”. Fasting, which is recognized for its health, spiritual and psychological benefits, is considered by Muslims as a means to improve their moral characters and provides an opportunity for a spiritual renewal.
The real purpose of fasting is not to make us hungry and thirsty, or to deprive us some of our comfort and conveniences but to be conscious of Allah. It is to do one’s best to live by His commands and to avoid His prohibitions, fear of Allah, worship of Allah, sincerity in faith, and avoid the disobedience to Allah. Fasting is an invisible act. Only Allah and the person who is fasting know whether he or she is fasting or not. Fasting teaches how to control and discipline our desires. During fasting we learn how to say “no” to things that are otherwise permissible and good, but are forbidden during fasting. When one learns how to say “no” to that which is generally permissible, then one can easily control oneself to avoid that which is forbidden. Through fasting we taste—to some extent—the pain and suffering of those who are poor and destitute. Fasting teaches empathy and sympathy, and it takes away some of our selfishness and self-centeredness.
Muslims fast from early dawn to sunset every day throughout the month (approximately 17 hours a day). The fast requires Muslims to abstain from food, drink, marital relations and ill-conduct during the fast.
Fasting in Ramadan is compulsory on all physically and mentally healthy and mature Muslims. Those exempted from fasting are the sick, old, pregnant and menstruating women and travellers. Pregnant and menstruating women and travellers make up the missed days by fasting at a later time.
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