Statement on the Hate-Motivated Truck Attack on a Muslim Family in London, Ontario

Innah Lillahi Wa Inna Illayhi Rajeoon.

“Surely, we belong to God and to Him we shall return.” Holy Quran, 2:156.

The Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre (CIG) is extremely shocked by the hate-motivated attack on the members of the Afzaal family. As a community we strongly condemn such acts of violence. We collectively grieve for the lives taken by the horrific, heinous and hate-motivated attack on a Muslim family, who were loved and cherished by friends and neighbors in London, Ontario. The attack has left us in shock and in grief.

Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims and the 9 year old boy who survived — a boy who is left without a father, mother, sister and grandmother. As proud Canadian Muslims who are an integral part of this society, we strongly condemn this act of violence. 

We request our Provincial and Federal governments to take strong and concrete steps to address, identify and remove the roots of Islamophobia in order to prevent any such further incidents so that no other family or community may have to suffer such unspeakable tragedy. 

It is important for all of us to ensure our communities are safe and religiously tolerant, where all faiths are welcome and every member may live in peace and harmony.

Issued on behalf of the President,

Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre (CIG)

510 Third Concession Rd, Pickering, ON L1X 2R4

Mobile Vaccine Clinic

Salaam Alaikum, Muharrum is around the corner and it’s time to get vaccinated so we can commemorate Azadari together IA.

Durham Public Health will have a mobile pop-up vaccination clinic at CIG (Al Mahdi Centre) on Fri May 14th which will be open to all eligible individuals for first dose only. Details can be found in the poster.

Please note that the Durham team have been kind enough to make the following arrangements for our Momineen community:

1. Clinic is open to all Momineen living ANYWHERE IN DURHAM over the age of 18 between 10.00am – 6.00pm
2. Clinic will also be open to all Momineen over the age of 18 living in YORK and TORONTO between 2:00 pm – 6:00pm

Inshallah the vaccine being offered is PFIZER. Please maintain physical distancing.

Please note there will be a separate section with female medical professionals for our sisters.

No appointment required. Doses are first come, first served and while supplies last.

Iltimase dua,
COVID Vaccination Team
Al Mahdi Islamic Centre , CIG

Update on the 2021 Elections for the Executive Committee

Salam alaikum Dear Community Members,

Hope you are all keeping safe and healthy.

Elections for the Executive Committee of the Council of Islamic Guidance were last held on June 2nd 2019. As per the constitution, the next elections are due before Sep 2nd 2021. 

The current Executive Committee is working towards enabling the Election Commissioner and his team to conduct elections in a safe way. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to minimize the health risk for voters and volunteers we are considering several options including outdoor voting.

We are committed to holding the elections, at the same time health and safety of all involved is also a top priority. With this regard, Inshallah we will be closely following provincial and Durham Health guidelines.

We remind our community members that to be eligible to vote in the upcoming elections you must have a paid membership of CIG for the year 2021 or for the year 2020. If you are interested to vote, we encourage you to become members or renew your memberships as soon as possible via contacting ec@cig.ca. Members in good-standing 90 days before Election date qualify to be on the electoral roll.

We pray for the health and safety of all humanity and may Allah (s.w.t.) hasten the return of Imam Mahdi (a.j.t.f.).

Was Salam,

Executive Committee

Al Mahdi Islamic Centre

Council of Islamic Guidance