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As we draw closer to the blessed month of Ramadhan, it is only befitting that we prepare ourselves intellectually, spiritually and emotionally to ensure that we derive the maximum benefits that this month has to offer.
In this program, our esteemed scholars will explore the meaning, objectives and inner dimensions of fasting in the month of Ramadhan, and will take us on a journey of understanding the divine revelation, its prominence in our lives and how best we can translate its worldview, values and obligations in our individual and collective lives.
Scholars: Shaikh Ahmad Kutty, Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi
With recitations by Qari Mustafa Esharif and Qari Walid Salem
Free admission, light refreshments
Quran recitation & memorization classes
Jul. 19 - Aug. 6, with visiting shaikh from Libya
The Islamic Institute of Toronto is honoured to welcome Shaikh Mustafa Esharif to the IIT. Shaikh Mustafa, who hails from Libya, was one of the Qaris who led Salaatul Tarawih in 2008 at the IIT, and is with us again this year as one of the reciters to lead these special payers in Ramadan.
During his stay, Shaikh Mustafa will conduct two special weekday evening sessions on the recitation and memorization of the Qur'an, commencing on July 19. Details on these sessions are available at islamicinstitute.ca
Shaikh Mustafa will also conduct special children's Qur'an sessions at the IIT's annual summer day camp.
Shaikh Mustafa will be joined later on by Qari Walid S. Ben Salem Ben Mohamed, also from Libya. Together they will conduct Qur'an classes at the IIT and lead the Tarawih and Qiyaam prayers during the blessed month of Ramadan.
Ramadan 1431 - preparations have begun
The IIT has already begun preparations for this year's Ramadan - the first day of fasting is August 11, and the first Tarawih will be on August 10.
In addition to Tarawih, Jumu'ah and Eid Prayers, we will offer a comprehensive Ramadan program, including the following:
• An evening lecture and fiqh session on Saturday, August 7: Preparing for Ramadan
• Lecture and Iftar program on Saturday evenings during Ramadan
• Special Youth Sessions on Friday afternoons (from Salaatul Jumu'ah to Salaatul Maghrib)
• Qur'an Recitation and Memorization classes with our guest Qurra'
• Collection and distribution of Zakaatul Maal and Zakaatul Fitr
• Weekly internet radio broadcasts, as well as broadcast of all lecture programs
Details on these and other programs will be made available soon, inshaAllah.
As with previous years, we would like to offer an opportunity to our community to sponsor the above programs, including the weekly iftar program. If you wish to sponsor any of the above programs, please contact the office for more details.
 Hajj registration closed
 
Summer camp registration open
Summer camp trailer posted
 Visit islamicinstitute.ca for information on our classes & programs
Register on-line - payment can be made on-line or in-person at the IIT. We encourage all registration to be done on-line as we're switching to an electronic records system.
IIT Academy (JK, SK, grades 1 - 4)
Registration open for the 2010 - 2011 academic year for JK, SK, grades 1, - 4. For details please visit iitacademy.wordpress.com
   
Ramadan wrap-up
September 20, 2009 will be remembered as one of the most beautiful days in the genesis of the IIT - our first outdoor Eid prayer drew a record crowd; the chant of the takbeeraat under a peaceful sky and dazzling sunshine has made this day one to remember.
We would like to thank the participants in this Ramadan's Build IIT challenge (generously sponsored by Famous Optical), mashallah the children raised $26,000! We are grateful for the hard work of the organisers (Sr. Hajara and Br. Anwar), whose tireless efforts ensured the success of this campaign.
       
 Transcript of Eidul Fitr khutbah delivered by Shaikh Ahmad Kutty
"Brothers and sisters:
Allah is great; Allah is great; Allah is great. All praises be to Allah. We praise Him abundantly for His countless mercies and favors upon us; we thank Him above all for the gift of Islam, for the gift of Qur'an, for the gift of salah (Prayer), for the gift of fasting, for the gift of vigils, and for the gift of devotions" Continued...
 Completion of the recitation of the Quran during taraweeh prayer on the 27th night of Ramadan (Sep. 16) at the IIT. Recitation by Qari Walid Salim from Libya.
Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3
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