IIT Newsletter

Islamic History Month 2026 – Week 2: The Family

Alhamdulillah, what a blessing for our 2nd Islamic History Month event, focusing on family.

We had fun asking a few questions - do you think you can answer?

Which families have been mentioned in the Qur’an?
Which families do we mention in every prayer?

Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick spoke passionately about the family as a building block of Islamic civilization. Build a strong family and you can contribute to building a strong civilization.

One of the highlights of the day was when we challenged everyone to complete the Arabic-English word list by referring to the posters.

Sixteen Arabic words were given, and most got over 70% correct. But a pair of 7-year old twins got 100% - they took a long time but eventually got it!

Towards the end of the program we had a nice surprise - Br. Mansour Shouman and his wife were asked to speak about the idea of family and Gaza - and we got to learn of how families survive by supporting each other, and how the extended family serves as a buffer for any potential issues.

A Nasheed by Qari Abdulfatah Jahedar gave a beautiful touch to the event.
See you next week, InshaAllah!

Missed the Week 1 lecture? Check it out on our YouTube Channel

Islamic History Month 2026 – Week 3: Justice

Wealth belongs to Allah. We are simply its trustees.

Imagine an economic system where money serves people—not the other way around.

Join us for Week 3 of Islamic History Month 2026 as Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick unpacks the Islamic vision of Justice and economicfairness.

Key Topics:
- Zakat and fair trade principles
- Protecting workers' rights
- Leadership lessons from Umar ibn al-Khattab and the public treasury

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, Oct 17
Time: Doors open 6:00 PM (Exhibition & Open Category Calligraphy) | Lecture at 7:00 PM
Location: Islamic Institute of Toronto
Admission: FREE | Light dinner provided

Calligraphy Workshop: Oct. 17

Join us for an inspiring evening with Turkish Calligraphy masters Farhat Kurlu and Illuminator Zeynep Kurlu as they explore the elegance, discipline and spiritual depth of a timeless art tradition.

Please see Islam.ca for details.

Calligraphy Competition: Oct. 15 submission deadline

Time is running out for submission of your Islamic calligraphy for the Calligraphy Competition!

Cash prizes for winners and a certificate for participants!

Hesitant? It’s as easy as 1,2,3!

1. Determine the appropriate category you can participate in
2. Write the word for that specific category - words are simple. We are not looking for perfection!
3. Take a picture or scan the composition and send it to us via Islam.ca

Parents and teachers! Please encourage your kids and students to participate!

Prizes: Ranges from $50 for elementary students to $200 for advanced adult category.

Please see Islam.ca for details.

Job Opportunities

IIT Academy Homeroom Teacher
Application deadline: Oct. 27

The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy is an elementary school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8) located in the northeast end of the City of Toronto. This modern Islamic elementary school, situated on an eight-acre parcel of land, offers a program consisting of the Ontario and Islamic curriculum. We are currently accepting applications for qualified and experienced educators for the following positions: Full-Time Homeroom Teacher.

Jumuah

Khutbah starts at 1:30 PM. Please arrive early - gates will close once all parking spaces are occcupied.

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