IIT Newsletter

Ramadan Mubarak 2026 (1447 AH)!

Based on the methodology of scientific calculations as a valid method of determining the lunar calendar, and endorsed by the Fiqh Council of North America, IIT is pleased to announce details of the blessed month of Ramadan as follows:

First Tarawih – Tuesday February 17

First Day of Ramadan – Wednesday February 18

Eid-Al-Fitr – Friday March 20

Tarawih prayers will begin after Salaatul Esha on February 17, and will be led by our Qaris.


Education Programs
IIT will be providing education and spiritual programs during the month, including our flagship “Resilient Hour” on specific evenings, about 45 minutes before the Maghrib sunset) prayer. Stay tuned for details.

Saturday Lecture & Iftar Program – We will also be continuing with our Saturday Lecture and Iftar Program – starting February 21.

Youth Nights – stay tuned for some information on Youth Nights in Ramadan – where we bring youth and teachers together for spirituality, Ibadah, education and companionship.

Sunrise with Sakeena – A special one night reserved for sisters – praying, enjoying company and learning together in this beautiful collaboration.

Please bookmark and check our Ramadan page for updates!

If you wish to sponsor or contribute towards an Iftar, please use our Donation page
 

Certainty Is the Sunnah: Why Choose Astronomical Calculations for Ramadan and Eid Today

Shaikh Ahmad Kutty

The Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ aims to give us clarity, confidence, and unity in worship, grounded in certainty (yaqīn). It was never meant to confuse families or divide communities. In the Prophet’s time, sighting the moon was the clearest way to know when the month began, and this method was taught and practiced.¹ However, the Sunnah does not confine the Ummah to tools simply because they were once necessary. Rather, it encourages us to worship with certainty and ease, using the most reliable means available in every age.

Feb. 15: Hearts at Home - Building Strong Families in a Changing World

In today’s rapidly changing world, building strong, faith-rooted families has never been more important.

The Islamic Institute of Toronto invites you to a free program: Hearts at Home: Building Strong Families in a Changing World, an insightful session exploring:

Strategies in developing strong, faith-rooted identitie
Islamophobia – awareness, resources and tool
Building trust and healthy communication within families

Quran Memorization and Recitation Review

Fridays 6-7:30 PM
Jan 23–Feb 14

Have you memorized some portions of the Qur’an and need expert guidance to enhance your recitation?

Join Qari Salem Jahedar on Fridays at 6:00 PM to review your Qur’an and get the head start you need for Ramadan.

Cost: $20

Program will resume after Ramadan every Friday night.

Preschool Drop-In Program

Sundays at 1 PM – 2:30 PM

Starts January 11, breaks for Ramadan and resumes March 29

Sisters-Only Pilates Class

Join us for a refreshing and uplifting sisters-only class designed to reconnect mind, body, and soul.

Limited spots — we’d love to see you there!

Tafseer sessions

Join us every 2nd & 4th Sat. of the month at 6 pm for one of our flagship programs, where Shaikh Abdool Hamid discusses central concepts in the Qur'an. These sessions systematically explain the verses of the Holy Qur'an from the earliest sources.

Live on YouTube and facebook

Watch the last tafseer session

Jumuah khateeb: Sh. Ahmad Kutty

Khutbah starts at 1:00 PM. Please arrive early - gates will close once all parking spaces are occcupied.

Last week's jumah khutbah

Phase 2 and Masjid Project announcement

Alhamdulillah, during the blessed month of Ramadan we announced a bold new vision for the next phase of the IIT building. Dubbed Phase 2 and Masjid Project, this initiative will see the design and construction of dedicated masjid plus the completion of the original Phase two components including the mirror image of the eastern wing.

The plan for the project includes stakeholder consultations, youth-led discussions & feedback and expert consultations. Your ongoing support is needed to realize this vision - please give generously!

Donate food to local Muslim Canadians in need

With the rising cost of living and increased hardships that local Muslim Canadians are facing, the IIT has partnered with the Muslim Welfare Centre to create an additional avenue of food donations.

You are invited to bring a non-perishable food item every time you visit the IIT and drop it in the barrel located between the entrance doors on the South side.

The Islamic Institute of Toronto offers a wide variety of online courses taught by qualified scholars, most of which are free. We also have reliable religious answers, podcasts, and an active YouTube channel.