Your Donations Matched
40 Years With Islamic Relief
Remembering a Legacy of Compassion and Change
For four decades, Islamic Relief has been weaving a thread of hope, compassion, and positive change across 40 countries.
With your support, we've touched the lives of 120 million people, creating a world where no one is left behind. Join us in honoring our 40th anniversary and continue the journey of transforming lives. Thank you for being part of our story.
This fundraiser is being organized by
Darularqum
In-sha-Allah, this Ramadan, Islamic Relief will match the money your Masjid is able to raise throughout the month.
In times of joy and hardship, our mosques have been steadfast pillars, providing a sanctuary for ibadah, spiritual growth and community.. However, due to inflation and the lingering effects of COVID-19, many mosques are grappling to maintain their essential services and stay operational.
This Ramadan, Islamic Relief will match the money your Masjid is able to raise throughout the month. Your impact will be doubled, extending your reach and magnifying the support our community can achieve together.
Why is Your Support Crucial?
Many of our masajid rely on your donations to keep their doors open. Our community's strength lies in unity, and now, we have the opportunity to make a larger impact and much-needed difference. By contributing Sadaqah and donations, no matter the amount, we can ensure that our mosques are supported and continue to be the heart of our community.
Investing in Unity, Ensuring Legacy
Your generosity not only upholds our religious duty of giving back but also secures the future for generations to come. Even a modest donation plays a pivotal role in sustaining our mosques, covering maintenance costs, and supporting the diverse programs and services they offer. This is an investment in the future of our community.
Show Gratitude & Join Us in Empowering Our Mosques and Our Community
As we express gratitude for the blessings bestowed upon us by Allah, let us channel our appreciation into action. Every contribution, no matter the amount, is a vital step towards preserving the vital role our mosques play in our lives. Let's remember the comfort found within the walls of our masajid, and commit to ensuring they continue to flourish.
The Story
DarulArqum is a non-profit charitable organization, based in Gloucester South, aiming to seek pleasure of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'Ala serving the needs of muslim community in Ottawa and Canada at large. Our first project is to establish a Masjid/ islamic place of worship and reformation in Gloucester South, close vicinity of Riverside South & Findlay Creek, with an islamic institution of learning and a center for community services.
In early 2019 Darul Arqum started looking for a land or property. Meanwhile, DarulArqum started renting the gymnasium at Rideauview Center and commenced the weekly Friday services, Juma salat with occasional community events. We also appreciate our City Councillor, Ms. Carol Anne Meehan, who always encouraged us and offered help whenever needed. November 2019, we got into a purchase agreement for property at 4269 Limebank Rd. with a closing date of May 30th 2020. We thank our councilor as well since she also identified this place as a potential for us while we sought her advice during the exploration.
Being a new emerging organization, raising funds has been a challenge and it further increased with emergence of the pandemic. At DarulArqum we have full faith in Allah Azza' wa Jal and determined to achieve our objectives. We keep ourselves attached with the authentic islamic scholars for guidance. July 30th 2020 after extending the closing date for 2 month we were able to close the deal to acquire the property at 4269 Limebank Rd. However, we had to do borrowing through personal loans and a major commercial loan at islamic terms.
Our immediate goals are to renovate the property for effective servicing, initiate the re-zoning process with the city, assessing and fulfilling the requirements through a proper professional process. We are not going for a huge project but minimal alterations to convert the current structure into a masjid with facilities to serve as school and a center for essential community services.
The current expenses include loan servicing that includes cost of borrowing, bills and taxes, operating costs and necessary renovations as needed.
We are now offering five times salat at the facilities following the city and public health guidelines. At present we encourage only the community in the immediate neighborhood to attend so that we can limit the number of people.
Darul Arqum will become a destination of expectation not only for the Muslim community of National Capital Region but also Canada at large insha'Allah.
Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.
We help the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. We provide lasting routes out of poverty through our sustainable development schemes. Our integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide.
We tackle the root causes of poverty and make sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both our programs and advocacy.
Our key values, of compassion, justice, custodianship, sincerity and excellence – a critical part of our Islamic faith - inspire us each and every day to create positive change and remember the sanctity of life.
In line with Islamic teachings on the value of every human life, we provide assistance to whoever needs it most, regardless of race, religion or gender. We work to transform and save lives of people in crisis both Canada and across the world.
Let us share the khair from the blessings Allah has bestowed upon us.