The Toronto and Region Islamic Congregation
TARIC Executive Haj Haroon Salamat B.Sc,B.A.Sc,P.Eng Haj Rakib Khan Haj Afzal Abdool Haj Ramzan Ali Khan Committee Members: Contact us by letter or visit us at:
E-Mail: taric@ican.net |
The TARIC ISLAMIC
CENTRE was established by the Toronto and Region Islamic Congregation (TARIC) and The
World Islamic Call Society and is located at the busiest intersection in Canada. Built on
2.2 acres on the north east corner of Highways 400 and 401,the Centre is one of the
largest in the city and serves a Muslim population of 300,000. In the summer, when
overflow crowds are accommodated on the lawn, attendance at Jumma exceeds 2,000. The issue
of Gulf Weekly of 25-31 May 1995 says "..The TARIC Islamic Centre, probably the most
vibrant and effective in reaching out to non-Muslims is, perhaps the premier Muslim outfit
in Metropolitan Toronto. Founded in 1977, it opened in 1991 the first of a two-phase
complex of buildings. Today, it has over 2,000 worshippers, a library a gymnasium and a
school that teaches Arabic and the Muslim religion. It also puts out a bulletin called
Community News. Unlike some other Islamic organisations, those at the helm of affairs here
seem to have succeeded in projecting Islam to the Canadian public in a very favourable
light." Many Muslims are unaware of the basics of Islam and therefore do not have the knowledge to practice their faith. Consequently, the power and confidence that comes from prayer and the remembrance of Allah is absent in their lives. Peace and serenity that is the promise of Allah to those who worship Him, is unattainable, and stress, conflict, confusion alcoholism, drug abuse and suicides become the alternative. Next |
