Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Assalamu Alaikum.

It has been almost nine years since a gunman entered the Centre Culturel Islamique in Quebec City and opened fire on the congregation who had gathered there for Isha prayer. This horrific attack took the lives of six Muslim men and gravely injured many others. It also left six widows, several orphans and many survivors with irrevocable losses and lifelong trauma.

Since this tragic and horrific attack, MANAL has strongly advocated for, and played an active role in, addressing and taking action against Islamophobia. We have helped to develop national and provincial strategies to identify and eliminate the systemic causes of this problem. We remain committed to be part of the solution by working together with our national, provincial and municipal allies.

As a result of our collective efforts, in 2021, the Government of Canada designated January 29 a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. In 2023, a similar designation was also made by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

As we approach the ninth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque attack, we are taking some initiatives to honor the memories of the victims and to express our continued commitment to stand against Islamophobia. Accordingly: 

• We have reached out to different levels of government asking for public monuments (i.e. Government House, Confederation Building and City Hall) to be lit green on January 29 as a symbolic gesture of support and solidarity

• As part of a national campaign, MANAL Executives, Volunteer Imams & Khateebs will be publicly wearing a 2" x 2" green square during the week of January 29. (All members of our Muslim community are encouraged to join the campaign. You can get your green square from Masjid Al Noor. Otherwise, you can easily home make your own green square using felt or any other material and then attach it to your jacket/coat with a safety pin.)

May Allah (SWT) bless all the victims of Islamophobia with the highest ranks of Jannah, give patience and strength to their families and friends. As Muslim Canadians, we will continue to do our part by spreading peace and awareness in our communities, supporting each other and standing up for our rights.

Jazakumullahu Khairan

MANAL Executive Committee

Assalamu alaikum wa rahamat Allahu wabarakatu:

MSA and MANAL are organizing a Blood Donation Drive on Dec. 26 and Dec. 27, 2025 to help save lives and support our local hospitals and patients in need. Your generous donation of blood can make a significant impact and provide critical care for those in emergencies, surgeries, and with chronic illnesses. Join us in this life-saving effort and be a hero in our community.

If interested, please fill out this form and send to Brother Abdelsalam Abugharara at a_nasar@mun.ca as soon as possible.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,

MANAL Executive

Assalamu Alaikum

We are pleased to announce that MANAL, in collaboration with the MSA-MUN, will insha'Allah host a free Youth Workshop for Muslim girls and boys from 13 years to 19 years of age. 

The theme of the workshop will be “Preserving  Identity as a Muslim Youth in Today’s World". Our guest presenter and facilitator will be Imam Mohamed Yaffa from Ummah Masjid in Halifax. 

The workshop will be held at the Social Hall of Masjid Al Noor (430 Logy Bay Road) from 12 PM to 2 PM this Saturday, October 11th. 

If you have daughter(s) / son(s) of 13 to 19 years of age, and if you would like to register them to secure their spots, please send an email to manalregister@gmail.com at the latest by this Friday, October 10th. 

When emailing us, please share:

• your contact number 
• the full name(s) and age(s) of the youth you would like to register
• whether the youth you are registering have any allergies / medical conditions we need to know. 

Jazakumullahu Khairan

MANAL Executive Committee

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahamtullah Wabarakatu, 

We, as Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, are living in very difficult times where many residents within our communities are facing severe trials. Across our province, the raging wildfires continue to destroy homes, forests, and livelihoods. Many of our fellow Newfoundlanders and Labradorians have been displaced, while many more live in fear and grief. This is a time for us to turn to Allah (swt) with humility, repentance, and supplication, while also extending compassion and support to those in need.

Disasters such as these wildfires are reminders of our weakness before the power of God. They should bring us closer to God and not drive us further apart. We must pray for rain, for the easing of suffering, and for the protection of all life. 

During the time of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, special congregational prayers were held for rain.

It is in this spirit that the Muslim Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (MANAL) held a special congregational prayer last night at Masjid-al-Noor on 430 Logy Bay Road.  

We are proud to be part of Newfoundland and Labrador's social and cultural mosaic and consider it our duty to act during these difficult times by offering our help, donating to the relief efforts, and supporting the first responders as well as others who are fighting these fires.

Our Prophet ﷺ said:

“The most beloved of people to Allah (God) are those who are most beneficial to others.”

MANAL has also started a donation campaign to raise money for those affected by the wildfires to aid in their relief efforts. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made either online at https://manal.ca/donate or by contacting us at manal@manal.ca. 

We will be holding another congregational prayer for rain immediately following Jumah Prayer today (August 15, 2025) at Masjid al-Noor (430 Logy Bay Road) at 1:30pm.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,

MANAL Executives