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ISLAMIC HISTORY MONTH CANADA – OCTOBER 2018
10-31-2018
In 2007, the Parliament of Canada enacted October as ISLAMIC HISTORY MONTH with the objective to honour Muslim – Canadian community and recognize their valuable contribution in shaping and building our mother land – Canada.
This year marks the 11th year of celebrating October as Islamic History month (IHM) across Canada.
Masjid Al Salaam & Education Center – BC Muslim Association has annually proclaimed IHM since 2007.
The City Councils from municipalities across lower mainland also issued proclamation supporting the important of IHM and recognized the contributing role of Canadian Muslims across our country in general and in British Columbia in particular.
Keeping this objective as guiding principle, the Masjid Al Salaam & Education Center’s Burnaby organized an Event on October 13th to celebrate, inform, educate and share with fellow Canadian the rich Muslim heritage and contribution of Canadian Born Muslim in our society. Masjid Al Salaam is of the view that through education and sharing success stories, all Canadian can thrive, prosper and make our homeland as an example of harmony for the rest of the World.
The event started at 7:00 pm where approximately 450 plus audience from the Lower Mainland representing various cultures, faith groups, City Councilors and officials gathered to mark this historic occasion.
Shaykh Daood Butt was the invited speaker for the main event and does not require an introduction. However, in order to refresh our memory; the following are few facts:
Born and raised in Montreal; in 2002 he was nominated among Canada’s Top Graduates – and obtained degree in Automotive Technology. After becoming automotive engineer he decided to become spiritual engineer; and completed studies from Islamic University of Madina and obtained Master of Arts with Excellence in Islamic and Other Civilization.
He conducts regular youth program and counselling sessions in GTA, Ontario. He is well known for punctuality and time management and was awarded certificate for not being late from in a single class of Arabic diploma.
He is known for elegant dress code and enjoys car, perfumes and sunglasses. He spends more time flying because of his professional commitments and taken 78 flights in 2017 and on course to break that record in 2018.
Canadian Born Muslims and Their Impact on Canada – Oct 13
This event was the pinnacle of IHM at Lower Mainland and; where Shaykh Daood captivated the audience with his talk on Canadian Born Muslims and Legacy which we are aiming to create for our next generations. He elaborated the importance of let go of our cultural baggages and work for the betterment of our home land - in the light of the Holy Quran and teaching of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH); which provide action plans for creating benefits for the entire humanity.
The City of Lac La Biche – Alberta is a thriving role model for entire Canada where Muslims have positively and effectively contributed to the economy, culture and society for last 100 years.
We are proud of our contribution to our communities and working with our fellow residence in making Canada a place of tranquility, prosperity and harmony for our generations to come. We pray that may God help us in this ongoing endeavor, Ameen.
The talk was followed by Q&A session where audience praised Masjid Al Salaam’s management for organizing such a beneficial event and brings our diverse community under one roof.
Masjid Al Salaam & Education Center works with diverse community in Lower Mainland with its policy of “OPEN DOORS, OPEN HEARTS, OPEN MINDS”.
A healthy and generous dinner was served at the end of the talk.
Hangout with Youth Part 2.0– Oct 14
On October 14th, a youth only breakfast cum workshop was conducted by Shaykh Daood; where participants enjoyed a full course Canadian breakfast courtesy of Chef Mahmood & Chef Hussain. Shaykh engaged the youth in various activities and provided platform for youth to discuss topics that are relevant to them.
The Youth candidly discussed impact they can create in society. Shaykh Daood stated that we can create a huge impact by reducing food waste. He showed a video about PAGPAG – a dish made from leftover food that was collected from garbage sites, cleaned and cooked so that people in slumps of Philippines can have at least one meal a day. In Canada we take food for granted and waste a lot. We can have huge impact by stop wasting food in our individual capacity from NOW!
The youth also discussed approach toward substance and legalization of cannabis. Shaykh Daood guided the youth about teaching of Islam on this subject and importance of avoiding things which intoxicated the body, mind and harmful for individual and the fellows.
More than 50 youths from Burnaby, Surrey and Tri city attended this workshop and expressed desire to have such sessions on an ongoing basis.
If you have missed lecture then please check Masjid Al Salaam website http://org.thebcma.com/burnaby and You Tube Channel. These lectures will be uploaded in due course.
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