Assalamo alaikum warahmatullah,
August 31st – The national capital region has witnessed a great event: the
opening of the new Gatineau Mosque, where the first congregational Asr
prayer was held. Since then, regular prayers and Taraweeh have been taking
place in such a wonderfully peaceful air-conditioned prayer hall, led by
Sheikh Mohammad coming specially from Libya; he has one of the best
recitation styles ever heard in the region. Please come and listen, you
will love it!
The beauty of the building and the spiritual atmosphere within the mosque
should not, however, lead us to believe that the project is over. Indeed,
while the construction work is almost over, we have been able to pay for
only half of the cost, and outstanding debts of approximately 900 000 $
are still shadowing the atmosphere, with substantial bills still to come.
Furthermore, so as to deliver the mosque before Ramadan 1st, the
contractor has given us the challenge of paying him in installments on a
regular basis. He has been able to fulfill his part of the agreement; we
need to fulfill ours. The next instalment to be paid before October 15th
is 250,000$. Should we be unable to meet the challenge, Allah forbid, the
building can be put on a legal lien.
Each Muslim is called upon to help pay the debts of the house of Allah,
the best debt payment you’ll ever have to make in your life, enabling you
to get the reward here and most importantly in the hereafter.
Knowing that our rewards in the holy month of Raman are multiplied by tens
and hundreds, please don’t miss the opportunity of donating for the Masjid
to the best of your capacity.
May Allah accept your sadaqa, your fasting and all your good deeds. Ameen!
