October 2025
Rabi‘ al-Akhir to Jumada al-Awwal 1447 Newsletter
Islamic Heritage Month, worship planning, youth leadership training, halaqah highlights, and community service reminders.
Muslim Circle of Canada
Rabi’ al-Akhir, (aka Rabiʽ al-Thani) 1447 to Jumada al-Awwal 1447 October 2025
Bismillah
(O Prophet), call to the way of your Lord with wisdom and goodly exhortation, and reason with them in the best manner possible. Surely your Lord knows best who has strayed away from His path, and He also knows well those who are guided to the Right Way.” (Surah An-Nahl : 125)
This month, we are celebrating Islamic Heritage Month, building consistent worship, and serving our neighbours with sincere action.
Islamic Heritage Month in Canada
Goal: at least one school observes the month in each chapter.
Quick activations this Month
Host a mini exhibit at a school or library. For example: Muslim scientists, calligraphy, architecture.
Run a 30 minute children’s story circle. For example: Fatima al-Fihri, Ibn al-Haytham, Maryam in the Qur’an.
Organize a mosque or campus open house with a tour and tea.
Feature Event: Youth Leadership Training
Title: How Muslims Should Mobilize to Fight Social Injustices: Following the Prophetic
Example
Speaker: Br. Taha Ghayyur, human rights advocate and leadership trainer Date: Sunday, October 26
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Zoom: https://mcmaster.zoom.us/j/95621255725
Meeting ID: 956 2125 5725
Passcode: 183224
Format: One hour session with group dialogue afterward
Bring a friend. Take notes. Commit to one service action before the next Jumuah.
Worship Planner for the rest of October 2025
“Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever has
hope in Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah often.” (Surah Al-Ahzab:
21)
There is no worship fixed only for these two months. Focus on steady deeds.
Jumuah: “Believers, when the call for Prayer is made on Friday, hasten to the remembrance of Allah and give up all trading. That is better for you, if you only knew.” (Surah Al-Jumu’ah 62:9)
Rest of Jumuah in October: 17, 24, 31
Fasting on Mondays and Thursdays:
Abu Qatadah al-Ansari narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about fasting on Mondays. He said: “On that day I was born, and on it the Revelation came to me.” (Muslim: 1162) ‘Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and
Thursdays. (Al-Tirmidhi, 745; Al-Nasai, 2361; Ibn Majah, 1739)
Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger
of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Deeds are shown (to Allah) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be shown when I am fasting.” (Al-Tirmidhi, 747)
Rest of Mondays in October: 20, 27
Rest of Thursdays in October: 23, 30
Consistent deeds:
Alqama Reported: I asked 'A'isha, the mother of the believers, saying O mother of the believers, how did the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) act? Did he choose a particular act for a particular day? She said: No. He act was continuous, and who amongst you is capable of doing what the Messenger
of Allah (ﷺ) did?
(Muslim: 783), also narrated in Bukhari: 6465
Daily Qur’an and Salah: “Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “If you ˹sincerely˺ love Allah, then follow me; Allah will love you and forgive your sins. For Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Surah Al-Imran: 31)
Dua to keep: Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah wa fil-akhirati hasanah wa qina
‘adhab an-nar Our Lord! Grant us the good of this world and the Hereafter and protect us from the torment of the Fire. (Surah Al Baqarah: 201)
Program Highlight:
Enlightened Hearts Halaqah
Title: Islamic Heritage Month: Our Responsibility
Speaker: Dr. Sayef Ahmed, Community Leader and Educator Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM EST • 11:00 AM CST • 9:00 AM PST
Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84874107652?pwd=bkJkT3FhNE1GcEkrNmRNdjgwcWtaQT 09
Meeting ID: 848 7410 7652 Passcode: 1234
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/enlightenhearts
Join the Enlightened Hearts team to learn how to use Islamic Heritage Month to
share the creed and values of Islam.
Invite friends and family. Your presence is valued. Please see the flyer for details.
Fiqh of Salah recap
Speaker: Dr. Mohamed Masloh, Islamic Association Of Saskatchewan When: (2nd Saturday of Every Month, next on November 08) at 11:00 AM EST.
Keep an eye on our WhatsApp Announcements group.
Zoom ID: 867 3872 0071
Passcode: 1234
Fee: 10 dollars (optional)
E-transfer:
Reply with “Salah Notes” to receive the summary and the next class date.
Baitulmaal and Monthly Sadaqah
“Believe in Allah and His Messenger and strive in the cause of Allah with your wealth and your lives. That is best for you if you only knew.” Qur’an 61:11 Give now: https://muslimcircle.ca/donate-now.html
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Baitulmaal
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Get Involved
Volunteer for events, tutoring, translation, media and design
Partner with masajid, schools, and service agencies
Share one success story from your city in the next newsletter
Email for programs and volunteering:
Quick Wins for each Week
Read Surah al-Kahf on Friday and invite one friend
Fast one Monday or one Thursday this month
Share a Heritage Month reading list with a teacher or librarian
Contact
Muslim Circle of Canada
PO Box 88039, Scarborough RPO Cliffcrest SDM, ON M1M 3W1
