February 2026
Ramadan 1447 Newsletter
Opening verses, tafsir highlights, Ramadan essentials, community updates, Ramadan quiz, and NextGen fundraising notes.
Muslim Circle of Canada
Newsletter — February 2026
Hijri: Ramadan 1447
Bismillah
Mini Table of Contents
1. Opening verses (3:139, 2:183)
2. Tafsir highlights (BN + EN)
3. Ramadan essentials (fasting, nights, charity)
4. Community updates (Shahadah, events, care, NextGen Ramadan Fundraiser)
5. Links and contact (First Ramadan Quiz, Newsletter Feedback, Baitulmaal – Donation, Volunteer, etc.)
٩٣١ نَََواَل َتِهُنو۟ا َواَل َتْحَزُنو۟ا َوَأنُتُم ٱَأْ لْعَلْو َن ِإن ُكنُتم ُّمْؤِمِني
Do not falter or grieve, for you will have the upper hand, if you are ˹true˺ believers.
Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:139
আর তোমরা নিরাশ হয়োনা ও বিষন্ন হয়োনা এবং যদি তোমরা বিশ্বাাসী হও তাহলে তোমরাই বিজয়ী হবে।
সূরা আল ইমরান ৩:১৩৯
٣٨١ نَََيٰٓـَأُّيَها ٱَّلِذيَن َءاَمُنو۟ا ُكِتَب َعَلْيُكُم ٱلِّ ص َياُم َكَما ُكِتَب َعَلى ٱَّلِذيَن ِمن َقْبِلُكْم َلَعَّلُكْم َتَّتُقو
O believers! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was for those before you so perhaps you will become mindful ˹of Allah˺.
Surah Al Baqarah 2:183
হে মুমিনগণ ! তোমাদের জন্য সিয়াামের বিধান দেয়াা হল, যেমন বিধান তোমাদের পূর্ববর্তীীদেরকে দেয়াা হয়েছিল, যাতে তোমরা তাকওয়াার অধিকারী হতে পার।
সূরা আল-বাকারাহ ২:১৮৩
Tafsir highlights (BN):
Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:139
o উহুদের সাময়িক বিপর্যয় ও শহীদদের বেদনার প্রেক্ষিতে মুসলিমদেরকে সান্ত্বনা, মনোবল, এবং ভবিষ্যৎ সংশোধনের দিকে ফেরানো হয়েছে।
o হতাশা ও বিষণ্নতায় ডুবে না থেকে ঈমান, আল্লাাহর ওয়াদা, রাসূল (সঃ)-এর আনুগত্য, এবং আল্লাাহর পথে অবিচল থাকার ওপর বিজয় নির্ভর বলে জোর দেওয়া হয়েছে।
o এই উত্থাান-পতনকে পরীক্ষার অংশ হিসেবে দেখানো হয়েছে, যাতে ধৈর্যশীল ও অধৈর্যশীল পৃথক হয় এবং শাহাদাত প্রত্যাাশীদের জন্য সুযোগ তৈরি হয়।
o সাময়িক পরাজয়ের প্রধান কারণ হিসেবে নির্দেশ-অমান্য, গুজবে নৈরাশ্য, এবং সিদ্ধাান্তে মতবিরোধজনিত শৈথিল্যের কথা উল্লেখ করা হয়েছে।
o দুঃখে সময় নষ্ট না করে ভুল থেকে শিক্ষা নিয়ে সংশোধন, সংহতি, এবং দৃঢ়তা গড়ে তোলার দিকে আহ্বাান করা হয়েছে।
Surah Al Baqarah 2:183
o রোযা পূর্ববর্তীী উম্মতদের ওপরও ছিল বলে উল্লেখ করে এর গুরুত্ব বোঝানো হয়েছে এবং মুসলিমদেরকে নেক কাজে অগ্রগামী থাকার প্রেরণা দেওয়া হয়েছে, এবং এর লক্ষ্য হিসেবে তাকওয়া অর্জনকে সামনে রাখা হয়েছে।
o রোযার ফল হিসেবে আত্মশুদ্ধি, প্রবৃত্তি নিয়ন্ত্রণ, এবং শয়তানের পথে বাধা সৃষ্টি হওয়ার কথা তুলে ধরা হয়েছে।
o বিধানের ধাপগত রূপান্তরের ইঙ্গিত এসেছে, যেমন শুরুতে কিছু ক্ষেত্রে বিকল্প, পরে রমযানের রোযা বাধ্যতামূলক হওয়া, এবং দুর্বল/ অক্ষমদের জন্য ব্যতিক্রম ও ফিদইয়ার আলোচনা।
o রোযাকে আল্লাাহর ইবাদতের নিয়তে পানাহার ও স্ত্রীী সহবাস থেকে বিরত থাকা হিসেবে ব্যাাখ্যাা করা হয়েছে।
o সামগ্রিকভাবে রোযাকে চরিত্র গঠন ও সংযমশীলতা গড়ে তোলার মৌলিক প্রশিক্ষণ হিসেবে দেখানো হয়েছে।
Tafsir highlights (EN):
Surah Ali ‘Imran 3:139
o Revealed in the aftermath of Uhud, it consoles believers after heavy losses and redirects them from despair to resolve and reform.
o It frames setbacks as part of a recurring pattern of rise and fall in history, and as a test that distinguishes the steadfast from the wavering.
o It links eventual “upper hand” to genuine faith expressed through obedience to the Prophet, trust in Allah’s promise, and firmness in striving.
o It points to concrete causes behind the temporary reversal at Uhud: failure to fully follow instructions, demoralisation when false news spread, and internal disagreement that weakened discipline.
o It urges believers not to waste strength on grief over past mistakes, but to correct them and rebuild unity, patience, and commitment.
Surah Al Baqarah 2:183
o It defines fasting as deliberate abstention for Allah’s sake, with the central aim of cultivating taqwa (mindfulness and self-restraint).
o It highlights continuity: fasting was also prescribed for earlier communities, emphasising its importance and motivating believers not to lag in devotion.
o It explains spiritual and moral benefits: purification of the self, greater control over impulses, and the creation of barriers against sinful pathways.
o It notes that the legislation developed with clarity on duration and concessions, with allowances for those who are ill or travelling and special consideration for those unable to fast.
o It presents fasting as a structured training that reforms character and strengthens disciplined,
God-conscious living.
Ramadan 1447 at a glance
Name and focus
Ramadan is the ninth Hijri month and the month of obligatory fasting, Qur’an, night prayer, and taqwa (God-conscious self-restraint).
When
Begins with local moon sighting.
Why it matters
Mandatory fasts with a clear goal: taqwa.
Qur’an month: structured recitation, reflection, and implementing restraint in speech and conduct.
|· A sustained month-long training in patience, gratitude, and sincerity.
Dates to mark
Daily: suhoor, the five prayers on time, Qur’an portion.
Fridays: Jumu‘ah, Surah al-Kahf.
Last ten nights: intensified worship and seeking Laylat al-Qadr. Many calendars indicate the 27th night as
a likely marker, but it is sought across the last ten nights.
Fasting in Ramadan
Keep the aim explicit: “so perhaps you will become mindful of Allah”.
Protect the fast: avoid backbiting, arguments, and idle talk as seriously as guarding food and drink.
If illness or travel applies, follow the Qur’anic concessions with responsible local guidance.
Night worship and Laylat al-Qadr
Tarawih is the communal Ramadan night prayer in most mosques.
For the last ten nights: longer Qur’an, more du‘a, more istighfar, more charity.
Treat Laylat al-Qadr as a search, not a fixed appointment: build a plan for every night.
Charity and social worship
Increase sadaqah steadily across the month, not only at the end.
Plan zakat (if due) early so it is delivered effectively.
Zakat al-Fitr: prepare before Eid, following local mosque guidance on timing and amount.
Highlights | February 2026
Faith and inspiration
Shahadah at U of T: A U of T student (“Hebe”) accepted Islam at an MSA Muslim Awareness event.
o steady exposure to Islamic resources, o focused listening at RIS, and o thoughtful questions about Prophets (for instance, Dawud, Sulayman, and the Prophetic message).
Community takeaway: New Muslim support should follow through with practical onboarding (for example,
salah basics, brothers’ /sisters’ mentorship, and a welcoming circle).
Events that already happened
Ramadan readiness
MCC NextGen Youth Halaqah: Rebooting Ramadan
Date: Saturday, February 7 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (MST), 6:00 PM (EST)
Audience: Grades 8 to University (boys and girls)
Speaker: Dr Mahdi Qasqas
Platform: Zoom
Education and tarbiyah
MCCU class: QRN 301 (Module 3) Sciences of the Qur’an
Topic: History of the Qur’anic text, Ahruf, and Qira’at Date: Sunday, 8 February 2026 Time: 11:00 AM (EST), 9:00 AM (MST), 10:00 AM (CST)
Instructor: Shamsul Hoque
Platform: Zoom
Ramadan: The Month of Self Purification - রমাদান: আত্মশুদ্ধির মাস
Speaker: AbuSamihah Sirajul-Islam
Khatib and Vice-President, Brooklyn Islamic Centre, Brooklyn, New York, USA Date: Sunday, February 8, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM (EST), 2:30 PM (CST), 1:30 PM (MST), 12:30 PM (PST)
Platform: Zoom
Experts’ Eyes: Life & Career
Speakers:
Dr Salah Uddin Khan (Assistant Professor, Thompson Rivers University) Engr. Shahin Siddiquee (Entrepreneur & Professional Engineer, Secretary General, MCC) Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM (EST)
Platform: Zoom
Social Service: Iftar and Zakah Collection 2026
A combined Ramadan support plan is underway: Iftar distribution ($50 per family) plus Zakah
collection and verified distribution during Ramadan, with delivery of Iftar items, inshaAllah.
E-transfer email:
Message note: write “Iftar” for Iftar funds and “Zakah” for Zakah funds.
Operational lesson: early correction of payment details protects the amanah once posts circulate widely
across groups.
5) Community engagement
World Hijab Day (February 1): Chapters were encouraged to run educational sessions, preferably youth-
led.
Local Qur’an competitions: With no federal-level competition this year, chapters were encouraged to
organise locally based on capacity (for example, short Surahs, Tajwid basics, and selected longer portions).
MCC NextGen Ramadan Fundraiser: Save on Iftar, Multiply the Barakah
A youth-led Ramadan fundraising campaign is now live.
Ramadan is a month of self-reflection, generosity, and spiritual growth. This year, MCC NextGen is launching a simple challenge:
Save on Iftar. Multiply the Barakah.
How to take part
Encourage friends and family to simplify one small item daily (for example, dessert, drink, or snack).
Even $5 per day adds up to $150 across 30 days, and can make a real difference.
· Collect donations and send the total to:
Top youth fundraisers will be recognised
1. Sadaqah Champion: top fundraiser
2. Khair Ambassador: second-highest fundraiser
3. Ummah Supporter: third highest fundraiser
Let Ramadan be a month of lasting impact. You can start the challenge today and invite others to join.
6) Chapter growth and community relations
Montreal chapter: New charter members were welcomed (Br Motiur Rahman, Br Kamrul Islam, Br Saiful
Islam, Mawlana Abu Taher).
Muslim–Indigenous Connection: A speech on behalf of MCC, signalling ongoing relationship-building
and civic engagement.
7) Community care (Condolence)
Bereavement notice: The passing of an international student in Toronto (Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji‘un),
with Janazah arrangements communicated through community channels.
8) Ramadan 2026 Quiz
MCC Ramadan Quiz (2026) – 1: https://forms.gle/13h1Ht6TTwsrMooT7 The Muslim Circle of Canada serves as a community anchor across the country, rooted in Islamic belief, advancing education, spiritual growth, and social development through inclusive programmes and
constructive engagement with wider society.
Let us know what you think: https://forms.gle/jAeibLP2rXSh2ZcN9
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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memo: MCC General or Baitulmaal Easy pledges: 20 dollars, 40 dollars, 60 dollars, or custom
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