In the face of trials and tribulations....upcoming events and much more!
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President-Executive Message
MAC in the News
Exciting MAC Convention 2024 Programs
MAC in the Spotlight - Montreal Chapter
Words from the Prophet (PBUH)
Eid El Fitr at MAC
Happening at MAC
MAC Ansar - help our brothers and sisters
Dear brothers and sisters,
As we continue to witness the unfolding of the Genocide in Gaza, and as we live in these times of trials and tribulations, we should remember that trials are neither novel nor unnatural for the believers. Allah has explained this clearly in Surat Al-Baqarah:
Did you think you would enter Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so violently shaken that even the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, When will Allahs help come? Indeed, Allahs help is (always) near. (2:214)
The question of our time isnt therefore why are we facing these trials and tribulations? The question rather is how do we respond to these trials and tribulations. In Surat Al-Imran, Allah repeats the same powerful question, but this time pointing to the purpose behind trials:
Did you think you would enter Paradise without Allah proving which of you truly struggled for His cause and patiently endured? (3:142)
So in these difficult times, the real question is how do we respond, how do we behave and how do we move forward as believers? As individuals, as families, as parents, as children, as a community, and as an ummah. This is why the upcoming MAC Convention from May 18-20 in Toronto is such a timely opportunity.
MAC Convention 2024 presents a vital opportunity for our community to engage in meaningful dialogue with visionary leaders who will challenge us to think deeply about critical contemporary issues, and discuss meaningful action to impact positive change in our communities. Our distinguished speakers will share first-hand experiences and explore the foundations of faith-based resilience, inspiring us to take meaningful actions. Speakers will include respected scholars, academics, activists, and community leaders for dynamic discussions on justice, strength, action, and hope.
The theme of this years MAC Convention is _Seizing the Moment: Standing Firm on the Path of Truth._The convention will focus on how Islam presents real, authentic, and much needed complete solutions for every aspect of our lives.This event is for the whole family, with a full-childrens program; youth program; and multiple lectures, workshops and networking sessions for the whole community.Please visit the convention website to learn more and consider investing in this convention for yourself and your family to gain the spiritual and intellectual strength needed to overcome the challenges ahead, by the Grace of Allah.
With warm regards,
Abdullatif Bakbak
President-Executive, MAC
MAC in the News
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MAC in the Spotlight
Montreal Centre Chapter
Founded in 2016, the MAC Youth Junior program stands proud as a pioneer national program in Canada, tailor-made to engage the youth aged 4 to 12. Its mission? Cultivating a robust foundation in our faith's core values and principles, ensuring these seeds grow into mighty oaks of righteousness.
At the MAC Montreal Centre Chapter, the MAC Youth Junior team (comprised of many counsellors led by a local MAC YJ Rep) has various committees organizing and leading an array of adventures all year round. Their activities include Camp Les Aventuriers, Saturday's Arabic Camp, camping, theatre, station iman, marathon Ramadan, Magazine Junior, P'tit Chef, outings, graduation ceremony for Gr 6 girls, sleepovers, and much more.
Words of the Prophet (PBUH)
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Abdallah b. Mas'ud reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) drew a line in the sand and then said, This is the straight path of Allah. Then, he drew several lines to the right and left and said, These are other paths, on each of which there is a devil who invites people to follow it. Then, the Prophet recited the verse, Verily, this is the straight path, so follow it and do not follow other ways. (6:153)
EID AL FITR at MAC
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Mississauga
Halton-Hamilton
Edmonton
Happening at MAC this month
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Montreal South
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MAC Ansar Program
The Prophet (PBUH) said: The believers in their mutual kindness, compassion and sympathy are just like one body. When one of the limbs suffers, the whole body responds to it with wakefulness and fever
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