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Amatullah

01-03-2009, 10:48 AM

Bismillah

We were driving down Highway 401 West last night, and I told bintamina and Hala that I HAD to make a thread about what I've seen here in Toronto (well, technically Mississauga).

1- While I was in the grocery store, I see from a distance a huge green and white HALAL sign in the frozen food aisle. Wow. I wish I took a picture.

2- In Majd will you see masajid from the highways. (I saw ISNA and I think Taariq, beautiful buildings mashaAllah)

3- Abu Huraira. Nuff said.
Ameerah Majd invited me to Abu Huraira last night and mashaAllah...I've never seen anything like it, especially with all the youth there in masjid--cleaning, listening to the lecture, greeting the visitors. May Allah azza wa jal increase them, Ameen. And on top of all of this, I was gifted with the Journey of Faith Conference DVD set! Jazaakum Allahu khayran
: D

4- Al Huda Institute is by far the cleanest and most well maintained masjid and school I've ever seen in my life, mashaAllah.

5- Cherry Blasters, Fuzzy Peaches, Smarties, Oh Henry!, Coffee Crisp, Caramel, Mars, Aero.....We're so deprived in the US.

6- Niqaabis. Everywhere.

7- Non Somalis talking about how much they love Somali food. lol this just made me laugh. Desi aunties telling me about the suqaar at Hamdis...

I'm having a great time here in Majd. InshaAllah we'll be checkin out Ta'leemul Islaam soon, can't wait for that!

Ahmed Ibn Hassan

01-03-2009, 11:57 AM

Asalaam alaykum waramatuallah

Majd is insha’allah under the guidance and protection of Allah azwajaal.

I’ve only visited Al-Huda once for lecture then later one a wedding. That place rocks, masha’allah. London UK has many things similar (many mosques, many muslims)

For the brothers that attend Abu Huraira Masjid you ‘are so lucky. Make shukr to Allah azwajaal that he blessed you with courageous, full of eman young brothers. I try to go there every time I go to Toronto for a visit it’s a nice spot.

Whenever we go to Majd we have to ‘check-out’ Hamdi’s. Subhanallah I remember last year when Sh. Waleed was here as he finished the class a few brothers went with him to guess where ‘Hamdi’s’. Personally it almost seems like my trip wasn’t complete if I didn’t go to Hamdi’s and habib’s book store.

For the brothers that go to Khalid bin Waleed masjid you guys are amazing! That place keeps you occupied like there’s no tomorrow masha’allah. Me being Somali and where I’m at there’s only limited somali’s that I know, but when you go to places like Toronto, UK, MIN it’s seems like mini-somali county…lol

Hala

01-03-2009, 02:41 PM

The solution is very clear Yusra, move to Toronto.

Okay, well at least come back to visit occasionally.

I loved exploring Toronto (mostly Mississauga) with you alhamdulilah. Tuesdays' events didn't make it on your list though... : )

Sistamatic

01-03-2009, 03:13 PM

The solution is very clear Yusra, move to Toronto.

Okay, well at least come back to visit occasionally.

I agree!! :)
Yusra it was very nice to meet you! and to see Hala and Bintamina with the JOF crew! wow!

Halle Ma

01-03-2009, 03:33 PM

I loved exploring Toronto (mostly Mississauga) with you alhamdulilah. Tuesdays' events didn't make it on your list though... : )
Mississauga? Hala you know etobicoke is where its at?

How long are you here for Yusra? I have yet to meet you :)

Hala

01-03-2009, 03:36 PM

Mississauga? Hala you know etobicoke is where its at?

How long are you here for Yusra? I have yet to meet you :)lol. You're so right. (It's not my fault she's staying in sauga!)

InshaAllah we'll be in Etobicoke on Monday. Email me : )

Amatullah

01-03-2009, 05:18 PM

Sistamatic, I had such an awesome time at Abu Huraira. I've been telling everyone about it! Jazaakum Allahu khayran for hosting us ukhti.

Halle Ma: InshaAllah i'll be here until Tuesday. : ) I'd love to meet you as well ukhti.

Hala: lol, don't remind me about Tuesday!

Mariam 3:36

01-03-2009, 06:07 PM

The solution is very clear Yusra, move to Toronto.

Sr. Hala, if it wasn't for the hadith about loving for your brother/sister what you love for yourself, I might have to challenge you to a duel for Yusra :).

Halle Ma

01-03-2009, 07:05 PM

Just wondering how far is Mississauga away from Toronto?

Also, Isn't my Shake Said, Imam of Masjid Abu Hurairah?

I wish I could see him again. I remember him back in MD. when he was Imam of Ayah masjid. He was an awesome Imam, was so humble mA, and used to be so nice with the kids (He made me enjoy going to the Masjid!)I guess it depends on what your location is, from where I live, the beginning of Mississauga is about half an hour away...most people just consider it part of Toronto :)

And Yes Sh. Said is the Imam of Abu Hurairah

5- Cherry Blasters, Fuzzy Peaches, Smarties, Oh Henry!, Coffee Crisp, Caramel, Mars, Aero.....We're so deprived in the US.
WOW!! how Tragic :(... oh and you forgot Tim Hortons :) or do you guys have that?

Amatullah

01-03-2009, 07:25 PM

Br Shaami, yes he's the Imaam there. MashaAllah he gave a really awesome lecture when I was there last night. After him was another awesome shaykh, AbdulGhaniyy Basheer, who gave the best talk on mothers (he titled it: ummi) I've ever heard mashaAllah. I hope they put it online soon inshaAllah.

Halle Ma: Nope, no Timmies here. I'm not a fan of coffee/hot drinks and desserts, so I didn't mention it lol. But yea, we don't have that or Second Cup.

ya ukhti Mariam...I ask Al Wadood to make you among those whom He loves. Ameen.

SubhanAllah, I was telling Hala just an hour or two ago that we underestimate the power of righteous companions. Shaykh Sa'eed even mentioned last night the famous statement of Umar radi Allahu anhu: if you find yourself a righteous friend, then hold on to him tightly.
Indeed Allah ta'ala has blessed me with righteous sisters around me, and I ask Him Al Kareem to increase all of you in goodness. Ameen.

**end sappiness**

: )

Amatullah

01-06-2009, 11:56 AM

Alhamdulillah, we checked out Khalid bin Waleed...I got my Shaykh AbdulGhaniy Basheer lecture and we went xamar wenye too. Jazaaki Allahu khayran for driving me around Toronto Hala : )

I'm going to miss it here, especially living with Dr Farhat Hashmi. Really sisters you have a gem living amongst you, take advantage of her and her knowledge inshaAllah. May Allah ta'ala increase her and protect her and her family, Ameen.

UmA

01-06-2009, 04:16 PM

Since I don't know Somali 'xamar weyne' sounds highly suspect, what do those words mean?

Ahmed Ibn Hassan

01-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Since I don't know Somali 'xamar weyne' sounds highly suspect, what do those words mean?

It's a restaurant, in toronto.
In English it's spelled 'Hamar Weyne', Xamar is a 'city back home or a group' and weyne means 'big' , if I'm lacking in my explanation please someone jump in...

Ahmed

Ahmed Ibn Hassan

01-06-2009, 04:51 PM

This is off topic but I was thinking about which race Al-Maghrib students generally belong to. I came up with the following numbers based on what I've seen.

35% Arab
25% Pakistani
20% Somali
15% American
5% Other

Does that sound about right?

^ Muslims: 100%! Islam : Priceless

I couldn't resists myself, felt like that was good time pull that off. Shami, i have no idea about those numbers, they look alright though?

Ahmed

Hala

01-06-2009, 04:58 PM

May Allah ta'ala increase her and protect her and her family, Ameen. Ameen.

Yusra, it was our pleasure! Come back and visit us soon inshaAllah : )

It's a restaurant, in toronto.
In English it's spelled 'Hamar Weyne', Xamar is a 'city back home or a group' and weyne means 'big' , if I'm lacking in my explanation please someone jump in...
Yeah that sounds about right, Big Hamar is what I'd translate it into. It's a Somali restaurant, famous for their Mango Shakes/Smoothies, I'd say.

Rabiah - la Voyageure ©

01-06-2009, 05:49 PM

Hala

01-06-2009, 06:13 PM

Probably in Ittihaad.

From my observation, Wasat seemed to be 90% desi. (over 2 years ago) I'm not too sure about Majd... Rabia would know best.

kako12

01-06-2009, 06:40 PM

Majd breakdown is as follows:
40 % pakistani
30 % somali
10 % indian
10 % arab
10% others

Ahmed Ibn Hassan

01-06-2009, 07:08 PM

hmm... Interesting, masha'allah I love the diversity!

Asha

01-06-2009, 08:05 PM

[/font]Ameen.

Yeah that sounds about right, Big Hamar is what I'd translate it into. It's a Somali restaurant, famous for their Mango Shakes/Smoothies, I'd say.
Hala, you just indirectly answered a question that i have had for about 2-3 years! jazahkAllahu kheir :)

As for Haadi its about 60-70% Desi's, maybe 15% Arabs and maybe 10% Somali's but we are all 100% Muslim as brother Ahmed mentioned.

Naima Abdulkadir

01-06-2009, 09:10 PM

And Hayl is 90% Somali :)

Ahmed Ibn Hassan

01-06-2009, 09:20 PM

wow... I'm not surprised... masha'allah

I think were taking over Sr. Yusra's time in majd...lol we sort of invaded her thread, how did we get to into this statistics anyways. I love how we just drift off...:D I'm no exception

PS: (i got 30% business presentations due friday and 2 exams in 2 weeks, and I'm still kicking back on these forum, i tell you procrastination is not a good habit)

Ahmed (make dua i need it)

aminah.

01-06-2009, 09:31 PM

Bismillah

3- Abu Huraira. Nuff said.
Ameerah Majd invited me to Abu Huraira last night and mashaAllah...I've never seen anything like it, especially with all the youth there in masjid--cleaning, listening to the lecture, greeting the visitors. May Allah azza wa jal increase them, Ameen. And on top of all of this, I was gifted with the Journey of Faith Conference DVD set! Jazaakum Allahu khayran
: D

Alhamdulillah, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed visiting Abu Huraira! Come back anytime ukhti, you know your welcome here!

brother_bruce

01-06-2009, 09:54 PM

From what I've seen here in Ittihaad and Wasat, it seems that there are a good amount of Arabs.

Maybe in QMajd it's different.

Probably 50% Somali (Right Ahmed? AhabakaAllah!)

That's why I was asking, because I might be wrong and just wanted to see what others thought.bro I think Ittihaad's high arab population is an unusual exception, mashaAllah. Isnt it true that SE Michigan has the world's highest Yemeni population, for example, outside of Yemen itself? That official government signs are posted in English, Hispanic, and Arabic, just in the Ann Arbor-Detroit area?

(I used to live in Rochester Hills/ Detroit for about 2 years :D)

Most other cities probably wont have similar representations...

emarouf

01-07-2009, 04:34 AM

But to make a long story short, I asked this question because I wanted to find out where the the general students of Al-Maghrib are from for each Qabeelah.
Once I get the statistics I would analyze them and find out who is missing.
Thereafter, I would want to find out why a certain 'peoples' are missing and if there is anything Al-Maghrib can do to change it and make it better.At Majd the big community that is missing are Arabs and I think Bosnians (considering there are quite a lot of Bosnians here)!!
The big Majority is desi followed by somali

TawhidFirst

01-07-2009, 06:17 AM

Sorry Sr. Yusra, I should have allocated this topic to another thread.

But to make a long story short, I asked this question because I wanted to find out where the the general students of Al-Maghrib are from for each Qabeelah.
Once I get the statistics I would analyze them and find out who is missing.
Thereafter, I would want to find out why a certain 'peoples' are missing and if there is anything Al-Maghrib can do to change it and make it better.At first, i was like "funny observation br. Shami, don't tell me u were thinking about these stats while the Shaikh was teaching the seminar?" !! but then once you explained it, that's a good point

Amatullah

01-07-2009, 09:29 AM

lol no need to apologize...

Nurayn, from what I gathered, is mostly Desi with a sprinkling of Arabs. There are like a total of 12 Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, and Nigerians who take the classes.

Amatullah

01-08-2009, 09:32 AM

Another thing that really amazed me about Abu Huraira was that the day we went there and were praying Isha, the Imam had a qunoot for ghazzah and all Muslimeen in the salah. SubhanAllah.

emarouf

01-08-2009, 11:59 AM

Another thing that really amazed me about Abu Huraira was that the day we went there and were praying Isha, the Imam had a qunoot for ghazzah and all Muslimeen in the salah. SubhanAllah.Alhamdulillah I am seeing this for the first time here... MashaAllah almost all the Masajid in Kuwait these days have qunoot in the last rakah for ghazza..

bintamina

01-08-2009, 07:07 PM

Another thing that really amazed me about Abu Huraira was that the day we went there and were praying Isha, the Imam had a qunoot for ghazzah and all Muslimeen in the salah. SubhanAllah.Yes, maashaAllah.

And another thing that amazed me was that the Imaam mentioned that within that day, the brothers and sisters had raised $18, 000 for Ghazza. SubhaanAllah.

Hala

01-08-2009, 07:55 PM

Yes, maashaAllah.

And another thing that amazed me was that the Imaam mentioned that within that day, the brothers and sisters had raised $18, 000 for Ghazza. SubhaanAllah. lol no need to apologize...

Nurayn, from what I gathered, is mostly Desi with a sprinkling of Arabs. There are like a total of 12 Somalis, Ethiopians, Eritreans, and Nigerians who take the classes. I know that was amazing to see mashaAllah. Ladies come baaack! : (

Ify Okoye

05-23-2009, 08:54 AM

Only in Majd does the incredible hospitality of Majd make the traveling students from Maryland, Oklahoma, Ottawa, UK, Chicago, Australia, London, Ajax, Windsor, Michigan, New York, Minnesota, and other far flung locations feel at home and like family. :)

Ify Okoye

05-23-2009, 09:05 AM

Only in Majd does the number of Macs seem to outnumber the number of PCs.

Ify Okoye

05-23-2009, 09:08 AM

Only in Majd [and maybe Ottawa] does the ijma of the sisters force you to delay your departure date to stay in town longer

Ify Okoye

05-23-2009, 09:18 AM

Only in Majd, do people look at you and ask if you are Muslim Apple because you look like an out-of-towner and then proceed to take the best and most excellent care of you all week long :)

Amatullah

05-23-2009, 12:14 PM

Only in Majd does the number of Macs seem to outnumber the number of PCs.SubhanAllah..that is SO true. Everything was MAC when I went there.

PS- I started this thread way back :) add to it: http://forums.almaghrib.org/showthread.php?t=31157

Rabiah - la Voyageure ©

05-23-2009, 02:20 PM

I merged the two :)

It was a pleasure meeting you Muslim Apple :)

Sibgatullah

05-27-2009, 12:37 AM

Only in Majd does the number of Macs seem to outnumber the number of PCs.I had to give a shout out on this one....
awesome!!!

Sarah Mushtaq

06-08-2009, 04:23 PM

4- Al Huda Institute is by far the cleanest and most well maintained masjid and school I've ever seen in my life, mashaAllah.
Alhamdulillah, I got to go to AlHuda while in Toronto. MashaAllah, amazing. Definitely highlight of the trip. I saw so many (former) Windsor sisters =), Dr. Farhat Hashmi (mashaAllah), Ustadha Iffat Maqbool, and all the sisters there... just the whole environment was amazing mashaAllah. We got to sit in the class with the full-time sisters. It was so nice mashaAllah! Beats online anyday, but alhamdulillah.
And the wedding I had the honour of attending at AlHuda... mashaAllah following sunnah to the dot. May Allah (swt) bless their marriage! Ameen.

Only in Majd, mashaAllah :D

UmA

06-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Tell me more details about the sunnah wedding at alhuda. I'm still recovering from an overextended week of marriage festivities, it would be nice to hear about a simple, enjoyable, authentic sunnah wedding.

Namarig

06-08-2009, 10:55 PM

Yes! Yes! please do share!

(Get's ready to take some notes....)

Precious Pearl

06-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Amatullah

06-09-2009, 03:13 PM

Yusra sis... Isnt Sh. Abdulgani Basheer AMAZING???? MashaAllah!! InshaAllah hope to see ya again soon... Last time was in Saudi - Umrah trip. Wish i was in Toronto when u came.
MashaAllah he truly is, I wish he could come more often to benefit the Muslims here with his knowledge, hafidhahullah.

Me too sis, inshaAllah I would like to come back soon. May Allah grant us a meeting in this life again and in Jannah, Ameen

hafsah.

06-10-2009, 09:32 AM

I've never been to Al-Huda, but Ive heard so many good things about it. May Allah preserve it and maintain its beauty. Ameen.

Ify Okoye

11-09-2009, 11:32 AM

Only in Majd, do you see orange lane markings on the road in some construction zones.

Ify Okoye

11-09-2009, 11:35 AM

Only in Majd, does Shaykh Google Maps fail to indicate whether you should take East or West or North or South when taking highways 400, 401, 403, 405, etc.

A classic example (which caused me to go around in circles for an hour last night after class): Take ramp onto ON-400. What?

Ify Okoye

11-09-2009, 12:33 PM

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/muslimapple/IMG_0805-1.jpg

Me, being naive, and from the States, thought I should read and pay attention this sign. The resident Majd sisters correctly brushed it off and mentioned the parking meter located nearby.

Ify Okoye

11-09-2009, 12:55 PM

I learned that Canadians do not say restroom, it's washroom:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/muslimapple/IMG_0816.jpg

Halle Ma

11-09-2009, 06:43 PM

Umer Abdul-Jabbar

11-10-2009, 01:01 PM

lol subhanAllah

welcome to MAJD! you will find a lot more surprising things ;)

Ify Okoye

11-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Apparently, no one bats an eye (except an American) in Majd when there is a dog tied on a leash in the basement next to some martial artists at York University.

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/muslimapple/IMG_0808.jpg

Ify Okoye

11-10-2009, 11:10 PM

HalaTayybah

11-10-2009, 11:31 PM

Apparently, no one bats an eye (except an American) in Majd when there is a dog tied on a leash in the basement of York University next to some martial artists.

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/muslimapple/IMG_0808.jpg

Oh snaps. Ninjas in Majd?
Talk about gangsta.

The dog........no comment.

*Sista_S*

11-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Ify, I thought you said that you were going to keep that picture on the top notch? What happend to the promise sista?

Btw, VA/MD/DC highways are worst. Never seen a Highways that are going to all four directions. At least we have 401 going from East to West or the 400 going from North to South. But somehow you guys have it Ex. its like saying 401 going in all four directions,401East & 401West & 401South & 401NOrth.loool Now talk about confusion.

Ify Okoye

11-11-2009, 12:08 AM

ILwaadi: Did I promise you that? The word "promise" rarely comes out of my mouth because I consider it heavy and don't like to break promises once made. Do you want me to delete it?

Hala: Let me tell you, the Majdians can give the Tayybites a run for their money, no doubt.

*Sista_S*

11-11-2009, 12:13 AM

No! Don't delete it, once you have broken your promise you have completely broken it ;) (Now now I'm all kiddin' here, post more pictures please)

UmA

11-11-2009, 08:37 AM

Only in Majd, are most of the eateries on campus halal, including the Italian place, where you are told that your lunch will be $5.99 and somehow that turns into $10.

Nice to met you again Ify! Is the Italian place halal?

UmA

11-11-2009, 08:42 AM

Where r u staying btw?

Ify Okoye

11-11-2009, 11:27 AM

Nice to met you again Ify! Is the Italian place halal?Asalamu alaykum UmA,

Truly, it was a pleasure to meet you in person, I've always wondered about your name. :)

We asked the people at the Italian food place and they said all of their meat is halal because the chef is Muslim, they had a basmala thingy up on the wall.

In sha Allah, when I return to Majd this weekend, I'll be staying with a sister.

IbnMasood

11-11-2009, 08:18 PM

That italian joint is halal? Mad respect

DesertShip

11-11-2009, 08:19 PM

Only in Majd, are most of the eateries on campus halal, including the Italian place, where you are told that your lunch will be $5.99 and somehow that turns into $10 at the cash register. :)

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab338/muslimapple/IMG_0809.jpgMan the cafe was jam packed!

Only in Majd where at a Falafel Hut certain foods are halal, or am i too bias?

And I got really excited seeing HALAL at the Italian place =)

Also, a funny story, we were standing in the never ending Popeyes line when a random lady comes up to me

'what is going on!' freaked out/shocked/confused face
me: 'um?'
'why are there so many people!' disgusted face
'lining up to get some food :)' trying to be nice
'Uh! that is like so weird!' walks off

Lol, good times, thought i would share but didn't know where :p

Halle Ma

11-11-2009, 08:24 PM

'what is going on!' freaked out/shocked/confused face
me: 'um?'
'why are there so many people!' disgusted face
'lining up to get some food :)' trying to be nice
'Uh! that is like so weird!' walks off

Lol, good times, thought i would share but didn't know where :pbukwaaaaaaaaaas :P

Hala

11-11-2009, 09:45 PM

It was nice meeting you DesertShip... I knew exactly who you were as soon as you mentioned your forum name! : )

Ify I still haven't met you!

DesertShip

11-11-2009, 09:48 PM

It was nice meeting you DesertShip... I knew exactly who you were as soon as you mentioned your forum name! : )

Ify I still haven't met you!It was even nicer meeting you my dear sis :) alhamdulilah!

Ify Okoye

11-11-2009, 11:39 PM

Ify I still haven't met you!
Hala, this is so illegal. How is it that we did not meet last weekend? I mean there were only like 498 other people there. :)

Didn't you come with the car full of Somalis from Columbus to Nurayn in 2005 for Rizq Management? We have to devise a way to meet.

UmA

11-12-2009, 09:55 AM

Hala ur at the course? Can you wear an id badge next week or something?

Hala

11-12-2009, 10:26 PM

Hala, this is so illegal. How is it that we did not meet last weekend? I mean there were only like 498 other people there. :)

Didn't you come with the car full of Somalis from Columbus to Nurayn in 2005 for Rizq Management? We have to devise a way to meet.I know right! I don't know how we didn't meet... and yes I was in that caravan of sisters back in 06. And I think you were at FOL in Toronto last May too?

InshaAllah I will look for you : ) I will have my fluorescent pink covered Mac if you find me first.

UmA, I'd be the only person wearing a badge! InshaAllah I will find you, I saw you in passing a few times during the seminar.