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  In accordance with the constitution, we hereby give notice to the membership of OIL that the AGM will take place, Insha’Allah, on   Saturday 2 December 2023 2pm – 4pm Members will receive an email with details of the meeting, including pertinent materials.   The AGM will include a keynote address by Maheen Sayal entitled, “Building […]

Please join OIL, Dr Imranali Panjwani and your community as we mark Ashura. We are pleased to announce that Dr Panjwani will conduct salat-ul-Jumma on 28 July.   Note: The Ashura program is divided into two sections: daytime program (Amaal) and evening program (Sham-e-Ghareeban). WHEN: 28 July 2023; Daytime program, doors open at 11:30am (Amaal); […]

  As we prepare to mark Muharram, OIL would like to thank you for registering to our annual Muharram Lecture Series, “Qur’anic parallels between the mission of Imam al-Husayn and Prophet Muhammad: The contemporary relevance of Surat al-Qalam.” Here are some tips before you arrive: BRING YOUR TICKETS: Please bring a copy of your ticket(s) […]

  Registration is closed   OIL is proud to present this Saturday daytime seminar during the month of Muharram:   “Navigating New Age Spiritualities & Technologies Today: Who are we as human beings and what will we become?” When: Saturday July 22 from 11am–2:30pm Where: Casa Ricca Banquet Hall, 4801 Steeles Avenue West, Toronto Cost: Free […]

Muharram 1445 Lecture Series with Dr Imranali Panjwani   Please prepare to join us for our signature Muharram lecture series, scheduled to start next month. When: July 18–28; nightly from 7:30pm; Ashura program (Amaals) begins at 11:30am on 28 July Where: Casa Ricca Banquet Hall, 4801 Steeles Avenue West   OIL and Dr Imranali Panjwani present… […]

  Come join the OIL Youth Committee for a fun-filled Eid celebration! This event is open for everyone, so bring your family. Be ready for a night filled with food, games, henna and more!   When: May 7, 2023, at 5 pm Where: Earl Bales Community Centre, 4169 Bathurst St, North York, ON M3H 3P7. […]

    The Beautiful Attributes Series: Instalment 3 Allah in His Beautiful Attributes (also known as the Holy Attributes or Beautiful Names) is clearly seen as infinitely merciful to all His creations through His blessings. He is seen as The Provider. He is seen as The Just and The Wise. He guides us to higher […]

  Join us for a thought-provoking five-part series to explore the Nahj al-Balagha. Esteemed guest lecturer Dr. Sayyid Hadi Qazwini will lead us through an exploration of this influential text so that we can collectively discover how to apply its timeless wisdom to the challenges of our lives today, insha’Allah.   When: 9 April to 13 […]

    The Beautiful Attributes Series: Instalment 2 Allah in His Beautiful Attributes (also known as the Holy Attributes or Beautiful Names) is clearly seen as infinitely merciful to all His creations through His blessings. He is seen as The Provider. He is seen as The Just and The Wise. He guides us to higher […]

  The Beautiful Attributes Series: Instalment 1 Allah in His Beautiful Attributes (also known as the Holy Attributes or Beautiful Names) is clearly seen as infinitely merciful to all His creations through His blessings. He is seen as The Provider. He is seen as The Just and The Wise. He guides us to higher qualities […]