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  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 […]

  What’s in a name? Or in this case, what’s in the many Names? As it turns out, plenty. And that which is available beneath the surface of the 99 Beautiful Names of Allah is bountiful—in effect mirroring the Creator Himself.  OIL has asked Dr Husein Khimjee to lead us in an exploration of Asma […]

  Position: Project Coordinator The Organization for Islamic Learning (OIL) seeks a confident and capable administrator to manage day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will be aligned with OIL’s motto of “Enlightenment through Awareness” and committed to seeing OIL flourish as an inclusive educational group. The Project Coordinator will help the organization meet its short- and long-term […]