ICIslamic centers are generally considered places for studying Islam religion completely and in detail. These Islamic centers are mostly called mosques in general terms and are open to everyone. Some specific centers are not like mosques somehow, they are centers where religious scholars study religion along with religious practices. These centers are not just to practice religion but to study different matters you face in your daily lives. Today, we will provide details about Brampton Islamic Center.Â
In 2002, Turkey’s President Tayyab Erdogan quoted:Â “The mosques are our barracks, the domes our helmets, the minarets our bayonets and the faithful our soldiers…”
In foreign countries these centers are not limited to small mosques in Asia. These centers work for the whole community just like they arrange seminars, gatherings, and social meetings. They also publish books to help people understand religion and for dawa purposes as well.Â
Brampton Islamic Center (BIC/BSIA)
BIC a Canadian city that is situated in Toronto that is famous for its Art Gallery, Museum, and modern buildings. Brampton Islamic Center was “The Harvest Worship Center” and was later bought by the Muslim community in 2005. It is a famous Islamic center providing many facilities and services to the Muslim community there.
Brampton Islamic Center consists of a red brick and an elegant building outside which looks beautiful. Inside a red carpeted hall with whitewashed walls and a beautiful chandelier hanging on the ceiling gives you a peaceful environment to relax and focus on prayers. BIC has a madrasah too where you can find books and admit your kids for education purposes. A parking lot is also available but not that big and you will usually find no space, especially on Friday. But the mosque is well-maintained by local Muslims and management tries to best to oblige people who come there whether for prayers or guidance.
You Might be Interested In: Fiji Islamic Center
Details of their work can be categorized in different ways like;
- Services
- Education
- Activities
Services
BIC has a big hall that is mostly used for jummah/Friday prayers but this hall can be used for Nikah and funerals. Muslims perform weddings and funerals according to their rituals that are mentioned in Shariah. Bic also provides matrimonial services as the Muslim community in Brampton is getting large and people need to find a Muslim spouse so Bic can help them in this regard as well. If people want to do some social work for the Muslim community, they can join BIC volunteer programs.
Brampton Islamic Center also provides you with facilities for your different needs for example, if someone needs any financial help or a newcomer needs a job in Brampton, they can ask BIC management to help them. Also, you can ask the center for medical help or any kind of legal issues you face there being innocent. Many Muslim families living there can contact BIC for parenting issues like if they want to raise their kids with Shariah rules and if they are looking for any help for raising their kids.
Also know about the: Hazrat Bilal Islamic Center
Education
Brampton Islamic Center also helps people for their Islamic education purposes. If someone wants to study Islam in detail, BIC is there to provide educational services like Tafseer classes, Arabic learning courses, and Sunday classes for those especially those who are working on weekdays and cannot attend classes. These Sunday classes are specially arranged by BIC management to educate people to help them understand what Islam is exactly.
Learning Arabic is important for everyone who is Muslim as the Holy Book Quran was sent in Arabic language. Living in different countries of the world Muslims speak and understand different languages. But believing in the same book it should be obligatory to learn Arabic to understand the Quran.
Tafseer classes are also arranged for those who want to understand the Quran in detail as one word in Arabic is like a phrase in other languages and comes with different meanings. Many verses were sent by Allah on different occasions, to understand these details tafseer classes are being arranged in Bic.Â
Summer school camping is also a facility to educate kids. Who remain buy throughout the year for their education and parents want them to learn about their religion.
Activities
Along with religious knowledge and other services. BIC is also providing you with physical activity programs to make your body active and keep your mind calm and relaxed. Islam is a religion that focuses on your mental and physical health as well so you can perform better compared to other communities.Â
Different events are also arranged by BIC, especially for their students who are taking classes in their madrassah. BIC provides you with activities like basketball, Badminton, and martial arts which are favorite activities of youngsters and people who want to maintain themselves. BIC arranges different championship programs for their sports to provide people with entertainment.
Also, Halaqas (gatherings or meetings to study Islam) are conducted on different schedules for people who want to learn Islam. Some special topics are chosen and discussed in Halaqas.
Many other gatherings like Eid nights and Eid parties are also arranged by BIC for the community. Who want to enjoy their special days, especially people who miss their families on different religious occasions. Also, annual dinners are arranged to enjoy food and have a good time.
BIC also launches scholarship programs for students who are active members of BIC so students can go for higher studies.
Know another islamic center: Masjid Al Abedeen
Final ThoughtsÂ
As said usually religion is not about learning or reading it’s about practicing Shariah in your daily life. Canada is a multicultural country whose major population is Christian just like other European countries. Religion is the identity of a person living in this world and Islam is the second growing religion in this world. Understanding the need for time BIC is performing its duties towards the Muslim community is appreciable. Not only Brampton Islamic Center is serving religion but also helping the Muslim community by providing them comfort in their lives. These types of centers are needed in foreign countries especially. Where the Muslim community is limited and Muslims do not know other communities and mostly are unaware of local languages. There which is a big hurdle to solving problems.