Toronto Islamic Centre & Community Services

Toronto Islamic Centre & Community Services (Business Registration Number: 891116725RR0001) is a registered Canadian nonprofit organization and mosque located in the heart of downtown Toronto. It serves a large and diverse Muslim community by providing religious, social, and intellectual support to Muslims as well as outreach to people of other faiths[1][4][5].

History and Mission

Founded over twenty years ago by a group of devoted Muslim brothers, the Centre originated from a vision to spread the spirit and knowledge of Islam and to invite people to the faith through Da’wah (inviting others to Islam). Recognizing the need for a permanent Islamic presence in downtown Toronto, they established the Centre to provide a proper place equipped with sufficient space, resources, and manpower to meet the religious and community needs of Muslims and to engage in interfaith dialogue[1][4].

Activities and Services

Toronto Islamic Centre offers a range of services and programs including:

• Daily congregational prayers (Salah)
• Religious education and intellectual programs
• Dawah resources with trained individuals available to answer questions about Islam
• Distribution of Islamic literature such as books, brochures, and Quran translations
• Community support and social services for Muslims and the wider Toronto community[1][4]

The Centre emphasizes building unity among the Muslim community while also maintaining respectful engagement with people of different faiths.

Organizational Status

The Toronto Islamic Centre & Community Services operates as a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with charitable registration number 891116725RR0001. This status allows it to offer tax receipts to donors and ensures compliance with Canadian charity regulations[5].

Community Presence

Located centrally within Toronto, the Centre acts as a key focal point for worship, learning, and community development for Muslims in the city. It also actively promotes dawah efforts and interfaith understanding, serving as a bridge between Muslims and other communities in Toronto[1][2].

This organization continues to grow as a vital hub for Islamic religious practice, education, and community services in downtown Toronto.