Ramadan Lecture Series with Dr Sayyid H. Qazwini
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 […]
Beautiful Attributes: Al-Maliku and Al-Quddusu
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 […]
Beautiful Attributes: Ar-Rahman and Ar-Rahim
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 […]
Exploring the Beautiful Attributes of Allah: A Series
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 […]
Job Opening at OIL
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 […]
Seminar: Ijtihad and Reformation
Muslims face many challenges all over the world. One ongoing issue is the differences within various sects of Islam about the authenticity and accuracy of legal and social interpretations of Islamic teachings and traditions. The book Shi-ism Revisted: Ijtihad and Reformation in Contemporary Times (watch the video below) explores this very topic, and its author, […]
OIL Youth Game Night
On Saturday November 26th 2022, the OIL Youth Committee hosted an event in partnership with Royal Game Cafe in Richmond Hill. The event was open to kids and adults alike. The social gathering brought family and friends together to sit down and play a board game or two, talk, and catch up. We had a lot […]
Register for OILtalks
OILtalks is back. Join us: Where: Saturday, NOVEMBER 12, 2022 2:00 PM When: MARC, 9000 Bathurst Street, Thornhill. Admission: Free Speaker and topic details below… Register Registration is now closed. Details of the November 12th Event Speaker lineup: Let our current crop of speakers inform and inspire you as they share […]
We Planted 120 Trees!
On Sunday, September 25, 2002, the OIL Youth Committee partnered with the TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) and hosted an amazing tree planting event at the Indian Line Campground Restoration Site. This event was important given the current focus globally on climate change and the negative impact we are seeing on the environment. […]
Youth Organize a Fall Tree Planting Event
Join the OIL Youth Committee for a fall “Tree and Shrub Planting” session on Sunday 25th September 2022. This is an easy and fun way to give back to the community and help the environment. All ages welcome. This event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register and get more information. Please note: If you have your own pair of […]