Classroom in Tanzania Leads to Many Learning Opportunities—for Students and Teacher
It was my third week in Moshi as a volunteer teacher. From day one I was fully immersed in the local lifestyle, and as such, I understood the depth of poverty faced by the students at Kijana Kwanza. Or so I thought. A leisurely day trip to Marangu Falls changed that. My companion to the […]
Arbaeen Event: Parallels in the Challenges of the Prophet and Imam Husain
We will mark Arbaeen and contemplate the events of Kerbala this year, with the following online event: “The Challenges of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) and Imam al-Husayn (a.s.) in Kerbala: parallels and contemporary relevance.” Join us on YouTube on Sunday, September 18th, from 3–4 pm EDT, as Dr Imranali Panjwani leads a unique exploration of the life of Imam […]
Muharram Lectures to Explore
The first week of Muharram is progressing quickly, and we pray you have found lectures and readings to reconnect you to the timeless lessons of Karbala in meaningful and enlightening ways. Today, we all face our own challenges, but we are also blessed with so much abundance. There is an abundance of information, education and […]
Important Announcement: OIL Muharram Program
Dear OIL Members and Supporters, As’salaam wa’laikum. Muharram is upon us, and recently we have received many inquiries regarding OIL’s plans for this solemn month. Unfortunately, due to prevailing economic conditions and our available resources, we are unable to host a program for Muharram in 2022. The board was deeply intent on staging an in-person […]
Catch up on our Ramadan Lecture Series “Trekking for Unity”
In case you missed it, our three-part lecture series “Trekking for Unity—The Abraham Path: A Journey Towards God and Each Other” is available to watch on YouTube. During these talks, award-winning journalist Anisa Mehdi explored the Abraham Path: what it is and how walking it is a journey akin to the other spiritual […]
Youth Event: Amazing Acrylics
Join us for this FREE ONLINE Painting Event! This one-day online class led by SUKAINA WALJI KARIM will be held on April 30th. There will be two (2) sessions, click one below to register: Ages 5–8 @ 1–2:30pm Ages 9+ @ 3–4:30pm Please note: For this event, you will need a canvas (8″x10″), a […]
Eid Gift Drive Organized by Youth Group
The OIL Youth Committee is supporting Sakeenah Homes this Ramadan to help others in need. We will be running an Eid Gift Drive during Ramadan where people can sign up to give a gift to a child or mother. Sakeenah homes is a charitable organization founded in 2018. They provide a home to children and women […]
Tax Receipts Issued: Thank You for Your Support
As-salaam walaikum. Thank you for your support over the past year. We managed to get through the second year of the pandemic with your help and faith in what we do, Al’hamdu’lillah. In fact, everything we do is a collective effort. For all those members and supporters who funded our causes and programming via donations, please know […]
Ramadan Event: The Abraham Path as a Spiritual Journey with Anisa Mehdi
OIL is proud to present our Ramadan lecture series for April 2022. Entitled, “Trekking for Unity,” the three-night talk and discussion by award-winning journalist Anisa Mehdi will explore the Abraham Path: what it is, and how walking it is a journey akin to the other spiritual journeys we undertake as Muslims and humans. The talks […]
Youth Committee Presents Human Rights Panel
Join us for a discussion on the current state of human rights in Canada and how young people can (and are) getting involved in positively changing their communities. This is a virtual, live event. At the event time, click the link to join the discussion on Zoom: bit.ly/oilyouthhumanrights