“Invite to the way of your Lord with Wisdom”
What We Offer
- Spiritual Care - Prayers, Quran, Islamic Library, Counselling
- Care for the Homeless - Lunch-bags, Hijabs and abayas for women's shelters, prayer mats for men's shelters.
- Youth Care - Halaqat, knowledge circles, and activities for the youth.
- Children Care - Maintaining a healthy relationship with the local muslim children
- Dawah Care - Creating an open safe space for muslims and non muslims to receive islamic knowledge
What is Islam Care Centre?
Islam Care Centre has served as Ottawa’s downtown Muslim organization since 1993, offering spiritual, social, and mental health services. It became a federally incorporated Registered Canadian Charity on November 18th, 1999 (Corporation No: 368505-5). In 2011, Muslim Family Services of Ottawa was initiated by ICC in order to expand our culturally informed social services for refugees, immigrants, and visible minorities, with a focus on downtown neighbourhoods.
We organize Friday prayer, the five daily prayers, Quran classes for children, help for those experiencing homelessness, and critical support for those new to Islam. We also serve former prisoners, women fleeing violence, isolated seniors, and many others.
Our Impact
- 100+ Congregants a day
- 200+ Congregants every Friday for Jumuah
- 100+ People fed a healthy halal meal every week
- 30+ local Children mentored every week
- 100+ Active volunteers running programs
- 210+ Phone calls every week
The Future of Islam Care
Islam Care Centre runs programs in many areas of focus, as well as supporting the work of our partner initiative Muslim Family Services of Ottawa (MFSO). ICC focuses on spiritual and charitable services and community outreach, while supporting professional mental health and social work services through MFSO.
In following the the example of the blessed Prophet ﷺ we can truly serve the community and present the true message of Islam to the broader Canadian society.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“The best of people are those who bring the most benefit to the rest of humanity.”
Who Are You Helping?
J.T.
As a convert to Islam, I found support and encouragement inside a dilapidated old building downtown. The people at Islam Care Centre do great work. I just wish they had nicer facilities to better serve us all.
T.B. & V.C.
Our Partners
