ABOUT US
About Us
Who We Are: The Galt Islamic Centre is a Nonprofit profit charitable organization. An islamic centre comprised of a group of scholars, parents and volunteers that has been serving the community inCambridge and waterloo region. The journey began in 2010.
Our Journey: The centre started in the basement of one of our volunteers and just a few students perusing islamic studies. As the number of students increased and the need for more classes other staff were hired and the centre moved to a rental space where more classes and students could be accommodated. Then in 2017 we were blessed with the opportunity of moving to the basement of local Islamic School where we started to teach 140 students.
Currently, we are teaching more than 250+ students and we have expanded to different locations. We also continue to serve the community on a larger scale not only through education, but also through other social and outreach programs and initiatives.
We are currently serving through education primarily teaching Islamic Studies to students aged 5 to 15. The students are taught the correct pronunciation and method of recitation of the Holy Qur’aan, as well as the importance of good character in everyday dealings, and relationships
Our Vision
In our future expansion and growth we hope to offer our community the following programs:
Tahfizul Quran Class
To start full-time hifz- This Hifz program will be for those who wish to memorize the Quran full time throughout the day
Aalim & Aalimah Class
To start Alim/ Alimah class – students will learn higher Islamic studies that will cover various subjects such as Arabic, Fiqh, Hadith, and other sciences
Islamic school
To expand and accommodate the growing number of students with a spacious facility for our evening Quran and Islamic study program
Day care
Musallah (Daily Salah)
To operate a full-time Musallah – providing the community a space to perform their 5 daily salah as well as Jumuah/Friday prayers with congregation
Sisters Programs
To run special programs for sisters – exclusive programs for our mothers and sisters where they can learn, socialize, and build friendships
Seniors programs
To run programs for seniors- creating an opportunity for older adults to participate in various activities and social events to learn together, play friendly games, care for their wellbeing through exercise, and more
Youth Programs
To initiate and establish youth programs/extracurricular activities for boys and girls – creating a space such as a gym where both boys and girls can come to learn Deen in a fun, safe Islamic environment
Community Gym and much more.
