Islamic Institute of Toronto explained

Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT)
Motto:التعليم لحياة أفضل (Arabic)
"Education for Virtuous Living"
Established:1996
Type:Public
Chairman:Haniff Khan (2016-present)
Chancellor:Ahmad Kutty
Address:1630 Neilson Road
City:Scarborough, Ontario
Country:Canada
Campus:Urban,
Colours: Green and grey
Athletics Affiliations:Islamic Institute Ball Hockey League, Soccer League,[1] Japan Karate Association,[2] Scouts Canada,[3]
Other Name:IIT

The Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) is a non-profit Islamic educational institute in Toronto, Canada.

History

The IIT was established in 1996.[4] In 2005 the IIT joined other Canadian imams in denouncing terrorism.[5] In 2013 the IIT helped fund a Muslim prayer space at Emmanuel College.[6]

In 2020 the IIT cancelled in person prayer services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] Digital services and outdoor services were held in their place.[8] The campus hosted pop-up testing centers during the pandemic.[9] [10]

Campus

The Campus includes a conference center, triple gymnasium, library, a mosque, and a swimming pool. The complex will also be home to an Islamic High School that will cater to Muslim students.

Phase One of the building project is in its advanced stages with the building constructed while finishing touches are placed. Phase One will consist of a classroom, library, multi-purpose hall, and other necessary amenities. [11]

Academics

The IIT's elementary school program ranked in the top 20 in Ontario according to a 2019 report by the Fraser Institute.[12] [13]

Courses

The Islamic Institute of Toronto curriculum includes courses on Islamic faith and jurisprudence, Fiqh, Qur'anic Studies, Islamic History, and Arabic. Fees vary between courses and are typically around $70. There is no formal sponsorship of students.

Certificates are offered in Classical Arabic, Access to Qur'anic Arabic, and Modern Standard Arabic. The Faculty of Qur'anic Studies offer certificate programs aimed at understanding the Qur'an, its revelation, transmission, message, and recitation (qirat).

The Faculty of Islamic Studies offers certificate programs in Islamic Studies on two levels - Level One Certificate and Level Two Certificate. The curriculum covers:

Other programs

Since 2007 the IIT has had a scouting group: the 163rd IIT Scouts group[14] [15]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.islamicsoccerleague.ca islamicsoccerleague.ca
  2. Web site: iskfcanada.com . iskfcanada.com . 2014-06-02.
  3. Web site: 2008-02-04. Islamic Institute of Toronto - Youth Education Program. 2021-09-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20080204032058/http://www.islamicinstitute.ca/Youth%20Education%20Program.php?id=C0_56_8. 2008-02-04.
  4. Web site: 2021-06-02 . Home - Islamic Institute of Toronto . 2023-02-22 . islam.ca . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2011-05-22 . CTV Toronto - Canadian Muslim clerics denounce extremism - CTV News . 2023-01-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110522124831/http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20050722/imams_declaration_050721?hub=TorontoHo . 2011-05-22 .
  6. Web site: 2013-02-11 . University heeds calls for more prayer space . 2023-01-11 . The Varsity . en-US.
  7. News: 13 March 2020 . Muslim groups urge mosques to suspend Friday prayer services amid coronavirus fears . CBC News . 11 January 2023.
  8. Web site: 2020-06-11 . A pew for a few? Toronto faiths wrestle with how to reopen safely after Doug Ford's surprise announcement . 2023-01-11 . thestar.com . en.
  9. News: 29 May 2020 . Ford says he is considering regional reopening of Ontario as new testing strategy rolled out . CBC News . 11 January 2023.
  10. Web site: 2020-05-29 . COVID-19 test centres will 'pop up' in Scarborough, and all are invited . 2023-01-11 . thestar.com . en.
  11. Web site: The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy – The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy . 2023-02-22 . iitacademy.ca.
  12. Web site: 2019-01-20 . GTA schools, most of them private, top Fraser Institute's annual ranking in Ontario . 2023-01-11 . thestar.com . en.
  13. News: 20 January 2019 . 6 Toronto elementary schools among top-ranked institutions in Ontario, new report says . CBC News . 11 January 2023.
  14. Web site: 163rdiit.com . 163rdiit.com . 2009-03-11 . 2014-06-02 . 2017-12-06 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171206203215/http://www.163rdiit.com/ . dead .
  15. Web site: Laidlaw . Stuart . 30 April 2007 . Scouting aims to connect with Muslims . 2023-01-11 . The Star . 2011-08-05 . https://archive.today/20110805190112/http://416-777-7777.com/comment/columnists/article/208611 . dead .

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