On April 1st, the fundraising for the construction of Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah, Surrey, BC at the Iftar dinner in Grand Taj Park Banquet Hall Surrey was hosted under the Islamic Association of Western Canada. Alhamdulillah, in a very well-attended community raised almost $150, 000 in donations and Qardh-e-Hasanah. May Allah bless and reward everyone who donated or gave Qardh-e-Hasanah. Mr. Hadier Khan
was the master of the ceremony, and Br, Saad Rasool did the recitation of the Holy Quran and Nasheed also Br, Muzamil, and Br, A.R.Salis recited beautiful Naat e Rasool e Maqbool (saw). Allama Mohammed Ayyub Ashrafi and Imam Syed Soharwardy motivated the community with references to the Quran verses and Sunnah to more participation with the contribution of materials and donations to pay the overdue Masjid construction invoices of around $600, 000. Brother Asad Gondal (President of BCMA), Br, Syed Asif, Br, Sajid Hameed, and Br, Muhammad Arjumand Tahir also contributed to raising funds. Mr. Haroon Raza presented the latest Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah’s construction presentation. Ghulam Hussain (Vice Council General of Pakistan, Vancouver BC), many prominent community members, CMMC Media directors, and religious leaders came to this event to show their support. Alhamdulillah, once again, the program proved that the entire Muslim community is united to complete the construction of the Jamia Masjid Aulia Allah and gave generous donations. May Allah bless the entire management team, all the volunteers, donors, supporters, and sponsors, for their time and donations, for making this fundraising event successful.
