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Islamic Institute of Toronto

Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT)
Other name
IIT
Mottoالتعليم لحياة أفضل (Arabic)
"Education for Virtuous Living"
TypePublic
Established1996
ChairmanHaniff Khan (2016-present)
ChancellorAhmad Kutty
Address
1630 Neilson Road
,
Scarborough, Ontario
,
Canada
CampusUrban, 8 acres (3.2 ha)
Colours    Green and grey
Sporting affiliations
Islamic Institute Ball Hockey League, Soccer League,[1] Japan Karate Association,[2] Scouts Canada ,[3]
Websitewww.islamicinstitute.ca

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

History

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ islamicsoccerleague.ca
  2. ^ "iskfcanada.com". iskfcanada.com. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
  3. ^ "Islamic Institute of Toronto - Youth Education Program". 2008-02-04. Archived from the original on 2008-02-04. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  4. ^ "Home - Islamic Institute of Toronto". islam.ca. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  5. ^ "CTV Toronto - Canadian Muslim clerics denounce extremism - CTV News". 2011-05-22. Archived from the original on 2011-05-22. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  6. ^ "University heeds calls for more prayer space". The Varsity. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  7. ^ "Muslim groups urge mosques to suspend Friday prayer services amid coronavirus fears". CBC News. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  8. ^ "A pew for a few? Toronto faiths wrestle with how to reopen safely after Doug Ford's surprise announcement". thestar.com. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  9. ^ "Ford says he is considering regional reopening of Ontario as new testing strategy rolled out". CBC News. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  10. ^ "COVID-19 test centres will 'pop up' in Scarborough, and all are invited". thestar.com. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  11. ^ "The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy – The Islamic Institute of Toronto Academy". iitacademy.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
  12. ^ "GTA schools, most of them private, top Fraser Institute's annual ranking in Ontario". thestar.com. 2019-01-20. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
  13. ^ "6 Toronto elementary schools among top-ranked institutions in Ontario, new report says". CBC News. 20 January 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
  14. ^ "163rdiit.com". 163rdiit.com. 2009-03-11. Archived from the original on 2017-12-06. Retrieved 2014-06-02.
  15. ^ Laidlaw, Stuart (30 April 2007). "Scouting aims to connect with Muslims". The Star. Archived from the original on 2011-08-05. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
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