Welcome to the Zawiyah Foundation.

We are an Islamic centre based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, aimed at establishing an environment that is conducive to learning under our resident scholar and teacher, Imam Fode Drame. Some of our current projects include building an institute and library, and running various Arabic and Quran classes. The center is open daily for all prayers.

Learn more about Zawiyah Foundation by watching our videos, reading our news, viewing our galleries and reading our newsletter, Al-Qalam.

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Assalamualaikum,

You are invited to Zawiyah Foundation’s Fundraiser Dinner at 6pm on Saturday, March 27th!

Alhamdullilah, Zawiyah has been providing you and your family with events and activities and a place of peace and tranquility for a few years and we now need your help.

Our funds are running low and we need your support and assistance. Please join us and be a part of building a safe, tranquil place for you and your children to learn and practice Islam.

Tickets are $40 per person or $100 for a family.
The location will be Zawiyah Foundation.

We look forward to seeing you and your family there!
Wasalam,
Zawiyah Foundation

Al-Qalam Winter 2010 Issue

February 2, 2010

in Al Qalam

Al-Qalam Islamic Magazine - Winter 2010 Issue

Zawiyah Foundation is pleased to make available our Al-Qalam Winter 2010 issue. You can preview our new issue by clicking the link below:

Preview Al-Qalam Winter 2010 Issue

You can also download the full issue in pdf format with this link:

Download PDF of Al-Qalam Winter 2010 Issue (9MB)

To find our more information about Al-Qalam and how you can contribute, click this link:

Contribute to Al-Qalam – Vancouver Muslim Quarterly Magazine

Imam Fode Drame explains what Ummah means and he continues describing the principles of Islam and Iman and how God tests you to determine if you have it.

This Muslim Video was taken in Vancouver at Zawiyah Foundation Islamic Centre on February 5th, 2010.

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Watch Imam Fode Drame explain the two types of Ibadah: Dhikr and Shukr. He also discusses who people submit willingly or unwillingly to God’s commands.

This Muslim Video was taken on Jumaah at Zawiyah Foundation Islamic Centre in Vancouver Canada on February 26th,2010.

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Watch Imam Fode Drame of Zawiyah Foundation Islamic Center in Vancouver, BC Canada discuss the 4 steps to get to Taqwa.

This Vancouver Muslim Halaqa was recorded on Sunday, February 21st 2010.

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In this Muslim Video, Imam Fode Drame explains the importance of responding to Allah when He calls you. This Islamic Video was recorded in Vancouver Canada at Zawiyah Foundation Islamic Center.

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Comparing the 5 pillars to planting a tree – Jumaah Video

Jumaah

Imam Fode Drame explains how each pillar in Islam corresponds to a step you take when planting a tree. This Islamic Video was taken at the Jumaah Khutba in Vancouver Canada on February 12th, 2010.

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Benefits of Prayer – Jumaah Video

Jumaah

Watch Imam Fode Drame explain the benefits of Salah / Prayer in Islam. This Friday Sermon / Jumaah Khutba was recorded on February 5th, 2010.

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Zawiyah Family Dars – Feb 27th 6pm

News

Assalamualaikum,
Zawiyah Foundation would like to invite you and your family to our February Family Dars at Zawiyah Foundation at 6pm on Saturday, February 27th.
InshAllah, Imam Fode Drame will give a talk and dinner and refreshments will be served after.
Wasalam,
Zawiyah Foundation

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Justice and Injustice in Islam – Jumaah Video

Jumaah

Listen to Imam Fode Drame talk about how previous nations were destroyed by Allah because of injustices they committed. He also finished his Friday Khutba with the importance of Adab a Muslim should have.

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