Welcome
ABOUT US
Our story
Masjid Darul Iman and the Islamic Center of Markham are central to the vibrant Muslim community in Markham. Beyond a place of worship, we cater to the religious, educational, social, and recreational needs of our community. Our services and facilities are detailed throughout our website.
We host interfaith outreach programs, community events, and fundraising activities for local hospitals and support global disaster relief efforts through local NGOs.
Our history
Our mission
To fulfil the spiritual and educational needs of the community, to instill Islamic family values, foster the development of community, promote interfaith relationship, social and civic engagements, and better understanding of Islam.
Our vision
To develop and maintain a religiously vibrant, peaceful, tolerant Islamic organization based on teachings of Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
Our values
Familiarizing the community with Quranic teachings and Prophetic principles.
Establishing strong relations with other faiths based on cooperation and tolerance.
Helping the Muslim community strengthen their faith and moral conduct.
Helping the Muslim community to lead a healthy and productive family life.
Our Governance Model
The Trustees and the Board of Directors of the Islamic Centre of Markham and Masjid Darul Iman all serve as unpaid volunteers with no financial gains, and only volunteer for the sake of pleasing Allah (SWT) and serving the community.
The financials are audited by an independent arm of Chartered Accountants. The Centre is a registered Canadian charity with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). Registration number #890751795RR0001
All decisions are made based on a Shura-governance structure, which means all decisions made are contingent upon having a quorum and are mashwara-based plus subject to the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
OUR TRUSTEES
M. Zaheeruddin Ansari
Trustee
Ehsanullah Ehsan
Trustee
BOARD OF DIRECTORS / MAJLIS-E-SHURA
Najmul H. Siddiqui
President
Atta Ansari
Secretary General
Faiz Mohyuddin
Director & Treasurer
M Shafique Malik
Director
Mahmood Ahmed
Director
Atif Khan
Director
Mirza Mushtaq Baig
Director
Junaid Qureshi
Director
Junaid Ahmed
Director
Ihsan Ullah
Director
Arif Ali
Director
Shehzad Hassan
Director
SECRETARY
Atta Ansari
MAJLIS-E-SHURA
Najmul H. Siddiqui
Majlis e shura Member
Atta Ansari
Majlis e shura Member
Faiz Mohyuddin
Majlis e shura Member
Mahmood Ahmed
Majlis e shura Member
M Shafique Malik
Majlis e shura Member
Atif Khan
Majlis e shura Member
Mirza Mushtaq Baig
Majlis e shura Member
Junaid Qureshi
Majlis e shura Member
Junaid Ahmed
Majlis e shura Member
Ihsan Ullah
Majlis e shura Member
Arif Ali
Majlis e shura Member
Shehzad Hassan
Majlis e shura Member
Our Imams
Shaykh Oussama Hafid
Shaykh Nabil
Hafiz Qasim
Our Teaching Staff
Full-time Hifz
Mufti Vassiyulla (Head Teacher)
Hafiz Hasim Ismail
Hafiza Ramla Nisar
Evening Madrasah & Part Time Hifz
Hafiz Mohammad Qasim (Head Teacher)
Sh. Humza Khan
Nasrin Qasim
Shazia Shams
Parveen Kausar
Sunday School
Hafiz Mohammad Qasim (Head Teacher)
Nasrin Qasim
Wareesha Nadeem
Amina Yazdani
Fatima bibi Gheewal