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Imam Gomaa Gomaa
Sheikh Gomaa Mahdi (Imam Jumaa) joined the Azhar institute in 1987 at the age of 6 and studied at Al-Azhar for 17 years. During this period, brother Jumaa studied basic Arabic and Islamic sciences - Tafseer, Hadith, and Fiqh according to Al-Azhar’s system of curriculum. In 2005, brother Sheikh Jumaa obtained a Bachelor Degree of Islamic Studies in English from Al-Azhar University Faculty of Languages and Translation, Islamic Studies In English Branch. Alongside with his academic studies, Sheikh Jumaa Mahdi studied traditional Islamic sciences at the hands of other senior scholars and specialists in Egypt. In 2006, Sheikh Imam was appointed as a professional Imam at the Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf. He has delivered numerous lectures and served as a regular Khateeb at Mosques in Alexandria, Egypt from 1999 to 2016. Since then, he is actively teaching and transferring his knowledge to his students. Besides his work as Imam, Sheikh Jumaa comes with a great deal of experience in teaching Arabic, Quran, Tajweed, and Islamic Studies for Arabs and non-Arabs at different organizations such as AlHuda International School, Madinah Arabic Tuition Center, Tayseerulquran Institute, and many others.
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Madinah Arabic Book 1 Course
Join our Madinah Arabic Book 1 course at Al-Rayan Islamic Centre and begin building a strong foundation in Arabic.
View DetailsOutdoor Family Movie Night – Inside Out
Join us for a special Outdoor Family Movie Night at Al-Rayan Islamic Centre as we watch Inside Out on a giant inflatable outdoor movie screen under the stars!
View DetailsFaith in Action – Living Islam Beyond the Masjid.
Al-Rayan Islamic Centre is excited to welcome youth back for Season 2 of our youth program: Faith in Action – Living Islam Beyond the Masjid.
View DetailsSummer Hifz Program 2026
Give your son a meaningful and productive summer by strengthening his connection with the Qur'an.
View DetailsSummer Camp Boys and girls age 7- 13
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Al Rayan Summer Camp 2026 — a program designed to give children an enriching, fun-filled camp experience in a positive Islamic environment.
View DetailsThe Fairest of Stories: Life Lessons from Surah Yusuf
12-Week Islamic Program at Al-Rayan Islamic Centre Discover the timeless wisdom of the Qur’an through our engaging weekly series, “The Fairest of Stories: Life Lessons from Surah Yusuf,” presented by Imam Jumaa Mahdi at Al-Rayan Islamic Centre (Courtice
View DetailsSunday Islamic School 2026–2027
Nurture your child’s Islamic knowledge in a supportive and spiritually uplifting environment. Our Sunday Islamic School is designed to help children build a strong foundation in faith, character, and Qur’anic understanding.
View DetailsEvening Maktab program 2026/2027
Al-Rayan Islamic Centre is pleased to offer an Evening Maktab Program, designed to nurture a strong Islamic foundation for children in a structured and spiritually enriching environment.
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