About Us
Bosnian Islamic Association Gazi Husrev-Beg (BIAGH) was founded in November 1977 under the official name: Association of Islamic Community Gazi Husrev-Beg. It operates under its current name ever since 1995.
Primary reason of its foundation was to respond to the religious needs of its members. That was made possible through a full time Imam, who has been serving this community uninterruptedly since June 1982. The BIAGH never ignored the other needs of Bosniaks that pertain to Bosniak tradition, folklore, sport and different creative workshops.
Bosniaks of Toronto were able to provide their first
masdzid in August 1984. As the needs of the dzemat grew stadily,
particularly as consequence of the aggression on Bosnia &
Herzegovina, Bosniaks purchased much larger property situated on the
2.13 acres of land in October 1995. The larger space offered new
opportunities in terms of activities. In August 1996 Bosnian Islamic
Association initiated an annual gathering of Bosniaks of North America,
which has ever since been traditionally organized by different Bosniak
communities. Foundation of the Congres of Bosniaks, the Bosniak
umbrella organization, was also initiated by this dzemat.
Since it inauguration, the Bosnian Islamic Association
Gazi Husrev-Beg has been offering classes and activities for men, women
and children in Islamic education, national folklore, karate, soccer
and different creativity workshops.
Regularly, Bosnian Islamic Association Gazi Husrev-Beg organizes major
events such as Bosnian Community Fair, summer picnics, Islamic
Conferences and a wide host of other social activities. The Bosnian
Muslim community in the Greater Toronto Area often uses our facilities
for celebrating Aqiqas and marriages.
On a daily basis, the Association's Imam and Volunteers offer
counseling for families and individuals and provide assistance and
support to different Muslim causes.
Quick Facts:
- The Bosnian Islamic Association Gazi Husrev-Beg follows
the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) and the practices of
the righteous predecessors in the understanding of Islam.
- We are associated with the Hanafee school of thought (madhhab). We
are not associated with any political movement.
- Our web page is an informational page for all Muslims, particularly those living in Greater Toronto Area. We are not responsible for the content of any linked pages.
- The Association, Mosque and the activities are maintained by community volunteers, as is this web site.
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