{"id":29968,"date":"2025-06-10T17:19:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T23:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alrashidmosque.ca\/?page_id=29968"},"modified":"2025-06-10T18:06:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T00:06:13","slug":"blogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alrashidmosque.ca\/blogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Blogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-blend-mode:multiply;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-min-height:450px;--awb-background-color:#54770f;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, #54770f 48%,rgba(51,51,51,0.67) 59%);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row 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style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-left:3%;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-font-size:40px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.2;\">Blogs<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;\">Timely reflections, community stories, and major announcements for our Muslim community.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-large-visibility\" 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class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-font-size:18px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;\">A Strong Muslim community preparing generations of leaders contributing to prosperity for all Canadians.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" 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Monthly<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:3%;--awb-padding-bottom:1%;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1300px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-blog-shortcode fusion-blog-shortcode-1 fusion-blog-archive fusion-blog-layout-large fusion-blog-pagination\"><div class=\"fusion-posts-container fusion-posts-container-pagination fusion-no-meta-info fusion-blog-rollover\" data-pages=\"1\"><article id=\"blog-1-post-29976\" class=\"fusion-post-large post-29976 post type-post status-publish format-quote hentry category-blogs post_format-post-format-quote\">\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"fusion-post-content post-content\"><h2 class=\"blog-shortcode-post-title entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alrashidmosque.ca\/alberta-launches-first-halal-mortgage-through-partnership-between-al-rashid-mosque-servus-credit-union-and-government-of-alberta\/\">June 9 2025: Alberta Launches First Halal Mortgage Through Partnership Between Al Rashid Mosque, Servus Credit Union, and Government of Alberta<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"fusion-post-content-container\"><p>Edmonton, AB \u2014 By the blessings of Allah (SWT), the Canadian Islamic Finance Board (CIFB)\u2014an initiative led by Al Rashid Mosque\u2014is proud to announce the launch of Alberta\u2019s first Halal Mortgage, in collaboration with Servus Credit Union and the Government of Alberta.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning in Fall 2025, Servus Credit Union will offer the new product through its wholly owned subsidiary, Servus Halal. The financing model is based on a 25-year, cost-plus-profit (Murabaha) structure, where the consumer pays the cost of the home plus an agreed-upon profit amount. Monthly payments remain consistent over the full term, and no interest is charged, making the product compliant with Islamic finance principles.<\/p>\n<p>The Halal mortgage product has been certified by the Canadian Islamic Finance Board (CIFB) and meets the Islamic finance principles. This marks a historic milestone for Islamic finance in Canada, particularly for Muslims in Alberta seeking homeownership options aligned with their faith.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>This achievement is the result of tireless collaboration between community institutions, financial leaders, and government partners<\/em>,\u201d said Dr. Muammar Sawan, Chairman of CIFB. \u201c<em>It is a proud moment not only for our community, but for the future of inclusive financial services in Canada.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>CIFB is a non-profit organisation led by Canadian Islamic scholars, professionals, and experts in Islamic finance. It provides advisory services, Shariah audits, certification, and training to support faith-based financial offerings in Canada.<\/p>\n<h3>CIFB Advisors and Contributors<\/h3>\n<p>We offer special recognition to the scholars and professionals whose rigorous work ensured the Sharia compliance of this product:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Hacene Chebbani<\/strong> \u2013 Head, CIFB Sharia Committee (Calgary)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Dr. Mahmoud Omar<\/strong> \u2013 Head, CIFB Audit Committee (Edmonton)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Mufti Faisal Mahmudi<\/strong> \u2013 Sharia Advisor (Edmonton)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Mufti Mirza Zain Baig<\/strong> \u2013 Sharia Advisor (Montreal)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Ali Jomha<\/strong> \u2013 Sharia Advisor (Edmonton)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheikh Abdurrahman Murad<\/strong> \u2013 Sharia Advisor (Fort McMurray)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ahmed Jama<\/strong> \u2013 Sharia Auditor (Edmonton)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Khalid Amin<\/strong> \u2013 Former CIFB Board Member<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about the Halal Mortgage, visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/servushalal.ca\">https:\/\/servushalal.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For Sharia-related inquiries, please contact Al Rashid Mosque at <a href=\"mailto:info@alrashidmosque.ca\">info@alrashidmosque.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jazakom Allah Khairan<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Muammar Sawan<\/strong><br>\nChairman, Canadian Islamic Finance Board    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.4 - 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