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Aisha Islamic Center
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Aisha Islamic Center

About us

Aisha Islamic Center is a nonprofit mosque and Islamic community center in Griffintown, Montréal. We serve a diverse Muslim community of families, students and professionals from many cultural backgrounds, and we welcome our neighbours of every faith.

Our story

Aisha Islamic Center (Aisha Mosque) is a nonprofit religious organization founded to run a masjid in Griffintown, Montréal. Our community brings together Muslims of every origin, nationality and walk of life. Our purpose is simple: to offer a welcoming place to practise our faith according to the teachings of Islam, and to help our Montréal neighbours discover Islam through open doors, a library, books and brochures.

  1. 2005

    It started with Friday prayer

    A small project to hold Jumu'ah for the Muslims of Griffintown. With the help of Allah, it brought together professionals, students and staff from ÉTS, taxi drivers and families.

  2. 2008

    A musalla at 235 Peel

    The gathering outgrew its first space and moved into a rented prayer hall on Peel Street, which quickly became one of the busiest places of prayer downtown.

  3. 2012

    A building of our own

    Alhamdulillah, Allah made it possible to buy a large, well-located building at 425 rue de l'Aqueduc, together with the Al Farooq organization, who shared the dream of a masjid downtown. The first interest-free payment of $750,000 was made in July 2012.

  4. 2014–2015

    Paid in full, without interest

    Thanks to countless brothers and sisters, a second interest-free payment of $215,000 followed in January 2014, and the final $230,000 completed the purchase in July 2015. Experienced volunteers and professionals then began restoring the building into a beautiful masjid.

  5. 2026

    A new chapter begins

    From fall 2026, a new administration takes the lead with a plan for the years ahead: schools, weekly learning, programs for children and youth, and a stronger, self-sustaining center.

2026 and beyond

A new chapter for Aisha

Starting in the last quarter of 2026, a new administration is taking the center forward. Over the next few years, inshaAllah, we want Aisha to be more than a place to pray: a place to learn, to gather, to celebrate and to grow, for this generation and the next.

  • Islamic, Arabic and Quran schools

    Weekend and evening schools where children and adults learn to read, memorize and understand the Quran, speak Arabic and study their deen with qualified teachers.

  • Weekly lessons for everyone

    Regular circles on tafsir, seerah, fiqh and everyday faith, in English and French, open to the whole community and to curious neighbours.

  • Kids and youth activities

    Clubs, outings, sports and mentoring so young Muslims downtown grow up confident, connected and proud of who they are.

  • Celebrating together

    Ramadan iftars, Eid festivities, community dinners and family days that bring us together and open our doors to Montréal.

  • A self-sustaining mosque

    New sources of revenue, such as program fees, hall rentals for community events, a bookstore and a long-term endowment (waqf), so the mosque can serve for generations.

  • Completing our masjid

    Finishing the restoration of 425 rue de l'Aqueduc into a beautiful, accessible masjid with room for classes, sisters, youth and the library.

Twenty years ago, this began with a few people and a Friday prayer. With your du'a, your time and your support, the next twenty can be even brighter. Be part of it.

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Our mission

  • Worship

    Daily prayers, Jumu'ah, Taraweeh and Eid in a calm, welcoming space.

  • Education

    Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies for children, youth and adults.

  • Community

    Support for families, newcomers, students and those in need.

  • Outreach

    Open doors and dialogue with our neighbours and the wider Montréal public.

  • Library

    Books and resources to learn about Islam at every stage.

  • Guidance

    Religious guidance, counselling and support for life's milestones.

Our vision

A thriving, welcoming mosque at the heart of downtown Montréal, where every person can grow in faith, knowledge and service to others.

Our values

  • Sincerity

    We serve for the sake of Allah.

  • Welcome

    Everyone is welcome, whatever their background.

  • Knowledge

    Learning grounded in authentic sources.

  • Service

    Volunteering and caring for one another.

  • Trust

    Transparency with our donors and members.

  • Excellence

    Doing things well, with ihsan.

Leadership & team

Aisha Islamic Center is run by a board of volunteers together with our imam and dedicated committees.

Thank you to our volunteers and donors

All praise is due to Allah. Then thank you to every volunteer who gives their time to Aisha Islamic Center, and a heartfelt thank you to every donor who made a mosque in Southwest Montréal possible. May Allah reward you.

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