About

Sister Tahera is able to provide religious guidance to women based on Islamic Shariah and Ja’fari Madhab tenets.

Sr. Tahera is available for consultation via email, phone and/or a meeting with her. Her office hours at JCC are usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm (meetings by appointment only).

Please contact her at [email protected] to set up an appointment.

 

Weekly Messages

Sr. Tahera sends out a weekly inspirational message to those on her mailing list. The messages cover a variety of  topics to help in understanding religious and practical issues.

 

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Self Growth

Sr. Tahera holds monthly sessions on the last Wednesday of the month, on personal development and self growth. These are interactive sessions where ladies discuss ways of coping with the challenges of life. To join the group to receive notes on the topic and be informed about upcoming sessions email Sr. Azra Ebrahim at [email protected]

Resources

Ladies who wish to get together with a few people to discuss spiritual and self growth topics may find these resources useful.

Personal Development

1. Personal Development Program Outline

2. Knowing the Self

3. Building Self Esteem 

4. Emotional Intelligence

5. Communicating Well

6. Building Resilience

7. Understanding Happiness

8. Looking after the Self

9. Relationships

10 .Enthusiasm for life

Spiritual Growth

Process of Self Development – Part 1 

Process of Self Development – Part 2 

Articles for Awareness

Say, ‘I give you just a single advice: that you rise up for Allah’s sake, in pairs or singly, and then reflect.’ (Q34:46)
Awareness of issues within our society is crucial for believers. It helps them stand up for the truth and counter falsehood. Articles in this series aim to promote a perceptive understanding of current issues. Read the article either individually or in a small group of family or friends and ponder over the questions.

#1 – Muslims and the Indigenous people of Canada

#2 – Canada’s Dark side

#3 – The Hazara Shias

#4 – The Water Crisis in Canada’s First Nation communities

#5 – Political Hypocrisy at COPS26