About us
EST. 1982
Mission Statement
The mission of the Islamic Centre of Cambridge (ICC) is to provide a welcoming place where Muslims can gather for religious worship, education, and social engagement. We are committed to nurturing the spiritual growth of our community and providing quality religious education for children and families.
Objectives
To promote and advance the spiritual teachings of Islam in Canada.
To provide a clear and accurate understanding of Islam, and to address misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
To support the development of strong, connected Muslim communities in the Region of Waterloo and surrounding areas through meaningful programs and initiatives.
To build positive relationships with the broader community by engaging in outreach and collaborative activities.
To contribute to efforts that relieve suffering, promote harmony, encourage mutual respect, and foster a tolerant and inclusive environment for all.
Imam
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Magdy Abdul Majeed El-Safoury
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Magdy Abdul Majeed El-Safoury holds a Ph.D. (First-Class Honors) and a Master’s degree in Hadith from Al-Azhar University. He has extensive teaching experience and has published multiple peer-reviewed studies in Hadith criticism and methodology. He memorized Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, holds several ijazahs in Qur’an and Hadith, and is fluent in English. His expertise includes Hadith analysis, authentication, narrator studies, and Islamic jurisprudential traditions.
Board of Directors
Mohammad Darr
Chairman
mohammadsdarr@gmail.com
519-651-9597
Asim Chughtai
Vice Chairman
Finance Director
aschughtai@gmail.com
Mohammad Alam
Community Relations, Safety
2526.alam@gmail.com
Naseem Mian
Maintenance
naseemmian@yahoo.com
Pervaiz Chaudhary
Mosque Operations, Renovations
coldwaveone@gmail.com
Nabil Kaake
Secretary of the Board, Funerals, Social Services
nkaake@iccambridge.com
Abdul Rashid
Human Resources, Fundraising
dhaven@execulink.com
History of ICC
1980 – Purchased an old schoolhouse on Wellington Road 32 under the banner of Pakistan Canada Association
1983 – Registered as a charitable organization & incorporated
1984– Purchased piece of land on Dunbar Road & zone was changed to build a place of worship
1987 – Joined Canadian Islamic Trust
1988 – Phase I of The Islamic Centre of Cambridge was started
1989 – Phase I of The Islamic Centre of Cambridge was completed
1992 – Established Islamic School of Cambridge, a full-time Islamic School with a Hifz program
1995 – Phase II of The Islamic Centre of Cambridge was started, but halted due to a lack of funds
2004 – Phase II of The Islamic Centre of Cambridge was completed
2017 – Asked for community involvement in Phase III — Community Centre including gymnasium & school
2018 – Exited CIT
2018 – Partnered with State of Kuwait for expansion Project
2022 – Phase III is complete
Come Visit us!
we look forward to meeting you
إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ
small efforts Help us make a big change
The mission of ICC is to provide a place for Muslims to get together for religious and social events and to provide religious education for children. In addition, by efforts and action programs, we hope to promote the building of Muslim communities in the region of Waterloo and surrounding regions.
Location & Contact
- 1550 Dunbar Rd. Cambridge, ON N1R 8J5
- info@iccambridge.com
- (519) 740-6855