Objectives

The objectives of the ASCC are:

1. To operate a Community Centre with additional facilities in the Greater Moncton Area in order to fulfill the religious, educational, social, cultural and community needs of the growing Muslim population in the city.

2. To make use of the community’s spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and creative potential to contribute positively to the civilizational development of society at large.

3. To build, develop and empower thought and action among leaders, intellectuals and youth of the Muslim community and the Canadian society in general.

4. To create a general atmosphere and platform for dialogue and cultural communication among the various components of Canadian society.
5. To engage and encourage youth in making a positive contribution to the society, and to excel in their academic and creative endeavours.

6. To initiate, engage and support humanitarian, charitable relief efforts within the community and across Canada.

7. A family-friendly facility where people young and old, men, women and children are treated with respect and equality.

8. A peaceful sanctuary where people can come to worship and gather in tranquility.
9. An egalitarian place where attitudes of racism and sexism are NOT tolerated whatsoever. Discussions expressing ideas or attitudes that support racism, misogyny, terrorism, extremism or any form of hate speech either oral, written or in multimedia format will not be allowed in this center. Politically charged events and discussions are not permitted on premises owned or operated by ASCC.

10. A community-oriented place that brings together a group of worshippers who will be gracious and helpful neighbor’s to the surrounding local community and support an atmosphere of peace, tolerance and cross-community sharing.

11. A place that provides a venue for faith communities of all kinds to interact in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

12. An informative place where access to other community services can be acquired
13. A green space where environmentalism is promoted and practiced.
14. A charitable place where humanitarian and charitable causes are supported.
15. An inclusive place that enables the management body to reflect the community’s diversity in gender, culture, age, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Activities

The activities of the ASCC are provided below.

1. Religious

The ASCC will provide religious practices and education to the diverse Muslim

community and respond to their needs in day-to-day spiritual endeavors, within the

teachings of the Holy Quran and the tradition (Sunnah) of Prophet Mohammad (peace

and blessings be upon Him).

2. Educational

The ASCC will aim to establish weekend, full time, and or part-time academic and other

programs to advance education for existing residents, children and newcomers.

3. Social

The ASCC will strive to help improve the social aspects in the life of the Muslim

community. The programs and services include, but are not limited to:

1. Social community gatherings
2. Muslim matrimonial services
3. Muslim funeral services
4. Family and youth counseling and guidance
5. Youth positive development programs (spiritual, social, leadership, academic)
6. Building relationships with government and non-government organizations with

common objectives

1. The ASCC will strive to maintain a food bank for those in need
2. Organize and raise necessities needed to help support low income families and to

donate food to local food banks

4. Cultural & Intellectual

The ASCC will provide an intellectual and cultural platform for the community’s human

potential in order to discover, exploit, and encourage the community’s talented and

gifted members.

5. Philanthropy & Charity

The ASCC will support humanitarian and charitable actions and relief efforts of

Canadian organizations serving communities to strengthen their resilience to hardship

and calamities and will provide vital aid when needed.