Who we are
Established in the early 1980s at 5761 Coopers Ave, Jame Masjid Mississauga is a membership-based Islamic center serving Muslims across Mississauga through prayer, education, and community services.
“The most beloved places to Allah are the masajid.” — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Sahih Muslim)
Mission
A well-governed institution serving Muslims of all ages through daily salah, education, youth programs, nikaah, Janazah support, and outreach.
Vision
To serve Muslims in Mississauga through worship, Islamic knowledge, and community support.
Leadership
- President Mohammed Basir president@ipcontario.com +1 416-456-9030
- Vice President Tariq Syed vice-president@ipcontario.caom +1 416-557-8842
- Secretary Mohammed Ilyas Siddiqui secretary@ipcontario.com +1 416-557-8842
- Joint Secretary Muddasir Mohammed asst-secretary@ipcontario.com +1 647-328-9353
- Treasurer Azheruddin Mohammed treasurer@ipcontario.com +1 647-823-3386
- Trustee Hafiz Dawood Atcha trustee1@ipcontario.com
- Trustee Aziz Mahmood trustee2@ipcontario.com
- Trustee Fareed Syed trustee3@ipcontario.com
Team
Scholars & Educators
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Imam Mohamed Nafis Bhayat
Head Imam & Director of Religious Services
Imam Nafis Bhayat has served as Head Imam and Director of Religious Services at IPC Jame Masjid Mississauga since 1992, following six years of study at Darul Uloom Bury, UK. He is an executive member of the Canadian Council of Imams and the Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians.
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Hafidh Abdul Qayoom Fareedy
Co-Imam
Hafiz Abdul Qayoom Fareedy serves as Co-Imam at Jame Masjid, leading daily Salah, conducting Nikkah ceremonies, and teaching Quran classes for adults and seniors. He is especially cherished for his connection with the Urdu-speaking community.
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Maulana Hanzlah Atcha
Youth Coordinator | Educator | Funeral Director | Khateeb
Maulana Hanzlah Atcha serves as Youth Coordinator, Educator, Khateeb, and Funeral Director at IPC, bringing a lifelong connection to the masjid as a second-generation member. He holds a bachelor's degree in Theology of Islamic Studies and administers both the full-time and part-time Madrasa programs.
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Maulana Abdullah Hanslod
Youth Educator | Khateeb
Maulana Abdullah Hanslod is a born-and-raised Mississauga scholar who graduated with a master's in Islamic Sciences from Jamiah Qasimul Uloom in 2023 and joined IPC in January 2024. He serves as Hifz Teacher, Evening Madrasa Teacher, Khateeb, and Friday Youth Program Coordinator.
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Hafidh Akber Ali
Youth Educator | Khateeb
Hafidh Akber Ali completed his Hifz in Jeddah and joined IPC as Khateeb and Program Instructor in 2022. He leads weekly programs for children, youth, and reverts, and travels to communities across the region to organize Islamic events.
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Aalima Khadijah Patel
Sisters Coordinator | Educator | Counsellor
Aalima Khadijah Patel serves as Sisters Educator and Counsellor at IPC, holding a bachelor's degree in Theology of Islamic Studies from Khairul Ummah Academy. Since joining in 2023 she has led sisters' classes, youth summer camps, and community workshops.
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Aalima Aliya Nakhuda
Sisters Youth Educator
Aalimah Aliya Nakhuda is a Maktab teacher who completed her Alimiyyah studies at Madressah Amin ul Uloom. She also runs a girls' youth program every Friday evening, providing mentorship and Islamic education for young women.