For the past 20 years, Mufti Yusuf Badat has been the Imam of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. Born and raised in Toronto, Mufti Yusuf studied under numerous scholars, receiving several formal authorizations in the sacred Islamic sciences. In 1998, he achieved his masters in the Islamic sciences from Darul Uloom Zakariya in South Africa. Mufti Yusuf also holds a jurisprudence authorization from Darul Ilm in Birmingham, UK. He is also an Ontario registered minister of religion, licensed marriage officer and a certified mediator.
For the past 20 years, Mufti Yusuf Badat has been the Imam of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. Born and raised in Toronto, Mufti Yusuf studied under numerous scholars, receiving several formal authorizations in the sacred Islamic sciences. In 1998, he achieved his masters in the Islamic sciences from Darul Uloom Zakariya in South Africa. Mufti Yusuf also holds a jurisprudence authorization from Darul Ilm in Birmingham, UK. He is also an Ontario registered minister of religion, licensed marriage officer and a certified mediator.
Qari Yunus Ingar has been an Imam at the Islamic Foundation since 1999. He completed his hifz, and qiraat certifications at Darul Uloom Falah Darain in Tarkeshwar, India. In his leadership role, Qari Yunus leads the daily prayers, and is the principal of the hifz schools and evening madrassa. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the annual Qiraat-ul Quran Competition. Qari Yunus is also a government-certified, licensed marriage officiant.
Qari Yunus Ingar has been an Imam at the Islamic Foundation since 1999. He completed his hifz, and qiraat certifications at Darul Uloom Falah Darain in Tarkeshwar, India. In his leadership role, Qari Yunus leads the daily prayers, and is the principal of the hifz schools and evening madrassa. Additionally, he serves as the coordinator for the annual Qiraat-ul Quran Competition. Qari Yunus is also a government-certified, licensed marriage officiant.
Mateen Khan
Khurram Khan
Kamran Masood
Sharjeel Nawaz
Shakeel Nasiruddin
Mohammad Umar
Omair Quadri
The Islamic Foundation of Toronto strives to play a vital role in building a strong and vibrant Muslim community. Through our services and programs, we hope to foster a sense of unity and support among our members. Our commitment to service reinforces the masjid as a hub for social justice, spiritual development, and collective action.
Established in 1969, the Islamic Foundation of Toronto is one of the oldest Muslim organizations in Canada. From a small building on Rhodes Avenue, the Islamic Foundation grew over the years into one of the foremost Muslim institutions.
In 1992, a majestic masjid of white stone, accompanied by a copper-clad dome and 125 feet tall minaret was built, capturing the best in Islamic architecture and solidifying the Muslim presence in Canada. The Foundation quickly became a hub uniting Muslims in the Greater Toronto Area.
The 53,000 sq. ft building houses spacious prayer halls for brothers and sisters, a gymnasium for our youth to stay active and to hold special events, a library with religious texts and research items, and a mortuary to perform funeral rites for the deceased.