About Us

Fatimia Community Services Society of BC — A Farsi Speaking Afghan Shi'a Muslim Centre

Our Story

About Our Centre

As followers of the Shia tradition, we believe in the importance of seeking knowledge, cultivating virtue, and serving in the way of the Ahlul-Bayt (as). Our centre is a place where you can find resources to help you on this path, including weekly supplications, religious classes, and volunteer opportunities. We are committed to promoting a culture of compassion, generosity, and solidarity, and we invite you to be a part of this effort.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide an Islamic community center for the Muslim families and youth, to channel the energy of the youth towards serving Allah by engaging them in positive community services, and to deliver the message of Islam to the public: spirituality, peace & compassion.

Our Vision

A strong Shia Muslim Community, where families & youth are vibrantly engaged in religious and community service, while embodying our values.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Integrity and dignity

Unity & teamwork

Honesty & transparency

Learning & education

Respect

Compassion & empathy

Our Faith

As a Shi'a Ithna Asheri Muslim community, we follow the teachings of the Holy Quran, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Twelve Imams of the Ahlul Bayt (AS). Our center is a place where we come together to worship, learn, and strengthen our connection to Allah (SWT) and His chosen guides.

"Indeed, Allah intends only to remove from you the impurity [of sin], O people of the [Prophet's] household, and to purify you with [extensive] purification."

— Quran 33:33