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Featuring 313 Reviews of 1368 Mosques & Schools
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Tuesday, August 08, 2006 | 14 Rajab 1427
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ACCESSIBILITY
 - Parking available - Handicapped access - Public transitFACILITIES & SERVICES
 - Restrooms on site - Kitchen/food service - Friday servicesWOMEN'S ACCOMODATIONS
 - No barrier in main hall - Barrier in main hall - Separate prayer area - No women's accomodationINSIDE SALATOMATIC
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Masjid Toronto is a blessing from Allah. Located dead in the middle of downtown it is a pofessional two-story bank building that now serves as a masjid. It is very clean and elegant inside, decor is actually VERY nice. Thick plush rug carpet, newly made restrooms, and a VAST collection of classical Arabic books make up the central floor. Staff are a bit condescending and unhelpful, unless you are suited booted and look like someone with donation potential. But that is forgiveable given the amount of money needed to pay off this super-nice facility in a prominent location, right behind the Greyhound Station and the Hospital complex. It offers two-Friday prayers which is a God sent, although I find the khutbahs utterly boring and dry everytime I go there. 
Nothing super special about the decor of the masjid. Since it is centrally located it gets a lot of use and it does show. Khutbas are in English which is great. Main prayer space (men's area) is large and airy. The women's prayer space is large enough for the need but is rather dingy. Women cannot see or hear the imam unless the speakers/TV are working. Alhamdullilah, speaking for the women's area there is always a warm, welcoming feeling from the sisters who are regulars. Because of the location, the egalitarian feel of the masjid (the khateebs are rotated) and the fact that the khutba is in English this is my husband's favorite masjid. I rate it okay - I don't feel uncomfortable there and sisters are welcoming but women's space could be better (less grubby and dingy) and I prefer to be able to see and hear the imam/khateeb.