A New Chapter in Mississauga: The DawaNet Community Centre Arrives

The Muslim community in Mississauga has reached a significant institutional milestone that speaks to more than just growth in numbers—it speaks to growth in vision, confidence, and collective responsibility.

Mississauga has officially welcomed its newest community hub: the DawaNet Community Centre.

This is not just another building.

It is the culmination of years of grassroots efforts, institutional maturity, and a renewed commitment to building permanent spaces where faith, identity, and civic life can flourish side by side.

A Purpose-Built Hub for the Modern Ummah

The new DawaNet Community Centre will be a thoughtfully designed, 43,162 sq. ft. facility built around the diverse needs of Canadian Muslims today.

The design emphasizes intention and accessibility, creating a space meant to strengthen family and community bonds for decades to come:

• Masjid: A purpose-built sanctuary for daily prayers, Jumu'ah, and sacred gatherings, sitting at the heart of the facility.
• Education: Dedicated space for an Islamic school to provide the next generation with a strong foundation rooted in Qur’an, character, and identity.
• Youth & Wellness: A full-sized gymnasium, offering a safe, supervised, and engaging environment—a crucial need for keeping our young people active and connected.
• Programs: Multi-purpose rooms designed to support counselling, newcomer services, civic engagement workshops, leadership training, and continuous learning programs.

With 190 parking spots, the centre is designed to be accessible and welcoming, built not for convenience, but to carry the ambitions of a growing, forward-looking community.

From Programs to Permanence: DawaNet's Evolution

For over two decades, DawaNet has been synonymous with impactful Muslim civic engagement and community development in Canada.

Their programs have consistently met the needs of Muslims where they are.

The new community centre represents a huge leap forward in that vision.

Instead of simply running excellent programs, DawaNet is now building essential infrastructure.

This is the evolution from organizational influence to long-term institution-building; from renting spaces to owning our own narrative.

It is a bold move that provides the stable foundation necessary to empower a community for generations.

Why This Infrastructure Matters Now

In a time when Muslim families seek safe, values-driven environments for their children, when youth need positive spaces to connect and grow, and when newcomers search for belonging, this centre answers those needs with sophistication and scale.

The opening sends a clear message: Canadian Muslims are investing in their spiritual and civic future.

It demonstrates that we are not only participants in society—we are proactive builders. It shows a mature, confident community ready to leave a legacy.

As the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, taught: “The most beloved places to Allah are the masājid.”

This space is a profound act of sadaqah jariyah—a living charity that benefits every generation that walks through its doors.

The DawaNet Community Centre is more than an achievement—it is a blessing and a new standard.

It sets a precedent that our communities deserve excellence, our youth deserve spaces that uplift them, and our families deserve institutions that strengthen their identity and connection to faith.

With this launch, the story of the Muslim community in Mississauga has entered a powerful new chapter—one filled with hope, strength, and endless possibility.