Masjid Al-Farooq is named after the second Khalifah of Islam, Umar Al-Farooq (RA). It was established in 1987 as the first Masjid in the City of Mississauga. The Masjid is situated on almost two acres of land in the heart of a residential area in the centre of Mississauga densely populated with Muslims.

Masjid Al-Farooq is a registered charitable organization and issues income-tax deductible receipts for all donation.

Masjid Al-Farooq is a member of the Canadian Council of Imams and the Muslim Council of Peel.

The Masjid is attended by Muslims from numerous cultural backgrounds.

In 2007, the Masjid completed construction of its new 8500 sq. ft. building as shown below: