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Inaugural Al-Noor Boat Race Canada Raises $372,000

Inaugural Al-Noor Boat Race Canada Raises $372,000

The initiative generated $372,518 in total charitable contributions through the support of 8,777 individual donors across 25 fundraising teams and partner projects, directing critical aid to causes including global emergency relief and orphan care.

Shots Fired at Winnipeg Mosque in Appalling Act of Hatred

Shots Fired at Winnipeg Mosque in Appalling Act of Hatred

Leaders and staff at the Rahma Islamic Centre confirmed that two individuals drove up to the facility on Wednesday night, fired shots at the building, and subsequently broke glass windows using a blunt instrument.

The Soul’s Quiver in an Age of Narcissism

The Soul’s Quiver in an Age of Narcissism

When the soul wavers, it is not a sign of confusion - it is a sign of life; a call to remember who we are meant to be.

The Story of Amer Shalaby and Family: A Legacy of Excellence and Connection

The Story of Amer Shalaby and Family: A Legacy of Excellence and Connection

As a family grounded in faith and a deep sense of social responsibility, the Shalabys’ contributions extend far beyond court walls. For communities that value both learning and holistic development, stories like the Shalabys’ resonate deeply.

Lives Lived: Dr. Nouman Ali: Educator, Community Builder, and Advocate

Lives Lived: Dr. Nouman Ali: Educator, Community Builder, and Advocate

Over the past thirty years, Nova Scotia’s Muslim community grew tenfold, and its dynamism was due in no small part to Dr. Ali's leadership.

Muslim Welfare Canada Partners with GlobalMedic for Urgent Wildfire Response

Muslim Welfare Canada Partners with GlobalMedic for Urgent Wildfire Response

In a major joint effort, Canadian relief agency GlobalMedic and Muslim Welfare Canada have mobilized emergency aid and specialized fire-suppression equipment to assist families and local responders on the front lines.

What Happened to the Waqf? Why Muslims Forgot One of Their Greatest Civilizational Tools

What Happened to the Waqf? Why Muslims Forgot One of Their Greatest Civilizational Tools

Historically, waqfs translated faith into infrastructure. They allowed ordinary people—not just wealthy elites—to contribute to public good in ways that compounded over time. In modern contexts, this is precisely what Muslim communities lack: patient capital rooted in faith.

King Charles III Visits Cambridge Central Mosque

King Charles III Visits Cambridge Central Mosque

Today marked a poignant moment of recognition for the British Muslim community as His Majesty King Charles III visited the Cambridge Central Mosque. It served as a powerful affirmation of the vital intersection between faith, environmental stewardship, and civic integration in modern Britain.

A Scholar Who Built Bridges: Remembering Professor John L. Esposito (1940–2026)

A Scholar Who Built Bridges: Remembering Professor John L. Esposito (1940–2026)

For Muslims and non-Muslims alike, Professor Esposito leaves enduring lessons. He showed that genuine scholarship begins with listening, that understanding requires humility, and that justice demands resisting prejudice and stereotypes.

Lives Lived: Yahiya Emerick - A Visionary Pioneer of North American Islamic Literature

Lives Lived: Yahiya Emerick - A Visionary Pioneer of North American Islamic Literature

Yahiya Emerick built the foundational educational infrastructure for Western Muslims, largely working away from the spotlight. Known by colleagues and students as a patient, humble, and humorous mentor, he chose steady institution-building over fleeting recognition.

Why Your Worst Critic Might Be Your Greatest Asset

Why Your Worst Critic Might Be Your Greatest Asset

The person who is terrified of criticism is usually the person who stays stuck in their ways. On the flip side, the leader who welcomes the "mirror" of a critic becomes unstoppable.

Lives Lived: Remembering Dr. John L. Esposito, a Lifelong Bridge Builder

Lives Lived: Remembering Dr. John L. Esposito, a Lifelong Bridge Builder

The best way to honour his memory is to continue his mission: to approach others with curiosity rather than fear, to insist on facts over prejudice, and to recognize our shared humanity across lines of faith and culture.

Olive Tree Foundation and Justice For All Canada Announce Public Policy Prize

Olive Tree Foundation and Justice For All Canada Announce Public Policy Prize

The Olive Tree Foundation and Justice For All Canada have announced the launch of a new, jointly funded Annual Public Policy Prize.

How a Chance Taxi Ride Opened Fort McPherson’s First Food Bank

How a Chance Taxi Ride Opened Fort McPherson’s First Food Bank

A unique partnership between a Toronto-based Muslim charity and a Gwich’in community has proven that distance is no barrier to compassion. On June 22, the remote community of Fort McPherson officially opened its first-ever food bank.

From Weakness to Strength and Back Again: Finding Allah in Every Stage of Life

From Weakness to Strength and Back Again: Finding Allah in Every Stage of Life

Transcript of the Friday Khutbah delivered by Shaikh Ahmad Kutty at the Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) on Friday, July 10, 2026. O Allah, all praise and thanks belong only to You. You created us when we were nothing, You provide for us every day, You guided us to the

Muslims Spearhead Ontario’s Premier Women’s Organization.

Muslims Spearhead Ontario’s Premier Women’s Organization.

What sets CMW apart is its commitment to a philosophy of "calling in"—actively inviting dialogue across diverse sectors and backgrounds to foster mutual understanding and break down xenophobic and racial barriers.

Why Are We Counting Our Days Instead of Making Our Days Count?

Why Are We Counting Our Days Instead of Making Our Days Count?

Longevity, detached from purpose, risks becoming a vessel well-preserved but entirely unfilled. A profound shift occurs when we stop asking how long we can live and begin asking how well we can live.

Disturbing Rise of Islamophobia in Ontario

Disturbing Rise of Islamophobia in Ontario

Advocacy groups and law enforcement are raising alarms over a disturbing escalation of Islamophobia in Ontario following two recent incidents: a physical assault in Thunder Bay and a coordinated campaign of harassment against a Muslim family in Clarington.

Two Decades of Compassion: Yusuf’s Day of Hope Marks 20th Anniversary

Two Decades of Compassion: Yusuf’s Day of Hope Marks 20th Anniversary

Since its inception, YDOH has become more than just a fundraiser; it has served as a platform for community engagement and healthcare innovation. Funds raised have directly enabled advancements in clinical care and bolstered family support services, providing tangible, measurable change.

National Interfaith Coalition Condemns Rising Islamophobia across Canada

National Interfaith Coalition Condemns Rising Islamophobia across Canada

Religious leaders emphasized that modern incidents do not happen in a vacuum; instead, they reopen wounds from previous tragedies that shook the nation.

Becoming "Of the People"

Becoming "Of the People"

The true test of belonging lies in the profound transition from merely residing in a society to becoming genuinely of the people.

Overcoming Power Imbalances on Mosque Boards

Overcoming Power Imbalances on Mosque Boards

A seat on a charity board is neither a reward for past service nor a platform for personal prestige—it is a heavy, sacred guardianship.

Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane Honoured Following Tragic Montreal Shooting

Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane Honoured Following Tragic Montreal Shooting

Flags are flying at half-mast across Quebec as Montreal honors Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, a 34-year-old police officer killed in the line of duty during a violent active shooter incident in Côte-des-Neiges on Monday.

Canadian Imams Stand in Solidarity with Victoria Imam Following Violent Attack

Canadian Imams Stand in Solidarity with Victoria Imam Following Violent Attack

CCI Urges Governments to Support Safety Awareness and Self-Defence Training for Faith Leaders & Targeted Communities