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DEEN Fest Brings Mississauga Together in Celebration of Belonging

DEEN Fest Brings Mississauga Together in Celebration of Belonging

The northwest parking lot of Sheridan Centre was alive with laughter, cheers, and vibrant energy yesterday as families, neighbours, and community partners gathered for the return of DEEN Fest, hosted by DEEN Support Services.

False Claims Linking Muslim Community to Quebec Church Fires Debunked

False Claims Linking Muslim Community to Quebec Church Fires Debunked

A wave of inflammatory social media posts circulating in August has falsely accused the Muslim community of deliberately setting fires at churches in Quebec.

How older racialized immigrants are lost in translation in Canadian cities

How older racialized immigrants are lost in translation in Canadian cities

As cities across Canada work toward becoming more age-friendly and inclusive, transportation planning must also better reflect the realities of aging immigrants. Otherwise, many will continue to experience the city not as a place of belonging, but as a landscape of uncertainty and exclusion.

Strengthening the Safety Net: From the Pillar of Zakat to Bill S-206

Strengthening the Safety Net: From the Pillar of Zakat to Bill S-206

Whether we look through the lens of faith or public policy, the goal remains the same: a society where the inherent dignity of every person is protected.

Olive Tree Foundation funds New Program that Helps Young Faith Leaders Support Domestic Violence Survivors

Olive Tree Foundation funds New Program that Helps Young Faith Leaders Support Domestic Violence Survivors

The Olive Tree Foundation has approved funding for a new project that trains young religious leaders to help survivors of domestic violence. The project is being run by the Azerbaijani Women's Support Centre (AWSC).

Toronto to Host 25th Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) World Congress

Toronto to Host 25th Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) World Congress

This year’s theme, “Basic Income and the Polycrisis: The Key to Unlocking the Puzzle,” framing basic income not merely as a targeted welfare intervention, but as a crucial pillar in addressing the complex, overlapping challenges defining the 21st century.

Why Our Mosques Need a New Kind of Leadership

Why Our Mosques Need a New Kind of Leadership

It's time to stop running our mosques like corporate boardrooms or private clubs, and start building them as something closer to circles of genuine care.

The Lifelong Calling of Abdul Shakur

The Lifelong Calling of Abdul Shakur

For Abdul Jalil Shakur, teaching was never just a job. It was a calling. For over four decades, he made chemistry make sense. He turned a subject that scares off many students into one they could love. Even after retiring, he hasn't stopped teaching. He just found new ways to do it.

Repeated Anti-Muslim Vandalism and Intimidation Target Islamic Institutions in Quebec and Alberta

Repeated Anti-Muslim Vandalism and Intimidation Target Islamic Institutions in Quebec and Alberta

A series of persistent anti-Muslim vandalism and intimidation incidents targeting Islamic institutions in Gatineau, Quebec, and Edmonton, Alberta, has sparked renewed alarm among community leaders and civil rights advocates across Canada.

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

How grassroots soccer brings people together in Canada beyond the spectacle of the World Cup

Newcomers often start by watching from the sidelines, then join in and gradually become part of the social fabric. Soccer becomes a first point of contact, requiring no credentials or language fluency.

Bridging the Gap Between Our Words and Our Deeds

Bridging the Gap Between Our Words and Our Deeds

When our words finally match our deeds, our message becomes more than just a notification on a screen—it becomes a catalyst for real, lasting change in the world.

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.