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5 Must-Have Islamic Apps to enhance your faith

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5 Must-Have Islamic Apps to enhance your faith

Are you looking for the best Islamic apps to help you strengthen your faith and knowledge of Islam? Whether you want to read the Quran, learn Arabic, or perform daily duas, there's an app out there to help. Here are five top-rated Islamic apps that are worth checking out: 1.

Muslim Students demand action against University of Toronto Scarborough Professor for displaying Islamophobic image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Muslim Students demand action against University of Toronto Scarborough Professor for displaying Islamophobic image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

University of Toronto Scarborough, ON – The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) at the University of Toronto Scarborough is calling on the university to take action against a professor who displayed an Islamophobic image of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in class last November. According to the MSA, on November 11, 2022, an

Friday reflection: Ramadan - a wellspring for the spiritually dry

Friday reflection: Ramadan - a wellspring for the spiritually dry

By Muneeb Nasir Ramadan is a sacred time - it is the ‘anniversary of anniversaries’, a time that the One God, Allah, singles out sincere believers for rewards. God's Apostle, peace be upon him said, "God said, 'All the deeds of sons of Adam (people) are for them, except fasting

Faith groups join to support food banks to mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan

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Faith groups join to support food banks to mark Easter, Passover and Ramadan

An Interfaith Food Drive is being held across the country to mark the holy days and seasons among the Abrahamic faiths during the months March and of April: Passover for Jews, Lent and Easter for Christians, and Ramadan for Muslims. “During this holy season, we come together in solidarity, compassion

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this week

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this week

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan later this week. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Thursday, March 23. "The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining

36% outside of Quebec have negative view of Islam, compared to 52% in Quebec

36% outside of Quebec have negative view of Islam, compared to 52% in Quebec

A new study from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds unfavourable views of Islam prevalent across the country at varying levels and highest in Quebec. Indeed, two-in-five Canadians outside of Quebec (39%) hold an unfavourable view of Islam. In Quebec that number reaches half (52%). These views take more concrete

Friday reflection: In today’s world people could all do with a dose of Ramadan

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Friday reflection: In today’s world people could all do with a dose of Ramadan

By Muneeb Nasir There is great anticipation in the air - families are making plans, children are getting excited, homes are being cleaned and spruced up, special foods and ingredients are being purchased to welcome a most noble guest, Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, set to begin next week.

Statement by Minister Hussen on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Statement by Minister Hussen on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Today, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada and around the world. We reaffirm our commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs. Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is

Muslim woman threatened with knife in Toronto subway

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Muslim woman threatened with knife in Toronto subway

On March 9th, a young Muslim woman was riding Toronto's subway near the Vaughan area when a man pulled a knife on her. He followed her into the train and asked her questions about her faith. She wears the hijab, or Muslim headscarf. He then asked, "What would you do

National organization recognizes interfaith leaders

National organization recognizes interfaith leaders

The National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee (NMCLC) recognized two long-time Canadian faith leaders with the BMG (Berthrong, Muinnudin, Gregerson) Award for Interfaith Collaboration at their annual event on February 23, 2023. The awardees were Shirley Tetreau and Muneeb Nasir. The National Muslim Christian Liaison Committee brings representatives of Muslim and

Environment boot camp announced for Muslim organizations

Environment boot camp announced for Muslim organizations

The EnviroMuslims Boot Camp is now open! "We’re excited to announce that our first Boot Camp registration is now open," said the organization. "If you are an organization led by or serving the Canadian Muslim community and would like to incorporate sustainability into your practice, register your organization to

Friday reflection: ‘The real House of God - where those who have lost God will find Him’

Friday reflection: ‘The real House of God - where those who have lost God will find Him’

By Muneeb Nasir Outside the sacred sanctuary of houses of worship, hospitals and health institutions are among places where the most sincere prayers are offered. They are places where many people seek God for solace and comfort, and where they may rediscover and reconnect with God. Many years ago, I

Yukon Mosque beautified with Arabic calligraphy by Windsor artist

Yukon Mosque beautified with Arabic calligraphy by Windsor artist

Windsor artist Salwa Najm recently spent time in Whitehorse along with her assistant, Ahsia Aghbari, painting multiple, elaborate pieces of Arabic scripture on the walls of the Yukon Muslim Society Mosque. "I spent the last week in Whitehorse, Yukon decorating the Yukon Muslim Society Mosque with calligraphy," posted Najm on

Islam and the House of Wisdom

Islam and the House of Wisdom

By Brian Carwana Westerners’ image of Islam has not often been very positive. Many Westerners know little about Islam and this gap can get filled by dramatic news events like terrorism or the extremist regime in Afghanistan. At Encounter, we promote education and actual engagement with religious communities to move

What is the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) in India? - Find out in NCCM and World Sikh Org 's new report on the RSS

What is the RSS (Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh) in India? - Find out in NCCM and World Sikh Org 's new report on the RSS

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) this past week launched the "RSS Network in Canada" report, with the World Sikh Organization of Canada. It is the first attempt to describe how Canadian communities and institutions are being used to help fulfil the vision of the RSS—a group that

Friday reflection: Let's change our way of relating to each other

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Friday reflection: Let's change our way of relating to each other

A successful life is one in which we develop, maintain and nurture meaningful relationships with the One Transcendent God, Allah, with our fellow humans and other creations. We are a growing and beautifully diverse Muslim community in this city. However, one of the greatest challenges we face is how to

PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and a group of Canadian Muslim leaders earlier this week on Monday February 27, and reassured them of the goverment's commitment to combat Islamophobia. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Islamophobia has no place

Canada provides new humanitarian assistance in response to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

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Canada provides new humanitarian assistance in response to earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

As the situation on the ground in Türkiye and Syria continues to be critical, the urgent, immediate needs of communities affected by the recent earthquakes are becoming clearer. Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, last week announced that

Silk Road Theatre announces the production of "The Rishta" written by Uzma Jalaluddin

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Silk Road Theatre announces the production of "The Rishta" written by Uzma Jalaluddin

Silk Road Theatre is proud to announce the production of "The Rishta" written by Uzma Jalaluddin and directed by Masha Bashmakova, running March 30th to April 8th at the Centaur Theatre Company in Montreal! "The Rishta," is a story about a young South Asian woman, Samah, who has fallen in

Türkiye and Syria Earthquake - Which charities to support?

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Türkiye and Syria Earthquake - Which charities to support?

By Muneeb Nasir and Irshad Osman Two devastating earthquakes hit southern and central Türkiye in the early hours of February 6, 2023, and it also affected regions of north-western Syria. This is the fourth costliest earthquake in world history. The property damages and the financial loss are estimated at USD

How my faith helped me after the loss of loved ones in the earthquake

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How my faith helped me after the loss of loved ones in the earthquake

The author of this moving reflection, Associate Professor Salih Yucel based in Melbourne lost six of his close relatives, including his sister Remziye Yucel and 19 distant kin, due to the catastrophic earthquake in Turkiye. I remember where I was when I got news of the earthquake. I was about

Toronto Police urged to investigate assault on Muslim woman at Walmart as possible hate crime

Toronto Police urged to investigate assault on Muslim woman at Walmart as possible hate crime

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has called on the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to investigate a violent assault on a Muslim woman in a local Walmart as a potentially hate-motivated crime. The attack, which took place on January 8th, 2023, involved an unidentified male who punched the victim

"Faith: Tool or Weapon? Hate and Discrimination"

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"Faith: Tool or Weapon? Hate and Discrimination"

"Faith: Tool or Weapon? Hate and Discrimination" Why is faith sometimes expressed through hate and discrimination? How can we understand our faith commitment as an authentic expression of good and compassion in the world? Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EST Mary Ward Centre, Loretto College

Protecting our Communities: How Muslim Communities can benefit from the Security Infrastructure Program

Protecting our Communities: How Muslim Communities can benefit from the Security Infrastructure Program

As a Muslim community, it is important to take advantage of the Security Infrastructure Program (#SIP) to ensure our safety and protection against hate-motivated crimes. The program offers funding for security infrastructure improvements for places of worship, private educational institutions, and community centers. What is the Security Infrastructure Program (#SIP)

Islamic Relief Canada's report uncovers alarming evidence of Islamophobia in Canadian workplaces

Islamic Relief Canada's report uncovers alarming evidence of Islamophobia in Canadian workplaces

Islamic Relief Canada has published a report titled "Muslims at the Margins: Islamophobia and Unemployment" that sheds light on the extent of Islamophobia in the Canadian labour market. The report is supported by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and examines nearly 700 Canadian Muslims' lived experiences, uncovering critical evidence of