Editor

When Lies Prepare the Ground for War

When public discourse becomes saturated with distortion, exaggeration, and deliberate deception, the collective moral compass begins to drift. In such an environment, injustice can be presented as a necessity, and violence can be cloaked in the language of virtue.

News

Amira Elghawaby Honoured with 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize

The Broadbent Institute highlighted Elghawaby's commitment to prioritizing Muslim women, racialized communities, and youth. Her work has focused on combining advocacy with mentorship and public education to strengthen human rights and civic engagement.

News

Montreal Schools Face Staffing Crisis as Expanded Secularism Law Leads to Firings

Mariem Gharnougui, a daycare educator lost her job in February. Sabaah Khan, a longtime volunteer who wears a hijab, was recently informed she can no longer drive students to basketball tournaments or assist in the school library.

Reflections

From Masjid to Banquet Hall: Preserving the Soul of Ramadan

Ramadan was revealed to cultivate taqwa — an inward vigilance, an awareness that Allah sees what others do not. And yet, in many of our cities Ramadan increasingly unfolds beneath chandeliers, stage lighting, and ticketed buffets.

Editor's Column

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

This Ramadan, we have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between our spiritual duties and our civic advocacy. We can view our support for Bill S-206 as a form of ongoing charity—a policy that could provide a permanent safety net for generations to come.

News

The Rising Need for Security in Ramadan 2026

There are two dominant, yet contrasting, themes define the landscape of Canadian mosques this year: overflowing parking lots and increased security presence.

News

Local Giving, National Impact: How NZF Canada is Transforming Zakat Distribution

While many Muslims historically sent these funds to international relief efforts, NZF Canada operates on the principle that charity should begin at home. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has sought to bridge the gap between the affluent and the struggling within the domestic community.

Reflections

Are Mosques Losing Out to Online Islamic Programming?

Every Imam and mosque leadership will be asked about the trust placed in them by people who came through their doors seeking transformation and left unchanged, because the masjids were too preoccupied with optics and the inertia of seasonal programming.

Culture

Ramadan in March 1991: The Opening of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto

In March 1991, the Foundation officially moved into the new building, and prayers were offered there for the first time. It was the month of Ramadan and between 800 to 1,000 Muslims attended the Centre for Salaatul Isha and Taraweeh.

News

A Season of Doubled Blessings: Supporting Scarborough’s Health This Ramadan

The Scarborough Muslim Community (SMC) has a long and proud history of standing alongside our local hospitals. To date, the SMC has already raised over $800,000 in pledged commitments toward our ambitious $1 million goal for the SHN Foundation.

Editor

From Darkness to Light: Our Mandate for Hope

To lead humanity from darkness to light now requires more than spiritual devotion; it requires actionable service and collaborative leadership.

Culture

Book Review: Mindfulness: Techniques and Practices in Islamic Psychotherapy: The Power of Muraqabah

Dr. Isgandarova has done the community a great service by dusting off these spiritual treasures and showing us how they can be used to navigate the complexities of the modern psyche. It is, as the reviews suggest, a "noteworthy accomplishment" for the field of spiritual care.

News

Halifax's Ummah Society Awarded $1.2M Federal Grant for Youth Gang Prevention in Atlantic Canada

The Ummah Society has secured $1,273,617 in federal funding to launch a major youth intervention and safety initiative across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The investment, provided through Public Safety Canada’s Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF), was officially announced during a ceremony held in Halifax on February

Reflections

Ramadan - Balancing Life in the Age of Noise

Ramadan is about bringing a balance to our lives by focusing on meaning instead of gratification.

Editor's Column

Beyond the Hype: A Shared Reflection on Charity and Community

Recent headlines regarding financial transparency and reporting discrepancies in the international relief agency sector serve as a cautionary mirror for the entire community. These moments are not opportunities for finger-pointing, but for institutional introspection.

Interfaith

A Rare Convergence: The Intersection of Ramadan and Lent in 2026

This year, Ramadan and Lent begin on the same day. Explore why this rare 33-year alignment is a powerful call to mutual compassion, mercy, and solidarity.

News

Ahmad Attia Appointed to the Order of Ontario

Ahmad Attia’s appointment serves as a testament to a leader who has turned personal adversity into a lifelong pursuit of justice and community well-being, ensuring that the institutions of Ontario are more equitable for all.

News

Muslims Prepare for the Arrival of Ramadan on Wednesday February 18

The Muslim community in Canada and around the world is preparing to welcome the holy month of Ramadan with the first day of fasting to be observed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

News

Ramadan and Your Rights in Ontario

The core message of the 2026 guide is clear: individuals in Ontario should not have to choose between their professional or academic obligations and their religious observance.

News

Give 30: A Universal Call to Action Against Hunger in 2026

The Give 30 campaign, an initiative that bridges the gap between individual reflection and community action, has officially launched its 15th annual season. Rooted in the spirit of Ramadan, it invites everyone to turn small daily sacrifices into support for local food banks.

Reflections

A "Local First" Vision for Ramadan 2026

For too long, our giving has been largely reactive—responding to the most heart-wrenching images from around the world or the loudest appeal from relief agencies. This year, we are advocating for a shift toward a "Local First" model.

Environment

Interfaith Leaders Gather at ISNA Mosque for 2026 Faiths4Climate Conversations

The event brought together a diverse tapestry of spiritual traditions, community activists, and local residents to address the moral and practical imperatives of climate justice and environmental stewardship through an intergenerational lens

Editor

Spiritually Homeless in the Age of AI

We are no longer just managing social media notifications; we are living in an era of hyper-personalized AI that can predict our interests—and our distractions—before we even feel them. For many, the result is a fragmented mind and a persistent sense of being "spiritually homeless."

Reflections

Ramadan: A Journey of Growth and Renewal

Ramadan is a month that helps us grow as people. It strengthens our character, and reconnects us with the Creator and with what really matters.

News

Walking Forward Together: MIC Graduation Marks a New Chapter in Muslim-Indigenous Relations

Imams, Indigenous knowledge keepers, community leaders, and families gathered to celebrate the first in-person graduation of the Muslim-Indigenous Connection (MIC) program. The ceremony marked the completion of a transformative three-month journey for thirteen young Muslim leaders.