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Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

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04 Mar 2016
Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence

Muneeb Nasir, Executive Director of the Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership speaks about on why religiously motivated violence is not condoned.

“Most violence, conflicts and wars have nothing to do with religion whatsoever,” says Muneeb Nasir. “They are about power, territory, and glory, things that are secular, even profane.”

Woman charged in suspected hate-motivated assault on Hijab-wearing victim in North York

Woman charged in suspected hate-motivated assault on Hijab-wearing victim in North York

Toronto Police have laid charges against a woman following an alleged hate-motivated assault on a Muslim woman wearing a hijab in the city's North York area.  The incident, which police describe as involving Islamophobic comments, occurred near Finch Avenue West and Weston Road. According to a news release
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From Church to Mosque: A historic transformation in Halton Hills

From Church to Mosque: A historic transformation in Halton Hills

The Istiqlal Islamic Centre of Toronto (IICT) in Halton Hills, Ontario, stands as a remarkable testament to architectural adaptation and community building.  Inspired by Jakarta, Indonesia's monumental Istiqlal Mosque, this center has found its unique home within a 145-year-old historic church building in Ballinafad, originally built in 1878
14 Jul 2025 3 min read
Muslim-led Foundation champions Indigenous awards for youth reconciliation

Muslim-led Foundation champions Indigenous awards for youth reconciliation

The Olive Tree Foundation, through the Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Endowment Fund, has once again provided its generous annual contribution to the Spirit Bear Award, enabling the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society to recognize and uplift Indigenous young people committed to reconciliation.  This vital funding supports awards given
11 Jul 2025 3 min read
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