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Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams denounce ISIL

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-condemn-isis-and-its-despicable-ideology/cci-2/] November 17, 2015 TORONTO – CANADIAN COUNCIL OF IMAMS (CCI) VEHEMENTLY DENOUNCES ISIL KILLINGS AND ATTACKS IN PARIS AND AROUND THE WORLD With deep shock and inexpressible sorrow, we, the Canadian Council of Imams,

News

Toronto Muslims raise funds to repair Hindu Temple

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslims-raise-funds-to-repair-hindu-temple/hindutemple/] (November 17, 2015) – A group of Muslims in the Greater Toronto Area have started a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for the Ram Dham Temple in Kitchener that was vandalized last Sunday when

Canadian Muslims

Prime Minister Trudeau issues statement on fire at Peterborough Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prime-minister-trudeau-issues-statement-on-fire-at-peterborough-mosque/trudeau/] (November 16, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the fire that took place at the mosque in Peterborough: “I am deeply disturbed by the fire that

Canadian Muslims

Mosque in Peterborough deliberately set on fire

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/mosque-in-peterborough-deliberately-set-on-fire/peterboroughmosque2/] (November 15, 2015) – Peterborough police are investigating a fire at the town’s mosque, Masjid Al-Salaam Mosque on Parkhill Road, which they say a fire was deliberately around 11 p.m. Saturday night. Firefighters

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim group condemns terror attacks in Paris

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslim-group-condemns-terror-attacks-in-paris/france_paris_shootings_par107-2015nov13_214731_963-jpg/] (November 13, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, has issued a statement condemning today’s horrific and

Bridges of Mercy

Canadian Muslims rally to sponsor Syrian families

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-rally-to-sponsor-syrian-families/bom1/] (November 6, 2015) – Something exceptional has been happening in the east end of Toronto at the Islamic Institute of Toronto as community volunteers rally to help Syrian families come to Canada. At a benefit dinner,

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Canadian Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canada-churches-decry-rising-islamophobia/stopislamophobia/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 25, 2015) – Churches and faith groups are calling on all Canadians, including the media and politicians, to take a stand against the rising bigotry and discrimination in the country against Muslims. “Quakers are

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-congratulate-justin-trudeau-on-election-victory/prime-minister-designate-justin-trudeau/] (October 21, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent congratulations to the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada’

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Religions Parliament Calls for Peace, Justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religions-parliament-calls-for-peace-justice/maguiremairhead/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 18, 2015) – A declaration was issued at the Parliament of the World’s Religions on Saturday, October 18, calling on people to stand against hate and to pursue peace and justice. The

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Restore Kindness: Makkah Imam at Parliament of the World's Religions

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/restore-kindness-makkah-imam-at-parliament-of-the-worlds-religions/imam/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 16, 2015) – The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Dr. Shaikh Salih Abdullah Humaid, called on the weekly Friday congregational prayers held at the Parliament of the

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Parliament of World’s Religions Opens in US

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/parliament-of-worlds-religions-opens-in-us/parliament1/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 15, 2015) – Thousands of people from around the world filled the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday evening for the opening ceremonies of the Parliament of

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World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/worlds-largest-interfaith-gathering-in-utah/whos-coming-to-the-parliament/] (October 12, 2015) – Bringing thousands of participants from different faith groups, the Parliament of World’s Religions, the world’s largest inter-religious gathering is set to take place in Salt Lake

Reflections

Voting Values: A Muslim Perspective

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/voting-values-a-muslim-perspective/dr-wael-shihab/] By Imam Dr. Wael Shehab (October 5, 2015) – Voting and elections are among the most controversial issues in the world. Though the majority of peoples—with different backgrounds and beliefs—show interest in voting and

Canadian Muslims

Relief agency provides Qurbani meat to Toronto shelters and food banks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/relief-agency-provides-qurbani-meat-to-toronto-shelters-and-food-banks/ernestines/] Making delivery of Qubani meat to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter(October 1, 2015) – Northern Lights Relief Foundation, a Toronto-based relief agency recently delivered Qurbani meat across the city to

Canadian Muslims

Muslim pioneer Dr Jamal Al-Barzinji passes away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-pioneer-dr-jamal-barzinji-passes-away/jamal-albarzinji-2/] (September 27, 2015) – Muslim American leader Dr. Jamal Al-Barzinji passed away on Saturday, September 26, and Muslim leaders and organizations are sending condolences to the family. On behalf of the Islamic Society

News

Successful launch of Bridges of Mercy refugee sponsorship group

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/successful-launch-of-bridges-of-mercy/bridgesofmercy6/] (September 23, 2015) – There was an outpouring of generosity on Sunday, September 20 at the launch of Bridges of Mercy [http://bridgesofmercy.cordobacentre.com/], a group formed to sponsor a Syrian refugee family to come to

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims host federal debate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-host-federal-debate/debate/] (September 18, 2015) – Young Toronto Muslims hosted a federal election debate at the Aga Khan Museum in North York on Friday evening. The debate featured candidates from the Greater Toronto Area representing each of the four major

Canadian Muslims

Civic Action: A key to affecting change

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/civic-action-a-key-to-affecting-change/civicaction2/] By Muaz Nasir (September 15, 2015) – Social activists, academics, professionals and community members congregated in North Toronto this past weekend to discuss and exchange ideas about civic action within the Muslim community. The event was

Canadian Muslims

Eidul Adha on Thursday September 24

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/eidul-adha-on-thursday-september-24/eid-ul-adha-2015/] (September 13, 2015) – Eidul Adha will be on Thursday, September 24 2015 in North America, the Fiqh Council of North America has announced. Following its adopted current criteria for Eidul Adha, the Fiqh

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Addresses Changing US Muslim Narrative

[https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xal1/v/t42.1790-2/11987564_10153662583666940_952330238_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjU0NSwicmxhIjo4MzR9&rl=545&vabr=303&oh=ed469d7ef7a52ee6234014876fd3638c&oe=55EF5D31] Video(September 8, 2015) – Addressing challenges facing the American Muslim community, attendees at ISNA’s annual convention held

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US Muslims Kick off Largest Islamic Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015/] (September 5, 2015) – Muslims from across North America streamed into Chicago’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Friday to attend the opening day of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual

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Lifeline Syria calls for urgent Canadian Government action

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/lifeline-syria-calls-for-urgent-canadian-government-action/aylan/] (September 4, 2015) – Lifeline Syria [http://lifelinesyria.ca/] is calling on the Government of Canada to act urgently in response to the unfolding Syrian refugee crisis. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Mediterranean has

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Muslims Gather in Chicago for ISNA Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015b/] (September 3, 2015) – Thousands of Muslims from across the US will gather in Chicago this weekend to attend the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual Convention, a four-day event at which

Canadian Muslims

Muslims must combat the extremist cancer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/isis-cruelty-deserves-our-strongest-condemnation/gulen-2/] By Fethullah Gulen (August 27, 2015) – As the group that calls itself Islamic State, known as ISIS, continues to produce carnage in the Middle East, Muslims must confront the totalitarian ideology that animates it and

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ISNA Campaigns for Women-Friendly Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-campaigns-for-women-friendly-mosques/mosqueamerican/] (August 25, 2015) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) will launch a campaign calling for inclusive, women-friendly mosques across North America during a special session to be held at ISNA’s 52nd Annual Convention