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Canadian Muslims

Remembering Rwanda's Pain and the World's Shame

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/remembering-rwandas-pain-and-the-worlds-shame/rwanda-genocide-memorial/] By Ziyaad Mia > “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” ~ Source Unknown [http://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/12/04/good-men-do/] Arian lovingly holds

Canadian Muslims

Beyond the Green Khutbah – the Eco Friendly Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/beyond-the-green-khutbah-the-eco-friendly-mosque/green-mosque-islamic-architecture/] By Naeem Siddiqi (April 12, 2014) – On Friday April 14th, coinciding with Earth Day, many mosques will be delivering ‘Green’ khutbah’s. This is an excellent idea – and based on history,

Canadian Muslims

NCCM Holds Successful 2014 Gala

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/nccm-holds-successful-2014-gala/nccm3/] (April 7, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, held its 2014 Gala under its new name on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle in

Canadian Muslims

One Thousand Times

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/one-thousand-times/womanreciting/] By S. N . Smith (April 2, 2014) – Zeinab has lived in Syria all of her life. About a year and a half ago, along with her daughter, son-in-law and two grand-daughters, she was forced to flee

Andalucian Routes

Andalucian Tour - A Discovery of Islamic Heritage

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/andalucian-tour-a-discovery-of-islamic-heritage/spain-7a/] By Imam Abdul Hai Patel On Aug 14, 2013, 47 people from around the world met at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport in Malaga, Spain and set out on a six day tour to

Canadian Muslims

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-green-khutbah-campaign/greenpollutedfinal31-816x450/] (March 24, 2014) – Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 18th, 2014,with the ‘Green Khutbah Campaign’ as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the

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Sultan Al-Kamil and St. Francis – Lessons in Peacemaking

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/sultan-al-kamil-and-st-francis-lessons-in-peacemaking/newman-dialogue-march-18-2014/] Fr. Damian MacPherson and Muneeb NasirBy Muneeb Nasir [On March 18th 2014, Newman Centre Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute at the University

Canadian Muslims

Muslim seniors gets funding to promote volunteerism

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-seniors-gets-funding-to-promote-volunteerism/somms-advisory-committee_2-1/] Project Advisory Committee(March 17, 2014) – The Muslim Seniors Circle of Halton/Peel (MSC) has received funding from the Canadian Federal Government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to promote volunteerism

Bob Sandford

Water Docs Film Festival opens March 21 in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/water-docs-film-festival-opens-march-21-in-toronto/water-docs-festival-2/] (March 14, 2014) – Water Docs Film Festival, a 9-day documentary film festival which explores initiatives and issues about water, opens on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at

Ahmed Eid

UnMosqued film stirs debate among N.A. Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/unmosqued-film-stirs-debate-among-n-a-muslims/unmosqued-03042014/] UnMosqued’s Atif Mahmud and Ahmad Eid with Chaplain Amjad Tarsin(March 9, 2014) – UnMosqued, the documentary film that aims to highlight the growing need for reform in North American mosques, is being

Canadian Muslims

GTA Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/gta-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/march2meetinga/] (March 5, 2014) – Muslim leaders in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, March 2, in Mississauga to learn about each other’s work and to identify areas of cooperation. The Olive Tree

Canadian Muslims

Dollars and $ense studies impact of Faith communities in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/dollars-and-ense-studies-impact-of-faith-communities-in-toronto/toronto-faith-communities/] (March 3, 2014) – What impact do faith communities have in their local neighborhoods? Dollars and Sense, an academic study, has been launched in the City of Toronto to answer this

Canadian Muslims

‘I want my veil to be one facet of my personality, not my entire personality.’

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/i-want-my-veil-to-be-one-facet-of-my-personality-not-my-entire-personality/inspirit/] (February 25, 2014) – Et voilà! Le voile musulman dévoilé is an exhibition at the Musée des religions du monde in Nicolet, Quebec, that presents, through video, photographs

Canadian Muslims

Malaysia top country for 'halal holidays'

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/malaysia-top-country-for-halal-holidays/tourism-malaysia/] (February 19, 2014) – A survey released on Tuesday, February 18, found that Malaysia is the friendliest country for Muslims’ tourism, topping dozens of Arab and Middle Eastern countries in the booming industry. Malaysia’s Islamic

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Faith Leaders concerned about growing inequality

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-faith-leaders-concerned-about-growing-inequality/armine-yalnizyan/] Keynote speaker Armine Yalnizyan(February 15, 2014) –  Faith leaders expressed deep concern about the growing income inequality that is being experienced by citizens across the City of Toronto during a symposium held at City

Canadian Muslims

Do I Know More Than My Khateeb?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/do-i-know-more-than-my-khateeb/khutba/] “Dear Khateeb, I’m a part-time member of the Muslim club, I don’t go to the masjid for prayers, but I make a regular appearance on Fridays, and even though I am not

Canadian Muslims

TARIC Mosque Soup Kitchen serves City’s Needy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (February 6, 2014) – Volunteers of a Toronto mosque delivered hundreds of meals to shelters in Toronto during Rabi Al-Awwal, the recently concluded Islamic month in which Muslims commemorate the birth anniversary of

ASMA Society’s Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow

Shamil Idriss named President of Search for Common Ground

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/shamil-idriss-named-president-of-search-for-common-ground/shamil-idriss/] (February 5, 2014) – Shamil Idriss will become President, effective September 1, 2014, of Search for Common Ground (or “Search”), the peacebuilding organization with operations in 33 countries across four continents. It has

Canadian Muslims

Imam AbdurRashid Taylor appointed New Ontario Regional Chaplain

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/imam-abdurrashid-taylor-appointed-new-ontario-regional-chaplain/abdurrashid-taylor/] (February 3, 2014) – Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor has been appointed as the new Ontario Regional Chaplain, according to Correctional Service Canada. “The Ontario Region is pleased to introduce Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor who

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Intercultural Dialogue Institute opens in Downtown Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/intercultural-dialogue-institute-opens-in-downtown-toronto/idi-1/] Ribbon cutting at IDI opening with Hon. Michael Coteau (2nd from left)(January 30, 2014) – A center has been opened in the heart of downtown Toronto to promote intercultural and interfaith dialogue. The grand

Canadian Muslims

PMO receives libel notice from national Muslim organization

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/pmo-receives-libel-notice-from-national-muslim-organization/national-council-of-canadian-muslims-nccm/] (January 28, 2014) –  The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, has initiated a Notice of Libel [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.

Canadian Muslims

Chaplains offer vital support to inmates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/chaplains-offer-vital-support-to-inmates/one-love-1a-3/] Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor receives award from MPP Bas Balkisson and Chaplain Habeeb Alli(January 28, 2014) – Chaplains are important in providing support and help to inmates in Ontario prisons, according to speakers

Canadian Friends of Somalia

Minister Blaney meets with Muslim and Somali-Canadian Communities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/minister-blaney-meets-with-muslim-and-somali-canadian-communities/steven-blaney/] (January 23, 2014) – Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honorable Steven Blaney, met with Ottawa’s Somali and Muslim communities yesterday. “I was pleased to meet with members

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Gardens in the UK

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-gardens-in-the-uk/islamic-gardens/] By Muaz Nasir (January 20, 2014) – Are there community gardens operated by your local mosque? Is there such a thing as an Islamic or Quranic garden? What are the Islamic principles regarding gardening and agriculture in

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (January 13, 2014) – Toronto Muslims are commemorating the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal by organizing soup kitchens in local mosques and delivering meals to the needy. “This month marks not only the