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Historic Opening: Islamic Society of Toronto Unveils Expansive New Masjid in Thorncliffe Park

Historic Opening: Islamic Society of Toronto Unveils Expansive New Masjid in Thorncliffe Park

As part of the Ontario Line transit project, which required the demolition of IST's original mosque to make way for a maintenance and storage facility, Metrolinx agreed to a $49.5 million deal to help convert the 20 Overlea Boulevard building into a state-of-the-art Islamic Centre.

What defines the Moral Character of Our Community?

What defines the Moral Character of Our Community?

Professional success and social credibility can strengthen the community, but they must be constantly redirected toward justice, service, and solidarity with the disadvantaged. The deeper question is: What will define the moral character of our community?

Historic Raising of the Palestinian Flag at Toronto City Hall, As Solidarity Spreads Across Canada

Historic Raising of the Palestinian Flag at Toronto City Hall, As Solidarity Spreads Across Canada

In a landmark moment, the Palestinian flag was raised at Toronto City Hall on Monday, November 17 as several hundred people gathered to mark a “symbolic show of solidarity.”

Dr. El-Tantawy Attia — A Legacy That Shaped a Community

Dr. El-Tantawy Attia — A Legacy That Shaped a Community

Dr. Attia’s passing leaves a deep void, yet his influence lives on in the institutions he built and the countless lives he touched. He strengthened organizations, guided emerging leaders, and offered wisdom with humility and sincerity.

Inspirit Publishes New Report on Muslim Artists across Canada

Inspirit Publishes New Report on Muslim Artists across Canada

"Muslim Artists Live Here" is the first report of its kind in Canada, documenting this current moment for Muslim artists.

How Information Overload Is Diluting Our Values

How Information Overload Is Diluting Our Values

We are witnessing the rise of what can only be called digital weapons of mass distraction. Our devices, once tools, have become extensions of our nervous system.

“This Is My Mosque” — A Story of Faith, Courage, and Belonging

“This Is My Mosque” — A Story of Faith, Courage, and Belonging

From the sisters’ entrance to the main hall, one young woman’s journey reveals how inclusion strengthens faith and community.

Nuzhat Jafri and the Canadian Council of Muslim Women

Nuzhat Jafri and the Canadian Council of Muslim Women

The CCMW is a model organization. No matter where you turn, you can only feel admiration. The organization works with the Muslim community but also provides education to the wider Canadian society and consults with government and policy makers.

Faith, Family, and the Future: Nurturing Children Between Two Worlds

Faith, Family, and the Future: Nurturing Children Between Two Worlds

Nurturing children in this country is not about choosing one world over the other. It’s about empowering them to see that faith and family can happily coexist with diversity.

Nisa Foundation Program Helps Imams Address Domestic Violence

Nisa Foundation Program Helps Imams Address Domestic Violence

The program aims to train Imams across Canada to support families dealing with domestic and gender-based violence, using approaches that are both culturally sensitive and grounded in Islamic principles.

Muaz Nasir: The Bridge Between Faith, Community, and Climate Action

Muaz Nasir: The Bridge Between Faith, Community, and Climate Action

Muaz Nasir has brought environmental programming and green building upgrades into thousands of mosques in Canada and around the world

Uzma Jalaluddin Receives An Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Queen's University

Uzma Jalaluddin Receives An Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from Queen's University

Uzma is a high school teacher, former Toronto Star columnist, and an internationally acclaimed author.

Humility is Radical Resistance in the Age of Self-Promotion

Humility is Radical Resistance in the Age of Self-Promotion

True dignity comes not from broadcasting ourselves but from anchoring ourselves in gratitude and sincerity.

Remembering Irfan Alli: An Outstanding Toronto Muslim Leader

Remembering Irfan Alli: An Outstanding Toronto Muslim Leader

Irfan Alli’s life was a gift to the Toronto Muslim community — his faith, humility, and service helped build this community. We stand on his shoulders, thankful for the legacy he left us.

Canadian Support Group Raises Over $150,000 to Support Families and Orphans in Guyana

Canadian Support Group Raises Over $150,000 to Support Families and Orphans in Guyana

The friendly and uplifting atmosphere reflected the collective spirit of the Guyanese-Canadian Muslim community — one rooted in compassion, unity, and the desire to serve others.

Canadian Muslim Groups Raise Alarm Over CRA Audits in Press Conference

Canadian Muslim Groups Raise Alarm Over CRA Audits in Press Conference

The speakers called for transparency, accountability, and changes to the CRA’s audit practices—particularly those conducted under the Review and Analysis Division (RAD), which handles audits linked to national security and anti–terrorism financing.

New mosque to serve western Newfoundland’s growing Muslim community

New mosque to serve western Newfoundland’s growing Muslim community

Local leaders emphasise that this development is a positive signal of growing religious pluralism in western Newfoundland, and that the mosque will help meet needs of Muslims who live outside the more populous eastern portions of the province.

Celebrating Muslim Voices: The Early Years of Scarborough’s Islamic Foundation

Celebrating Muslim Voices: The Early Years of Scarborough’s Islamic Foundation

This article draws on The Canadian Muslim Journal’s series, capturing the foundational moments and vibrant presence of Scarborough’s Islamic community.

Son Charged in Killing of Oshawa man

Son Charged in Killing of Oshawa man

On Monday, October 20, DRPS announced the arrest of 42-year-old Sohaib Bala of Oshawa — the son of the victim — who has been charged with second-degree murder.

Canadian Council of Imams 2025 National Retreat: Strengthening Governance and Professional Growth

Canadian Council of Imams 2025 National Retreat: Strengthening Governance and Professional Growth

Imams from across Canada gathered to discuss the Council’s evolving governance structure and its mission to better serve and support members.

Making Islamic History Month a Year-Round Civic Tradition

Making Islamic History Month a Year-Round Civic Tradition

For Muslims in Canada, the challenge is not only to celebrate our history once a year but to make that history a continuous act of engagement.

Community Mourns Beloved Senior After Homicide Near Oshawa Mosque

Community Mourns Beloved Senior After Homicide Near Oshawa Mosque

The city of Oshawa is in mourning following the tragic death of Ibrahim Bala, an 80-year-old man found with devastating injuries near the Islamic Centre of Oshawa on October 16, 2025.

Generations Toronto: A New Model for Intergenerational Living

Generations Toronto: A New Model for Intergenerational Living

It will bring together 390 below-market rental apartments, a 122-bed long-term care home, an early childhood development centre, and a wide range of health, cultural, and recreational services.