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Abdussalam Nakua

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Hajj and the rekindling of the enduring legacy of dissent

Hajj and the rekindling of the enduring legacy of dissent

Hajj can be a great visual illustration of the collective power contained in the single actions by millions of individuals when they emerge as a purposeful collective, and a reminder that dissent can be a revolution in slow motion.

Ramadan - Balancing Life in the Age of Noise

Ramadan - Balancing Life in the Age of Noise

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

The Hijra – a journey that changed everything

The Hijra – a journey that changed everything

By Abdussalam Nakua “The she-camel moved onward with slackened rein, reached the site of the Prophetic Mosque, and knelt. He did not dismount until it rose again, went on forward, turned back, and then returned to kneel in the very former spot,” narrates Al-Raheeq Al-Makhtum, signalling the end of the

Hajj - seeking life balance in the age of noise

Hajj - seeking life balance in the age of noise

By Abdussalam Nakua The journey to the holy places in Arabia has been a calling for a special spiritual encounter for millennia. Hajj is unique even within Islamic ritualistic practice. It weaves the inwardly spiritual encounters into the outward expression of collective affirmation of faith. This year, the number of

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Toronto Mosque to distribute Eid food baskets to inner city neighborhood

(September 17, 2009) – A Toronto mosque, Masjid Toronto, will celebrate the end of Ramadan by distributing food baskets on Friday to households in the Atkinson Co-op community where the majority of residents live on a fixed income. “Islamic tradition strongly encourages that Muslims serve their community by giving in charity