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Canada’s first Mosque opens its doors to shelter Edmonton’s vulnerable citizens

Canada’s first Mosque opens its doors to shelter Edmonton’s vulnerable citizens

As a part of the Extreme Weather Response activation, the Al Rashid Mosque will reactivate its winter shelter and open its doors to provide a safe and warm space for Edmonton’s most vulnerable citizens. The activation of Al Rashid’s shelter takes effect on Saturday, January 28, 2023, and

Canadian Imams - ‘No valid reason for religious exemption from vaccination’

Canadian Imams - ‘No valid reason for religious exemption from vaccination’

Canadian Imams have issued a statement saying that they do not see any valid religious reason for a Muslim to seek a religious exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine. “We do not see any valid reason for individuals seeking a religious exemption from vaccination. Since this is a medical issue, we

Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Speakers at Sisters Dialogue panel discussion in March 2021 By Wati Rahmat, Founder - Sisters Dialogue Since December 2020, there has been countless assaults and attacks on Black and racialized Muslim women in Edmonton, Alberta, most of which go unreported. The 7 that were reported in the media were very

NCCM Releases Elections Policy Guide for Canadian Muslims

NCCM Releases Elections Policy Guide for Canadian Muslims

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has released an Federal Elections Policy Guide, calling on all parties to adopt recommendations on domestic and foreign policies related to Islamophobia, hate, and discrimination. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization and is a leading

Canadian Prime Minister thanks Faith Leaders for Pandemic Support

Canadian Prime Minister thanks Faith Leaders for Pandemic Support

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on Thursday with religious leaders to thank them for their contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today, I met with leaders of faith groups from across the country,” said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “They spoke about all that they’ve been doing during the pandemic

Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim medical experts, religious leaders, and community advocates have come together to form the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force (CMCTF) to ensure that Canadian Muslim communities have the information and resources they need to deal with the current global pandemic. This national collaboration includes over 20 organizations and includes

Toronto Dialogue Group fosters Understanding Among Faith Communities

Toronto Dialogue Group fosters Understanding Among Faith Communities

The Catholic-Jewish-Muslim Student / Young Adult Dialogue [https://www.facebook.com/groups/muslim.catholic.sd/about/]group met on Wednesday, October 30 2019 at Masjid Toronto for an evening of learning and strengthening relationships among the faith communities. The discussion centered around the 5 pillars of Islam and how Muslims live