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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

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Canadian Imams Celebrate Community Service at Awards Ceremony

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) celebrated the accomplishments of Imams and community leaders at its 4th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony held on Monday, April 15th in Mississauga, Ontario. “The event provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of notable community members,” said Imam Refaat Mohamed, President

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Canadian Imams celebrate service to community

By Muneeb Nasir (TORONTO) – The Canadian Council of Imams celebrated 28 years of service to the community at its third annual dinner held on Monday, May 7 in Mississauga. “I would like to offer my thanks to Allah for such a memorable occasion and to show our gratitude to our

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Strong Condemnation after suspected Edmonton terror attack

Canadians are expressing strong condemnation in the wake of a suspected terrorist attack in Edmonton, Alberta that injured five and led to the arrest of a 30-year-old refugee from Somalia, Abdulahi Hasan Sharif. “We cannot — and will not — let violent extremism take root in our communities. We know that Canada’

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Canadian Muslims celebrate Eid amid concern over rising Islamophobia

Toronto’s Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Friday with a colorful display of the community’s diversity and compassion to the city’s special needs population at Woodbine Park. “Our theme for our Eid celebrations is ‘diversity is our strength,’” said Akram Abdelrahman of the Muslim Association of Canada, Toronto

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Canadian Council of Imams issue advisory to Imams about sermons

The Canadian Council of Imams has issued an advisory to Imams concerning the Friday sermon and the religious services. “The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) hereby reminds all congregation leaders and imams, at all facilities of worship, whether permanent or temporary, to uphold the integrity of our faith and responsibility

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RCMP charge a man for leaving Canada to join ISIS

Today, the RCMP have arrested and charged a Toronto man for allegedly leaving the country to join ISIS. Pamir Hakimzadah, 27, is currently in custody for outstanding criminal allegations by the Toronto Police Service. He was taken into custody as part of a national criminal investigation, Project Sachet, which began

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October declared Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario

Today, Ontario New Democrat Party Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Teresa Armstrong were joined by Muslim leaders in celebrating the establishment of Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. “Over the past few weeks, we have been pushing for Islamic Heritage Month to be officially recognized in Ontario,” said Horwath during a

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Canadian Muslim Leaders strongly condemn Orlando mass shooting

Canadian Muslim leaders have issued strong condemnations of yesterday’s mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, Florida. “This horrific tragedy is heartbreaking. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims of this senseless act, and to their families and friends,” said National Council of Canadian Muslims’ Executive Director Ihsaan

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Do Muslims Lie?

By Katherine Bullock Do Muslims lie? Like all of humanity there are those who do, and those who don’t. Should Muslims lie? That is an altogether different question. I grew up in a typical white, middle-class, and nominally Christian family in Australia. I attended a private, all-girls, Presbyterian high

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Canadian Imams Announce De-Radicalization Clinics at Annual Gala

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) has announced the formation of a National Security Committee that will open de-radicalization clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. The announcement was made at the Council’s first annual dinner held on Monday evening. “We just want to take a proactive approach,” Toronto Imam

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Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor was honored for his work as a religious leader in Canada with the 2016 Excellence in Religion Award by the African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA) at a gala held on Saturday, February 20. “Being there with the number and caliber of leaders in the Black

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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, send our heartfelt condolences to the families and

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Ontario Muslim leaders hold conference on 'Countering Violent Extremism'

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ontario-muslim-leaders-hold-conference-on-countering-violent-extremism/cci-3/] (March 24, 2015) – Imams and Muslim leaders from across Ontario came together in Toronto for a 2-day conference on March 21 – 22 to discuss ways of countering violent extremism. The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI), North American Spiritual Revival (NASR), with

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Canadian Muslims Condemn ISIS and its ‘despicable’ ideology

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-imams-disapprove-youths-fighting-in-foreign-conflicts/cci/] (August 22, 2014) – All across Canada, Muslims are speaking out against the actions of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Sham) and Imams are warning their congregations about the ‘despicable ideology ‘ of the group. “We categorically condemn the actions of this

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Canadian Imams disapprove of youths fighting in foreign conflicts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-imams-disapprove-youths-fighting-in-foreign-conflicts/cci/] (June 24, 2014) – Canadian Imams have issued a statement saying that no one should go overseas to fight in conflict zones in the belief that they are helping fellow Muslims. “Canadian Muslims who might do this will be promoting disloyalty to

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Council of Imams strongly condemns vandalism against Beth Tikvah Synagogue

(August 05, 2011) – The Canadian Council of Imams has expressed shock and disgust at the vandalism against the Beth Tikvah Synagogue and Robbins Hebrew Academy in Toronto. “The graffiti reveals nothing but clear blindness and intent to cause conflict and sow the seeds of hate and mistrust between Jews and

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Canadian Imams condemn attacks on Coptic Church in Egypt

The Canadian Council of Imams has issued a statement condemning the recent bombings of a Coptic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, on the eve of the festive season. “We, the members of religious leadership of Canadian Muslims, strongly condemn these terrorist and cowardly acts, resulting in loss of many innocent lives

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Canadian Imams issue wide ranging declaration to mark beginning of Ramadan

By Muneeb Nasir (Toronto, August 12, 2010) – A group of Canadian Imams and religious leaders have issued a declaration of principles that states their position on a number of issues including the sanctity of life, working for the common good of humanity, gender equity and civic engagement. “In a time

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Be a Proud Organ Donor

By Habeeb Alli (October 11, 2009) – Ontarians with a driver’s license are encouraged to have their organ donor card signed and placed in their wallets. A Muslim in Ontario is no different. Most Muslims feel comfortable donating their organs – at death or even before (brain death being the criteria