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Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/quebec-muslims-uneasy-after-school-attack/0211-city-islamophobia-044a-jpg/] (February 12, 2015)- A Quebec Muslim group is calling on government officials to respond to the climate of violence against Muslims in the province. The Quebec Collective against Islamphobia (CQCI) issued the appeal after shots were fired at École Musulmane

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-talk-about-preaching-islam/skc1/] (February 8, 2015) – Muslim leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area attended a seminar on Saturday titled, “Preaching Islam in the North American Context”, that was hosted by the Mississauga-based Canadian Centre for Deen Studies [http://centrefordeenstudies.com/index.html]. “This

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-celebrates-world-interfaith-harmony-week/idi_4-feb-3-2015/] (February 5, 2015) – This week, Toronto is celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week [http://www.interfaithtoronto.ca/index.html] and there is growing interest across the city by faith and civic groups to partake in interfaith activities. “This is the third

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015) – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism is being promoted. The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-hold-peace-gatherings-in-4-cities/dscf0041/] (January 31, 2015) – Canadian Muslims came out today in public squares in four cities to rally for peace and to voice their opposition to terrorism done in the name of their religion. “As Canadian Muslims, we stand united in our commitment

#JeSuisConfused

#JeSuisConfused

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/jesuisconfused/confused/] By Faisal Kutty (January 29, 2015) – “I am only trying to make people laugh,” says Dieudonne M’bala M’bala. He was referring to his Facebook update: “Tonight, as far as I am concerned, I feel like Charlie Coulibaly.” The comedian

Prison chaplains offer vital support

Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith said, “I am proud

Building racial and religious peace begins at home

Building racial and religious peace begins at home

By Sarah Mushtaq [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/building-racial-and-religious-peace-begins-at-home/sarah_mushtaq/] Sarah Mushtaq(January 24, 2015) – The past year has been mentally exhausting if you identify as an ethnic minority. From the constant wars in the Middle East to Quebec and Ottawa to Charlie Hebdo in Paris, violence

Toronto multi-faith communities pray for peace

Canadian Muslims

Toronto multi-faith communities pray for peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-multi-faith-communities-pray-for-peace/noor-3/] (January 22, 2015) – Faith and spiritual leaders gathered at Toronto’s Noor Cultural Centre on Wednesday night to offer prayers for peace in the world. “Welcome to this multi-faith gathering for prayers for peace,” said Samira Kanji, President of Noor Cultural

How inclusive is Toronto?

Canadian Muslims

How inclusive is Toronto?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/how-inclusive-is-toronto/crrf3/]Dr. Wendy Cukier, Vice President, Research and Innovation at Ryerson University(January 21, 2015) – A distinguished panel of thought leaders gathered on Tuesday, January 20th to discuss Toronto’s challenges in aligning the city’s everyday realities with its motto, “Diversity

Muslim communities must help converts

Canadian Muslims

Muslim communities must help converts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-leaders-recognize-contributions-of-muslims/imam-samy-metwally/] By Imam Samy Metwally (January 18, 2015) – I spoke to the media this week [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/imam-worries-about-spike-in-converts-to-islam-since-terrorist-attack-in-ottawa] to share my observation that more people than ever have come to the main Ottawa mosque to convert to Islam. It

Young Public Heroes

Young Public Heroes

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/young-public-heroes/tps_4927/]Lovejeet Bhatti accepts her award from Deputy Chief Peter SlolyBy Ron Fanfair (January 15, 2015) – With encouragement from music teacher Vandana Sharma, Lovejeet Bhatti took up her North Albion Collegiate Institute’s music teacher’s offer to apply for the

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

Abdulhakim Moalimishak

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ottawa-muslims-concerned-after-terror-related-arrests/larmond/] (January 13, 2015) – Ottawa Muslims are expressing concern that young people in the city had fallen prey to extremists following the arrest of three men on terrorism related charges. “I see it as a growing concern,” Abdulhakim Moalimishak, President of the

In the wake of Charlie Hebdo we need a more honest engagement

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In the wake of Charlie Hebdo we need a more honest engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/in-the-wake-of-charlie-hebdo-we-need-a-more-honest-engagement/parisattacks/] By Dr. Muqtedar Khan (January 12, 2015) – The massacre at Charlie Hebdo, a French Satirical magazine, by Muslim extremists that led to a nationwide manhunt and ultimately 17 fatalities has once again focused global attention on religiously motivated violence by Muslims.

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

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Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khaled-al-qazzaz-released-and-looking-forward-to-be-reunited-with-family/khaled-al-qazzaz/] (January 11, 2015) – Today, Khaled Al-Qazzaz was released from his hospital room where he was being treated for serious medical conditions. On Monday December 29, 2014 the Egyptian Attorney General issued an order for his release. Khaled Al-Qazzaz is a permanent

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

Canadian Muslims

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/sarah-attia-talks-about-her-efforts-to-free-her-husband-khaled-al-qazzaz/sarah/] (January 8, 2015) – A conversation between Sarah Attia and political science lecturer, Katherine Bullock, about Sarah’s efforts to free her husband, held without charge, and contrary to international and Egyptian law, in an Egyptian jail for over 535 days. Sarah,

Muslim groups donate $100K to prevent Detroit water shutoffs

Canadian Muslims

Muslim groups donate $100K to prevent Detroit water shutoffs

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-groups-donate-100k-to-prevent-detroit-water-shutoffs/water/] (January 7, 2015) – The Muslim community of Michigan is making a contribution to support Detroit residents who are facing hardship from water shut offs. The Michigan Muslim Community Council (MMCC) in partnership with Islamic Relief USA [http://www.irusa.org/] (IR)

ISNA Canada elects new board

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada elects new board

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-canada-elects-new-board/isna-canada/] (January 6, 2015) – The Election Committee of ISNA Canada has announced the 2014 elections results for the Board of the organization. The new Board elected for the 3 year-term, 2015 to 2017 is: Director / Officers: Dr. Syed Imtiaz Ahmad (President) Dr.

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

Canadian Muslims

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/new-mosque-opens-in-ottawa/snmc/] (January 4, 2015) – Today was a proud day for Ottawa’s Muslim community as they officially opened their newest Mosque, the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) Masjid in Barrhaven. “This Community Center and the masjid will be a welcoming home to

Visionary Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies

Visionary Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/visionary-muslim-leader-dr-maher-hathout-dies/maher-hathout/] (January 3, 2015) – Last night, the world lost a pioneer, visionary and a leader of the North American Muslim community. Dr. Maher Hathout [http://www.mpac.org/about/staff-board/maher-hathout.php] (1936-2015) was a leader for Islam and for humanity, a

Toronto Muslims serve holiday meal to needy

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims serve holiday meal to needy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslims-serve-holiday-meal-to-needy/mwc-dec-28-2014/] (January 2, 2015) – The Muslim Welfare Centre served a holiday lunch to the needy in Toronto’s Regent Park neighborhood on Sunday, December 28. ‘We’re serving the needy of Regent Park with a wonderful holiday lunch including desserts and refreshments,

Toronto's RIS inspires hope

Canadian Muslims

Toronto's RIS inspires hope

(December 27, 2014) – For over 20,000 Muslim visitors, speakers on the second day of Reviving Islamic Spirit convention in Toronto urged them to reconnect with their religious sources to bring about personal and communal change and to engage in service to humanity. [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/

Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslim-convention-tackles-difficult-issues/img_0194/] Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues (December 26, 2014) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention in Toronto tackled some of the most pressing questions faced by Muslims in today’s world on the opening day of the conference on Friday.

RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ris-muslim-convention-set-to-begin-in-toronto/ris2014speakers/] (December 25, 2014) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). [http://risconvention.com/convention/index.php]

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

Amira Elghawaby

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canada-xmas-time-for-muslim-sharing/img_9941-jpg/] (December 23, 2014) – Canada’s Muslims are using their time off during the Christmas holiday season for family gatherings, community programs and to volunteer with charities. “The Christmas holidays are a time when Canadians of all backgrounds and religions have