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Dr. Wael Shehab's "Islam 101": A Guide for Understanding Islam

Dr. Wael Shehab's "Islam 101": A Guide for Understanding Islam

In a Canada grappling with persistent misconceptions about Islam and its Muslim citizens, Dr. Wael Shehab's book, "Islam 101", arrives as a timely and vital contribution. Muneeb Nasir, a well-known Muslim community leader and interfaith activist, aptly highlights the book's significance in addressing the

“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

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“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

he Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV [https://www.canadianmuslimvote.ca/]), a civic education organization, launched its “Muslim Vote Weekend” campaign on Friday, October 11, with Get Out the Vote sermons in over 100 mosques in six provinces and territories. “The Muslim Vote Weekend is one of the ways The Canadian-Muslim Vote is

Canadian Muslims Celebrate 'Eid with prayers and festivities

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Canadian Muslims Celebrate 'Eid with prayers and festivities

By Muneeb Nasir Canadian Muslims celebrated `Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, June 4 2019, with community prayer gatherings and festivals in cities across the country to mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. In Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, the Muslim Association of Canada held the ‘Eid

Toronto Mosque hosts Interfaith Iftar

Toronto Mosque hosts Interfaith Iftar

The central mosque in Toronto, Masjid Toronto, held its first Ramadan Interfaith Iftar on Wednesday, May 15th and leaders of neighborhood churches and synagogues, as well as other religious leaders, joined the congregation to break the fast. “Ramadan Mubarak everyone! It’s a pleasure to have with us tonight, our

Toronto church and mosque share a meal

Toronto church and mosque share a meal

The Church of the Holy Trinity hosted a lunch on Sunday for leaders and members of Masjid Toronto. Rev. Sherman Hasselgrave, Incumbent of the Church of the Holy Trinity, joined by members of the church graciously welcomed their neighbors from the mosque. Dr. Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto, thanked

Ecumenical Good Friday Walk: breaking the barrier of Islamophobia

Ecumenical Good Friday Walk: breaking the barrier of Islamophobia

Toronto’s Ecumenical Good Friday Walk included Masjid Toronto as a station in a show of support for the Muslim community following the recent increase of Islamophobic incidents in Canada. About 200 participants took part in the annual inter-denominational walk and were greeted at Masjid Toronto by leaders of the

Toronto Mosque opens doors to promote understanding

Toronto Mosque opens doors to promote understanding

Masjid Toronto opened its doors today to the public so that Torontonians could learn about Muslims and the religion of Islam. On February 17, worshippers attending Friday prayer services at the mosque were greeted by protestors carrying banners and with loudspeakers, shouting Islamophobic slogans and calling for a ban of

Toronto Imams mark Earth Day with ‘Green’ Khutba

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Toronto Imams mark Earth Day with ‘Green’ Khutba

Imams in Toronto joined the worldwide Green Khutba Campaign on Earth Day and delivered sermons to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “Islam appreciates and celebrates the earth and the environment to the extent that some Qur’anic surahs are named after some creations such the cow, the

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

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Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Canadian Muslim leaders are condemning the stabbing of two members of Canada’s military on Monday by a man who claimed that he received orders from Allah to kill people. “It’s a horrible crime that all Canadian Muslims strongly condemn,” said Dr Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto. “I,

Masjid Toronto welcomes new Imam and resident scholar

Canadian Muslims

Masjid Toronto welcomes new Imam and resident scholar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/masjid-toronto-welcomes-new-imam-and-resident-scholar/dr-wael-shehab2/] (April 19, 2015) – Masjid Toronto welcomed its new Imam and resident scholar, Dr. Wael Shehab at a reception held on Saturday at the mosque in downtown Toronto. Dr. Wael Shehab holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University and was