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Ramadan Campaign tackles hunger in toronto

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan Campaign tackles hunger in toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/ramadan-campaign-tackles-hunger-in-toronto/ziyaadmia-3/] A Canadian Muslim lawyer has launched a new donation campaign to feed the hungry in Canada’s largest city of Toronto during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. “People are giving up something during Ramadan — food — so what if we asked

Muslim American men up close and personal

Muslim American men up close and personal

By Nadia Mohammad Terrorist. Jihadist. Misogynist. Brown. Bearded. Un-American. These are the terms and images often associated with Muslim men in America. A compilation of autobiographical essays by Muslim American men, All-American: 45 American Muslim Men on Being Muslim, presents a series of personal accounts that counter these assumptions and

Muslim American Environmentalism

Muslim American Environmentalism

Muslim American Environmentalism – An Emerging Environmental Movement in America and Its Implications for Environmentalism and Muslims in America (Jamie Albrecht (2011) – Lambert Academic Publishing) The Muslim-environmental movement has been gaining momentum in the United States over the last several years. Mosques, organizations and institutions have gradually adopted environmental principles into

Muslim Scouts celebrate achievements

163rd IIT Scouts

Muslim Scouts celebrate achievements

One of the largest Muslim Scouting groups in Canada celebrated its 5th anniversary and its achievements last Sunday, June 24, 2012 with a BBQ event at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. The 163rd IIT Group, which is sponsored by the Islamic Institute of Toronto, has over 100 Cubs, Scouts, Beavers

Cross-pollination distinguishes great Islamic art

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Cross-pollination distinguishes great Islamic art

By Naazish YarKhan When exploring ways to bring people closer, the arts are an oft-neglected tool. With their beauty and potential to elicit emotions, they have the potential to bridge cultural divisions. When the art in question is itself the culmination of intercultural exchanges and influences, it has even more

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslim-sisters-recognized-for-work-as-disability-advocates/rabia-khedr-and-uzma-khan-2/] Two legally blind sisters, Rabia Khedr and Uzma Khan, were recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their work advocating for disabled people at a recent Gala event in Toronto. “It was indeed an honor to be in the

New imam trainings good for Germany and for Islam

Canadian Muslims

New imam trainings good for Germany and for Islam

By Lewis Gropp Two years ago, former German President Christian Wulff stated that Islam is part of Germany, creating an uproar among the more conservative followers of his Christian Democratic Union. Then, defying reason, Joachim Gauck, Germany’s new president, stated earlier this year that Muslims are part of Germany,

Pressing need for dialogue between Christians and Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Pressing need for dialogue between Christians and Muslims

Muslims and Christians need to engage in greater dialogue, a Canadian Imam recently told the 138th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada . “In my view, there is no greater issue that faces Muslims and Christians jointly than the pressing need of Muslim-Christian Dialogue,” Imam AbdurRashid Taylor told the

The points of overlap

The points of overlap

By Besma Soltan Thursday was a beautiful morning. The weather was in the low 20s, sunny with a refreshing breeze. I rushed to downtown Toronto for a meeting at an arts related organization to talk about an initiative for SPEAKout [http://www.speakoutpoetry.com] that has been in the works

Muslim and Jewish students debate Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

Canadian Muslims

Muslim and Jewish students debate Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

By Habeeb Alli When I told people that I wanted to organise a speech competition for youth on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, the most common reaction I received was, “That would be hard.” However in late April 2012, 16 students from Muslim and Jewish schools, as well as public schools, in

Community Planting Initiative Supports Local Food Bank

Canadian Muslims

Community Planting Initiative Supports Local Food Bank

By Muaz Nasir The ISNA Youth Food Bank Committee [http://isnafoodbank.ca/s/isnafb/] and the experts from EcoSource [http://www.ecosource.ca./msura.htm] partnered up for the first ISNA Mosque Community Planting Day this past Saturday. The joint venture took place at the Iceland Teaching Garden in Mississauga

First Muslim Chaplaincy Organization to Launch in Canada

Canadian Muslims

First Muslim Chaplaincy Organization to Launch in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/first-muslim-chaplaincy-organization-to-launch-in-canada/mcp-2/] The first independent youth-led full-time Muslim Chaplaincy organization is set to launch its fundraising campaign on June 7th 2012. The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto was born out of a need in the U of T community, where Muslim

Canadian websites black out to protest government budget bill

blackoutspeakout

Canadian websites black out to protest government budget bill

More than 500 Canadian organizations and businesses across the country are blacking out their websites today in protest against the federal government omnibus budget bill C-38 and its clampdown on environmental charities that do advocacy work. “Today, hundreds of organizations and individuals — representing millions of citizens — are speaking out in

The new face of Muslim American leadership

Canadian Muslims

The new face of Muslim American leadership

By Hussein Rashid According to a recently released study about American religious membership, Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. What many Americans may not realise is that as this group grows its religious leadership is also rapidly evolving. When it comes to Jews and

Canadian Students hosted by Malaysian University

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Students hosted by Malaysian University

By Farhad Khadim [http://www.humantouch.blogspot.ca/] On May 1 2012, I led a group of 13 adult Canadian students from the Islamic Institute of Toronto [http://www.islam.ca] for a two-week exchange program with the International Islamic University of Malaysia [http://www.iium.edu.my]. It was

Training for Muslim Leaders and Imams

Canadian Muslims

Training for Muslim Leaders and Imams

By Shahina Siddiqui From April 27 to 30, 2012, the Islamic Social Services Association – Canada ( ISSA) ran a training program in counseling Muslims for Imams, Muslim professionals, community workers and leaders who are helping Muslims with mental health , social, family and related issues. The program was attended by 32 people

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good leaders are ones who take responsibility, according to Muslim American Imam, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni. Shaykh Basyouni made the remarks during a lecture on Saturday evening at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “Leadership is that you feel you have the responsibility to do good for others,” he said. “It is

ROM issues statement following report about adhan at museum

Canadian Muslims

ROM issues statement following report about adhan at museum

The Royal Ontario Museum has issued a statement following a report that the adhan (the Muslim call to prayer) was broadcast loudly over the Royal Ontario Museum’s PA system, followed by an announcement inviting visitors to join in prayer. “What was heard was three minutes of an audio art

Greater support needed for new Muslims

Abdullah Hakim Quick

Greater support needed for new Muslims

Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick told the audience at the recently concluded ISNA Canada’s 38th Annual Convention in Mississauga that there needs to be a change in attitude on how new Muslims are received within mosques and in the Muslim community. “We need an attitudinal change on how we receive

ISNA Canada convention goes green

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada convention goes green

ISNA Canada’s 38th Annual Convention [http://www.isna.ca/convention/home.php] is underway at its national headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario and the organizers are hoping to raise the environmental consciousness of participants over the weekend gathering. “Three guiding principles emerged while planning the convention this year: to reduce

Faith leaders must talk about violence

Faith leaders must talk about violence

By Reverend Chloe Breyer and Sarah Sayeed For those who loved Shaima Alawadi, the Iraqi-born mother of five and California resident, the recent media storm around her case likely provides very little solace. Speculation about the motivation behind her murder has become a topic of discussion across the country and

ISIJ of Toronto responds to East End Madrasah Curriculum

ISIJ of Toronto responds to East End Madrasah Curriculum

By Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Imam of the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto Canada is globally known as a country which recognizes religious and cultural diversity within its society, and expects its citizens to show tolerance and respect towards one another. The Islamic Shia Ithna-‘Ashari Jamaat of Toronto (ISIJ)

What can we learn from Byzantium?

What can we learn from Byzantium?

By Mehnaz M. Afridi As I wandered into New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the exhibit “Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition”, I began to think about the turbulent revolutionary events of the Arab Spring which have captured the world’s attention over the past year.

Flemingdon community food bank seeks support

Canadian Muslims

Flemingdon community food bank seeks support

The Flemingdon Community Food Bank in the Toronto neighborhood of Thorncliffe Park is appealing for funds to save it from closing its doors. “While our fundraising team continues to look for ways to raise money, we the Board of Directors are making this urgent appeal to you to save us

Islam Among Fastest-growing Faiths in US

Canadian Muslims

Islam Among Fastest-growing Faiths in US

Islam and Mormonism are the fastest-growing religion in the United States in the past decade, a new census has found, The Globe and Mail newspaper reported Thursday, May 3. “Christians are the largest group in every state,” researcher Dale Jones told a press conference. “But some of the things we