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Reflections

Friday reflection: Building blocks for a flourishing Muslim presence

By Muneeb Nasir When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) sought refuge in the city of Madina, having migrated from his hometown of Makkah, it was predominantly populated by non-Muslims. However, the atmosphere in Madina was filled with anticipation and excitement as the residents eagerly awaited the arrival of the

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Honouring the memory of Our London Family

By Stephen Brown, CEO of NCCM I know the next few days will be hard for many as we pause to remember. I don’t think any of us can ever forget the horror that befell the evening of June 6th, 2021. I know I won’t. And we shouldn’

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Inspired by her faith to be friend to the earth

By Patricia Lane & Iman Berry These in-their-own-words pieces are told to Patricia Lane and co-edited with input from the interviewee for the purpose of brevity. Iman Berry is inspired by her Islamic faith to energize others to care for the planet. This 22-year-old Western University business and political science student

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Friday reflection: What leads to happiness?

By Muneeb Nasir What leads to happiness? Is it by acquiring wealth and having many luxury possessions? Today it seems as if there is no stop to the excessive greed and reckless living of people in societies around the world. One of the signs of these conditions is the relative

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`Eid Al-Fitr on Friday, April 21: Fiqh Council of North America

`Eid Al-Fitr will be on Friday, April 21, according to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), citing astronomical calculations. The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of Lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA

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Friday reflection: We all have a defined benefit plan

Good deeds are our investment for the everlasting future and the returns are defined – it is our defined benefit plan. All of us should be looking to live, not just ‘a good life’, but a life of goodness. ‘A good life’ is generally understood as having a successful career, a

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They will not deter us

By Stephen Brown, CEO of NCCM Asalamu alakaikum / Peace be upon you all As we move through this wondrous month of prayer and reflection, it’s appropriate to remember just how lucky we are.   It is an honour and privilege to experience the sacred together with our loved ones. The

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Masjid Toronto honours Muneeb Nasir with award for exceptional community service

Muneeb Nasir was recognized with the “Masjid Toronto Award for the Community Service” on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at a Community Iftar for officials, community leaders, police officers, and community members held at the mosque. “In Recognition for Your Incredible Service and Support of the Community for more than 20

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Canadian groups and politicians condemn attack at Al-Aqsa mosque

"We’ve seen attacks like this on the Al-Aqsa mosque with Israeli forces attacking Palestinian worshippers for the last three years in a row. We have Passover, which coincides with Ramadan and Easter, and that should be a joyous time when we come together and celebrate all our faiths and

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Friday reflection: Turn to God - He is Loving and Merciful

By Muneeb Nasir Among the main purposes of religion is to heal the brokenness in our relationship with God as well as with fellow human beings and other creations of God. Indeed, the purpose of fasting in Ramadan is to restore consciousness, awareness and mindfulness of God leading to such

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NCCM Courage Awards in education announced

Last week, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) at their education iftar, came together with Muslim students, families, community and education leaders to celebrate the anti-Islamophobia work happening across the province while visioning out the work that needs to continue. "We recognized the work of some the boldest educator

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Exquisite, centuries-old bowl graces new Eid stamp

Crafted nearly 700 years ago in medieval Iran, the elegant, hand-painted ceramic bowl on this year’s Eid stamp was made during Ramadan – one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, when Muslims in Canada and around the world fast as an act of worship, self-purification and spiritual growth.

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Friday reflection: The Muslim community’s beautiful traits - generosity, compassion and hospitality

By Muneeb Nasir Generosity, compassion and hospitality are defining features of the Muslim community and they are on full display during the month of Ramadan. In homes, neighborhoods, and mosques, Muslims are engaged in hosting friends and neighbors for iftar (fast breaking meals), giving to the less fortunate and those

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PM Justin Trudeau hosts Iftar for Muslim women

To the Muslim women who broke their fast on the Hill this evening, and to Muslim Canadians who are doing the same across the country: Ramadan Mubarak! pic.twitter.com/TH8HJ76ijt — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 28, 2023

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5 Must-Have Islamic Apps to enhance your faith

Are you looking for the best Islamic apps to help you strengthen your faith and knowledge of Islam? Whether you want to read the Quran, learn Arabic, or perform daily duas, there's an app out there to help. Here are five top-rated Islamic apps that are worth checking out: 1.

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Muslim Students demand action against University of Toronto Scarborough Professor for displaying Islamophobic image of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

University of Toronto Scarborough, ON – The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) at the University of Toronto Scarborough is calling on the university to take action against a professor who displayed an Islamophobic image of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in class last November. According to the MSA, on November 11, 2022, an

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Friday reflection: Ramadan - a wellspring for the spiritually dry

By Muneeb Nasir Ramadan is a sacred time - it is the ‘anniversary of anniversaries’, a time that the One God, Allah, singles out sincere believers for rewards. God's Apostle, peace be upon him said, "God said, 'All the deeds of sons of Adam (people) are for them, except fasting

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Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan this week

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan later this week. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Thursday, March 23. "The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining

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Statement by Minister Hussen on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Today, on the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we stand in solidarity with Muslim communities across Canada and around the world. We reaffirm our commitment to take action to denounce and tackle Islamophobia, hate-fuelled violence, and systemic discrimination whenever and wherever it occurs. Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is

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Muslim woman threatened with knife in Toronto subway

On March 9th, a young Muslim woman was riding Toronto's subway near the Vaughan area when a man pulled a knife on her. He followed her into the train and asked her questions about her faith. She wears the hijab, or Muslim headscarf. He then asked, "What would you do

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Friday reflection: ‘The real House of God - where those who have lost God will find Him’

By Muneeb Nasir Outside the sacred sanctuary of houses of worship, hospitals and health institutions are  among places where the most sincere prayers are offered. They are places where many people seek God for solace and comfort, and where they may rediscover and reconnect with God. Many years ago, I

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Friday reflection: Let's change our way of relating to each other

A successful life is one in which we develop, maintain and nurture meaningful relationships with the One Transcendent God, Allah, with our fellow humans and other creations. We are a growing and beautifully diverse Muslim community in this city. However, one of the greatest challenges we face is how to

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PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and a group  of Canadian Muslim leaders earlier this week on Monday February 27,  and reassured them of the goverment's commitment to combat Islamophobia. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Islamophobia has no place

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Toronto Police urged to investigate assault on Muslim woman at Walmart as possible hate crime

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has called on the Toronto Police Service (TPS) to investigate a violent assault on a Muslim woman in a local Walmart as a potentially hate-motivated crime. The attack, which took place on January 8th, 2023, involved an unidentified male who punched the victim

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Friday reflection: Those who walk on the earth ever so lightly

By Muneeb Nasir The world is full of self-important, self-absorbed, self-promoting, brash, egotistical and arrogant people.  These are the people who lead the news. Look at the recent headlines – it is all about political leaders who are arrogant and brash; who proudly display their character flaws and feel no shame