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Canadian Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canada-churches-decry-rising-islamophobia/stopislamophobia/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 25, 2015) – Churches and faith groups are calling on all Canadians, including the media and politicians, to take a stand against the rising bigotry and discrimination in the country against Muslims. “Quakers are

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-congratulate-justin-trudeau-on-election-victory/prime-minister-designate-justin-trudeau/] (October 21, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent congratulations to the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada’

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Religions Parliament Calls for Peace, Justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religions-parliament-calls-for-peace-justice/maguiremairhead/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 18, 2015) – A declaration was issued at the Parliament of the World’s Religions on Saturday, October 18, calling on people to stand against hate and to pursue peace and justice. The

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Restore Kindness: Makkah Imam at Parliament of the World's Religions

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/restore-kindness-makkah-imam-at-parliament-of-the-worlds-religions/imam/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 16, 2015) – The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Dr. Shaikh Salih Abdullah Humaid, called on the weekly Friday congregational prayers held at the Parliament of the

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Parliament of World’s Religions Opens in US

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/parliament-of-worlds-religions-opens-in-us/parliament1/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 15, 2015) – Thousands of people from around the world filled the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday evening for the opening ceremonies of the Parliament of

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World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/worlds-largest-interfaith-gathering-in-utah/whos-coming-to-the-parliament/] (October 12, 2015) – Bringing thousands of participants from different faith groups, the Parliament of World’s Religions, the world’s largest inter-religious gathering is set to take place in Salt Lake

Reflections

Voting Values: A Muslim Perspective

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/voting-values-a-muslim-perspective/dr-wael-shihab/] By Imam Dr. Wael Shehab (October 5, 2015) – Voting and elections are among the most controversial issues in the world. Though the majority of peoples—with different backgrounds and beliefs—show interest in voting and

Canadian Muslims

Relief agency provides Qurbani meat to Toronto shelters and food banks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/relief-agency-provides-qurbani-meat-to-toronto-shelters-and-food-banks/ernestines/] Making delivery of Qubani meat to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter(October 1, 2015) – Northern Lights Relief Foundation, a Toronto-based relief agency recently delivered Qurbani meat across the city to

Canadian Muslims

Muslim pioneer Dr Jamal Al-Barzinji passes away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-pioneer-dr-jamal-barzinji-passes-away/jamal-albarzinji-2/] (September 27, 2015) – Muslim American leader Dr. Jamal Al-Barzinji passed away on Saturday, September 26, and Muslim leaders and organizations are sending condolences to the family. On behalf of the Islamic Society

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims host federal debate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-host-federal-debate/debate/] (September 18, 2015) – Young Toronto Muslims hosted a federal election debate at the Aga Khan Museum in North York on Friday evening. The debate featured candidates from the Greater Toronto Area representing each of the four major

Canadian Muslims

Civic Action: A key to affecting change

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/civic-action-a-key-to-affecting-change/civicaction2/] By Muaz Nasir (September 15, 2015) – Social activists, academics, professionals and community members congregated in North Toronto this past weekend to discuss and exchange ideas about civic action within the Muslim community. The event was

Canadian Muslims

Eidul Adha on Thursday September 24

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/eidul-adha-on-thursday-september-24/eid-ul-adha-2015/] (September 13, 2015) – Eidul Adha will be on Thursday, September 24 2015 in North America, the Fiqh Council of North America has announced. Following its adopted current criteria for Eidul Adha, the Fiqh

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Addresses Changing US Muslim Narrative

[https://video-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hvideo-xal1/v/t42.1790-2/11987564_10153662583666940_952330238_n.mp4?efg=eyJybHIiOjU0NSwicmxhIjo4MzR9&rl=545&vabr=303&oh=ed469d7ef7a52ee6234014876fd3638c&oe=55EF5D31] Video(September 8, 2015) – Addressing challenges facing the American Muslim community, attendees at ISNA’s annual convention held

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US Muslims Kick off Largest Islamic Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015/] (September 5, 2015) – Muslims from across North America streamed into Chicago’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Friday to attend the opening day of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual

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Lifeline Syria calls for urgent Canadian Government action

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/lifeline-syria-calls-for-urgent-canadian-government-action/aylan/] (September 4, 2015) – Lifeline Syria [http://lifelinesyria.ca/] is calling on the Government of Canada to act urgently in response to the unfolding Syrian refugee crisis. The humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Mediterranean has

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Muslims Gather in Chicago for ISNA Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015b/] (September 3, 2015) – Thousands of Muslims from across the US will gather in Chicago this weekend to attend the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual Convention, a four-day event at which

Canadian Muslims

Muslims must combat the extremist cancer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/isis-cruelty-deserves-our-strongest-condemnation/gulen-2/] By Fethullah Gulen (August 27, 2015) – As the group that calls itself Islamic State, known as ISIS, continues to produce carnage in the Middle East, Muslims must confront the totalitarian ideology that animates it and

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ISNA Campaigns for Women-Friendly Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-campaigns-for-women-friendly-mosques/mosqueamerican/] (August 25, 2015) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) will launch a campaign calling for inclusive, women-friendly mosques across North America during a special session to be held at ISNA’s 52nd Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Scholars Urge Rich Not to Use Fossil Fuel

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-scholars-urge-rich-not-to-use-fossil-fuel/muslim_scholars_urge_rich_not-to_use_fossil_fuel/] (August 19, 2015) – Muslim scholars have issued an international climate declaration urging rich countries to end fossil fuel use as a religious duty to fight

Camp Shomria

Heart-to-Heart brings Jewish and Palestinian youth together in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/heart-to-heart-brings-jewish-and-palestinian-youth-together-in-canada/heart-to-heart-2015/] (August 14, 2015) – A community reception to welcome a group of Palestinian and Jewish teenagers who took part in the Heart to Heart [http://www.heart-to-heart.

Canadian Muslim Vote

Getting the Muslim vote out

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/getting-the-muslim-vote-out/cmv1/](August 12, 2015) – A summer social mixer [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-canadian-muslim-vote-summer-social-mixer-tickets-17973403935] is being held this Saturday in Mississauga to raise awareness among Muslims about the importance of

42nd General Council

United Church of Canada votes to divest from fossil fuels

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/united-church-of-canada-votes-to-divest-from-fossil-fuels/fossil_free-logo/] (August 11, 2015) – Today, the United Church of Canada voted to sell its fossil fuel assets and commit financially to transitioning to an economy based on renewable energy. The vote

Canadian Muslims

Record-breaking crowd on opening day at MuslimFest

> MuslimFest 2015 [https://www.facebook.com/Iqradotca/videos/10153564407066940/] A record-breaking crowd turned out on Saturday, the opening day at North America’s premier Muslim festival, MuslimFest, being held at Mississauga Celebration Square. It was the largest opening-day attendance for the event which started 14 years ago.

Canadian Muslims

Excitement builds for largest Muslim festival in North America

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/excitement-builds-for-largest-muslim-festival-in-north-america/muslimfest2-2/] (July 28, 2015) – Excitement is building for MuslimFest, the biggest Muslim festival in North America, which is set to begin this Friday in Mississauga, a suburban city in the Greater Toronto Area.

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Eid Carnival to support Syrian Relief

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-eid-carnival-to-support-syrian-relief/eid-carnival/] (July 23, 2015) – An Eid Carnival and soccer tournament will be held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Sunday, July 26 in aid of Syrian refugees. “We need your help to continue and