Islamic Foundation of Toronto

A landmark gathering: Eid al-Adha at the CNE in 1976

On December 2, 1976, about 5,000 Muslims from Metro and the suburbs gathered in the Coliseum at the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) to offer Eid al-Adha prayers. This significant gathering underscored the burgeoning Muslim presence in Canada, a community that numbered 33,430 in the 1971 census. The

Culture

Islamic Heritage Month 2023: Islamic Foundation of Toronto - humble beginnings

By Muneeb Nasir Openness and inclusiveness can be empowering. This is the lesson from the early history of one of Toronto’s oldest Islamic Centers, the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. The founding years, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, were marked by a striking diversity in the group of

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Foundation of Toronto History – Building a Community in Scarborough - PART 5

By Muneeb Nasir [This is the fifth part in the series covering the history of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, the first purpose built Islamic Centre to be established in Toronto. Many of the men, women and young people involved in the Islamic Foundation would become leaders and community activists

Beth Sholom Congregation

An Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims

An Interfaith Dialogue of Jews and Muslims: The Challenges and Opportunities of Society and Assimilation March 9th, 2016 – 7PM-9PM Beth Sholom Congregation 1145 Eglinton Ave W. Toronto ON M6C 2E6 Refreshments will be provided [http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/an-interfaith-dialogue-of-jews-and-muslims-the-challenges-and-

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Mattson addresses Youths on being Muslim Canucks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/dr-mattson-addresses-youths-on-being-muslim-canucks/youth-tarbiyah/] (September 21, 2013) – Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what it means to be a Canadian, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader. “One of the keys

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Muslim Track and Field Championships coming to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslim-track-championships-coming-to-toronto/lolinc/] The first ever Muslim Track and Field Championships are coming to the Greater Toronto Area on May 25, 2013. “The competition will be open to youths, 10 to 20 years old, both boys and girls and

Canadian Muslims

Water – A Sacred Resource

[http://khaleafa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_5099.jpg] Gray skies could not keep attendees away from the recent Greening Sacred Spaces [http://www.greeningsacredspaces.net/] event entitled Water – A Sacred Trust [http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3969954240]. The event held this past Thursday at the Islamic Foundation

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Foundation youth aim to raise 100k for Scarborough Hospital

Muslim Youth at the Islamic Foundation in Scarborough have started a campaign to raise $100,000 for The Scarborough Hospital’s MRI Campaign. The campaign dubbed ‘Give 2 Live’ [http://www.islamicfoundation.ca/give2live.aspx] will be officially launched on Friday, March 23rd at the Islamic Foundation of Toronto at

Canadian Muslims

Muslim weightlifter who never gave up on her dream recognized at Toronto banquet

(November 3, 2011) – Kulsoom Abdullah is a Pakistani-American computer engineer, who has been Olympic Weightlifting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_weightlifting]for three years and Crossfitting [http://www.crossfitatlanta.com/]for two years. Kulsoom started competing in Olympic Weightlifting competitions in March 2010 and obtained the Crossfit Level

Ahmad Kutty

Nigerian scholar impressed by diversity and growth of community

(June 12, 2011) – A well-known Nigerian academic and Islamic scholar is impressed by the growth and diversity of the Muslim community in Canada. Dr Iysa Bello made the observation during a brief visit to the Greater Toronto Area this past week. Dr Bello is familiar with the early development

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Foundation partners with Scarborough hospitals to serve Muslims

Javaid Ali Khan, President of Islamic Foundation of Toronto and Shaikh Yusuf Badat, Imam of Islamic Foundation, meeting with Scarborough Hospital President at 2010 Eid Dinner held at Scarborough General Hospital. (May 16, 2011) – The Islamic Foundation of Toronto has been partnering with the Scarborough Hospital over the past year

Bas Balkissoon

Ontario Government recognizes women and girls of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto

“]Bottom (Right-Left)Recipients: Kosan Shafaque, Jameela Rasool, Faria Bari, Nida Shamsi, Huma Alam, Haania Warsi, Afifa Saleem, Hiba Ahmed, Salihah Khadim; absent: Azba Hathiyani, Nadia WarsiBy Kosan Shafaque (May 4, 2011) – Eleven women and girls from the community of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto were recently honored by the

CAM-D

CAM-D celebrates big and honors champions at Annual Gala

Imam Zaid Shakir(March 14, 2011) – North American Muslims have fallen short in addressing disability issues in their communities according to Imam Zaid Shakir. Imam Shakir made the remarks during his keynote address at the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) ‘Building Opportunities for People with Disabilities 2011

Canadian Muslims

The passing of Mohamed Nasir - an exemplary Muslim Canadian leader

Mohamed NasirOne of the pioneers of Canada’s Muslim community, Mohamed Nasir, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, December 23, 2010. May Allah forgive him and grant him His Mercy. The Janaza took place on Friday December 24, 2010 after Salatul Jumu’ah at the Islamic

Doors Open 2010

Toronto opens its doors this weekend

(May 27, 2010) – This weekend, the City of Toronto presents the annual Doors Open Toronto — one weekend, once a year — when 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and social significance open their doors to the public for a city-wide celebration. The program allows visitors free access to properties that

Chin Lee

Toronto’s Muslims step forward to help Special Olympics Athletes

(May 12, 2010) – Toronto’s Muslim community has stepped forward to send Special Olympic athletes from Toronto to the 2010 Summer National Games Muslim organizations, businesses and professionals of the Greater Toronto Area raised $16,000 to sponsor Team Ontario for the 2010 Games. On Sunday May 9, the Islamic

Abdalla Idris Ali

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Celebrating Family and Diversity - Part 3

By Muneeb Nasir [This is the third part in the series covering the history of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, one of the first Islamic Centers to be established in Toronto. Many of the men, women and young people involved in the Islamic Foundation would become leaders and community activists