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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

Canadian Students hosted by Malaysian University

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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

Islamic Institute inspires hundreds as they welcome back pilgrims

Islamic Institute inspires hundreds as they welcome back pilgrims

By Anela Jadunandan (January 6, 2012) – Hundreds of Muslims attended the annual Winter Gala Dinner held by the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2012. The occasion also welcomed back pilgrims from the recent Hajj. The special guest speaker for the evening was Muhammad Lila, award winning Canadian

Muslim men step forward to join campaign against domestic violence

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Muslim men step forward to join campaign against domestic violence

(December 11, 2011) – A group of Muslim men launched a White Ribbon Campaign last evening in one of Toronto’s largest Islamic Centres, the Islamic Institute of Toronto The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) [http://whiteribbon.ca/about_us/] is the largest effort in the world of men working to end

Abraham’s legacy: the openness to accept the other

Abraham’s legacy: the openness to accept the other

[Eid Al-Adha Sermon delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto by Shaikh Ahmad Kutty on November 06, 2011]. I praise Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful; I thank Him for His blessings and favors. I thank Him for the gift of faith; I thank Him for the gift of life and

Endowment Foundation showcases achievements at elegant Gala event

Muhammed Haseeb Ali, Muneeb Nasir, Muhammad Lila and Imran Yousuf (June 29, 2011) – “An insightful, honest, and enlightening address….overall, a brilliant example of a captivating storyteller.” These were some reactions to Muhammad Lila’s keynote address at the elegant Annual Gala Dinner of the Olive Tree Foundation held last

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 of

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Canadian Muslims need to develop a vision, Dr Fadel tells IIT dinner

(May 15, 2011) – The challenge for the Muslim community is to develop a vision of what it means to be a Canadian Muslim and not be caught between the extreme visions which call for either assimilation or rejection of Canadian culture, according to Dr. Mohammad Fadel. [http://www.law.utoronto.

Visiting French students impressed by Canada’s openness to Muslims

Shaikh Ahmad Kutty with students(April 20, 2011) – French Muslim students visiting Toronto on an exchange program were impressed with Canada’s openness and the freedom of religious expression afforded to Canadian Muslims. “We are very surprised at the freedom and openness of Canadian society,” said Latifa Tazi, one of

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The ideal vehicle to seek knowledge

Poem by Mohamed Edris Those who really seek knowledge Take the long road with courage They go so far but say we are not done yet As they discover the secret Always they like to see the highest tutor Before opening their mouths to utter Or putting their pens to

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Lively forum at Islamic Institute on lessons from uprisings in the Arab world

(April 13, 2011) – Lack of opportunities and a trampling of basic human aspirations for freedom and living in dignity are some of the underlying reasons for the uprisings in the Arab world. These were the thoughts expressed at a lively discussion that addressed the question –What can we learn from

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 Gala

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Toronto Muslims offer special prayers for victims of Libyan crackdown

(February, 24, 2011) – Toronto Muslims will be offering special prayers tomorrow for the victims of the Libyan government crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in the country. At the Islamic Institute of Toronto [http://www.Islam.ca]located in east end of the city, a funeral prayer in absentia (Salaatul Janaazah – ala

Abdullah Hakim Quick

The early years at Scarborough’s Islamic Foundation of Toronto

By Muneeb Nasir It was an exciting time for the community. It was the beginning of a new decade, the 1990s. And the Muslims of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto community were experiencing euphoria as they began to use their new Centre in Scarborough. This cosmopolitan mix of people had

Abdullah Hakim Quick

Guarding the Faith after Ramadan

By Farhad Khadim (September 18, 2009) – Guarding the Faith after Ramadan was the topic of a web address by Dr. Abdullah Hakim-Quick on Wednesday night, organized by the Islamic Institute of Toronto [http://www.islam.ca] Abdullah Hakim Quick was born in the United States of America and accepted Islam

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What Makes being Muslim in Canada Great?

(August 4, 2009) – Freedom of conscience and freedom of religion are what makes being a Muslim in Canada great, according to youths who attended a gathering today at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. The young Muslims are taking part in a 2-day program being held at the east Toronto institution