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My Green Ramadan Journal

My Green Ramadan Journal

The first of its kind Green Ramadan Journa [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56870a332399a3a3e5f9eecb/t/5e9e3b027e14440accf10545/1587428132420/Green+Ramadan+Journal+-+small.pdf] l is the only planner and journal you’ll need this Ramadan. Jam packed with tips, quotes, challenges, facts and more, this journal is sure to inspire

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 19, 2019 with the Green Khutbah Campaign as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “We are encouraging mosques, schools, universities and Islamic Institutions to devote their Friday Khutbah to celebrate the

Multi-faith event raises awareness on climate change

Multi-faith event raises awareness on climate change

“No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.; it’s not too late,” was the message of Ontario’s Environmental Commissioner Dr. Dianne Saxe to a multi-faith gathering on climate action held on Monday evening at Jaffari Community Centre in Thornhill. The event titled, ‘Supporting Multi-Faith Climate Action’

Canadian Muslim runs across Canada for First Nations water safety

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim runs across Canada for First Nations water safety

Hasan Syed, a community bridge-builder active in the Canadian city of Thunder Bay, has undertaken a cross-country run to raise awareness about the water crisis among First Nationscommunities in Canada. “I have decided to run from Vancouver to Ottawa to raise awareness about the lack of clean water for the

All My Relations: Uniting Muslim and Indigenous Voices

Canadian Muslims

All My Relations: Uniting Muslim and Indigenous Voices

By Muaz Nasir Faith leaders and community activists gathered in Toronto yesterday evening for a discussion on strengthening the bond between the Muslim and Indigenous communities. United Muslim and Indigenous Voices [https://www.facebook.com/events/258259284619867/]is the first of a series of events focusing on solidarity and reconciliation

Where do Canadian Muslims look for religious guidance?

Canadian Muslims

Where do Canadian Muslims look for religious guidance?

Canadian Muslims are most likely to look for religious guidance from local Muslim organizations, local leaders or their own family, according to the national survey conducted by Environics Institute and released on April 27. Four in ten respondents, however, do not rely on any particular sources of guidance for their

Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust

Canadian Muslims

Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust

The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto [https://www.facebook.com/mcuoft/] in collaboration withkhaleafa.com – A Sacred Trust [https://www.facebook.com/khaleafacom-A-Sacred-Trust-254338534578391/] and BlossomPure Organic [https://www.facebook.com/BlossomPureOrganic/] brings you this Winter 2016 Symposium, titled “Stewards of the Earth: Fulfilling Our Environmental Trust.” We’re

Muslim initiatives in support of climate justice

Muslim initiatives in support of climate justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-initiatives-in-support-of-climate-justice/climate-ifatr1/] Muaz Nasir, Publisher of Khaleafa.com and a founder of the Green Khutbah Campaign[An extraordinary Iftar gathering sponsored by Faith & the Common Good [http://greeningsacredspaces.net/], a national interfaith network, and Noor Cultural Centre [http://www.noorculturalcentre.ca/] and

Five Ways to Green your Ramadan

Five Ways to Green your Ramadan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/five-ways-to-green-your-ramadan-2/greeningramadan-2/] By Muaz Nasir Ramadan presents the perfect opportunity to recharge our spiritual batteries for the year. It is a time to seek forgiveness for our misgivings and to reflect upon the signs of creation from Allah, which includes those present around

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

Muslims to Mark Earth Day with Green Khutbah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-to-mark-earth-day-with-green-khutbah/greenkhutbah/] (April 14, 2015) – Marking the 45th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22), Muslims world-wide plan to mark the annual event by participating in the Green Khutbah Campaign on Friday, April 24, 2015, with religious leaders delivering sermons to raise awareness on

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/growing-interest-in-environment-among-canadian-muslims/iit-hike-1/] (October 29, 2014) – Canadian Muslims are eager to reconnect with nature and learn more about environmental issues, according to environmentalist, Muaz Nasir [http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/10/muaz-nasir-interview/]. “There is a real desire within the Muslim community, especially among the

The Value of Trees in Islam

Canadian Muslims

The Value of Trees in Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/the-value-of-trees-in-islam/trees/] September 21-27, 2014 marks National Forest Week in Canada. To learn more on how you can become involved, please visit www.canadianforestry.com [http://www.canadianforestry.com] By Muaz Nasir Many of us are aware of the environmental benefits of trees.

Interfaith hike held in Toronto

Interfaith hike held in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/interfaith-hike-held-in-toronto/hike1/] (August 18, 2014) – An interfaith stewardship activity that delved into the spiritual perspective on environmental and ecological stewardship took place on Sunday, August 17 at Taylor Creek Park in Toronto. The guided hike was organized by Greening Sacred Spaces [http://www.

Green Leaders: Fizza Mir

Green Leaders: Fizza Mir

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/green-leaders-fizza-mir/fizzamir/] By Muaz Nasir Green Leaders is new online series by Khaleafa.com [http://khaleafa.com/], profiling Muslims who are involved in the environmental movement. The goal is to highlight the achievements of those within our community and provide role models for

Green Leaders: Siraj Berhan

Canadian Muslims

Green Leaders: Siraj Berhan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/green-leaders-siraj-berhan/gso-crew-2014mar23-1/] By Muaz Nasir Green Leaders is new online series by Khaleafa.com [http://khaleafa.com/], profiling Muslims who are involved in the environmental movement. The goal is to highlight the achievements of those within our community and provide role models for

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-green-khutbah-campaign/greenpollutedfinal31-816x450/] (March 24, 2014) – Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 18th, 2014,with the ‘Green Khutbah Campaign’ as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “We are encouraging mosques, schools,

Green Ramadan Switch

Canadian Muslims

Green Ramadan Switch

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/green-ramadan-switch/zerotrashiftarkit/] Recently Khaleafa.com [http://Khaleafa.com] had the opportunity to the interview Kori Majeed, the founder of the Green Ramadan Switch [http://greenramadan.com/], an innovative initiative aimed at increasing awareness about waste during the month of Ramadan. She shares with

Interfaith Gardening Initiative Empowers Youth

Interfaith Gardening Initiative Empowers Youth

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/interfaith-gardening-initiative-empowers-youth/poster/] By Muaz Nasir (April 21, 2013) – Although it may not feel like we are entering the final stretch of April, Spring is definitely in the air and gardeners across the country are eager to get the planting season underway. Faith communities

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day by ‘Greening their Deen’

Canadian Muslims

Muslims across the world to celebrate Earth Day by ‘Greening their Deen’

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslims-across-the-world-to-celebrate-earth-day-by-greening-their-deen/go-green-gk-white/] (April 14, 2013) – Muslims across the world will be encouraged to ‘Green their Deen’ on Friday, April 19th, 2013, as religious leaders will deliver a sermon as part of the Annual Green Khutbah Campaign to raise awareness on the environmental challenges

Why Sustainable Energy matters

Canadian Muslims

Why Sustainable Energy matters

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/why-sustainable-energy-matters/solar/] By Musab Qureshi It is said that there was once a ruler who was in the habit of taking weekly rounds to survey his kingdom. On one such occasion while he was surveying the countryside, he noticed an old man who

National Preach-In on Global Warming

National Preach-In on Global Warming

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/national-preach-in-on-global-warming/preach_in_giant_banner/] By Muaz Nasir The issue of climate change has become more prominent in recent years. Large storms have wreaked havoc across many urban centres this past summer and a series of droughts throughout the prairies have resulted in

Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh – Plants of the Bible and Quran

Canadian Muslims

Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh – Plants of the Bible and Quran

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/figs-dates-laurel-and-myrrh-plants-of-the-bible-and-quran/plants/] By Muaz Nasir Within the holy scriptures of the Abrahamic faiths, there are numerous references made in passing to elements of nature. Some are made in a descriptive form to allude to traits or behaviors, while others describe the beneficial or

Men’s Health and Movember

Canadian Muslims

Men’s Health and Movember

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/mens-health-and-movember/11-movember-main-thelook-620x395/] By Muaz Nasir For those of you not aware, this isMovember [http://ca.movember.com/?home], the annual campaign where men across the country grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer. While the Muslims for Movember movement

Let’s put ‘Eco’ back into Economics

Let’s put ‘Eco’ back into Economics

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/lets-put-eco-back-into-economics/suzuki-2/] By Hind Al-Abadleh On Wednesday October 17, 2012, environmentalist Dr. David Suzuki and economist Jeff Rubin brought their eco tour to Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo. I had the pleasure of being among the hundreds who attended the evening, which was

The Green Hajj Guide

Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC)

The Green Hajj Guide

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/the-green-hajj-guide/green-hajj-guide-2/] By Muaz Nasir [http://khaleafa.com/author/muaznasir/] Hajj is the sacred pilgrimage in Islam that is carried out at least once in the lifetime of every Muslim who is able to perform it. Millions of Muslims from across the world