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Muslimah Stories

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Coalition of Muslim Women of KW (CMW) has launched the Muslimah Stories Project sharing the stories of a cross-section of the incredible women who have established and nurtured CMW over the years. http://muslimahstories.ca/ About Muslimah Stories Project The year of

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Writing A Muslim-Canadian Narrative Is Based On Knowing Your Authentic Identity

By Memona Hossain “This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (Qur’an Ch.5, v.3) Malcolm X said, “A race of people is like an individual man; until it uses its own talent,

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ISNA-IDB Education Trust (IET) Canada IsDB Scholarship Program

ISNA-IDB Education Trust (IET) Canada Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Program invites applications for award of merit scholarships for the year 2021-2022. The amount of scholarship this year is $10,500 over the two semesters of a bachelor’s degree program of studies at a recognized university in Canada. Fields

Deen Support Services

Study released on needs of Muslims with disabilities

DEEN Support Services released a study last week that explores the needs of Muslims with disabilities and identifies critical gaps faced by these individuals. The ‘Count Us In: Muslims with Disabilities and their Families in Canada’ study was funded by the Olive Tree Foundation and is aimed at continuing

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Muslim Network TV launched in North America

A Muslim TV channel has been launched in North America by Sound Vision, a Chicago-based non-profit that is well known for its media productions and public relations work. “Given the dire need for a genuine, mainstream Muslim channel and the opportunity that the pandemic lockdown recently presented, propelled the

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First Gym for Muslim Women in North America opens in Toronto

North America’s first gym for Muslim women was recently launched in Toronto. Sister Fit is a community-based gym dedicated to combat arts, professional training, and achieving results. The gym caters specifically to women who want to train in the focused environment of a private gym. “Sister Fit is

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Halal Expo Canada Inaugurated in Toronto

Halal Expo Canada 2019, the first and only B2B event dedicated to the Halal Lifestyle industry in North America, was held in the City of Mississauga from October 8-9 at the International Center and drew attendees from across the continent. “Halal Expo Canada was conceived to meet the needs of

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Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

A YouTube animated song channel for kids, Jamil and Jamila, was launched in Toronto on Sunday, October 6th by Nayla Media at a special event held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “The purpose of the Jamil and Jamila channel is to spread joy and to spread happiness amongst our

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Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to support 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the project, 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative in Ottawa. 14 & Muslim is a critically acclaimed CBC documentary that explores what it means to be Muslim in Canada through the eyes of three

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Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Support Ryerson University’s Muslim Community

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the projects of the Ryerson Muslim Staff and Faculty Community Network that was formed in response to requests from the Ryerson community to support Muslims on campus. “This grant means so much to

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Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Two outstanding Canadian Muslim high school students have been recognized with scholarships for their academic achievements and leadership abilities by the Olive Tree Foundation. Hshmat Sahak was awarded the Faisal Ali Academic Excellence Scholarship that is granted annually to a high school graduate who has excelled in academic studies. Amenak

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Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to NCCM and Ottawa Muslim Association

(TORONTO – December 14, 2018): The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to the Ottawa Muslim Association for the project, Know Your Rights, Know Your Responsibilities: A Pocket Guide for Canadian Muslims.” The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) will develop the project in partnership with

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Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to DEEN Support Services

(TORONTO) – The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to DEEN Support Services for the project, “Count Us In: Mapping the Needs of Muslims with Disabilities.” The project will help develop a demographic profile of Muslims with disabilities in Ontario in order to raise awareness, plan for and implement

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Ieasha Prime advises Muslims to be steadfast in difficult times

A prominent educator and public speaker advised Toronto Muslims that in difficult times to always take care of their spiritual life and maintain their connection with Allah. “You cannot allow the discrimination and oppression done against you to consume you,” Ustadha Ieasha Prime told an audience at the Islamic Institute

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Lively Discussion in Toronto on Canadian Muslim Identity

An engaging and lively panel discussion took place in Toronto on Wednesday, May 2 on the challenges faced by Canadian Muslims related to identity formation and social integration. “There are internal pressures as well as external pressures that try to define who Muslims are,” said Imam Yusuf Badat of the

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Scarborough Muslims launch $250K campaign to support hospital

The Scarborough Muslim community launched a fundraising campaign on Wednesday to support the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation. “The Scarborough Muslim community has joined hands to raise $250,000 over the next five years for the Scarborough and Rouge Hospital Foundation,” said Zuhair Syed of the organizing committee in his

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International Day of Disabled Persons across the Greater Toronto Area

DEEN Support Services commemorated the International Day of Disabled Persons across the Greater Toronto Area on Sunday, holding events in Mississauga and Scarborough. DEEN Support Services’ mission is to advance community inclusion by offering culturally and spiritually relevant services for families and individuals living with disabilities. The annual observance of

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Canadian Muslims welcome neighbors into mosques

Across the country, Canadians were invited to visit a mosque on Sunday, October 15. The Visit My Mosque initiative was launched this year the Canadian-Muslim Vote for Muslims to welcome their neighbors from all faiths and those without a faith. Visit My Mosque Day is one of several other similar

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Canadian Muslims support food banks nationwide during Ramadan

A eureka moment five years ago for Toronto resident, Ziyaad Mia, has led to a nationwide effort every Ramadan to support local food banks. “I founded Give 30 (GIVE30.ca) in 2012 on the spark of an idea I had almost 15 years ago,” said Mia. “The ‘eureka’ moment came

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Muslim women give out treats and greetings to dispel Islamophobia in Kitchener-Waterloo

Women are baking and distributing cookies to counter Islamophobia in the Kitchener Waterloo region. Volunteers and board members of the Coalition of Muslim Women of KW thought the campaign, called “Salaams Canada,” would help dispel anti-Muslim sentiment and help build bridges in the region. This community campaign is

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On the Shoulders of a Giant: Building a Community of Canadian Muslim Female Chemists

By Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh and Aazar Zafar The life and work of Jabir Ibn Hayan (722-815), the Father of chemistry known to Muslims, or Geber in Western sources, inspired the launch of a new scholarship for Canadian Muslim women in graduate chemistry programs. This scholarship aims at recognizing the academic

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Qurbani meat donated to Canadian shelters and food bank

A Canadian non-profit, Northern Lights Relief Foundation, recently supported a women’s and youth shelter, as well as a food bank by providing qurbani meat from the recently concluded Eid-ul-Adha religious holidays. The organization distributed meat to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter, Youth Without Shelter and Flemington Foodbank. “Northern Lights

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Strength and Honor—Today’s Headliners

Inspiration does not always need to be found in the pages of history books. Courage, rooted in a vision for our community and inspired by the prophetic legacy, is on display daily in our midst. From small victories in schools, offices and neighborhoods across the country, to individuals who challenge

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Best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha from Prime Minister Trudeau

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on Eid al-Adha: Eid al-Adha is an opportunity for prayer, forgiveness, and celebration. Friends and family will gather to attend morning prayers, share a celebratory meal, exchange greetings and gifts, reflect on lessons of sacrifice, and show compassion to those in

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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