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What do you think when you look at me?

Canadian Muslims

What do you think when you look at me?

When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: a woman of faith? a scholar, a mom, a sister? or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time, to fight negative perceptions of her faith in the media

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA)

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor was honored for his work as a religious leader in Canada with the 2016 Excellence in Religion Award by the African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA) at a gala held on Saturday, February 20. “Being there with the number and caliber of leaders in the Black

Muslims Mourn Renowned Writer Idris Tawfiq

Muslims Mourn Renowned Writer Idris Tawfiq

Idris Tawfiq, a renowned British Muslim writer, public speaker and consultant who enriched the Islamic world with his articles and lectures passed away on Wednesday, February 17, the news which spread sadness among his readers. “It is with immense sadness that I share the news of the passing of our

Faith leaders denounce religiously motivated violence

Faith leaders denounce religiously motivated violence

A panel of religious leaders spoke out against violence done in the name of religion – or in the name of God – at an event held at York University on Wednesday, February 3. Titled, ‘Not in God’s Name: Religions Against Religious Violence’, the event was organized by a multi-faith coalition

The Power of Interfaith Work

The Power of Interfaith Work

The Power of Interfaith Work was the theme of a dinner event held the Sayeda Khadija Centre on Sunday evening to launch the World Interfaith Harmony Week in the Greater Toronto Area. Based The Common Word Initiative, World Interfaith Harmony Week was first proposed to the UN General Assembly on

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

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

World Interfaith Harmony Week will be celebrated in Toronto next week, January 31 – February 9, with activities across the city. The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform – one week in a year – when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement

Canada’s Faith communities model Global Citizenship

Canada’s Faith communities model Global Citizenship

By Dr. Hamid Slimi When I attend different international interfaith conferences, everyone relates how they have developed good and healthy interfaith relations among different faiths everywhere in their countries. They speak of how they have dialogue and developed respectful relations with their neighbours. But for us here in this great

One Love Gala 2016

Canadian Muslims

One Love Gala 2016

By Habeeb Alli What does freedom feel like? After reading an article by Faiz Andrew, in the Presbyterian Record, sitting in the Chapel in one of the Institutions that I serve as Chaplain, I realised that my tears are more for the welcome Canadians have shown the Syrian refugees despite

Canada’s First Halal Dining Show - Breaking Bread breaks down Barriers

Canada’s First Halal Dining Show - Breaking Bread breaks down Barriers

(January 12, 2016) – Halal food has taken the GTA by storm. You can now find any type of halal cuisine you are craving in almost any part of the city – something that was impossible a decade ago. It’s no longer small mom and pop dives that feature halal food

When Life Gives You No-Fly Lemons

When Life Gives You No-Fly Lemons

By Naeem Siddiqi (January 11, 2016) – In the past week, Canadians have followed the saga of a six year-old child named Adam Ahmed who found himself on a ‘no fly’ list. Specifically, his dad, Sulemaan Ahmed, found his boy on Air Canada’s Deemed High Profile List [http://globalnews.ca/

NCCM calls on Canadians to report no-fly list incidents

Canadian Muslims

NCCM calls on Canadians to report no-fly list incidents

(January 5, 2016) – Syed Adam Ahmed was travelling to Boston with his father on December 31st to watch the Montréal Canadiens take on the Boston Bruins in the NHL’s annual Winter Classic contest, when the family discovered that their son was “DHP”, or “deemed high profile” and would therefore

ISNA Condemns Execution of Shia Cleric in Saudi Arabia

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Condemns Execution of Shia Cleric in Saudi Arabia

(January 3, 2016) – The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) issued a statement condemning the executions of Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and three Shia Muslim activists by the Specialized Criminal Court (SCC) in Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Nimr was a vocal critic of the Saudi government’s policies against the

Reading Contest: Who is Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him

Canadian Muslims

Reading Contest: Who is Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him

(December 31, 2015) – The first annual reading contest on the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him, has been launched across North America. The contest, that will be conducted in March 2016, is recommended for high school level students and up and is open to residents of United

Thousands of Muslims expected for RIS Convention

Canadian Muslims

Thousands of Muslims expected for RIS Convention

(December 22, 2015) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this coming holiday weekend for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). [http://risconvention.com/]They will come to listen to leading Islamic scholars, academics

2016 Peace & Dialogue Awards Announced

2016 Peace & Dialogue Awards Announced

Dr. Hamid Slimi receives Interfaith Award(December 15, 2015) – Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI GTA) has announced this year’s recipients of its Peace and Dialogue Awards that honour individuals and organizations for their exemplary leadership and commitment to advancing peace and strengthening social harmony in Canadian society. The 2106 Peace

A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience

A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience

(December 12, 2015) – Extreme weather resilience was the focus of the Climate Change Symposium organized by IDI GTA, Faith and the Common Good, Toronto Area Interfaith Council and Green Awakening Network on October 1st, 2015. Entitled “Climate Change in our Backyard: A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience”, the event

The History of Muslims in Toronto - A Special December Jane's Walk

The History of Muslims in Toronto - A Special December Jane's Walk

(December 10, 2015) – A special Jane’s Walk to highlight the history of Muslims in Toronto will take place on Sunday, December 20. “Recent current events have highlighted that many Torontonians are unaware of the history of Muslims and their original houses of worship in Canada’s Largest City,” said

Muslim Voices against Extremism

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Voices against Extremism

(November 30, 2015) – DAESH, ISIL, ISIS or IS. It has as many names as conceptions of what it’s really about. It would like to call itself the Islamic State but its detractors would rather not give it that legitimacy by referring to it either as a Islamic or as

Canadian Imams denounce ISIL

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams denounce ISIL

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-condemn-isis-and-its-despicable-ideology/cci-2/] November 17, 2015 TORONTO – CANADIAN COUNCIL OF IMAMS (CCI) VEHEMENTLY DENOUNCES ISIL KILLINGS AND ATTACKS IN PARIS AND AROUND THE WORLD With deep shock and inexpressible sorrow, we, the Canadian Council of Imams, send our heartfelt condolences to the families and

Prime Minister Trudeau issues statement on fire at Peterborough Mosque

Canadian Muslims

Prime Minister Trudeau issues statement on fire at Peterborough Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prime-minister-trudeau-issues-statement-on-fire-at-peterborough-mosque/trudeau/] (November 16, 2015) – The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement today on the fire that took place at the mosque in Peterborough: “I am deeply disturbed by the fire that took place at the Kawartha Muslim Religious Association’s

Mosque in Peterborough deliberately set on fire

Canadian Muslims

Mosque in Peterborough deliberately set on fire

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/mosque-in-peterborough-deliberately-set-on-fire/peterboroughmosque2/] (November 15, 2015) – Peterborough police are investigating a fire at the town’s mosque, Masjid Al-Salaam Mosque on Parkhill Road, which they say a fire was deliberately around 11 p.m. Saturday night. Firefighters responded and contained the fire to the

Canadian Muslim group condemns terror attacks in Paris

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim group condemns terror attacks in Paris

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslim-group-condemns-terror-attacks-in-paris/france_paris_shootings_par107-2015nov13_214731_963-jpg/] (November 13, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, has issued a statement condemning today’s horrific and despicable terrorist attacks in Paris, France. “Canadians are expressing

Canadian Muslims rally to sponsor Syrian families

Bridges of Mercy

Canadian Muslims rally to sponsor Syrian families

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-rally-to-sponsor-syrian-families/bom1/] (November 6, 2015) – Something exceptional has been happening in the east end of Toronto at the Islamic Institute of Toronto as community volunteers rally to help Syrian families come to Canada. At a benefit dinner, organized by the Bridges of Mercy

Canadian Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

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 appalled at the bigotry