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My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

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My experience performing umrah during the COVID- 19 pandemic

By Shaykh Imran Ally, Resident Imam – TARIC Islamic Centre, Toronto, Canada The umrah is a blessed invitation extended by Allaah Himself and an honour for every Muslim invitee. Allaah says, {Indeed, ˹the hills of˺ Ṣafa and Marwah are among the symbols of Allaah. So, whoever performs the pilgrimage or minor

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

Write a Letter of Remembrance for the Quebec City Mosque Massacre Victims

By @studentAsim You're looking at the 6 people who were murdered after Maghrib (evening) prayers at a mosque in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on January 29th, 2017. 17 children were left fatherless. 6 widows. 19 injured. And not to mention the moral injury to millions of others...Write

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Adam Attalla commended for helping children escape Mississauga fire

Last Saturday morning, 18-year-old Adam Attalla noticed a burning smell and then his mother saw a neighbour’s house on fire. Two girls were on the roof of the Mississauga semi-detached house with another girl trapped inside. Adam Attalla leapt into action. "There was a lot of smoke. So,

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

You can do something about Islamophobia right now

By @studentAsim [https://twitter.com/studentasim] There is a fresh new initiative to do something about Islamophobia. New digital platform, Islamophobia.io [https://islamophobia.io] creates “instant” change against Islamophobia. The platform is public, and gives Muslims, allies, and those interested in standing up for Muslim communities, an opportunity to

Is there a doctor on the plane?

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Is there a doctor on the plane?

Toronto doctor Aisha Khatib was about one hour into her Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Entebbe on December 5th when the call went out, “Is there a doctor on the plane?’ A Ugandan worker returning home to Uganda from Saudi Arabia was about to deliver her first child. Khatib

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

Muslim youth hold fundraiser for Indigenous school

A group of Muslim youth held an online fundraiser on Saturday, January 15th to support the Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Elementary and Secondary School [https://kgps.ca/], a Gayoghno (Cayuga) and Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) language immersion school located on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Southern Ontario. “We

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

Alexa McDonough remembered for her dedication to social justice

“We need Canadians to know that Osama is a Canadian name,” Alexa McDonough told a hushed House of Commons in 2001 in the wake of the Islamophobia that followed the 9/11 tragedy, “that Mohammed is a Canadian name, and that worshipping in a mosque is a Canadian tradition.” Alexa

Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

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Entrepreneur story: The journey of starting a business

By Nora Bahgat My name is Nora and I currently run a small business called Nora's Bakery [http://www.norasbakery.ca] that is based in Mississauga, ON, Canada. I started my business right in the midst of the pandemic in April of 2020. However, my passion for baking

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

First Mosque to be built in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

A new mosque is being built in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, according to the administration of Halifax’s main Islamic Centre, the Ummah Masjid and Community Center. “We are pleased to announce that we have an accepted offer to build the first mosque and community centre in the Valley,” said Ummah

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

It's time to bring to bring Huseyin Celil home

By Taha Ghayyur Since the Liberal party’s assumption of power six years ago, Global Affairs Canada has shifted away from its long-standing commitment to preserving religious freedom around the world, something our country upheld for many years. In fact, in 2015, the Conservative government led the establishment of the

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

Edmonton’s Al Rashid Mosque extends temporary shelter during extreme cold weather in city

For people experiencing homelessness, winter is a brutal challenge. In light of this, the oldest mosque in Canada has opened its doors to shelter community members facing this challenge. “We have about 10 individuals staying at the mosque here with us during the day, the team is putting together a

Welcoming Afghan newcomers

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Welcoming Afghan newcomers

By Anela Jadunandan There was a knock on my door. I looked through the glass to see who it was and there he was, a man in a long coat with a kind face. I decided to open the door to see what he wanted. He said he was from

Good News to ring in 2022

Good News to ring in 2022

Maduba Ahmad awarded Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Her Honour the Hon. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, made presentation on January 1, 2022, to three recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV), including Mississauga’s Maduba Ahmad The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from

Amplifying Canadian Muslim voices

Amplifying Canadian Muslim voices

Muslim Sources [https://muslimsources.org/], an online database, was recently launched to make it easier for journalists and media outlets to find credible Muslim experts and reflect Canada’s increasing diversity in their content. “I was disturbed by the misrepresentation and negative stereotypes of Muslims that I would see in

Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamed Fakih appointed to the Order of Canada

Mohamad Fakih has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his business and community leadership, and for his philanthropic involvement in his community and abroad. The Lebanese-Canadian businessman is the well-known owner of the Paramount Fine Foods restaurant chain that he grew from a single shop to 80 locations

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

BC Muslims provide emergency flood relief to First Nations community in province

British Columbia Muslims have made a donation to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) to provide culturally sensitive emergency support to the First Nations community of B.C. in response to the historic flooding the province recently faced. The BC Muslim Association (BCMA), in collaboration with other faith based charities,

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

The largest Muslim convention in Canada was held virtually this weekend for a second year running due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS), which has a storied presence in Toronto, ran from Saturday, December 25th to Sunday, December 26th and featured well-known speakers from around

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

Toronto Mosque responds to Omicron variant and hosts vaccination clinic

The TARIC Islamic Centre hosted a vaccine clinic on Monday, December 20th as Torontonians scramble to get their third doses and to have their children vaccinated due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. “We would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Humber River Hospital

Islamic Society of Toronto and Metrolinx to convert building in Thorncliffe Park to a new Islamic Centre

Islamic Society of Toronto and Metrolinx to convert building in Thorncliffe Park to a new Islamic Centre

Today (Dec. 14), the Islamic Society of Toronto (IST) and Metrolinx [https://blog.metrolinx.com/2021/12/14/islamic-society-of-toronto-and-metrolinx-to-convert-building-in-thorncliffe-park-to-a-new-islamic-centre-with-significant-additional-community-benefits/] announced that an existing IST building, at 20 Overlea Boulevard in Thorncliffe Park, will be converted into a new Islamic Centre with significant additional community benefits, as part of the Ontario

Petition calls on the Federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21

Petition calls on the Federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21

An online petition was launched today asking the federal government to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. “Bill 21 is a law in Quebec that bans Muslims who wear the hijab, Jews who wear a Kippah, and Sikhs who wear Turbans from working in several public service

Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

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Saeed El-Darahali appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia

Saeed El-Darahali has been appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia. El-Darahali is a well-known business founder, entrepreneur, educator, board member and engaged volunteer. The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour in the Province of Nova Scotia, recognizing those who have distinguished themselves in many fields of endeavour

Toronto residents share personal COVID-19 stories

Toronto residents share personal COVID-19 stories

The City of Toronto launched a series of 30- to 60-second videos to thank residents for getting vaccinated and to support those who are unvaccinated by sharing personal stories, community-based insights and vaccine information and resources. The 10-part series will be released throughout December. “Toronto Voices helps share the powerful

An inspiring man

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An inspiring man

By Brian Carwana So often when Muslims make the news, it is as either victims or perpetrators of violence (the murdered London family or the Taliban respectively). Where, I always wonder, are the stories of Muslims like those I know – people who are excellent neighbours, insightful colleagues, and community supporters?

ICNA Canada donates $50K to The Mississauga Food Bank and receives community award

ICNA Canada donates $50K to The Mississauga Food Bank and receives community award

ICNA Canada was recently recognized for its generosity and compassion and awarded the 2021 Community Challenge Award by the City of Mississauga following its thanksgiving campaign that raised $50,000 and 2,390 pounds of food for the Mississauga Food Bank. “On behalf of the great City of Mississauga and

Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

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Canadian Muslims mourn the loss of Wahida Valiante - a trailblazing leader

By Taha Ghayyur On Friday, November 26, 2021, Wahida Chishti Valiante, a visionary Canadian Muslim leader passed away in Toronto, Canada. Wahida, also affectionately referred as “Auntie Wahida” by many younger Muslims she inspired, was born in Azad Kashmir and raised in the UK. Living in Canada since 1961, Wahida