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PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

PM Trudeau meets with Muslim leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and a group of Canadian Muslim leaders earlier this week on Monday February 27, and reassured them of the goverment's commitment to combat Islamophobia. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Islamophobia has no place

Friday reflection: Who are the Muslims next door?

Friday reflection: Who are the Muslims next door?

By Muneeb Nasir Canadian Muslims truly stand out as being among the most enthusiastic group of Canadians - 83 percent of Muslims feel very proud to be Canadian. However, because Muslims have a religious and cultural background unfamiliar to most other Canadians they face questions about their commitment to becoming

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

Fast in the 6 returns to Nathan Phillips Square after two years

It's time Toronto! It's time to unite. It's time for a fresh spring start and it's time to celebrate.Fast in the 6 will once again be able to celebrate our motto:Diversity, Unity and Prosperity towards a shared bright tomorrow for all of us. Fast in the 6 returns

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Jewish community supports homeless shelter at Al Rashid Mosque

Edmonton’s Jewish community has donated food and water to the Al-Rashid Mosque to support the homeless being housed at the mosque during the severe cold weather. “Thank you to @Alrashid_YEG [https://twitter.com/Alrashid_YEG] for opening its mosque to the homeless during this severe cold snap. To

Muslims offer condolences on the passing of Indigenous Elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of The Turtle Lodge

Muslims offer condolences on the passing of Indigenous Elder Dave Courchene Jr., founder of The Turtle Lodge

> [The following message of condolence was released by Canadian Muslims on the passing of Elder Dr. Dave Courchene Jr. [http://www.turtlelodge.org/staff-view/dave-courchene-jr/] who founded The Turtle Lodge, [http://www.turtlelodge.org/] an internationally-recognized centre that shares Indigenous knowledge and teachings. He died peacefully at his home at

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

By Farhad Khadim This is a story of how people of faith refused to be victimized by terror. It resulted in the establishment of Toronto’s downtown Masjid (Mosque) which turned the corner of Dundas and Chestnut into a place of prayer and spirituality for thousands of Canadians each week.

Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

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Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

Arson and vandalism at houses of worship. Bullying at schools and harassment at the grocery store. Political scapegoating and institutionalized discrimination. Muslims in the United States--and beyond--have faced Islamophobia in a range of forms. Jordan Denari Duffner in her ground-breaking book, ‘Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim

Understanding the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Reading Contest

Understanding the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Reading Contest

Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is arguably the most striking example on how extreme perceptions of an individual can be polarized. While adored by millions of adherents, Muhammad is also defamed as a beacon for violence. How can we clear off the stigma on the otherwise the most beloved

Global Conference on Disability and Islam set to take place virtually

Global Conference on Disability and Islam set to take place virtually

A major global online conference on disability and Islam is set to take place on August 18th and it will bring together service providers, academics, Islamic scholars and individuals living with disability from around the world to address the theme, ‘Towards Understanding Disability in Islam.’ “The goal of this conference

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian politician Kaleed Rasheed is leading the way in bridge-building by facilitating platforms for engagement between citizens and the provincial government of Ontario. “Politics, for me, is not a career but a public service,” Rasheed said. “I was involved with politics at a grassroots level even while I was working

Considerations for Reopening Canadian Mosques during the Pandemic

Considerations for Reopening Canadian Mosques during the Pandemic

The following document is being provided as a guide to Canadian mosques preparing to re-open once restrictions on attendance at faith institutions are eased up by provinces. (Please keep up to date on all government and public health directives and guidelines in your province). It was prepared using the procedures

Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution

Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution

RELEASE: Fiqh Council of North America June 2, 2020 In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution The Fiqh Council of North America [http://fiqhcouncil.org/re-opening-of-the-masajid-with-care-and-caution/] is alarmed at the spike of COVID 19 cases and related deaths in

Scarborough Muslims give back to hospitals

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Scarborough Muslims give back to hospitals

The Muslim community in Scarborough are close to fulfilling a $250,000 pledge to the Scarborough Health Network (SHN). “The Scarborough Muslim community launched a campaign in January 2018, with the goal of raising $250,000 over 5 years, for the Scarborough Hospitals,” said Muneeb Nasir of the Muslim Friends