Muslims in Canada

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Retreating for knowledge in the heart of Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/retreating-for-knowledge-in-the-heart-of-toronto/risretreat2014/] (December 20, 2014) – As Canadians filled malls for last minute shopping on the last weekend before Christmas, hundreds of Muslims retreated Saturday to the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the heart of downtown

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Inspiring film profiles exceptional Muslim seniors

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/inspiring-film-profiles-exceptional-muslim-seniors/somms2/] (December 16, 2014) – The life histories of Canadian Muslim seniors with extraordinary volunteer experiences should inspire us to follow in their footsteps, according to Dr. Katherine Bullock, President of the Tessellate Institute. Dr. Bullock made the

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Canadian Muslims to government - clarify position on Syrian refugees

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-to-government-clarify-position-on-syrian-refugees/syrian-refugees/] (December 12, 2104) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on the Canadian government to clarify its position on the resettlement of Syrian refugees to Canada in light of media

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A charity that appreciates youth

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/a-charity-that-appreciates-youth/dscf9951/] (December 8, 2014) – Youths expressed their appreciation and gratitude for the support of the Olive Tree Foundation (OTF) at the 2014 Awards Appreciation Ceremony held by the organization on November 30 at the Sayeda Khadija Centre in

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Emerging Muslim women leaders training held in KW

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/emerging-muslim-women-leaders-training-held-in-kw/cmw3/] By Fauzia Baig (November 27, 2014) – The Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo [https://www.facebook.com/CoalitionOfMuslimWomen.KW]recently offered a free leadership program for local Muslim women with prior experience in

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Muslims thank Alberta City for support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-thank-alberta-city-for-support/jamal-badawi-cold-lake-2/] (November 25, 2014) – “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Dr. Jamal Badawi told an open forum event titled, “Thy Neighbor”, on November 23, 2014 at the Cold Lake Energy Center in the

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Kingston Mosque vandalized

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/kingston-mosque-vandalized/kingston-mosque-2/] (November 23, 2014) – Members of the Islamic Society of Kingston arrived on Saturday morning to find several windows at the mosque were smashed with beer and liquor bottles and a Star of David and Cross were drawn

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Islamic Relief supports Habitat GTA Interfaith Build 2015

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-relief-supports-habitat-gta-interfaith-build-2015/habitat-for-humanity_1/] (November 21, 2014) – Habitat for Humanity GTA has announced its Interfaith Build 2015 campaign and Islamic Relief has pledged that gifts received towards the Build by the end of 2014 will

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Canadian Muslim Woman Pioneer Dies

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslim-woman-pioneer-dies/opheeranasir/] (November 11, 2014) – Opheera Nasir, a pioneer member of the Canadian Muslim community and wife of late Mohamed Nasir, former president of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, passed away on Monday evening, November 10. “It is with

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Muslim business leaders create $1M fund for veteran families

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-business-leaders-create-1m-fund-for-veteran-families/salaam-tpl/] Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods and Kashif Khan, CEO of The K. Khan Group make $100K donation to True Patriot Love Foundation(November 10, 2014) – Today, two prominent Muslim Canadian

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Anti-Muslim posters pasted on three Quebec Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/anti-muslim-posters-pasted-on-three-quebec-mosques/quebec-city-mosques-vandalized/] (November 10, 2014) – Three Quebec City mosques were targeted over the weekend with signs reading “Islam hors de chez moi” — Islam out of my country — pasted on the mosques’ doors. The

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Canadian Mom Targets Radicalized Youth

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-mom-targets-radicalized-youth/christianne-boudreau-damian/] (November 6, 2014) – The mother of 22-year-old Canadian Damian Clairmont, who was killed fighting for the so-called Islamic State (ISIL), has announced the launch of a counseling program for radicalized youth. “After

Assunah Muslims Association (AMA)

Ottawa Mosque vandalised

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ottawa-mosque-vandalised/img_1097-jpg/] (October 31, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling on political and community leaders to forcefully condemn all hate-motivated actions following this morning’s vandalism of the Assunah Muslims Association (AMA) mosque in

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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

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Canadian Muslims asked to report hate crimes

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/cold-lake-residents-scrub-hate-messages-off-mosque/coldlake0/] (October 28, 2014) – Canadian Muslims who have been the victim of a hate crime are being asked to immediately report the incident to the police as well as to the National Council of Canadian

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'Prayer for Ottawa' brings Faith communities together

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/prayer-for-ottawa-brings-faith-communities-together/interfaithservice_01-jpg-2/] (October 26, 2014) – An interfaith service, ‘A Prayer for Ottawa’, was held on Sunday at Ottawa’s Christ Church Anglican Cathedral bringing together Faith leaders and communities in the wake of the

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Majied Ali recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/majied-ali-recognized-as-an-urban-hero-in-scarborough/urban-hero-award/] The 2014 Scarborough Urban Hero Award recipients(October 24, 2014) – Majied Ali, a founder of the Islamic Soccer League [http://islamicsoccerleague.ca/], has been recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough.

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Cold Lake residents scrub hate messages off Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/cold-lake-residents-scrub-hate-messages-off-mosque/coldlake0/] (October 24, 2014) – When news spread that the mosque in Cold Lake had been vandalized overnight, residents of the north-eastern Alberta city showed up to express their disappointment and to scrub off the

Canadian Muslims in shock following attack on Parliament Hill

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadians-in-shock-following-attack-on-parliament-hill/stephen-poloz/] [This story continues to be updated, as more details are available – last update: Oct. 23 at 9:50pm] (October 22, 2014) – Muslim leaders are joining with Canadians across the country in expressing their

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Toronto celebrates Islamic History Month

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-celebrates-islamic-history-month/iit-ihmc-audience/] Mosque One documentary screening at IIT(October 20, 2014) – October is Islamic History Month in Canada (IHMC) and community groups across Toronto are showcasing Muslim contributions to the world. “Bridge-building with understanding is one

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Canada’s halal food regulations don’t go far enough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadas-halal-food-regulations-dont-go-far-enough/halal-2/] By Mohammed Ayub Khan The Government of Canada’s recent amendment to its Food and Drug Regulations, making it mandatory that any claims to a food product being halal be accompanied by the

Ali Mazrui

Renowned scholar Prof Ali Mazrui dies in US

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/renowned-scholar-prof-ali-mazrui-dies-in-us/ali-mazrui/] (October 14, 2014) – One of Africa’s foremost intellectuals, Professor Ali Mazrui, died peacefully on October 12, 2014 of natural causes at age 81 at his home in Vestal, New York, surrounded by

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Islam's Jesus

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islams-jesus/zeki-saritoprak/]Dr. Zeki Saritoprak (October 7, 2014) – Jesus is one of the most important prophets in the religion of Islam, U.S.-based author and professor Zeki Saritoprak told a gathering at Toronto’s Regis College on September 22. “Jesus

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Toronto Muslims Prepare for `Eid Festivities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-prepare-for-eid-festivities/eid/] (October 3, 2014) – Thousands of Muslims are expected to attend the largest `Eid Al-Adha prayers and Festival in Toronto on Saturday, October 4, at the Direct Energy Centre, in an impressive display of unity and

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RCMP takes issue with ‘adversarial’ tone of anti-radicalization handbook

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/rcmp-takes-issue-with-adversarial-tone-of-united-against-terrorism-booklet/rcmp/] (September 30, 2014) – The RCMP issued a statement today saying that they could not support the handbook produced by two Canadian Muslim organizations titled, “United Against Terrorism.” “After a final review