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Renowned scholar Prof Ali Mazrui dies in US

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 family. Prof. Mazrui was an Albert Schweitzer Professor

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 is one

Toronto Muslims Prepare for `Eid Festivities

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 compassion to the wider community. “This

Muslim groups launch anti-radicalization handbook

Canadian Muslims

Muslim groups launch anti-radicalization handbook

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-groups-launch-anti-radicalization-handbook/united-against-terrorism-handbook/] (September 29, 2014) – The Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA) and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) today announced the public launch of a 38-page handbook for Canadian Muslim communities about radicalization towards violent extremism. The handbook, titled United Against Terrorism:

On the Recovery of the Ozone Layer

On the Recovery of the Ozone Layer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/on-the-recovery-of-the-ozone-layer/ozonelayer-2/] By Hind Al-Abadleh Reading the news headlines1 on September 10, 2014 about the start of recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica cheered my heart as someone who teaches about the chemistry of the ozone hole and the role that chloroflourocarbons

Muslim religious leaders issue open letter to Al-Baghdadi and ISIS

Muslim religious leaders issue open letter to Al-Baghdadi and ISIS

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-religious-leaders-issue-open-letter-to-al-baghdadi-and-isis/not-in-my-name-01/] The following open letter has been issued by Muslim religious leaders to Ibrahim Awwad Al-Badri, alias ‘Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’, and to the fighters and followers of the self-declared ‘Islamic State.’ Executive Summary 1- It is forbidden in Islam to issue fatwas

Canadian Muslims denounce ISIS threat

Canadian Muslims denounce ISIS threat

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslims-denounce-isis-threat/notinourname/] (September 22, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is calling the latest ISIS threat un-Islamic and deeply repulsive. “Any invitation to commit acts of terrorism, including the statement most recently attributed to ISIS, is both wholly un-Islamic and deeply

ISIS Cruelty Deserves Our Strongest Condemnation

Fethullah Gulen

ISIS Cruelty Deserves Our Strongest Condemnation

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/isis-cruelty-deserves-our-strongest-condemnation/fethullah-gulen/] Fethullah Gulen [http://www.rumiforum.org/about/fethullah-gulen.html], a world renowned scholar, preacher and social advocate recently published his message of condemnation in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, LA Times and Chicago Tribune. ———- As a

CCMW announces winners of Women Who Inspire awards

Canadian Muslims

CCMW announces winners of Women Who Inspire awards

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ccmw-announces-winners-of-women-who-inspire-awards/ccmw1/] The Canadian Council of Muslim Women [http://www.ccmw.com] (CCMW) has announced the winners of the Women Who Inspire [http://ccmw.com/what-we-do/annual-fundraiser/] awards and scholarships for 2014. As a source of inspiration, CCMW honours Canadian Muslim women who

Bridges Beyond Faith: An Event Dedicated To Peace

Bridges Beyond Faith: An Event Dedicated To Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/bridges-beyond-faith-an-event-dedicated-to-peace/poster_rumi_web/] An Interfaith symposium and concert [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/upload/PeaceDay/index.html] will be held on Sunday, September 21 at Toronto’s Metropolitan United Church to mark the International Day of Peace. The event is sponsored by the

Tayyibah Taylor, American Muslim Pioneer, Passes Away

Tayyibah Taylor, American Muslim Pioneer, Passes Away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/tayyibah-taylor-american-muslim-pioneer-passes-away/tayyibahtaylor/] (September 5, 2014) – Tayyibah Taylor, editor-in-chief of Azizah Magazine, the popular women’s journal, and one of America’s most well-known Muslim personalities, has passed away, leaving a big void in Muslim media activism. “We regret to announce the passing of

Jimmy Carter receives warm welcome at US Muslim Convention

Canadian Muslims

Jimmy Carter receives warm welcome at US Muslim Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/jimmy-carter-receives-warm-welcome-at-us-muslim-convention/jimmy-carter-1a/] (September 1, 2014) – Former US President Jimmy Carter was warmly welcomed by convention delegates on Saturday at the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention in Detroit. “I am delighted to be here with my fellow Americans,” Carter told the

Jimmy Carter headlines ISNA Convention in Detroit

Jimmy Carter headlines ISNA Convention in Detroit

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/jimmy-carter-headlines-isna-convention-in-detroit/isna-poster/] (August 26, 2014) – Former American President, Jimmy Carter, will be featured as a keynote speaker at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) national convention to be held in Detroit this weekend. Carter will address the convention on the historic need

Aga Khan Museum opens in Toronto on Sept 18

Aga Khan Museum

Aga Khan Museum opens in Toronto on Sept 18

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/aga-khan-museum-opens-in-toronto-on-sept-18/home_museum/] (August 20, 2014) – The Aga Khan Museum [https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/]in Toronto will open its doors to the public on September 18th, 2014. The museum is dedicated to presenting an overview of the artistic, intellectual, and scientific contributions that

London Mosque celebrates 50th anniversary

Canadian Muslims

London Mosque celebrates 50th anniversary

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/london-mosque-celebrates-50th-anniversary/lmm50a/] (August 17, 2014) – The London Muslim Mosque celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend. “It’s a place where people come to relax, to identify, to establish new friendships, to outreach to the neighborhoods around the mosque and meet new friends,” Dr.

Ramadan with the Ece Family in east Toronto

Ramadan with the Ece Family in east Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ramadan-with-the-ece-family-in-east-toronto/resized-iftar-dinner-ce-_-1/] Passages Canada staff, Calina Ellwand and Maddy Macnab, recently took part in the Intercultural Dialogue Institute’s Meet Your Neighbours [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/activities/outreach-programs/meet-your-neighbour/] program, which gave them the opportunity to share a fast-breaking Iftar dinner with

Ontario promises to help children wounded in Gaza conflict

Canadian Muslims

Ontario promises to help children wounded in Gaza conflict

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ontario-promises-to-help-children-wounded-in-gaza-conflict/gaza5/] (August 6, 2014) – Ontario says that it do what it can to help children seriously wounded in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “It is with deep sadness that I’ve watched recent news reports of children impacted by the conflict in the Middle

Are Demonstrations anti-Islamic?

Canadian Muslims

Are Demonstrations anti-Islamic?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/demonstrations-are-anti-islamic/gaza-2/] By Tariq Ramadan (August 3, 2014) – I have received numerous messages with the same question: “Is it Islamic to demonstrate?” I thought such a question was outdated but it does not seem to be the case, as some people claim to

MuslimFest showcases vibrant Canadian Muslim culture

MuslimFest showcases vibrant Canadian Muslim culture

(August 2, 2014) – MuslimFest, the biggest Muslim festival in North America, attracted large crowds to Mississauga’s Celebration Square on its opening day, Saturday. Featuring local and international artists, concerts, stand-up comedy shows, workshops, films and documentaries, the festival that celebrates the vibrant Canadian Muslim culture will run untilSundayevening. [http:

Canadian Muslims Celebrate Eid on Monday

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Celebrate Eid on Monday

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/eid-on-sunday-august-19-announces-fiqh-council/eid-mubarak-red-600x396-2/] (July 27, 2014) – Canadian Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on Monday July 28, 2014. From Vancouver to St. John’s, the country’s Muslims will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr tomorrow. The national

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

July 24, 2014 To The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable John Baird, PC, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, PC, MP, Leader of the Official Opposition Mr Paul Dewar, MP, Official Opposition Critic for Foreign Affairs Mr Justin Trudeau, MP,

Al-Qazzaz jailed in Egypt: Prominent Canadians urge PM to intervene

Canadian Muslims

Al-Qazzaz jailed in Egypt: Prominent Canadians urge PM to intervene

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/al-qazzaz-jailed-in-egypt-prominent-canadians-urge-pm-to-intervene/khaled/] (July 15, 2014) – Today, prominent Canadians stood alongside Canadian Sarah Attia in a press conference at Parliament Hill and presented an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper about the situation of Khaled Al-Qazzaz. RochTasse, Alex Neve, and Monia Mazigh, signatories

The Sacred Art of Fasting

Canadian Muslims

The Sacred Art of Fasting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/the-sacred-art-of-fasting/ramazan_web_background-s/] [On June 27th, 2014 the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI – GTA) [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/] held a Pre-Ramadan Dinner at the Art Gallery of Mississauga as part of its annual series of “Community Iftar (fast-breaking) Dinners” during the month of

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ramadan-food-drive-supports-womens-shelter/food-drive-2/] (July 7, 2014) – The Islamic Institute of Toronto’s [http://islam.ca/] (IIT) Youth Council and the Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/] have launched a Ramadan food drive in support of a women’s shelter. “Ramadan is a