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IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

Canadian Muslims

IDRF launches Alberta Fires Emergency Relief

The catastrophic wildfire that has destroyed 1,600 homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alta., has now consumed more than 10,000 hectares, and has forced all 80,000 residents of Fort McMurray to evacuate, the largest evacuation in Alberta’s history. As the fire rages across Fort McMurray, the

Canadian religious leaders concerned over assisted-dying legislation

Canadian Muslims

Canadian religious leaders concerned over assisted-dying legislation

Canadian religious leaders on Tuesday expressed their concerns regarding the proposed legislation on “physician-assisted-dying” and are calling on the government to protect the vulnerable, improve palliative care and protect freedom of conscience. “We stand together today, leaders within our respective faith communities – Jewish, Muslim and Christian – to express our grave

Canadian Muslims concerned over anti-Muslim incidents

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims concerned over anti-Muslim incidents

The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) is alarmed over a series of recent anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant incidents across Canada. In Alberta, two separate incidents of assault against two Syrian refugees were reported this week along with vandalism and arson against a Muslim family. In Ontario, a Windsor woman was

Canadian Imams Announce De-Radicalization Clinics at Annual Gala

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams Announce De-Radicalization Clinics at Annual Gala

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) has announced the formation of a National Security Committee that will open de-radicalization clinics in the Greater Toronto Area. The announcement was made at the Council’s first annual dinner held on Monday evening. “We just want to take a proactive approach,” Toronto Imam

Olive Tree Foundation 2016 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Deadline May 31 2016

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation 2016 Scholarship and Bursary Awards Deadline May 31 2016

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/local-orgs/3573-olive-tree-foundation?city=Toronto%20GTA] , in partnership with the Canadian Association for Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/Muslim-Social-Services/673-CAMD?city=Toronto%20GTA] , MIST Toronto [http://muslimlink.ca/directory/toronto-gta/religious/local-orgs/3574-MIST-Toronto?city=Toronto%20GTA]

UofT MSA issues statement honouring Indigenous peoples

Canadian Muslims

UofT MSA issues statement honouring Indigenous peoples

The Muslim Students’ Association at the University of Toronto has issued a statement acknowledging that their student club sits on the land of indigenous peoples. “We want to honour this land’s original peoples and we invite others to also think about the past and present-day realities of these communities,

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Ayanle Hassan Ali

Muslim leaders condemn stabbing of Canadian forces members

Canadian Muslim leaders are condemning the stabbing of two members of Canada’s military on Monday by a man who claimed that he received orders from Allah to kill people. “It’s a horrible crime that all Canadian Muslims strongly condemn,” said Dr Wael Shehab, Imam of Masjid Toronto. “I,

Canadian Muslims

Islamophobia Hotline launched in British Columbia

(March 9, 2016) – Today, the legal community in British Columbia launched the Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline, after a nationwide increase in reported incidents of racial and faith-related discrimination against Canadian Muslims in recent months. “Discrimination against Muslims, and people perceived to be Muslims, is an intolerable and ongoing reality in

ISNA Headquarters Target of Hate Crime

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Headquarters Target of Hate Crime

Earlier this morning, vandals spray-painted vulgarities on the front wall of the Islamic Society of North America’s (ISNA) headquarters in Plainfield, IN. Security cameras on the property show three young men did the vandalism. Few people were in the building for the morning prayers and witnessed the vandals’ vehicle

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

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

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

Muslims gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Muslims gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

(December 25th, 2015) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) got underway on Friday in Toronto with thousands of people from North America and beyond streaming into Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the three-day gathering. “RIS has really become an annual holiday tradition for Muslims. The event is all about

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

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

Olive Tree Foundation celebrates a decade of leading community development

Canadian Muslims

Olive Tree Foundation celebrates a decade of leading community development

(December 5, 2015) – Canada’s premier Waqf, the Olive Tree Foundation, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, November 22 with an Appreciation Dinner held at the The Estate Banquet and Event Centre in Scarborough. “The Olive Tree Foundation gives us the opportunity to plant in the soil of this world,

Toronto Muslims raise funds to repair Hindu Temple

Toronto Muslims raise funds to repair Hindu Temple

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslims-raise-funds-to-repair-hindu-temple/hindutemple/] (November 17, 2015) – A group of Muslims in the Greater Toronto Area have started a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for the Ram Dham Temple in Kitchener that was vandalized last Sunday when rocks were thrown through the windows. The

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

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims congratulate Justin Trudeau on election victory

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-congratulate-justin-trudeau-on-election-victory/prime-minister-designate-justin-trudeau/] (October 21, 2015) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has sent congratulations to the Liberal Party of Canada and its leader Justin Trudeau on their historic victory in Canada’s 42nd general election. “We commend the Liberal Party of Canada

Religions Parliament Calls for Peace, Justice

Religions Parliament Calls for Peace, Justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religions-parliament-calls-for-peace-justice/maguiremairhead/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 18, 2015) – A declaration was issued at the Parliament of the World’s Religions on Saturday, October 18, calling on people to stand against hate and to pursue peace and justice. The declaration followed a plenary session