Real Lives

A collection of 106 posts

Canadian Muslims

TARIC Islamic Centre holds Appreciation Ceremony for Khateebs

On October 14th 2018, the TARIC Islamic Centre hosted an appreciation ceremony for all the khateebs (Friday prayer leaders) who have delivered the Friday sermons at the mosque over the years. More than 150 invited guests were on hand to show their appreciation to the leaders. Founded in 1977, the

Real Lives

We Remember

The Council of Canadians was honoured to partner with artists Melisse Watson [https://www.instagram.com/coyotewatson/?hl=en] and Syrus Marcus Ware [https://syrusmarcusware.com/] to create these portraits to commemorate the six victims of the attack on a mosque in Quebec City on January 29 2017: Azzeddine Soufiane,

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin appointed to Order of Canada

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin, C.M. of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario has been appointed to the Order of Canada for his foundational leadership of Canada’s Muslim community, notably as the founder and former president of the International Development and Relief Foundation. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette,

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Support heroic Mosque shooting survivor

Aymen Derbali saved the lives of many on January 29, 2017, when he took several bullets during theshooting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City_mosque_shooting] at a Quebec City mosque, whichleft him paralyzed. Now, we can help by providing him with a safe and accessiblehome (DONATE HERE). [https:

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Indigenous peoples and Muslims in dialogue

Report by DawaNet {“Not too many generations ago we didn’t know one another….but here we are [now], sitting together….” Elder Joanne Dallaire} A diverse group of leaders are gathered in the auditorium at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto on April 29, 2017. We are immigrants, refugees, and

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Walking for Dignity in Toronto

Every human being deserves to live a dignified life was the message of Canadian charity, IDRF (International Development and Relief Foundation), as it hosted its first Dignity Walk in Toronto today to raise awareness about the charity and funds for its projects. “At IDRF, we believe that dignity is about

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Canadian Muslim runs across Canada for First Nations water safety

Hasan Syed, a community bridge-builder active in the Canadian city of Thunder Bay, has undertaken a cross-country run to raise awareness about the water crisis among First Nationscommunities in Canada. “I have decided to run from Vancouver to Ottawa to raise awareness about the lack of clean water

Canadian Muslims

Malala Yousafzai to receive honorary Canadian citizenship and address parliament

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced on Monday that Malala Yousafzai would visit Canada on April 12, 2017, to address the Canadian Parliament and to officially receive the honorary Canadian citizenship bestowed upon her in 2014. “I am pleased to announce Malala Yousafzai’s upcoming visit to Canada,” said Prime

Ahmed Hussen

Ahmed Hussen appointed Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

Ahmed Hussen was appointed to the Canadian cabinet today as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Ahmed Hussen came to Canada as a refugee from Mogadishu, Somalia, when he was a teenager. A lawyer and community activist, Hussen became the first Somali-Canadian to be elected to the House

Canadian Muslims

Muhammad Ali, the People’s Champion, Honored at RIS

A moving and inspiring tribute to the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, was the highlight of the second day of the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) being held in Toronto. “My dad has inspired us and the entire world to be the best version of ourselves,” said Rasheda Ali

Canadian Muslims

Civil rights pioneer Viola Desmond to appear on $10 bill

Viola Desmond will be featured on a new $10 Canadian bank note, expected in late 2018. This will mark the first time that a portrait of a Canadian woman will be featured on a regularly circulating Bank of Canada note. Desmond, an icon of the human rights and freedoms movement

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Welfare Centre - 'Service to humanity is service to God'

Statement by Mr. Raymond Sung Joon Cho, MPP Scarborough–Rouge River, in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, November 24, 2015. I feel very honoured to introduce the Muslim Welfare Centre, an organization that’s been providing excellent community services locally and internationally for over 20 years. The centre is located

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Rabia Khedr appointed to Ontario Human Rights Commission

Rabia Khedr, the founder of the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) and a community activist, has been appointed a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Ontario announced the appointment of five new part-time commissioners to the Ontario Human Rights Commission [http://www.ohrc.on.ca/

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Dr. Mohamed Lachemi installed as Ryerson University’s 9th President

Ryerson University formally installed Dr. Mohamed Lachemi as its 9th President and Vice-Chancellor earlier today at a ceremony on the university campus in downtown Toronto. “It is an honour to serve Ryerson University as President,” said Dr. Lachemi in his installation address. “Members of the Ryerson Senate and Board

Alaa Murabit

This Ted Talk of Canadian Alaa Murabit Is a Must-See

Strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit’s identity — but when she moved from Canada to Libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women’s rights, independence and ability to lead. She wondered: Was this really religious

Canadian Muslims

Muslim change leaders reflect on identity

Two Muslim change leaders are featured as part of a series of short videos released by Inspirit Foundation in celebration of Eid al-Fitr.“At the Inspirit Foundation we recently commissioned a survey exploring ideas of identity, community, and belonging so it seems appropriate to share two of a series

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi named Ryerson University’s new president

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi has been appointed as Ryerson University’s ninth president and vice-chancellor, effective April 4, 2016. An award-winning teacher, mentor and professor of civil engineering, Dr. Lachemi is well known for his pioneering research in high-performance materials and advanced technologies. “Ryerson is having an impact

African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA)

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor receives Excellence in Religion Award

Imam Michael Abdur Rashid Taylor was honored for his work as a religious leader in Canada with the 2016 Excellence in Religion Award by the African Canadian Achievement Awards (ACAA) at a gala held on Saturday, February 20. “Being there with the number and caliber of leaders in the Black

Humble Beginnings – The Islamic Foundation of Toronto

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Humble Beginnings – Part 1

[http://iqra.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c6a0953ef0105367a6eb5970c-popup] BY MUNEEB NASIR Openness and inclusiveness can be empowering. This is the lesson from the early history of one of Toronto’s oldest Islamic Centers, the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. The founding years, in the late 1960s and early 1970s, were marked by

Canadian Muslims

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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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.

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

CAM-D

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslim-sisters-recognized-for-work-as-disability-advocates/rabia-khedr-and-uzma-khan-2/] Two legally blind sisters, Rabia Khedr and Uzma Khan, were recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their work advocating for disabled people at a recent

Canadian Muslims

A tribute to Ustadh Haniff Bagh Khan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/a-tribute-to-ustadh-haniff-bagh-khan/ustad-1-2/]By Imraan Assim Ustadh Haniff Bagh Khan was among the city’s most respected, loved, and widely acclaimed teachers. He was a teacher of teachers and a celebrated hero in the Muslim community.

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Atiyya Bacchus - a global changemaker

(February 6, 2012) – In her native Guyana, 16-year-old Atiyya Bacchus grew up reading the great classics of literature — Dickens, Twain, Brontë — unaware that her life was about to take a turn worthy of the great dramas she immersed herself in. Five years ago, her family’s home was