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Canadian Muslim Woman Pioneer Dies

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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

Majied Ali recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough

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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.

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

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

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

A tribute to Ustadh Haniff Bagh Khan

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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.

Atiyya Bacchus - a global changemaker

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

Zeib Jeeva named to Order of Ontario

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Zeib Jeeva named to Order of Ontario

(January 20, 2012) – Zeib Jeeva, a tireless advocate for social justice, is among 27 Ontarians being appointed to the Order of Ontario. The Order of Ontario is the province’s highest official honour. [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/zeib-jeeva-named-to-order-of-ontario/zeibjeeva-2/] “Today

Hanny Hassan receives Order of Canada

(January 23, 2011) – Hanny Hassan, a resident of London, Ontario, who has dedicated over 40 years of his life to voluntary service was recently named to the Order of Canada. Hassan is well-known for his work in cross cultural and interfaith understanding, specifically in the Arab and Muslim communities.

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The passing of Mohamed Nasir - an exemplary Muslim Canadian leader

Mohamed NasirOne of the pioneers of Canada’s Muslim community, Mohamed Nasir, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday evening, December 23, 2010. May Allah forgive him and grant him His Mercy. The Janaza took place on Friday December 24, 2010 after Salatul Jumu’ah at the Islamic

Imam Dr. Tawfik Muhammad Ali Shahin

The Imam who defined Ottawa’s Muslims

By Imraan Assim (September 26, 2009) – The image is burned in my memory and will last forever. Imam Dr. Tawfik Muhammad Ali ShahinAn Imam, a scholar, a leader, a role-model, a counselor – Imam Dr. Tawfik Muhammad Ali Shahin – sitting on the ground beside the pulpit, inscribed with the Qur’

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Celebrating Family and Diversity - Part 3

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Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Celebrating Family and Diversity - Part 3

By Muneeb Nasir [This is the third part in the series covering the history of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto, one of the first Islamic Centers to be established in Toronto. Many of the men, women and young people involved in the Islamic Foundation would become leaders and community activists

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: Planting the Seeds - Part 2

[http://iqra.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c6a0953ef011570090748970b-popup] BY MUNEEB NASIR The coming together of the early immigrant Muslims in Toronto to build an organization and establish a centre for their religious, cultural and social activities had an air of excitement among members of the newly formed Muslim Foundation in 1968.