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RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

RIS Convention goes virtual for second year

The largest Muslim convention in Canada was held virtually this weekend for a second year running due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS), which has a storied presence in Toronto, ran from Saturday, December 25th to Sunday, December 26th and featured well-known speakers from around

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Thousands of Muslims gathered in Toronto from across North America and around the world for the 18th Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Convention from December 20 – 22 and they were addressed by many prominent speakers. However, former Dutch politician Joram Van Klaveren’s address was one of the

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Starts on Friday in Toronto

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Starts on Friday in Toronto

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS), Canada’s largest Muslim convention returns to Toronto this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Starting on Friday, December 20th with the Friday prayer service (Salaatul Jumu’ah) and running through the weekend, the convention organizers are promising an exciting and jam-packed event. “We

RIS begins in Toronto with promise to be a transformative experience

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RIS begins in Toronto with promise to be a transformative experience

(December 21, 2018) – Thousands of Muslims started arriving in Toronto from across North America and around the world on Friday for the Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Annual Convention being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the heart of the city’s downtown core. The convention attendees will

Muslims set to gather in Toronto for annual RIS convention

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Muslims set to gather in Toronto for annual RIS convention

The largest annual convention of North American Muslims is set to start this weekend in Toronto and the organizers are promising the audience a transformational experience. “This year, we are attempting to deliver a transformational experience for our audience and speakers alike, with what we have dubbed as ‘RIS Reimagined’

Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

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Muslims contribute greatly to society, Canadian PM

Canada’s Muslims are a great asset to the country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his message to the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention. “Canada is fortunate to have a vibrant Muslim Community in Canada,” said Prime Minister Trudeau in his special video message to the gathering. “Over

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Muslims Set to Gather in Toronto for Annual RIS Convention

Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend to attend the Annual “Reviving the Islamic Spirit” Convention (RIS). The convention, one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, will be marking its 16th Anniversary this year. Themed ‘Finding Stability in a World Out

RIS Muslim Convention Concludes in Toronto

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RIS Muslim Convention Concludes in Toronto

The 15th Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) concluded on Sunday evening in Toronto with speakers advising the convention attendees to look to their religion for guidance and to work on strengthening their relationships. “Our hearts have to be connected to each other, and our hearts have to be

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

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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

Muslims Discuss Challenging Times at RIS Convention

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Muslims Discuss Challenging Times at RIS Convention

The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) got underway on Friday, December 23, in Toronto with thousands of people from North America and beyond streaming into Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the three-day gathering. The challenges facing Muslims in the US and around the world were the central theme of

Thousands of Muslims gather in Toronto this weekend for 15th Annual RIS Convention

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Thousands of Muslims gather in Toronto this weekend for 15th Annual RIS Convention

One of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) set to begin on Friday in Toronto, will be marking its 15th Anniversary this year. Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected to attend the convention. They will come to

An Inspiration Tour by RIS

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An Inspiration Tour by RIS

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) will be holding a five-city lecture tour titled, “The Revolution Within Tour”, starting in London, Ontario on August 19th and ending in Montreal, Quebec on August 21st. “For sometime now, RIS has received numerous requests and suggestions on taking it’s message

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

Thousands of Muslims expected for RIS Convention

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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). They will come to listen to leading Islamic scholars, academics and motivational speakers,

Global Peace Initiative launched at RIS in Toronto

Global Peace Initiative launched at RIS in Toronto

By Muneeb Nasir (December 28, 2014) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention concluded in Toronto on Sunday with an announcement by the well-known Islamic scholar, Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah, of a new initiative that calls for a period without bloodshed as a relief from war. “We seek a summer without

RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

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RIS Muslim Convention set to begin in Toronto

(December 25, 2014) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected in Toronto this weekend for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). They will come to listen to leading Islamic scholars, academics and motivational speakers, meet

Retreating for knowledge in the heart of Toronto

Retreating for knowledge in the heart of Toronto

(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 Toronto for the start of Reviving the Islamic Spirit Knowledge Retreat. “Knowledge doesn’t

Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

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Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

By Muaz Nasir (January 4, 2014) – Last weekend marked the 12th annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference brings together academics and scholars from across the world and engages participants in lectures ranging in topics from civic engagement to environmentalism from an Islamic perspective. This

RIS Convention Ends on High Note

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RIS Convention Ends on High Note

(December 30, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention concluded on a high note Sunday evening in Toronto with speakers providing advices to the large turnout of North American Muslims on how to take the lessons from the weekend gathering and improve their faith and practices. “Don’t

Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

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Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

For over 20,000 Muslim visitors this year, the Reviving Islamic Spirit convention has offered them a special cocktail of inspirational speech from renowned Muslim speakers, sending an out loud message of personal, communal and environmental change. “Muslims are meant to be people of high aspirations,” British scholar, Sheikh

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

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Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

(December 28, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention got underway on Friday in Toronto with an inspiring Friday Sermon delivered by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan to thousands of people who traveled from across North America and beyond to attend the landmark annual gathering. “These conferences are an exercise on

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

(December 26, 2013) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond started arriving in Toronto for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). “This year’s convention will revolve around the theme of ‘Changing our Condition: Rekindling the Light

North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

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North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

(December 22, 2013) – As the clock ticks towards the launch of North America Muslims annual convention, hundreds of Muslims gathered on Saturday, December 21, at the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto for the start of Reviving the Islamic Spirit Knowledge Retreat. “Reviving the

RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

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RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

(November 3, 2013) – Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention has announced its theme and unveiled the speakers’ list for this year’s gathering to be held from December 27 to 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The theme of the 12th RIS convention is “Changing Our Condition –

Canada First Halal Food Festival draws record crowds

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Canada First Halal Food Festival draws record crowds

(June 2, 2013) – The first ever Canadian halal food festival drew record-breaking crowds over the weekend at the International Centre in Toronto and showcased the diversity of the halal marketplace in a major North American city. “Halal Food Fest TO is dedicated to the halal food scene, and