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Olive Tree Foundation Awards grant to Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A Study into Our Lived Experiences”

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to Urban Alliance on Race Relations and Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A study into our lived experiences.” The project will obtain critical survey data from members of the Black Muslim community with respect to

Culture

Understanding the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Reading Contest

Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is arguably the most striking example on how extreme perceptions of an individual can be polarized. While adored by millions of adherents, Muhammad is also defamed as a beacon for violence. How can we clear off the stigma on the otherwise the most beloved

Environment

For the Love of Creation releases plans for local discussion groups and nation-wide online forum

Canadian churches and faith-based organizations under For the Love of Creation [http://www.fortheloveofcreation.ca/] have launched two programs to increase dialogue on climate change as part of its faith-based campaign to help Canada transition to net zero by 2050. “This invitation to deeper conversations is so important because we

environment

Environmentalism in Islam

Friday, October 23, 2020 at 8 PM EDT – 9:30 PM EDT Hosted byYaqeen Institute for Islamic Research [https://www.facebook.com/YaqeenInstitute/] Online Event http://yaqeeninstitute.ca/IslamicHeritage Humans’ impact on the environment is being felt around the world, and this is widely considered to be one of the

EnviroMuslims

‘Greening Canadian Mosques’ Project Receives Grant from Olive Tree Foundation

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to Faith & the Common Good and EnviroMuslims for the project, “Greening Canadian Mosques.” The Greening Canadian Mosques program aims to empower Canadian mosque management teams to understand environmental issues and potential cost savings in their facilities. It

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Mohammed Hashim Appointed New Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

Well-known Toronto labour organizer and community advocate,  Mohammed Hashim, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Minister of Canadian Heritage, Steven Guilbeault in making the announcement today says that the appointment is for a five-year term, beginning October 13, 2020. “I am delighted

News

Open Letter To The Prime Minister: Taking Action on White Supremacist Groups

Our communities are still reeling from the incident that took place this September 12, 2020. On that day, a member of the Canadian community, Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, was ruthlessly killed in front of the IMO Mosque in Toronto by an individual with apparent links to a neo-Nazi group. This attack did

Culture

Islamic History Month to Honour the Resilience and Achievements of Black Muslims

Canada is set to celebrate Islamic History Month throughout October with a special focus on the resilience and achievements of Black Muslims. “Being part of the community which has been affected by the impact of racism on the Black community, Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) Board believes it is important

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Canadian Muslim Leader Khadija Haffajee passes away

Pioneering Canadian Muslim leader, Khadija Haffajee has passed way in Ottawa and was buried on Friday. Khadija Haffajee, originally from South Africa, was an educator and community activist in Ottawa, Canada and across Canada. Ms. Haffajee was also a member of the Board of Directors for the National Council of

Islam in Canada

Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.olivetreefoundation.ca] is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships. The Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Scholarship has been awarded to Attaur Rahman, a graduate of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, who will be attending the University of Toronto, Mississauga in Social Sciences. Attaur is

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After Vandalism, Toronto Masjid Gets Nice Support Letter from Neighbor

The message sent to the mosque read, “I am not religious, but what is happening is not right.” By Susan Yasin, AboutIslam.net A Toronto mosque, vandalized for sixth time in three months, has received a beautiful gesture from a neighbor, denouncing hate and showing love and support for Muslims.

CAM-D

Global Conference on Disability and Islam set to take place virtually

A major global online conference on disability and Islam is set to take place on August 18th and it will bring together service providers, academics, Islamic scholars and individuals living with disability from around the world to address the theme, ‘Towards Understanding Disability in Islam.’ “The goal of this conference

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Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian politician Kaleed Rasheed is leading the way in bridge-building by facilitating platforms for engagement between citizens and the provincial government of Ontario. “Politics, for me, is not a career but a public service,” Rasheed said. “I was involved with politics at a grassroots level even while I was working

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Canadian Muslims set for subdued Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims are set to celebrate a very subdued Eid al-Adha on Friday, July 31 with restricted Eid prayers and family gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threat. “As we gradually and safely transition back to a new normal through the pandemic, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is working

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Canadian Jews and Muslims join to commemorate Srebrenica genocide

On Sunday, July 12 2020, Canadian Jews and Muslims gathered for a virtual webinar to remember and honour the victims and survivors of the Srebrenica genocide. 25 years ago, on July 11, 1995, more than 8,000 predominantly Muslim men and boys were systematically selected for death because of their

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Scarborough Muslim Community Achieves $250K Pledge

The power of a community coming together should not be underestimated. That was the reminder that Scarborough Health Network (SHN) got when told that the Scarborough Muslim Community had hit their fundraising goal in a record amount of time. In just two and a half years, the community achieved an

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Canada's first Muslim lieutenant governor appointed in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named business owner and philanthropist Salma Lakhani as the province of Alberta’s new lieutenant-governor. When she formally takes over the role, Lakhani will become Canada’s first Muslim lieutenant-governor. Salma Lakhani is a long-time resident of Edmonton, and a distinguished community advocate with

Ejaz choudry

Calls for Public Inquiry after fatal police shooting of Canadian Muslim

Canadian Muslims and advocacy groups are calling for the police officer who shot and killed a 62-year old Ejaz Choudry on Saturday, June 20 to be removed from the police force in Peel region, west of Toronto, and that a public inquiry be held. “We need some accountability. At a

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Muslim Network TV launched in North America

A Muslim TV channel has been launched in North America by Sound Vision [https://www.soundvision.com/], a Chicago-based non-profit that is well known for its media productions and public relations work. “Given the dire need for a genuine, mainstream Muslim channel and the opportunity that the pandemic lockdown recently

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Considerations for Reopening Canadian Mosques during the Pandemic

The following document is being provided as a guide to Canadian mosques preparing to re-open once restrictions on attendance at faith institutions are eased up by provinces. (Please keep up to date on all government and public health directives and guidelines in your province). It was prepared using the procedures

News

Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution

RELEASE: Fiqh Council of North America June 2, 2020 In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution The Fiqh Council of North America [http://fiqhcouncil.org/re-opening-of-the-masajid-with-care-and-caution/] is alarmed at the spike of COVID 19 cases and related deaths in

Islam Canada

Practicing Islam in the age of COVID-19

By Muneeb Nasir Canadian Muslims, as all Muslims throughout the world, are grappling with the catastrophic changes on their personal as well as their religious life brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Mosques, Islamic Centres and religious schools have been closed since mid-March and all communal services have been suspended.

interfaith

Higher Committee of Human Fraternity Calls for Global Day of Prayer on May 14 in Response to COVID-19

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity (HCHF), called on religious leaders and faithful around the world to a day of fasting, prayers and supplications for the good of all humanity on Thursday, May 14 for an end to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The call is part of the Committee’

Islam Canada

Muslim TV Host Steve Rockwell passes away

The host of a weekly Muslim TV show, Mohamed Twahir, also known as Steve Rockwell, passed away on Saturday May, 2, 2020 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada at the age of 74 He was the founder of Sheik Deedat Centre in Toronto, host of The Call of the Minaret show

Enes Kanter

Ramadan Community Building with Enes Kanter and Mayor John Tory