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Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/groundbreaking-muslim-philanthropy-conference-in-ottawa/afp-ottawa-3/] Next Gen Panelists Rasha Al-Katta (WaterCan); Leen Al Zaibak (Jusoor); Washim Ahmed (Human Concern International); and Obaid Ahmed (UmmahHub)(June 9, 2014) – A Muslim Philanthropy Forum, part of a groundbreaking series focused on understanding the philanthropic traditions and interests of diverse

Get out and vote - Canadian Muslim leaders to community

(April 25, 2011) – Get out and vote on May 2nd is the message community leaders are sending out to Canadian Muslims. “As citizens in a democracy, voting is one of our basic civic rights and responsibilities,” stated Wahida Valiante, National President of the Canadian Islamic Congress. “In order to fully

Ottawa Muslims receive another wake-up call

By Yahya Abdul Rahman (Feb 28, 2011) – Two surprising occurrences took place in Ottawa’s Muslim community this weekend with the resignation of Ihsaan Gardee as CAIR-CAN’s Executive Director and the announcement that Zijad Delic is leaving his post as CIC’s Executive Director as of March 2nd. Although

Canadian Islamic Congress announces departure of Imam Zijad Delic

(February 27, 2011) – The Canadian Islamic Congress announced today that its Ottawa-based National Executive Director, Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, will be leaving the organization as of March 2, 2011. “I would like to express my sincere thanks to Imam Zijad for his tremendous contributions to the Congress. We all recognize

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The Hajj: A time of importance, blessings and hope

By Imam Dr. Zijad Delic Muslims – wherever they are geographically located — live in continuous connection with the sacred house called the Ka’bah, the symbol of their relationship with the Creator, the homeland of the Prophet, and the first Masjid (Mosque) on earth. Allah has chosen this Masjid as the

Canadian Muslim organizations call for urgent meeting with Defense Minister MacKay

(October 5, 2010) – Canadian Muslim organizations are calling for an urgent meeting with Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defense, following his decision to cancel a lecture [http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2010/10/01/imam-mackay.html] by Imam Dr. Zijad Delic, the Executive Director of the Canadian Islamic Congress

Canadian Muslims Mobilize for Haiti

By Abubakar N. Kasim (January 17, 2010) – The atmosphere during the Friday prayer at the International Muslim Organization of Toronto was different. A large screen right at the center of the city’s Islamic center was showing heart-breaking images from Haiti, where a powerful earthquake has left behind massive destruction

Towards A Unified Ottawa Eid

By Ahmed Khalil (October 2, 2009) – “Eids are a cherished opportunity to multiply one’s good deeds through bringing happiness and pleasure to the hearts of others,” writes Imam Zijad Delic, Executive Director of the Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC), in an article titled, The Significance and Importance of Eid Celebrations

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Together We Can Improve The Image Of Canadian Muslims

By Zijad Delic (July 15, 2009) – The good news is that the image of Muslims and Islam is improving in Canada. But the challenge now is to encourage more effort toward positive change from Canadian Muslims themselves! It is time we made a serious commitment to urgent tasks from within