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Muslims support Mississauga hospital with Walkathon
(February 17, 2012) – Families in Mississauga will be celebrating this Monday’s Family Day in a big way with a walkathon that will raise funds for the city’s Credit Valley Hospital. The Muslim organization,
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What Makes a Man
The ‘What Makes A Man. Higher Unlearning: The 2012 White Ribbon Conference’, was held last Saturday, February 11 at Ryerson University. The discussion-focused event brought together speakers who gave short 5-10 minute talks followed
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Winnipeg man mourns for family lost in house fire
(February 1, 2012) – A terrible tragedy struck a Winnipeg family on the evening of January 24. While the father Hamid Farooq was at work, fire engulfed the family’s semi-detached home. Farooq’s wife Zebunesa
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Jury finds Shafia family members guilty of first degree murder
(January 29, 2012) – Mohammad Shafia, his wife Tooba Yahya and their son Hamed were all convicted today of first-degree murder in the deaths of four family members. Mohammad Shafia, 58, his wife, and
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Muslim agency targets ‘honor related’ domestic violence
(January 24, 2012) – A London, Ontario based Muslim agency announced today that it is launching a project that targets “honor related” domestic violence. The Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration (MRC)
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Canadian journalist Muhammad Lila joins ABC News
(January 20, 2012) – ABC News announced this week that it has hired award-winning Canadian journalist, Muhammad Lila, from the CBC as the new Digital Correspondent for South Asia. Lila will be the network’s correspondent responsible
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Qatar Foundation launches new Research Centre for Islamic Legislation and Ethics
(January 15, 2012) – A new research center that will focus on Islamic legislation and ethical thought was launched today under the patronage of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education,
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Canadian Muslims fight domestic violence
(January 12, 2012) – Stunned by an alleged honour killing, Canadian Muslims are joining an international campaign to fight domestic violence in their country. “We are hoping the raise awareness about domestic violence in
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Second attack on Gatineau mosque
(January 5th, 2012) – The Outaouais Islamic Centre in Gatineau, Quebec was vandalized once again today. According to mosque officials the building was spray painted early this morning with hate messages following the earlier
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Islamic Institute inspires hundreds as they welcome back pilgrims
By Anela Jadunandan (January 6, 2012) – Hundreds of Muslims attended the annual Winter Gala Dinner held by the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Sunday, January 1, 2012. The occasion also welcomed back pilgrims
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