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Places of worship grapple with vaccine rules

Places of worship grapple with vaccine rules

Places of worship are requiring their faith leaders, staff and volunteers to offer proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. “We require all of our staff to be fully vaccinated,” said Dr. El-Tantawy Attia, Manager of Masjid Toronto. “At the moment, we are not asking for proof of vaccination

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

Masjid Toronto: a place of love, faith and hope

By Farhad Khadim This is a story of how people of faith refused to be victimized by terror. It resulted in the establishment of Toronto’s downtown Masjid (Mosque) which turned the corner of Dundas and Chestnut into a place of prayer and spirituality for thousands of Canadians each week.

Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

Islam in Canada

Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

A YouTube animated song channel for kids, Jamil and Jamila [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYhKpcHVkvZv4fPmkqg6W7g/featured], was launched in Toronto on Sunday, October 6th by Nayla Media at a special event held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “The purpose of the Jamil and Jamila channel is to spread

Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

Canadian Muslims

Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

Toronto Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Sunday with a colorful display of the community’s diversity at many large outdoor prayer services and festivals held across the city. “Today we are celebrating the great Festival of Sacrifice. We join the millions of pilgrims who have converged on the sacred sites.

Fellowship of the Rings

Beth Sholom Congregation

Fellowship of the Rings

By Farhad Khadim “Terror in a Pittsburgh Synagogue. Multiple fatalities. Shooter may be among the dead.” The words came crashing through my iPhone screen leaving a sense of dread that would consume me for the next few hours. How could it happen again? Were there fatalities? How many? Who did

Bosnia’s history is a quilt of diversity: author

Canadian Muslims

Bosnia’s history is a quilt of diversity: author

The history of Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of a people who deeply cherish diversity, author Irfan Mirza told a capacity audience at an Islamic Heritage Month celebration of Bosnian Muslim history held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Saturday, October 13th. “Diversity works, diversity is successful because of common purpose.

Muslims are an integral part of Canada: historian

Archives of Ontario

Muslims are an integral part of Canada: historian

Muslims are an integral part of Canada and they should be sharing their history with other Canadians, according to historian Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick. Dr. Quick was speaking on Saturday, October 6th at the inaugural event of a month-long series to mark Islamic History Month held at the Islamic Institute

Ieasha Prime advises Muslims to be steadfast in difficult times

Black Muslim Initiative

Ieasha Prime advises Muslims to be steadfast in difficult times

A prominent educator and public speaker advised Toronto Muslims that in difficult times to always take care of their spiritual life and maintain their connection with Allah. “You cannot allow the discrimination and oppression done against you to consume you,” Ustadha Ieasha Prime told an audience at the Islamic Institute

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engage in dialogue

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engage in dialogue

Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish communities engaged in an inspirational evening of dialogue, storytelling and performances at Congregation Darchei Naom on Wednesday night to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week. The program themed, “Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue”, featured presentations, readings and performances by Whabagoon, a

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

Canadian Muslims

Our Home, Our Stories: Indigenous, Muslim and Jewish Communities in Dialogue

“Home” has many meanings: where we live, where we come from, where we hope to be. It is our land, our origin and possibly our destination. By sharing what it means to each of us we allow for conversation and understanding to blossom. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:30 PM

Muslims respond to Indigenous Elders call for a National Day of Prayer

Canadian Muslims

Muslims respond to Indigenous Elders call for a National Day of Prayer

On Sunday morning, Muslims took part in the inaugural National Day of Prayer and Mindfulness that was called for by Indigenous Elders to pray for unity, understanding and a peaceful resolution of issues facing Indigenous people and settlers in the land. At two major Islamic Centres in the Greater Toronto

Canada Flag Raising Ceremony at Islamic Institute of Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Canada Flag Raising Ceremony at Islamic Institute of Toronto

The Canadian-Muslim Vote is proud to host another flag raising ceremony with our dear friends at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. We will be having the flag ceremony at 2:30 pm on Friday October 21st, 2016 after Friday prayers. Please do attend to show your support! We are proud

Toronto Eid Carnival to support Syrian Relief

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Eid Carnival to support Syrian Relief

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-eid-carnival-to-support-syrian-relief/eid-carnival/] (July 23, 2015) – An Eid Carnival and soccer tournament will be held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Sunday, July 26 in aid of Syrian refugees. “We need your help to continue and increase our efforts to support the thousands

Eid message to Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Eid message to Canadian Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/eid-message-to-canadian-muslims/eid-iit-july-17-2015/] [Transcript of Eidul Fitr Khutba (sermon) delivered by Shaikh Ahmad Kutty at the Islamic Institute of Toronto on Friday, July 17th, 2015]. Brothers and Sisters, All praises to Allah for His countless blessings. I thank Him for gift of life, faith,

3 Muslim schools get perfect marks in Fraser Institute ranking

An-Noor Private Islamic School

3 Muslim schools get perfect marks in Fraser Institute ranking

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/3-muslim-schools-get-perfect-marks-in-fraser-institute-ranking/islamicfoundationoftoronto/] (March 6, 2015) – Three Muslim schools in the Greater Toronto Area scored perfect marks in the Fraser Institute’s annual ranking of Ontario elementary schools. This Report Card on Ontario’s Elementary Schools 2015 [http://www.fraserinstitute.org/research-news/display.aspx?

Scarborough Muslims celebrate Family Day supporting hospital

Scarborough Muslims celebrate Family Day supporting hospital

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/scarborough-muslims-celebrate-family-day-supporting-hospital/brad-duguid/] Brad Duguid, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure(February 17, 2015) – Scarborough Muslims celebrated Family Day on Monday by raising funds to purchase vital signs monitors for Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital. Donors rose to the challenge by raising

Christianne Boudreau's visit to Toronto left us inspired

Anela Jadunandan

Christianne Boudreau's visit to Toronto left us inspired

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/christianne-boudreaus-visit-to-toronto-left-us-inspired/iit-seminar/] IIT Seminar on “Extremism and Radicalization in Canada”By Anela Jadunandan (December 4, 2014) – I had the distinct pleasure of spending last weekend with Christianne (Chris) Boudreau, the mother of Damian Clairmont who was killed in January 2014, fighting for ISIS

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/growing-interest-in-environment-among-canadian-muslims/iit-hike-1/] (October 29, 2014) – Canadian Muslims are eager to reconnect with nature and learn more about environmental issues, according to environmentalist, Muaz Nasir [http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/10/muaz-nasir-interview/]. “There is a real desire within the Muslim community, especially among the

Canadian Muslims

Toronto celebrates Islamic History Month

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-celebrates-islamic-history-month/iit-ihmc-audience/] Mosque One documentary screening at IIT(October 20, 2014) – October is Islamic History Month in Canada (IHMC) and community groups across Toronto are showcasing Muslim contributions to the world. “Bridge-building with understanding is one of the goals of IHMC,” states the

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ramadan-food-drive-supports-womens-shelter/food-drive-2/] (July 7, 2014) – The Islamic Institute of Toronto’s [http://islam.ca/] (IIT) Youth Council and the Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/] have launched a Ramadan food drive in support of a women’s shelter. “Ramadan is a

Muneeba Centre gains support in Scarborough

Ansar Financial

Muneeba Centre gains support in Scarborough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muneeba-centre-gains-support-in-scarborough/camd5/] (June 13, 2014) – The Muneeba Centre will offer support programs and respite services for people with disabilities a fund raising dinner in Scarborough was told on June 7. The fund-raiser was organized by the Canadian Association for Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D)

Hassan Yussuff - New President of Canadian Labour Congress

Canadian Labour Congress

Hassan Yussuff - New President of Canadian Labour Congress

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/hassan-yussuff-new-president-of-canadian-labour-congress/2012_iso_hassan_yussuff_clc/] (May 25, 2014) – On May 8th, delegates to the Canadian Labour Congress convention in Montreal elected Hassan Yussuff as President in a contested election. Yussuff defeated incumbent Ken Georgetti, who has been CLC President since 1999. The

Malaysian Exchange Student falls in love with Canada

Malaysian Exchange Student falls in love with Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/malaysian-exchange-student-falls-in-love-with-canada/20121021-img_6941/] By Nor Katrina Anis Binti Ahmad Ghani ‘Tak kenal maka tak cinta’ (you will never fall in love with someone until you get to know him). Some might associate this Malay saying with love among people, but for me it

New Direction For A New Year

Canadian Muslims

New Direction For A New Year

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/new-direction-for-a-new-year/hijra/] By Shaikh Abdullah Hakim-Quick All Praises are due to Allah, Lord of the worlds and may His choicest peace and blessings be constantly showered upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad, forever. With the new Islamic year of 1434 A.H. upon us,

Toronto Muslims join National Environmental Cleanup

Toronto Muslims join National Environmental Cleanup

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-mu%c2%ad%c2%ad%c2%ad%c2%adslims-join-national-environmental-cleanup/img_5158-2/] Greater Toronto Area Muslims came out on Sunday to take part in a national environmental program, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup [http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/], joining with other citizens who are seeking