Muslims in Canada

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Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/islamophobia-and-anti-semitism-share-common-features/idi-feb-10-1/] (February 15, 2015) – Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have many features in common, according to Ivan Kalmar, a University of Toronto professor. “Islamophobia and anti-Semitism show similarities to each other that other

Adil Charkaoui

Quebec Muslims uneasy after school attack

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/quebec-muslims-uneasy-after-school-attack/0211-city-islamophobia-044a-jpg/] (February 12, 2015)- A Quebec Muslim group is calling on government officials to respond to the climate of violence against Muslims in the province. The Quebec Collective against Islamphobia (CQCI) issued the

Craig Stephen Hicks

Vigils and Prayers across North America for 3 Muslims murdered in North Carolina

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/vigils-and-prayers-across-north-america-for-3-muslims-murdered-in-north-carolina/unc_muslim-students/] (February 11, 2015) – Candlelight vigils are planned in cities across North America [https://www.facebook.com/events/1403079069994949/?pnref=lhc] over the next few days to remember

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Solar Energy: A leap of faith

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/solar-energy-a-leap-of-faith/solar-energy/] By Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko (February 10, 2015) – What do many faith communities have in common besides shared teachings and philosophies that speak of caring for the earth? Buildings of course, with rooftops-many of which

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Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-talk-about-preaching-islam/skc1/] (February 8, 2015) – Muslim leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area attended a seminar on Saturday titled, “Preaching Islam in the North American Context”, that was hosted by the Mississauga-based Canadian Centre for Deen

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-celebrates-world-interfaith-harmony-week/idi_4-feb-3-2015/] (February 5, 2015) – This week, Toronto is celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week [http://www.interfaithtoronto.ca/index.html] and there is growing interest across the city by faith and civic groups to

Canadian Muslim Lawyers' Association (CMLA)

Canadian Muslims troubled by PM’s comments implicating mosques in terror promotion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-troubled-by-pms-comments-implicating-mosques-in-terror-promotion/pm-stephen-harper/] (February 2, 2015)  – Two national Muslim organizations are expressing concern over Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s remarks last week implicating mosques in the country as places where terrorism

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims hold peace gatherings in 4 cities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canadian-muslims-hold-peace-gatherings-in-4-cities/dscf0041/] (January 31, 2015) – Canadian Muslims came out today in public squares in four cities to rally for peace and to voice their opposition to terrorism done in the name of their religion. “As Canadian

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Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith

@SarahMushMush

Building racial and religious peace begins at home

By Sarah Mushtaq [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/building-racial-and-religious-peace-begins-at-home/sarah_mushtaq/] Sarah Mushtaq(January 24, 2015) – The past year has been mentally exhausting if you identify as an ethnic minority. From the constant wars in the Middle East to Quebec and

Canadian Muslims

Muslim communities must help converts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-leaders-recognize-contributions-of-muslims/imam-samy-metwally/] By Imam Samy Metwally (January 18, 2015) – I spoke to the media this week [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/imam-worries-about-spike-in-converts-to-islam-since-terrorist-attack-in-ottawa] to

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Young Public Heroes

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/young-public-heroes/tps_4927/]Lovejeet Bhatti accepts her award from Deputy Chief Peter SlolyBy Ron Fanfair (January 15, 2015) – With encouragement from music teacher Vandana Sharma, Lovejeet Bhatti took up her North Albion Collegiate Institute’s music teacher’s offer to apply

Abdulhakim Moalimishak

Ottawa Muslims concerned after terror-related arrests

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/ottawa-muslims-concerned-after-terror-related-arrests/larmond/] (January 13, 2015) – Ottawa Muslims are expressing concern that young people in the city had fallen prey to extremists following the arrest of three men on terrorism related charges. “I see it as a growing

Canadian Muslims

In the wake of Charlie Hebdo we need a more honest engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/in-the-wake-of-charlie-hebdo-we-need-a-more-honest-engagement/parisattacks/] By Dr. Muqtedar Khan (January 12, 2015) – The massacre at Charlie Hebdo, a French Satirical magazine, by Muslim extremists that led to a nationwide manhunt and ultimately 17 fatalities has

Canadian Muslims

Khaled Al-Qazzaz released and looking forward to being reunited with family

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khaled-al-qazzaz-released-and-looking-forward-to-be-reunited-with-family/khaled-al-qazzaz/] (January 11, 2015) – Today, Khaled Al-Qazzaz was released from his hospital room where he was being treated for serious medical conditions. On Monday December 29, 2014 the

Canadian Muslims

Sarah Attia talks about her efforts to free her husband Khaled al-Qazzaz

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/sarah-attia-talks-about-her-efforts-to-free-her-husband-khaled-al-qazzaz/sarah/] (January 8, 2015) – A conversation between Sarah Attia and political science lecturer, Katherine Bullock, about Sarah’s efforts to free her husband, held without charge, and contrary to international

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada elects new board

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/isna-canada-elects-new-board/isna-canada/] (January 6, 2015) – The Election Committee of ISNA Canada has announced the 2014 elections results for the Board of the organization. The new Board elected for the 3 year-term, 2015 to 2017 is: Director / Officers:

Canadian Muslims

New Mosque opens in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/new-mosque-opens-in-ottawa/snmc/] (January 4, 2015) – Today was a proud day for Ottawa’s Muslim community as they officially opened their newest Mosque, the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC) Masjid in Barrhaven. “This Community Center and the masjid will be

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Visionary Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/visionary-muslim-leader-dr-maher-hathout-dies/maher-hathout/] (January 3, 2015) – Last night, the world lost a pioneer, visionary and a leader of the North American Muslim community. Dr. Maher Hathout [http://www.mpac.org/about/staff-board/maher-hathout.php] (1936-

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims serve holiday meal to needy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslims-serve-holiday-meal-to-needy/mwc-dec-28-2014/] (January 2, 2015) – The Muslim Welfare Centre served a holiday lunch to the needy in Toronto’s Regent Park neighborhood on Sunday, December 28. ‘We’re serving the needy of Regent Park

Global Peace Initiative launched at RIS in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/global-peace-initiative-launched-at-ris-in-toronto/ris-peace-statement/] 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

Canadian Muslims

Toronto's RIS inspires hope

(December 27, 2014) – For over 20,000 Muslim visitors, speakers on the second day of Reviving Islamic Spirit convention in Toronto urged them to reconnect with their religious sources to bring about personal and communal change and to engage in service to humanity. [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-muslim-convention-tackles-difficult-issues/img_0194/] Canadian Muslim Convention tackles difficult issues (December 26, 2014) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention in Toronto tackled some of the most pressing questions faced by Muslims in today’s world on the opening day

Amira Elghawaby

Canada Xmas, time for Muslim sharing

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canada-xmas-time-for-muslim-sharing/img_9941-jpg/] (December 23, 2014) – Canada’s Muslims are using their time off during the Christmas holiday season for family gatherings, community programs and to volunteer with charities. “The Christmas holidays are a time when Canadians

Canadian Muslims

Mayor John Tory thanks Muslims for helping city’s needy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/mayor-john-tory-thanks-muslims-for-helping-citys-needy/johntorymwc1/] (December 21, 2014) – Toronto’s Mayor, John Tory, thanked the Muslim community for helping out the city’s needy during a visit to the Muslim Welfare Centre in Scarborough on Saturday. “It shows