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Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

Make this an impactful Ramadan with Canada’s Waqf charity

By Muneeb Nasir Assalaamu ‘alaikum. Ramadan Mubarak! We pray this letter finds you in the best of health and increased faith. As we fast in this blessed month of Ramadan, let's reflect on our blessings while remembering those less fortunate. We pray for peace and relief for all.

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan on Monday March 11

Canadians ready to welcome Ramadan on Monday March 11

Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the month of Ramadan on March 11, 2024. According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), the month of fasting will start on Monday, March 11. "The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method

Reinstate Imam Omar Patel at the University of Toronto Scarborough

Reinstate Imam Omar Patel at the University of Toronto Scarborough

By Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto On behalf of Imam Omar, we would like to state that the claims brought against Imam Omar Patel are entirely without merit and complete hearsay. We call on the University of Toronto to immediately reinstate Imam Omar Patel as a Chaplain on the Scarborough Campus

National Muslim organization cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza

National Muslim organization cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza

Today is the seventh anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting where six worshippers were gunned down and 19 injured. A night thay changed this country. A night that changed this community. A night that forever altered how we see our place in Canada. It is because we honour their

Monday is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

Monday is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

On January 29, 2017, six worshippers lost their lives at a Québec City mosque. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, and community members. This year will mark the seventh anniversary of that tragic night that changed our

New mobile app aims to combat rising Islamophobia in Canada

New mobile app aims to combat rising Islamophobia in Canada

A new mobile app named IMIRT, short for Islamophobia-Motivated Incident Reporting Tool, has been launched to enhance community safety and inclusivity. This initiative follows a worrisome surge in violent Islamophobic events nationwide. Imam Ibrahim Hindy of the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre, in collaboration with partners and supported by a grant

Olive Tree Foundation grants funding to support refugee palliative care

Olive Tree Foundation grants funding to support refugee palliative care

Olive Tree Foundation is proud to announce its recent grant to the innovative non-profit organization, GPS Health Navigators, whose aim is to provide essential support to refugee patients with palliative care needs in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region (GTHA). This significant grant has been made possible through the generous

Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

Veltman found guilty of first-degree murder in killing of Muslim family in London

In under six hours of deliberation, the jury in the Nathaniel Veltman murder trial in Windsor, Ontario, has delivered a verdict of guilt on charges of first-degree murder and attempted murder in connection to the 2021 truck attack on a Muslim family in London. The 12-member jury, engaged in deliberations

Majority of Canadians support a ceasefire

Majority of Canadians support a ceasefire

It's clear Canadians want an end to the violence in Gaza. A new poll commissioned by NCCM and conducted by Mainstreet Research shows that over 71% of Canadians support the call for a ceasefire. A majority of Liberal, NDP, and Conservative voters also want Canada to call for

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to support refugee and immigrant women

Olive Tree Foundation awards grant to support refugee and immigrant women

The Olive Tree Foundation has awarded a grant to the Refugee Women’s Network for the project, ‘Women Helping Women’ that will provide a confidential, safe space for refugee and new immigrant women to provide counseling and direction as they settle in their new community. ““A grant from Olive Tree

Canadian coalition calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Canadian coalition calls for ceasefire in Gaza

A coalition of faith, labour and civil society organizations urges the federal government to support an immediate ceasefire of all hostilities in Israel and Palestine, and to call for an end to the blockade of Gaza. The coalition issued a joint statement with more than 100 signatories on October 21.

NCCM launches Palestine advocacy portal

NCCM launches Palestine advocacy portal

A new, one-stop portal has everything you need to advocate for Gaza and Palestine in Canada. With new information and updates being added everyday. How to Talk to Your Neighbours It can be difficult to have some of these conversations with our neighbours, friends, and those near to our hearts.

Islamic History Month set for October

Islamic History Month set for October

Islamic History Month Canada (IHMC) in October aims to celebrate, inform, educate, and share with fellow Canadians the rich Muslim heritage and contributions to society: contributions in sciences, humanities, medicine, astronomy, and other disciplines that have greatly benefited human progress. IHMC believes that through education and sharing positive stories, all

Seerah Exhibition coming to the GTA

Seerah Exhibition coming to the GTA

A Seerah Exhibition is being held from Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 1 at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, (Hall 3 & 4), Mississauga, Ontario. "Prophet Muhammad's Legacy: An International Exhibit of Sacred Artifacts" is a captivating exhibition centered around up to 16 revered

Canada to match donations to Red Cross for Morocco earthquake relief

Canada to match donations to Red Cross for Morocco earthquake relief

Canada has announced a matching fund with the Canadian Red Cross to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of disaster-affected populations in Morocco. Every donation made by individuals to the Canadian Red Cross from September 8 to 28, 2023, will be matched up to a maximum of $3 million. “Canada

Terrorism trial begins in Windsor for London attack

Terrorism trial begins in Windsor for London attack

The Canadian Muslim community and people who fight for the rights of others in Canada are asking for fairness as the trial of a man accused of intentionally hitting a Muslim family with his truck in Ontario in 2021 begins. The trial started with the selection of jurors on Tuesday.

Canadian Muslim TV producer Ezz Gad passes away

Canadian Muslim TV producer Ezz Gad passes away

Well-known Canadian Muslim TV show producer, Ezz Gad passed away on August 18 in Egypt, according to several social media reports. He was buried in Egypt. Since the 1980s, Ezz Gad presented, ‘Reflections on Islam’, a weekly exploration of Islam on Vision TV, with readings from the Qur’an, thoughtful

Funeral for Sharif Rahman to be held today in Owen Sound

Funeral for Sharif Rahman to be held today in Owen Sound

A funeral is planned for Sharif Rahman, who owned The Curry House. He passed away on Thursday after a serious attack in Owen Sound. The service will be held this afternoon at the Owen Sound Muslim Association at 895 7th St. E. A prayer for him will start at 2

MAC Convention 2023 - Islam: Perfect Divine Blessing

MAC Convention 2023 - Islam: Perfect Divine Blessing

The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is thrilled to announce that MAC Convention 2023 - Islam: Perfect Divine Blessing (الإسلام: النعمة الربانية التامّة) is going to take place September 2nd to 4th, 2023 in Toronto - a complete three day immersive experience unlike any event you have ever attended,

Dr. Yasir Qadhi elected Chair of Fiqh Council of North America

Dr. Yasir Qadhi elected Chair of Fiqh Council of North America

The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) in its General Body meeting held on August 2, 2023, elected Dr. Yasir Qadhi as its new Chairman for the next three years. "May Allah SWT grant Dr. Yasir Qadhi tawfiq to serve the Council and the community in the best possible

Explore the Muslim Welfare Residences: A beacon of hope and support for homeless individuals in Whitby, ON

Explore the Muslim Welfare Residences: A beacon of hope and support for homeless individuals in Whitby, ON

The Muslim Welfare Residences in Whitby, ON, are excited to announce the opening of their new transition housing facility, providing a safe haven and empowering stepping stone for those experiencing homelessness. With 26 beds, this state-of-the-art facility is thoughtfully designed to offer comfort, privacy, and a path towards independence for

Imam expresses concern over insufficient sentence for Mosque attack perpetrator

Imam expresses concern over insufficient sentence for Mosque attack perpetrator

The leader of a mosque, whose congregation fell victim to what authorities have labeled a terrorist attack, voiced his concerns over the lenient eight-year sentence handed to the 24-year-old assailant. Imam Ibrahim Hindy spoke out following the court's verdict on Mohammad Moiz Omar in Brampton. Omar had previously

Man who planned 'Mass Casualty Event' at Mississauga Mosque pleads guilty to 3 charges

Man who planned 'Mass Casualty Event' at Mississauga Mosque pleads guilty to 3 charges

Court documents reveal that the man responsible for assaulting worshippers at a mosque in Mississauga, Ont., last year had been meticulously planning the attack for an entire year. His actions were driven by a deep-seated hatred and a sinister intent to intimidate Muslims. According to an agreed statement of facts

Toronto businessman Mohamad Fakih pledges $20K to house refugees stuck on city streets

Toronto businessman Mohamad Fakih pledges $20K to house refugees stuck on city streets

A Toronto businessman has personally pledged to donate at least $20,000 to house refugees who have been camped out in downtown Toronto for weeks. “They don't need a handout; they need a hand up. Those people are exactly like [me when] I came here and a lot

City of Toronto officially launches new ‘Toronto For All’ Anti-Islamophobia Campaign to celebrate acceptance without exceptions

City of Toronto officially launches new ‘Toronto For All’ Anti-Islamophobia Campaign to celebrate acceptance without exceptions

The City of Toronto, with guidance from a Community Advisory Council and the National Council of Canadian Muslims, launched a new ‘Toronto For All’ public education campaign to raise awareness about the realities of Islamophobia present in our community and to help to remind Torontonians that acceptance comes without exceptions.