Reflections

Canada’s national amnesia on Islamophobia

By Asmaa Malik, Fahad Ahmad  (Originally published on Policy Options, February 16, 2026) Last month, Canadians marked the ninth anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre, in which six men were murdered and many more injured by a white nationalist gunman. Why? Because they were Muslim. In June, it will

News

Groundbreaking for Wolfville’s First Purpose-Built Mosque

In late February 2026, members of the Annapolis Valley Islamic Center (AVIC) gathered to officially start construction on a permanent facility that will serve as a spiritual and community hub for a rapidly growing population.

Reflections

Reassembling the Mirror of Our Humanity

We cannot heal what we refuse to name. We must stop being "neutral" and start being intentional. We have to see the jagged edges of racism and classism and colorism, call them by their names, and then move to dismantle them.

Editor

Delusional, Unhinged, and Failing: The Ego That Is Destroying the Middle East

The world is being dragged down by the weight of a failing ego and a delusional and unhinged leader. As we look at the global landscape today, the lesson is clear: the most dangerous thing in the world is a superpower that has run out of ideas but refuses to run out of ammunition.

News

New MAC Toronto School Opens in Scarborough

The MAC Toronto School is designed as a full-time private school that integrates the rigorous Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum with a comprehensive Islamic education program.

Reflections

The Diaspora Advantage: Turning Identity into Innovation

My identity wasn’t something to hide. It was the reason my work mattered. As Derek Walcott wrote: “The sea is history.” And for those of us in the diaspora, we carry that history with us — in how we think, in how we create, in how we build.

Editor

Nature as Teacher: How the Qur’an Anticipates Biomimicry

The Qur’an does not allow reflection to remain abstract. It links contemplation to ethical action.  Biomimicry is a contemporary expression of an ancient Qur’anic ethic: observe deeply, act humbly, and live in balance.

News

Service as a Legacy: Honouring Canadian Muslim Excellence and the Meritorious Service Medal

From the frontlines of the pandemic to the halls of policy reform, the stories of these recipients—Maduba Ahmad, Hana Fatima, Syed Tariq Quadri, Sulemaan Ahmed, and Khadija Cajee—remind us that service is not just a duty; it is an invitation into a legacy of kindness and justice.

Reflections

The "Open Secret" in Muslim Charity: Are We Funding Influencers Instead of the Poor?

Is your sadaqah (charity) actually reaching those in need, or is a significant portion being diverted to pay the person asking for it?

Editor

Seeing the Pharaohs of Today

When we examine the stories of Pharaoh today, we see a mirror reflecting the modern world’s greatest tragedies. The traits that defined him—hubris, narcissism, and gaslighting—are the very same engines driving today’s "emperors" and the devastating wars they initiate.

Real Lives

The Architects of a Community: Remembering Dr. Ismail Peer and Sister Khalida

It is with heavy hearts that we reflect on the passing of Dr. Ismail Peer, a giant of the Windsor community and a pioneer of the Canadian Muslim experience. His departure comes just one month after the passing of his beloved wife, Sister Khalida.

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Gratitude and Gathering: Canadian Muslims Prepare for Eid al-Fitr 2026

After a month of fasting, reflection, and community service, Canadian Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, March 20, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Lifestyle

Navigating the Sacred Threshold: A Review of Shaikh Ahmad Kutty’s Last Journey

Whether you are a caregiver supporting a loved one, a healthcare professional seeking to understand the needs of Muslim patients, or an individual reflecting on your own return to Allah, Last Journey is an "essential addition to the library."

Editor

The Magnetic Fast: How Ramadan Reveals the True Heart of Islam

Ramadan demonstrates that Islam is a comprehensive system designed to build better human beings and, by extension, better communities. It shows that faith is not a passive identity but an active commitment to self-improvement and service to others.

News

Scarborough’s First Faith-Centered Residence for Muslims with Disabilities

The Scarborough project is inspired by the late Rafia Haniff-Cleofas, a co-founder of DEEN and a pioneer in Canada’s disability rights movement. Her final dream before passing in late 2025 was to see this home built in Scarborough.

Editor

When Lies Prepare the Ground for War

When public discourse becomes saturated with distortion, exaggeration, and deliberate deception, the collective moral compass begins to drift. In such an environment, injustice can be presented as a necessity, and violence can be cloaked in the language of virtue.

News

Amira Elghawaby Honoured with 2026 Jack Layton Progress Prize

The Broadbent Institute highlighted Elghawaby's commitment to prioritizing Muslim women, racialized communities, and youth. Her work has focused on combining advocacy with mentorship and public education to strengthen human rights and civic engagement.

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Montreal Schools Face Staffing Crisis as Expanded Secularism Law Leads to Firings

Mariem Gharnougui, a daycare educator lost her job in February. Sabaah Khan, a longtime volunteer who wears a hijab, was recently informed she can no longer drive students to basketball tournaments or assist in the school library.

Reflections

From Masjid to Banquet Hall: Preserving the Soul of Ramadan

Ramadan was revealed to cultivate taqwa — an inward vigilance, an awareness that Allah sees what others do not. And yet, in many of our cities Ramadan increasingly unfolds beneath chandeliers, stage lighting, and ticketed buffets.

Editor's Column

Strengthening the Safety Net: From the Pillar of Zakat to Bill S-206

This Ramadan, we have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between our spiritual duties and our civic advocacy. We can view our support for Bill S-206 as a form of ongoing charity—a policy that could provide a permanent safety net for generations to come.

News

The Rising Need for Security in Ramadan 2026

There are two dominant, yet contrasting, themes define the landscape of Canadian mosques this year: overflowing parking lots and increased security presence.

News

Local Giving, National Impact: How NZF Canada is Transforming Zakat Distribution

While many Muslims historically sent these funds to international relief efforts, NZF Canada operates on the principle that charity should begin at home. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has sought to bridge the gap between the affluent and the struggling within the domestic community.

Reflections

Are Mosques Losing Out to Online Islamic Programming?

Every Imam and mosque leadership will be asked about the trust placed in them by people who came through their doors seeking transformation and left unchanged, because the masjids were too preoccupied with optics and the inertia of seasonal programming.

Culture

Ramadan in March 1991: The Opening of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto

In March 1991, the Foundation officially moved into the new building, and prayers were offered there for the first time. It was the month of Ramadan and between 800 to 1,000 Muslims attended the Centre for Salaatul Isha and Taraweeh.

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A Season of Doubled Blessings: Supporting Scarborough’s Health This Ramadan

The Scarborough Muslim Community (SMC) has a long and proud history of standing alongside our local hospitals. To date, the SMC has already raised over $800,000 in pledged commitments toward our ambitious $1 million goal for the SHN Foundation.