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.

News

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.

News

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.

News

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.

Editor

From Darkness to Light: Our Mandate for Hope

To lead humanity from darkness to light now requires more than spiritual devotion; it requires actionable service and collaborative leadership.

Culture

Book Review: Mindfulness: Techniques and Practices in Islamic Psychotherapy: The Power of Muraqabah

Dr. Isgandarova has done the community a great service by dusting off these spiritual treasures and showing us how they can be used to navigate the complexities of the modern psyche. It is, as the reviews suggest, a "noteworthy accomplishment" for the field of spiritual care.

News

Halifax's Ummah Society Awarded $1.2M Federal Grant for Youth Gang Prevention in Atlantic Canada

The Ummah Society has secured $1,273,617 in federal funding to launch a major youth intervention and safety initiative across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The investment, provided through Public Safety Canada’s Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF), was officially announced during a ceremony held in Halifax on February

Reflections

Ramadan - Balancing Life in the Age of Noise

Ramadan is about bringing a balance to our lives by focusing on meaning instead of gratification.

Editor's Column

Beyond the Hype: A Shared Reflection on Charity and Community

Recent headlines regarding financial transparency and reporting discrepancies in the international relief agency sector serve as a cautionary mirror for the entire community. These moments are not opportunities for finger-pointing, but for institutional introspection.

Interfaith

A Rare Convergence: The Intersection of Ramadan and Lent in 2026

This year, Ramadan and Lent begin on the same day. Explore why this rare 33-year alignment is a powerful call to mutual compassion, mercy, and solidarity.

News

Ahmad Attia Appointed to the Order of Ontario

Ahmad Attia’s appointment serves as a testament to a leader who has turned personal adversity into a lifelong pursuit of justice and community well-being, ensuring that the institutions of Ontario are more equitable for all.