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Here's to a radical Canada Day!

Canadian Muslims

Here's to a radical Canada Day!

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/heres-to-a-radical-canada-day/canada1-2/] By David Suzuki with contributions from Ian Hanington, Senior Editor Oh, Canada, what will become of you? Although I’m proudly Canadian, my early memories are mixed. After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, our government unfairly deprived my family of

Project Ramadan defines what it means to make a difference

Canadian Muslims

Project Ramadan defines what it means to make a difference

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/project-ramadan-defines-what-it-means-to-make-a-difference/projectramadan2014jpg/] By Fareen Qureishi (June 28, 2014) – It started with one, simple idea: Feed families in need in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), no matter who they are. In early 2009, after hearing the staggering statistics that more than 25 per cent

Canadian Imams disapprove of youths fighting in foreign conflicts

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Imams disapprove of youths fighting in foreign conflicts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-imams-disapprove-youths-fighting-in-foreign-conflicts/cci/] (June 24, 2014) – Canadian Imams have issued a statement saying that no one should go overseas to fight in conflict zones in the belief that they are helping fellow Muslims. “Canadian Muslims who might do this will be promoting disloyalty to

Muslim Women Through a Diverse Lens

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Women Through a Diverse Lens

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-women-through-a-diverse-lens/cmw/] By Hala Barghash (June 21, 2014) – The Coalition of Muslim Women [http://www.cmw-kw.org/] of KW’s free, annual event took place on Sunday, June 8th 2014 at Kitchener City Hall. This year, it was titled “Muslim Women Through a

Muslims raise $1 million for Brampton Hospital

Brampton Civic Hospital

Muslims raise $1 million for Brampton Hospital

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-raise-1-million-for-brampton-hospital/muslimfriendsof-osler-may-26-2014/] (June 18, 2014) – The Muslim community has raised $1 million for the Brampton Civic Hospital. “By the Grace, Mercy, Blessings and Guidance of God Almighty we have finally reached the end of the $1 million fund-raising campaign for the Brampton Civic

Canada’s Muslims launch hunger-fighting campaign

Canadian Muslims

Canada’s Muslims launch hunger-fighting campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadas-muslims-launch-hunger-fighting-campaign/give_30/] (June 16, 2014) – A national hunger-fighting campaign that taps into the spirit of the Ramadan is growing faster in Canada than anticipated. “The Give 30 Campaign is a grassroots movement that’s catching on much faster than ever imagined,” says

Halal Food Fest 2014 attracts record crowds

Canadian Muslims

Halal Food Fest 2014 attracts record crowds

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/halal-food-fest-2014-attracts-record-crowds/dscf8301/] (June 14, 2014) – The largest halal food festival in North America opened on Saturday at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario with record crowds from across the city showing up to take in the festivities. “There’s lots to see, do

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)

Green Leaders: Fizza Mir

Green Leaders: Fizza Mir

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/green-leaders-fizza-mir/fizzamir/] By Muaz Nasir Green Leaders is new online series by Khaleafa.com [http://khaleafa.com/], profiling Muslims who are involved in the environmental movement. The goal is to highlight the achievements of those within our community and provide role models for

Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

Groundbreaking Muslim Philanthropy Conference in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/groundbreaking-muslim-philanthropy-conference-in-ottawa/afp-ottawa-3/] Next Gen Panelists Rasha Al-Katta (WaterCan); Leen Al Zaibak (Jusoor); Washim Ahmed (Human Concern International); and Obaid Ahmed (UmmahHub)(June 9, 2014) – A Muslim Philanthropy Forum, part of a groundbreaking series focused on understanding the philanthropic traditions and interests of diverse

Ontarians: Get out and vote!

Canadian Muslims

Ontarians: Get out and vote!

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ontarians-get-out-and-vote/280365-october-6-the-most-important-thing-ill-do-today/] By S N Smith (June 8, 2014) – In 2011,only 49.2 per cent of eligible Ontarians [http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ontario-election-turnout-hits-record-low-1.981439] bothered to vote — a record low. This is totally unacceptable. We, as a community residing

Mariam Bacchus wins National Essay Competition

Canadian Muslims

Mariam Bacchus wins National Essay Competition

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/mariam-bacchus-wins-national-essay-competition/mariam-bacchus/] (June 6, 2014) – Mariam Bacchus has won 1st place in the Intermediate Writing category of the 2014 Write and Make Art! Challenge. [http://passagestocanada.com/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2014-write-and-make-art-challenge/] Passages Canada [http://passagestocanada.com/] announced the winners of the competition in which over 400

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/love-is-a-verb-screening-in-toronto/torontoloveisaverb/] (June 1, 2014) – The Toronto premiere of the documentary, ‘Love is a Verb’, profiling the Hizmet movement and its leader, Fethullah Gulen, was held on May 29th at the Scotiabank Theatre. The Hizmet (the Turkish word for service) global movement began

Zaib Shaikh appointed Toronto Film Commissioner

Canadian Muslims

Zaib Shaikh appointed Toronto Film Commissioner

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/zaib-shaikh-appointed-toronto-film-commissioner/zaib-shaikh/] (May 29, 2014) – The City of Toronto announced today the appointment of Zaib Shaikh as Toronto’s new Film Commissioner and Director of Entertainment Industries. Councillor Michael Thompson (Ward 37 Scarborough Centre), Chair of the Economic Development and Culture Committee, made

Imam Khalid Latif inspires NYU graduates

Canadian Muslims

Imam Khalid Latif inspires NYU graduates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/imam-khalid-latif-inspires-nyu-graduates/ikl/] Imam Khalid Latif inspired new graduates and the entire audience at New York University (NYU) on Tuesday, May 20 as he recounted his 9/11 experience, living on-campus and in residence at the time. Imam Khalid Latif was awarded the Alumni

NCCM takes next step in lawsuit against PMO

NCCM takes next step in lawsuit against PMO

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/nccm-takes-next-step-in-lawsuit-against-pmo-spokesman/nccmjpg/] (May 26, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims is filing a statement of claim in Ontario Superior Court after failing to get an apology from the Prime Minister’s Office for a comment the organization says linked it to a

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

Muslim Philanthropy Forum June 3 in Ottawa

AFP Inclusive Giving Project

Muslim Philanthropy Forum June 3 in Ottawa

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-philanthropy-forum-june-3-in-ottawa/dawn_at_ottawas_parliament_hill/] (May 22, 2014) – A Muslim Philanthropy will be held in Ottawa on June 3. The forum is part of the Inclusive Giving Project launched in 2012 by the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy – Canada. This ground-breaking series focuses

Inspired hearts, transformed lives

Canadian Muslims

Inspired hearts, transformed lives

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/inspired-hearts-transformed-lives/photo-1/] By Surayya Khan Last semester, on my commute to school, I had an unexpected but welcomed experience. I was busy reading a list of supplications on a sheet of paper I had compiled and printed when an elderly man peered over

Green Leaders: Siraj Berhan

Canadian Muslims

Green Leaders: Siraj Berhan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/green-leaders-siraj-berhan/gso-crew-2014mar23-1/] By Muaz Nasir Green Leaders is new online series by Khaleafa.com [http://khaleafa.com/], profiling Muslims who are involved in the environmental movement. The goal is to highlight the achievements of those within our community and provide role models for

Make this Ramadan special for your child

Canadian Muslims

Make this Ramadan special for your child

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/make-this-ramadan-special-for-your-child/muslim-kids-tv/] (May 16, 2014) – Make this Ramadan special not just for your own child but also for children around the world with Muslim Kids TV. Muslim Kids TV is developing two new animated TV series to be released this Ramadan and is

Ottawa Muslims convene this weekend

Canadian Muslims

Ottawa Muslims convene this weekend

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ottawa-muslims-convene-this-weekend/ilead2014/] (May 14, 2014) – Ottawa’s Muslims will gather on Saturday, May 17th at the Palais des Congrès de Gatineau for the second annual I.LEAD Conference. [http://www.ileadottawa.ca/en/index.html] According to the organizers, “I.LEAD stands for

Mosques need to truly lead

Canadian Muslims

Mosques need to truly lead

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/mosques-need-to-truly-lead/basement1/] By Shelina Merani (May 11, 2014) – As an amateur stand up comedian, mosques often provide a wealth of comedy material. In my stand up routine, “Basement Comedy” [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLxHu0zah_Q], the title stemming from women often

National Day of Action on Saturday

Canadian Muslims

National Day of Action on Saturday

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/national-day-of-action-on-saturday/defend-our-climate-2014-og/] (May 8, 2014) – On May 10th, thousands of Canadians will be taking part in a National Day of Action “to help create a better future and defend our communities against pipelines, dirty oil projects and runaway climate change,” stated the organizers

Toronto Commemorates Rwandan Genocide

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Commemorates Rwandan Genocide

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-commemorates-rwandan-genocide/rwanada/] [Muneeb Nasir, President of the Olive Tree Foundation, represented the Muslim community at an event on April 19, 2014 in Toronto marking the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. The following are his words of reflection and prayer at the commemoration]