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Chaplains offer vital support to inmates

Canadian Muslims

Chaplains offer vital support to inmates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/chaplains-offer-vital-support-to-inmates/one-love-1a-3/] Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor receives award from MPP Bas Balkisson and Chaplain Habeeb Alli(January 28, 2014) – Chaplains are important in providing support and help to inmates in Ontario prisons, according to speakers at the Second Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund

Minister Blaney meets with Muslim and Somali-Canadian Communities

Canadian Friends of Somalia

Minister Blaney meets with Muslim and Somali-Canadian Communities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/minister-blaney-meets-with-muslim-and-somali-canadian-communities/steven-blaney/] (January 23, 2014) – Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honorable Steven Blaney, met with Ottawa’s Somali and Muslim communities yesterday. “I was pleased to meet with members of the Muslim and Somali-Canadian communities of Ottawa-Gatineau today,

Islamic Gardens in the UK

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Gardens in the UK

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-gardens-in-the-uk/islamic-gardens/] By Muaz Nasir (January 20, 2014) – Are there community gardens operated by your local mosque? Is there such a thing as an Islamic or Quranic garden? What are the Islamic principles regarding gardening and agriculture in general? These questions and more

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (January 13, 2014) – Toronto Muslims are commemorating the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal by organizing soup kitchens in local mosques and delivering meals to the needy. “This month marks not only the birth of the Messenger of Allah (upon whom be

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

Canadian Muslims

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/quebec-group-launch-campaign-against-charter-of-values/support-another-photos2/] (January 11, 2014) – A Montreal-based group is calling on all Canadians to join them on January 12th and 13th to protest against the Quebec government’s proposed Charter of Values for the province. The group called Support Another [https://www.facebook.

Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

Canadian Muslims

Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/sacred-science-and-the-environmental-crisis/dr-seyyed-hossein-nasr-2/] By Muaz Nasir (January 4, 2014) – Last weekend marked the 12th annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit [http://www.revivingtheislamicspirit.com/] Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference brings together academics and scholars from across the world and engages participants in lectures ranging

RIS Convention Ends on High Note

Canadian Muslims

RIS Convention Ends on High Note

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ris-convention-ends-on-high-note/img_6978/] (December 30, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention concluded on a high note Sunday evening in Toronto with speakers providing advices to the large turnout of North American Muslims on how to take the lessons from the weekend gathering

Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/toronto-convention-inspires-muslim-change/ambassador-shabazz-2/] For over 20,000 Muslim visitors this year, the Reviving Islamic Spirit convention has offered them a special cocktail of inspirational speech from renowned Muslim speakers, sending an out loud message of personal, communal and environmental change. “Muslims are meant to

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/thousands-gather-for-landmark-annual-convention/dr-tariq-ramadan/] (December 28, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention got underway on Friday in Toronto with an inspiring Friday Sermon delivered by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan to thousands of people who traveled from across North America and beyond to attend the

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslims-set-to-rekindle-faith-in-toronto/ris2013_3/] (December 26, 2013) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond started arriving in Toronto for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). “This year’s convention will revolve around

North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

Canadian Muslims

North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/north-american-muslims-in-quest-for-knowledge/knowledge-retreat-imam-zaid-shakir/] (December 22, 2013) – As the clock ticks towards the launch of North America Muslims annual convention, hundreds of Muslims gathered on Saturday, December 21, at the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto for the start of

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muneeba-centre-launched-in-mississauga/deensupportservices/] (December 20, 2013) – A new centre has been launched in the Greater Toronto Area to offer Muslims with disabilities culturally and spiritually sensitive respite, residential and peer support programs. The Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D [http://camd.ca/]) introduced

United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

Canadian Muslims

United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/united2wear-campaign-launched-at-queens-park/unitedtowear2/] By Farheen Khan (December 17, 2013) – On December 10, community activists, leaders, politicians, and faith communities came together at Queen’s Park to acknowledge UN Human Rights Day and launch the United2WEAR campaign to speak out on the issue of religious

Domestic Violence DVD Released

Domestic Violence DVD Released

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/domestic-violence-dvd-released/stop-domestic-violence/] (December 11, 2013) – A new DVD to raise awareness on domestic violence was released at a special screening on November 26 at York Regional Police, District 5 Headquarters in Markham, Ontario. “The project originated with a conversation between Reverend Earl Smith

Imams show leadership in speaking out against violence against women

Canadian Muslims

Imams show leadership in speaking out against violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/imams-show-leadership-in-speaking-out-against-violence-against-women/mwrc_pledge/] (December 8, 2013) – Imams sent a strong message to Canadians during last Friday’s sermon that violence against women is unacceptable. “Violence against women in the wider society is a reality and the Friday sermon brings the issue to light

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/canadian-muslims-help-typhoon-haiyan-relief-efforts/idrf1/] (December 7, 2013) – Canadian Muslim organizations came together last Wednesday, December 4, to announce a donation of $80,000 towards the Typhoon Haiyan relief fund. “Masjids and Islamic organizations in Ontario have donated towards the relief fund in the amount of

Remembering Mandela

Common Ground News Service

Remembering Mandela

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/remembering-mandela/mandela/] By Susan Collin Marks (December 6, 2013) – As we collectively mourn Nelson Mandela’s passing, it is fitting to reflect on his life, and celebrate his greatness as a leader, and a man. His passing is a loss for our planet,

Need for women as subjects — not victims

Canadian Muslims

Need for women as subjects — not victims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/need-for-women-as-subjects-not-victims/image-women/] By Tariq Ramadan Early ‘ulama’ obviously could not undertake the task of addressing the question of women’s being. As men, they could hardly do more than determine women’s functions. As actors in a given culture, they could not transcend

An online pledge that might actually change the world

Common Ground News Service

An online pledge that might actually change the world

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/an-online-pledge-that-might-actually-change-the-world/jts/] By Jessica Murrey (November 25, 2013) – Genocide, school shootings, rape… it’s easy to express outrage after the fact. It is obvious that senseless violence is wrong. But what about the root cause? Bias. Fear. Hate. They are alive and kicking

Addressing the subject of women in Islam

Canadian Muslims

Addressing the subject of women in Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/addressing-the-subject-of-women-in-islam/musliminde_class_001/] By Tariq Ramadan The Creator addresses women as being on an equal footing with men, their status as beings and believers  is the same as men’s and the requirements of worship are absolutely identical. (November 20, 2013) – When

Canadian Muslims Launch Annual White Ribbon Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Launch Annual White Ribbon Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women/muslims-for-white-ribbon/] (November 12, 2013) – Canadian Muslims today announced the launch of the 3rd Annual Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign to work towards ending violence against women. “This campaign will allow Muslim Canadians to reflect on the reality of violence against women,” said

Muslim Author’s Book Named Among ‘100 Greatest Children’s Books’

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Author’s Book Named Among ‘100 Greatest Children’s Books’

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslim-authors-book-named-among-100-greatest-childrens-books/lollipopcover/] While Rukhsana Khan is originally Pakistani and learned English as a second language, her prolific writing and huge success has seen ‘Big Red Lollipop’ scoop up a string of coveted awards. The book was not only voted America’s ‘best picture

RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ris-launches-12th-annual-convention/ris2013-2/] (November 3, 2013) – Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention has announced its theme and unveiled the speakers’ list for this year’s gathering to be held from December 27 to 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The theme of the 12th

Tiding over contradictions

Tiding over contradictions

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/an-appeal-to-contemporary-muslim-conscience/tariq_ramadan-2/] By Tariq Ramadan (October 28, 2013) – Muslims are very often in contradiction with the ethical values Islam is celebrating. While we are celebrating the most important Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha, we need to ponder over our understanding of

David Suzuki tops list of admired Canadians

Canadian Muslims

David Suzuki tops list of admired Canadians

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/david-suzuki-tops-list-of-admired-canadians/david-suzuki/] (October 23, 2013) – David Suzuki has earned the admiration of 57 per cent of Canadians surveyed in the first of a series of studies investigating perceptions towards noteworthy personalities in this country. The long time environmentalist tops the list, followed by