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Restoring the true ‘Spirit of Fasting’ During the Pandemic

Restoring the true ‘Spirit of Fasting’ During the Pandemic

By Muneeb Nasir We could be experiencing our most significant Ramadan and greatest Ramadan experience ever in our life. The holy month, in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, could be the great spiritual reset many of us have longed for during previous Ramadans but have never quite achieved. This

Ramadan Begins on Friday According to Fiqh Council

Ramadan Begins on Friday According to Fiqh Council

The first day of Ramadan 1441 is on Friday, April 24, 2020, insha’Allah, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of Lunar months including the months of Ramadan

My Green Ramadan Journal

My Green Ramadan Journal

The first of its kind Green Ramadan Journa [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56870a332399a3a3e5f9eecb/t/5e9e3b027e14440accf10545/1587428132420/Green+Ramadan+Journal+-+small.pdf] l is the only planner and journal you’ll need this Ramadan. Jam packed with tips, quotes, challenges, facts and more, this journal is sure to inspire

Let’s seize this opportunity to ‘flatten the curve’ of air pollution

Let’s seize this opportunity to ‘flatten the curve’ of air pollution

By Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh While major news outlets track the number of illnesses — and deaths — caused by COVID-19, I have been looking for articles that report data on the concentration ofpollutants [https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/05/05/atmospheric-pollutants/] used as indicators for air quality. And in conversations with friends

Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim medical experts, religious leaders, and community advocates have come together to form the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force (CMCTF) to ensure that Canadian Muslim communities have the information and resources they need to deal with the current global pandemic. This national collaboration includes over 20 organizations and includes

A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Message to Canadians from Religious Leaders in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 30, 2020, more than 80 religious leaders from across Canada issued a common message to all who call Canada home, expressing the need for hope, gratitude and solidarity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This ecumenical and interfaith message is a response by religious leaders from across Canada

ICNA Relief Canada contributes over $150,000 to COVID-19 efforts at Trillium Health Partners

ICNA Relief Canada contributes over $150,000 to COVID-19 efforts at Trillium Health Partners

ICNA Relief Canada has contributed over $150,000 to Trillium Health Partners (THP) to battle COVID-19. COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic and after months of intense preparation, THP is now on the front-line in the fight against the virus. In this period of heightened need, THP needs to respond

COVID-19: Canadian Council of Imams recommends Mosques suspend Friday Prayer services

COVID-19: Canadian Council of Imams recommends Mosques suspend Friday Prayer services

The Canadian Council of Imams is recommending that mosques suspend the congregational Friday prayer services effectively immediately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toronto Mosques take precautions as coronavirus fears grow

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Mosques take precautions as coronavirus fears grow

Toronto area mosques are taking precautions as coronavirus fears grow with a major Islamic centre going so far as closing all its facilities and cancelling prayers and programs. The Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto [https://jaffari.org/] closed all three of its facilities on March 3 over COVID-19 concerns.

Dr. Naveed Mohammad named new President and CEO of William Osler Health System

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Naveed Mohammad named new President and CEO of William Osler Health System

Today, Jane McMullan, Chair of the William Osler Health System (Osler) Board of Directors announced that long-time Osler physician and leader, Dr. Naveed Mohammad, has been named as the organization’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Mohammad has been with Osler since 1997, beginning as an emergency physician at

Canadian Muslim Community Members Stand with the Wet’suwet’en Nation

Muslims in Canada

Canadian Muslim Community Members Stand with the Wet’suwet’en Nation

We, the undersigned members of the Muslim community, wish to express our solidarity and support for the Hereditary Chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and the Indigenous nations across the continent who are supporting them. We urge the federal and BC governments, the RCMP, and the Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Healing from Within: Spirituality and Mental Health

Multi-Faith Centre

Healing from Within: Spirituality and Mental Health

Cost: $10 Students: Free Everyone is asked to register at: https://spiritualityandmentalhealth_nmclc.eventbrite.ca Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/539030296958784 Presentations and discussion with: Jack Kugelmass, Director of Social Work – Toronto General Hospital Dr. Mary Marrocco, Commission on Faith and Witness – Canadian Council of Churches Danial

Save the date for Green Khutbah 2020!

Save the date for Green Khutbah 2020!

Assalaamu ‘alaikum, We are popping into your inbox to let you know that the Green Khutbah Campaign [http://www.khaleafa.com/green-khutbah-campaign/] will be back this year. Please saveFriday, April 17, 2020for the next Green Khutbah day inshaAllah. The Green Khutbah Campaign has been going strong for seven years (alhamdulillah!

First Gym for Muslim Women in North America opens in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

First Gym for Muslim Women in North America opens in Toronto

North America’s first gym for Muslim women was recently launched in Toronto. Sister Fit [https://sisterfitto.com/] is a community-based gym dedicated to combat arts, professional training, and achieving results. The gym caters specifically to women who want to train in the focused environment of a private gym. “Sister

Scarborough Muslims give back to hospitals

Muslim Friends of SHN

Scarborough Muslims give back to hospitals

The Muslim community in Scarborough are close to fulfilling a $250,000 pledge to the Scarborough Health Network (SHN). “The Scarborough Muslim community launched a campaign in January 2018, with the goal of raising $250,000 over 5 years, for the Scarborough Hospitals,” said Muneeb Nasir of the Muslim Friends

Mohamad Fakih announces the launch of the "Canada Strong" campaign to support Iran Crash Victims

Islam in Canada

Mohamad Fakih announces the launch of the "Canada Strong" campaign to support Iran Crash Victims

Mohamad Fakih, President of Paramount Fine Foods and Founder of the Fakih Foundation, has launched a campaign to collect funds for the Iran crash victims of Flight 752. Moved by this tragedy and wanting to pay tribute to the lives lost, many Canadians have been learning the names of the

Canada mourns Iran plane crash victims

Canada mourns Iran plane crash victims

Canadians are mourning the devastating loss of 63 Canadians in the plane crash in Tehran yesterday. The Canadians included talented academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals from the Iranian Canadian community. As profiles of those who lost their lives are released, the magnitude of the loss is being felt across

Toronto’s iconic Jami Mosque commemorates its 50th anniversary

Toronto’s iconic Jami Mosque commemorates its 50th anniversary

By Muneeb Nasir Toronto’s Jami Mosque commemorated its 50th anniversary on Saturday, 28th December and members came from far and wide to celebrate and reminisce about this iconic Muslim institution and to share memories. “This masjid is a very Canadian masjid,” said Haroon Siddiqui, Toronto Star’s editorial page

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Thousands of Muslims gathered in Toronto from across North America and around the world for the 18th Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Convention from December 20 – 22 and they were addressed by many prominent speakers. However, former Dutch politician Joram Van Klaveren’s address was one of the highlights

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Starts on Friday in Toronto

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Starts on Friday in Toronto

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) [https://risconvention.com/], Canada’s largest Muslim convention returns to Toronto this weekend at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Starting on Friday, December 20th with the Friday prayer service (Salaatul Jumu’ah) and running through the weekend, the convention organizers are promising an exciting and

Srebrenica genocide offers painful lessons

Srebrenica genocide offers painful lessons

By Muneeb Nasir One of the darkest times in recent history, the 1995 Srebrenica genocide, offers many painful lessons for us and has many troubling parallels in today’s world, according to Dr. Waqar Azmi, the Founder and Chairman of Remembering Srebrenica, a UK based charity. Dr. Azmi made the

Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Climate Change

Elder Dave Courchene

Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Climate Change

ByElder Dr. Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man) Ki Ta Ski Naw Conference,University of Winnipeg, Canada, November 9, 2019 We are in a time, when the issue of climate change has become so politicized. So much effort has been put into creating greater awareness of the

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

We have much to learn about Indigenous Peoples

Canadian Muslims

We have much to learn about Indigenous Peoples

By Muneeb Nasir (Remarks by Muneeb Nasir, President of the Olive Tree Foundation, at program entitled, ‘Indigenous And Muslim Traditional Healing Practices In A Modern Context’ on November 14 2019, at Victoria College, University of Toronto). The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to be a sponsor of tonight’s program

Islamic Council issues statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment

Islamic Council issues statement on Fossil Fuel Divestment

(ADOPTED BY MEMBERS OF THE FIQH COUNCIL OF NORTH OF AMERICA* DURING THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA IN HOUSTON, TEXAS USA AUGUST 30-SEPETEMBER 1, 2019) We recognize and re-affirm the scholarly work regarding the issues of Islam and the Environment which are found in existing