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What’s behind the Nairobi and Peshawar attacks?

What’s behind the Nairobi and Peshawar attacks?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/whats-behind-the-nairobi-and-peshawar-attacks/akbarahmed/] By Akbar Ahmed (October 23, 2013) – The outrageous killings at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya and the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan last month once again prompted legitimate questions about what can be done to stop terrorist violence.

Grand Eid celebration at Toronto's CNE

Canadian Muslims

Grand Eid celebration at Toronto's CNE

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/grand-eid-celebration-at-torontos-cne/eid-toronto/] (October 17, 2013) – Overcoming challenges to share `Eid with all Muslims, special `Eid prayers and celebrations have been hosted at Toronto’s CNE Direct Energy Centre with a colorful display of the community’s diversity and compassion to the city’s

UnMosqued film starts conversation over future of Mosques

UnMosqued film starts conversation over future of Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/unmosqued-film-starts-conversation-over-future-of-mosques/photo-main/] (October 14, 2013) – What is the future of North American mosques? Can they survive? These are questions being asked by producers of the documentary film, UnMosqued. [http://www.unmosquedthemovie.com/] “In order for the mosques to survive and thrive in the

Collaboration, not Sufism, answer to Pakistan’s violence

Common Ground News Service

Collaboration, not Sufism, answer to Pakistan’s violence

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/collaboration-not-sufism-answer-to-pakistans-violence/collaborate-2/] By Farahnaz Zahidi (October 11, 2013) – The notion that one faith, philosophy or idea alone is the answer to stopping violent episodes like the tragic suicide attack at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan last week is hard to swallow.

Andalucian Routes bring History Alive

Andalucian Routes bring History Alive

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/?attachment_id=9119] By Muneeb Nasir (October 7, 2013) – Spain’s Al-Andalus region holds answers to many problems facing the world today, according to Spanish tour operator, Tariq Mahmood. “We believe this period can be the bridge between the Islamic and Western world and

Muslim world to celebrate Eid ul-Adha on Tuesday October 15

Canadian Muslims

Muslim world to celebrate Eid ul-Adha on Tuesday October 15

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/eid-ul-adha-on-friday-october-26/kaaba-2/] (October 5, 2013) – Most Muslims in North America and around the world will observe Eid ul-Adha on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Saudi Arabia has declared that the day of Arafah will be on Monday, October 14, 2013. The Fiqh Council of

Anti-Muslim sentiment rising in Canada

Canadian Muslims

Anti-Muslim sentiment rising in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/anti-muslim-sentiment-rising-in-canada/canadian-flag-canada-729711_1280_1024/] (October 4, 2013) – Reflecting a worrying trend of rising Islamophobia, a new poll has revealed that the majority of Canadians in Quebec province hold unfavorable view of Islam and Muslims, while more than half of the rest of Canadians

Local Handmade Gift Ideas for Children

Canadian Muslims

Local Handmade Gift Ideas for Children

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/local-handmade-gift-ideas-for-children/attachment/7/] By Hafsa Taher (September 27, 2013) – Eid is just around the corner. And yes, that’s means planning parties, gifts, and fun! This Eid, I encourage you to consider buying handmade gifts that are made for local artisans. I’ve

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/hajj-journey-reflections-of-a-woman-who-is-blind/hajj-pictures-130/] By Rabia Khedr I cannot believe that this time last year we were preparing for our ultimate trip. My husband, Hossam, and I embarked on a journey of a lifetime, Hajj. Although we had just done Umrah the summer of 2011,

Muslims Condemn Terrorist Attacks Against Pakistani Christians and Innocent Civilians in Kenya

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Condemn Terrorist Attacks Against Pakistani Christians and Innocent Civilians in Kenya

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslims-condemn-terrorist-attacks-against-pakistani-christians-and-innocent-civilians-in-kenya/westgatemall/] (September 24, 2013) – North American Muslim organizations have issued strong condemnations of this past weekend’s terrorist attacks and brutal killing of Christian worshipers in Pakistan and innocent civilians in Kenya. “We are very saddened by these horrible deaths, and the

Dr. Mattson addresses Youths on being Muslim Canucks

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Mattson addresses Youths on being Muslim Canucks

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/dr-mattson-addresses-youths-on-being-muslim-canucks/youth-tarbiyah/] (September 21, 2013) – Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what it means to be a Canadian, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader. “One of the keys to understanding what it means to be a Canadian

Looking Back - Qur'ans for peace: what one person can do

Looking Back - Qur'ans for peace: what one person can do

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/looking-back-qurans-for-peace-what-one-person-can-do/quran_cover/] By Rev Wayne Lavender (September 20, 2013) – I am a man of faith. I have been a Christian pastor for 25 years in the United Methodist Church. It is out of this deep commitment to the principles of my faith

Guiding principles for dealing with global conflicts

Canadian Muslims

Guiding principles for dealing with global conflicts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/guiding-principles-for-dealing-with-global-conflicts/calm/] By Imam Sikander Hashmi (September 17, 2013) – At any given moment, it seems that there are acts of aggression and injustice going on around the world. In many cases, they happen to be against our brothers and sisters in faith. When

North American Sunni and Shi’a Muslims sign declaration

Canadian Muslims

North American Sunni and Shi’a Muslims sign declaration

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/north-american-sunni-and-shia-muslims-sign-declaration/hold-on-to-rope-of-allah/] (September 14, 2013) – Muslims gathered at the recently concluded Islamic Society of North America’s (ISNA) Convention in Washington, D.C. enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of an agreement of mutual respect and unity between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims, reached between

Going halal in Alpujarras Mountains of Spain

Going halal in Alpujarras Mountains of Spain

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/going-halal-in-alpujarras-mountains-of-spain/cafe-baraka/] By Muneeb Nasir (September 10, 2013) – A halal organic restaurant has become a popular meeting place in the celebrated Alpujarras region in the province of Granada, Spain. “Café Baraka is a place of meeting for the people of the Alpujarras who

Sunni-Shia relations the key to stability

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Sunni-Shia relations the key to stability

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/sunni-shia-relations-the-key-to-stability/mustafa-ceric-3/] By Sheikh Mustafa Cerić(September 4, 2013) – Today, it’s undeniable that the Middle East is seeing a period of rising sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shi’as, especially in Egypt, Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. On 20 August, King Abdullah II

MuslimFest celebrates 10th anniversary

MuslimFest celebrates 10th anniversary

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslimfest-celebrates-10th-anniversary/img_5312/] (September 1, 2013) – Record-breaking crowds celebrated the 10th anniversary of North America’s premier Muslim festival, MuslimFest, and the vibrant Canadian Muslim culture in the city of Mississauga this weekend. “Congratulations on celebrating the festival’s 10th year,” Ontario Premier

Former member of Geert Wilders party speaks on Islamophobia

Arnoud van Doorn

Former member of Geert Wilders party speaks on Islamophobia

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/former-member-of-geert-wilders-party-speaks-on-islamophobia/arnoud-van-doorn-530x370/] By Ayub Khan (August 27, 2013) – Arnoud van Doorn, a former member of Geert Wilders’ far right party in the Netherlands, told a Toronto audience that ignorance and misinformation are the root causes behind the rising wave of Islamophobia in Europe.

One family’s experience in what it takes not to hate

One family’s experience in what it takes not to hate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/one-familys-experience-in-what-it-takes-not-to-hate/rabiachaudry/] By Rabia Chaudry (August 12, 2013) – It’s rare to open a paper these days without seeing stories about violence across religious and ethnic lines. Many scholars spend their careers asking why people become susceptible to such hatred. But maybe the

Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/pope-francis-calls-for-mutual-respect-in-eid-greetings-to-muslims/pope-francis_2541160b/] To Muslims throughout the World It gives me great pleasure to greet you as you celebrate ‘Id al-Fitr, so concluding the month of Ramadan, dedicated mainly to fasting, prayer and almsgiving. It is a tradition by now that, on this

Ethical Fundraising in Mosques

Ethical Fundraising in Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ethical-fundraising-in-mosques/fundraising/] By Naeem Siddiqi (July 29, 2013) – As we move into the last 10 days of Ramadan, the intensity and length of fundraising activity in our mosques increase accordingly. While an absolute necessity, I find some of the tactics questionable. A few

Amira Elghawaby

Umbrella Muslim Body Gets Canadian Brand

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/umbrella-muslim-body-gets-canadian-brand/nccm/] (July 20, 2013) – A prominent Canadian Muslim civil liberties organization, the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR.CAN), has recently been re-launched under a new name to better reflect its Canadian heritage and to be a prominent voice for the country’

New film series on marriage launched

Canadian Muslims

New film series on marriage launched

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/new-film-series-on-marriage-launched/marriagesuccess/] By Muneeb Nasir (July 12, 2013) – A landmark documentary series on marriage was released in North America this week at the start of the month of Ramadan. “Divorce is on the rise in many communities and the traditional support structures that

Ramadan begins on Tuesday according to Fiqh Council

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Tuesday according to Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ramadan-begins-on-tuesday-according-to-fiqh-council/ramadan-4/] (July 6, 2013) – Tuesday, July 9th will be the first day of Ramadan, 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

Muslims Feed Needy Canadians in Ramadan

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Feed Needy Canadians in Ramadan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslims-feed-needy-canadians-in-ramadan/give30/] (July 4, 2013) – Canadian Muslims have launched a campaign to feed the hungry in Toronto, Canada’s largest city, during the holy fasting month of Ramadan, due to begin Tuesday, July 9, in North America. “The campaign asks those who are