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70,000 Canadians sign petition condemning Islamophobia but Tories block motion in House

Canadian Muslims

70,000 Canadians sign petition condemning Islamophobia but Tories block motion in House

Over 70,000 Canadians have signed an Online petition e-44 [https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-411] calling upon the House of Commons to recognize that “extremist individuals do not represent the religion of Islam, and (condemn) all forms of Islamophobia.” The petition that was initiated by

October declared Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario

Canadian Council of Imams

October declared Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario

Today, Ontario New Democrat Party Leader Andrea Horwath and MPP Teresa Armstrong were joined by Muslim leaders in celebrating the establishment of Islamic Heritage Month in Ontario. “Over the past few weeks, we have been pushing for Islamic Heritage Month to be officially recognized in Ontario,” said Horwath during a

Rabia Khedr appointed to Ontario Human Rights Commission

Canadian Muslims

Rabia Khedr appointed to Ontario Human Rights Commission

Rabia Khedr, the founder of the Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) and a community activist, has been appointed a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission. Ontario announced the appointment of five new part-time commissioners to the Ontario Human Rights Commission [http://www.ohrc.on.ca/en] last

Canada Celebrates Islamic History Month

Canadian Muslims

Canada Celebrates Islamic History Month

Canada will be celebrating Islamic History Month in October and the government is encouraging Canadians to partake in activities across the country to build greater understanding of Muslims. “As Minister of Canadian Heritage, I encourage all Canadians to take advantage of Canadian Islamic History Month to enhance our understanding of

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi installed as Ryerson University’s 9th President

Canadian Muslims

Dr. Mohamed Lachemi installed as Ryerson University’s 9th President

Ryerson University formally installed Dr. Mohamed Lachemi as its 9th President and Vice-Chancellor earlier today at a ceremony on the university campus in downtown Toronto. “It is an honour to serve Ryerson University as President,” said Dr. Lachemi in his installation address. “Members of the Ryerson Senate and Board of

Outstanding Muslim Youths appointed to Prime Minister’s Youth Council

Canadian Muslims

Outstanding Muslim Youths appointed to Prime Minister’s Youth Council

Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today introduced the first 15 members of the Prime Minister’s Youth Council and it includes a number of outstanding Muslim youth. “Countries that do not use the talents of all their citizens –regardless of ethnicity, gender or age– risk finding out that the

Qurbani meat donated to Canadian shelters and food bank

Canadian Muslims

Qurbani meat donated to Canadian shelters and food bank

A Canadian non-profit, Northern Lights Relief Foundation [http://northernlightsrelief.ca/], recently supported a women’s and youth shelter, as well as a food bank by providing qurbani meat from the recently concluded Eid-ul-Adha religious holidays. The organization distributed meat to Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter, Youth Without Shelter and Flemington

Laurier philosophy professor to speak on climate change and the Anthropocene epoch

Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Wilfrid Laurier University

Laurier philosophy professor to speak on climate change and the Anthropocene epoch

Byron Williston [https://www.wlu.ca/faculty-profiles/arts/byron-williston.html], associate professor in Wilfrid Laurier University’s Philosophy program [https://www.wlu.ca/programs/arts/undergraduate/philosophy-ba/index.html], will speak on his newly released book, The Anthropocene Project [https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-anthropocene-project-9780198746713?cc=ca&lang=

Ontario NDP Moves To Make October Islamic Heritage Month

Ontario NDP Moves To Make October Islamic Heritage Month

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath has announced her party’s intention to introduce a Bill in the Legislature that will establish October as Islamic Heritage Month in the Province of Ontario. “We have to do more to tackle discrimination, prejudice and Islamophobia,” said Horwath. “This is an opportunity to recognize

Muslim organization raises $100K for Princess Margaret Hospital

Canadian Muslims

Muslim organization raises $100K for Princess Margaret Hospital

The Faith of Life Network [http://www.faithoflife.net/] has donated $100K to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation to support cancer research and care at the top Toronto hospital. “Alhamdulillah, we have fulfilled our pledge today of $100K to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation,” said Dr. Hamid Slimi, Dr. Hamid

Strength and Honor—Today’s Headliners

Canadian Muslims

Strength and Honor—Today’s Headliners

Inspiration does not always need to be found in the pages of history books. Courage, rooted in a vision for our community and inspired by the prophetic legacy, is on display daily in our midst. From small victories in schools, offices and neighborhoods across the country, to individuals who challenge

Ottawa Muslim Association receives hateful message following Sun Media news story

Canadian Muslims

Ottawa Muslim Association receives hateful message following Sun Media news story

The Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA) has received a disturbing and threatening message following the publication of a story by Sun media that falsely linked the association with terrorism. The OMA has reported the threatening message to the Ottawa Police Service. “The OMA has a proud history and is a widely

Why celebrate someone else's faith tradition?

Why celebrate someone else's faith tradition?

By Jonsaba Jabbi(Photos by Taha Muharuma) These days, religion is such a heavy, complex topic to talk about. It carries a lot of negative connotations and, when misused by some, causes violence and oppression. That is why I rarely talk about my faith outside of the Seventh-Day Adventist community

Where There is Hope, There is Faith

Canadian Muslims

Where There is Hope, There is Faith

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Best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha from Prime Minister Trudeau

Canadian Muslims

Best wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid al-Adha from Prime Minister Trudeau

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on Eid al-Adha: Eid al-Adha is an opportunity for prayer, forgiveness, and celebration. Friends and family will gather to attend morning prayers, share a celebratory meal, exchange greetings and gifts, reflect on lessons of sacrifice, and show compassion to those in

Canadian Mosque Flag Raising Campaign Launched

Canadian Muslim Vote

Canadian Mosque Flag Raising Campaign Launched

The Canadian Muslim Vote [http://www.canadianmuslimvote.ca/]would like to see a Canadian flag in front of every mosque to foster better understanding between Muslims and their fellow Canadians and on Friday they launched their first flag raising ceremony at Jaffari Community Centre in Vaughan. “We are a community

What we all need to understand about the hajj

Canadian Muslims

What we all need to understand about the hajj

By Faisal Kutty “America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases from its society the race problem,” wrote Malcolm X more than 50 years ago after his hajj (pilgrimage). The reality is that it’s not just America that needs to understand it. Millions will

This Ted Talk of Canadian Alaa Murabit Is a Must-See

This Ted Talk of Canadian Alaa Murabit Is a Must-See

Strong faith is a core part of Alaa Murabit’s identity — but when she moved from Canada to Libya as a young woman, she was surprised how the tenets of Islam were used to severely limit women’s rights, independence and ability to lead. She wondered: Was this really religious

American Muslims meet in Chicago for ISNA Convention

Ibtihaj Muhammad

American Muslims meet in Chicago for ISNA Convention

Muslims from across North America started arriving in Chicago on Friday to attend the opening day of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 53rd Annual Convention, one of the largest gatherings of its kind on the continent. “I welcome all of you from across America to the ISNA Convention,

US Muslims to Meet amidst Challenging Times

US Muslims to Meet amidst Challenging Times

North American Muslims will be gathering in Chicago this coming Labor Day weekend for the 53rd the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) annual convention, discussing issues facing millions of Muslims amidst the challenging political times. “ISNA’s annual convention isn’t merely about bringing together the Muslim community,” Azhar

Tariq Ramadan: “The detention of Homa Hoodfar is unjust and un-Islamic - Iran should release her”

Canadian Muslims

Tariq Ramadan: “The detention of Homa Hoodfar is unjust and un-Islamic - Iran should release her”

By Tariq Ramadan As Muslim scholar, I am deeply troubled by the unlawful and unjust detention of professor Homa Hoodfar, an Iranian-Canadian scholar who was detained in March while visiting friends and family in Iran. Members of the Revolutionary Guard raided her home, confiscated her personal belongings and passports, summoned

No gold medal for human rights at global sports events

Canadian Muslims

No gold medal for human rights at global sports events

By Faisal KuttyCitius. Altius. Fortius. Can’t go wrong with the Olympic motto of striving to be faster, higher and stronger. Unfortunately, international sporting events also have an ugly side, one too often hidden using repression and public relations budgets. Years ago on a visit to India, I came face

Canadian Muslims welcome RCMP decision to allow hijab

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims welcome RCMP decision to allow hijab

Canadian Muslims are welcoming the decision by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to allow members of the force to wear the Islamic headscarf, commonly known as hijab. “This decision by the Mounties, as Canada’s national police service, is a welcome one and a natural evolution for Canadian policing

MuslimFest Showcases Vibrant Canadian Muslim Culture

MuslimFest Showcases Vibrant Canadian Muslim Culture

MuslimFest [http://muslimfest.com/], the largest Muslim festival in North America, returns to Mississauga Celebration Square in suburban Toronto this weekend for its twelfth year and over 25,000 visitors are expected to take part in the festivities. “MuslimFest aims to showcase the vibrant culture, entertainment, comedy and fashion that

Annual Yusuf’s Day of Hope

Canadian Muslims

Annual Yusuf’s Day of Hope

The 10th annual Yusuf’s Day of Hope will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Wildwood Park (3430 Derry Rd E.) in Malton. The event is hosted by Kameeza and Shaykh Imran Ally, a Mississauga couple whose 10-year-old son Yusuf suffers from a