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A collection of 232 posts

Civic Engagement: A Top Priority For Canadian Muslims

Dr. Zijad Delic(August 12, 2009) – There are many reasons why Canada has been seen as a great nation and why its image gained international respect. The most important of them is the acceptance of diverse faiths and ethnicities into its cultural mosaic. Muslims are among the many peoples of

Scouting and the Muslim Community

By Muneeb Nasir (July 18, 2009) – The Scouting Movement has been successful over the last century because of its brilliant Principles, Mission and Practices which have allowed it to appeal to a wide cross-section of people. How is Scouting compatible with the Muslim community? From a religious perspective, a successful

White House Senior Official Addresses ISNA convention

(July 6, 2009) – Valerie Jarrett was the keynote speaker on Friday at the inaugural session of the 46th Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). Ms. Jarrett, who serves as a Senior Advisor and Assistant to President Obama for Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, was introduced to

Courageous people committed to peace

Hussein Hamdani (July 2, 3009) – Two inspirational men visited southern Ontario earlier this year. They came independent of one another, but their message was the same: The importance of peace and building bridges, and lessons for local communities. I was invited to a luncheon to meet and listen to Dr.

Legally blind Muslim student delivers commencement address at prestigious US College

(June 29, 2009) – On June 5, Mona Minkara stood before 600 fellow members of the class of 2009 at graduation from Wellesley College and delivered the commencement address. Mona Minkara is legally blind. “It’s an honor,” said Minkara. “I hope disabled students around the country can realize you can

Book Review: Gregory Baum on The Theology of Tariq Ramadan

(June 25, 2009) – Tariq Ramadan has emerged as one of the most influential Muslim theologians in the world today. In this important book, Gregory Baum presents for the first time an introduction to several key aspects of Ramadan’s theological enterprise. Baum examines Ramadan’s work historically within an interfaith

Let's talk about faith

By Al-Husein N. Madhany (June 24, 2009) – The day before November’s US presidential election, I was checking my bags in at the San Francisco airport. I handed my driver’s license to the woman behind the counter and told her my name. When she looked at me, I could