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A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience

A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience

(December 12, 2015) – Extreme weather resilience was the focus of the Climate Change Symposium organized by IDI GTA, Faith and the Common Good, Toronto Area Interfaith Council and Green Awakening Network on October 1st, 2015. Entitled “Climate Change in our Backyard: A Multi-faith Symposium on Extreme Weather Resilience”, the event

Canadian Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

Canadian Churches Decry Rising Islamophobia

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/canada-churches-decry-rising-islamophobia/stopislamophobia/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 25, 2015) – Churches and faith groups are calling on all Canadians, including the media and politicians, to take a stand against the rising bigotry and discrimination in the country against Muslims. “Quakers are appalled at the bigotry

Restore Kindness: Makkah Imam at Parliament of the World's Religions

Restore Kindness: Makkah Imam at Parliament of the World's Religions

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/restore-kindness-makkah-imam-at-parliament-of-the-worlds-religions/imam/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 16, 2015) – The Imam of the Grand Mosque of Makkah, Dr. Shaikh Salih Abdullah Humaid, called on the weekly Friday congregational prayers held at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Salt Lake City to partake

Parliament of World’s Religions Opens in US

Parliament of World’s Religions Opens in US

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/parliament-of-worlds-religions-opens-in-us/parliament1/] By Muneeb Nasir (October 15, 2015) – Thousands of people from around the world filled the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday evening for the opening ceremonies of the Parliament of the World’s Religions. “Welcome, welcome,

World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

World's Largest Interfaith Gathering in Utah

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/worlds-largest-interfaith-gathering-in-utah/whos-coming-to-the-parliament/] (October 12, 2015) – Bringing thousands of participants from different faith groups, the Parliament of World’s Religions, the world’s largest inter-religious gathering is set to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 15-19. “Parliament is coming here because we’

US Muslims Kick off Largest Islamic Convention

US Muslims Kick off Largest Islamic Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015/] (September 5, 2015) – Muslims from across North America streamed into Chicago’s Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Friday to attend the opening day of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual Convention, the largest gathering of its kind

Muslims Gather in Chicago for ISNA Convention

Muslims Gather in Chicago for ISNA Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslims-gather-in-chicago-for-isna-convention/isna-2015b/] (September 3, 2015) – Thousands of Muslims from across the US will gather in Chicago this weekend to attend the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) 52nd Annual Convention, a four-day event at which they will discuss ways of strengthening the Muslim

Interfaith Iftar tackles issue of child hunger

Interfaith Iftar tackles issue of child hunger

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/interfaith-iftar-tackles-issue-of-child-hunger/idi-york-1/] Dr. Shari Goldberg, Reverend Maggie Helwig and Muneeb Nasir[The following is an edited transcript of a presentation delivered by Muneeb Nasir at an Interfaith Iftar dinner held on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at York University in Toronto. Other panelists were

Muslim initiatives in support of climate justice

Muslim initiatives in support of climate justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/muslim-initiatives-in-support-of-climate-justice/climate-ifatr1/] Muaz Nasir, Publisher of Khaleafa.com and a founder of the Green Khutbah Campaign[An extraordinary Iftar gathering sponsored by Faith & the Common Good [http://greeningsacredspaces.net/], a national interfaith network, and Noor Cultural Centre [http://www.noorculturalcentre.ca/] and

Prominent Toronto Synagogue hosts Iftar

Prominent Toronto Synagogue hosts Iftar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/well-known-toronto-synagogue-hosts-iftar/holyblossomiftar/] (June 30, 2015) – Holy Blossom Temple, one of Canada’s most influential synagogues, hosted an Iftar gathering that brought Muslims and Jews together to learn about each other’s traditions of fasting and to share in the fast-breaking meal last Tuesday,

An Islamic Response to Pope Francis' Encyclical

An Islamic Response to Pope Francis' Encyclical

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/an-islamic-response-to-pope-francis-encyclical/laudato-si/] By Joseph E. B. Lumbard (June 21, 2015) – Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si [http://w2.vatican.va/content/dam/francesco/pdf/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20150524_enciclica-laudato-si_en.pdf] (“Praised Be”), is a clarion call to all of humanity.

Toronto Multifaith Iftar to support climate justice

Toronto Multifaith Iftar to support climate justice

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-multifaith-iftar-to-support-climate-justice/climate-iftar-july-5-2015/] (June 19, 2015) – A broad-based coalition of Faith communities from across the Greater Toronto Area will gather at the Noor Cultural Centre on Sunday, July 5 for a multifaith climate action Iftar to raise their voices in support of climate justice.

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

Cordoba Centre launched to promote civic engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/cordoba-centre-launched-to-promote-civic-engagement/cordobacentre2-2/] (May 12, 2015) – The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership [http://cordobacentre.com/], a new centre that promotes civic engagement has been launched in Toronto. “The Cordoba Centre for Civic Engagement and Leadership will engage people in service for the

Together in Peace

Together in Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/together-in-peace/togetherinpeace/] By Gary Paterson [http://www.garypaterson.ca/about/], 41st Moderator of The United Church of Canada (May 8, 2015) – These are not the easiest of times for Christians and Muslims to celebrate our common heritage and live together in peace – even

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

Dr. Safaa Fouda receives Mayor’s City Builder Award

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/dr-safaa-fouda-receives-mayors-city-builder-award/safaa-fouda/] (May 5, 2015) – Ottawa resident, Dr. Safaa Fouda was awarded the Mayor’s City Builder Award on April 29th for her volunteer work in bringing Canadians, new immigrants, and faith groups together with the goal of promoting mutual understanding and compassion.

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

City Librarian speaks of changing role of libraries

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/phenomenal-changes-in-libraries-city-librarian/future-of-libraries014/] Vickery Bowles, City Librarian and Ayse Yegul, IDI Outreach Representative(April 26, 2015) – The changes in the public library system have been absolutely exponential, according to Toronto City Librarian Vickery Bowles. Vickery Bowles was speaking at the IDEALOGUE Luncheon Forum on

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

Toronto Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/muneebnasir-april-12-2015_2/] Muneeb Nasir being presented with Green Rule poster by Donna Lang(April 17, 2015) – Muslim leaders and community development workers in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, April 12 in Toronto to learn about each other’

Popular Oakville Councillor Max Khan passes away

Popular Oakville Councillor Max Khan passes away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/popular-oakville-councillor-max-khan-passes-away/max-khan-interfatih-meeting-at-synagogue-in-oakville/] Max Khan with interfaith leaders at Oakville’s Shaarei-Beth El Congregation earlier this month(March 29, 2015) – Max Khan, an Oakville town councillor and the federal Liberal candidate for Oakville North-Burlington, died in hospital this weekend. He was 46. The news

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

UofT students hold Muslim Jewish Day of Service

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/uoft-students-hold-muslim-jewish-day-of-service/muslim-jewish-day-of-service/] (March 19, 2015) – Students at the University of Toronto St. George campus held a Muslim Jewish Day of Service last Friday, March 13. “The objective of this event is to cultivate a deeper understanding between the Muslim and Jewish faiths,” Ahmad

Whose God is it anyway?

Whose God is it anyway?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/whose-god-is-it-anyway/fr-damian-macpherson2/] By Rev. Damian MacPherson, SA (March 16, 2015) – Use of descriptive language attempting to describe the behavior of ISIS members has been all but exhausted. The occurring bloodcurdling images from such events serve to stir the deepest resentments we are able

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

Islamophobia and anti-Semitism share common features

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/islamophobia-and-anti-semitism-share-common-features/idi-feb-10-1/] (February 15, 2015) – Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have many features in common, according to Ivan Kalmar, a University of Toronto professor. “Islamophobia and anti-Semitism show similarities to each other that other hatreds don’t,” said Professor Ivan Kalmar. “Of course, we must

Solar Energy: A leap of faith

Solar Energy: A leap of faith

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/solar-energy-a-leap-of-faith/solar-energy/] By Beatrice Ekwa Ekoko (February 10, 2015) – What do many faith communities have in common besides shared teachings and philosophies that speak of caring for the earth? Buildings of course, with rooftops-many of which are perfectly angled to receive the glorious

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

Toronto Muslim leaders talk about preaching Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-muslim-leaders-talk-about-preaching-islam/skc1/] (February 8, 2015) – Muslim leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area attended a seminar on Saturday titled, “Preaching Islam in the North American Context”, that was hosted by the Mississauga-based Canadian Centre for Deen Studies [http://centrefordeenstudies.com/index.html]. “This

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates World Interfaith Harmony Week

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/toronto-celebrates-world-interfaith-harmony-week/idi_4-feb-3-2015/] (February 5, 2015) – This week, Toronto is celebrating World Interfaith Harmony Week [http://www.interfaithtoronto.ca/index.html] and there is growing interest across the city by faith and civic groups to partake in interfaith activities. “This is the third

Prison chaplains offer vital support

Prison chaplains offer vital support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/prison-chaplains-offer-vital-support/islamicchaplaincy2/] (January 27, 2015) – Chaplains who support inmates in prisons need our support, according to Canadian Senator Don Meredith. Speaking at the Third Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund Raising dinner held last Saturday evening in Toronto, Senator Meredith said, “I am proud