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Honoring GTA Emerging Young Leaders

Honoring GTA Emerging Young Leaders

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/honoring-gta-emerging-young-leaders/idi-uoft-pres1/] Dr. Meric Gertler, President of the University of Toronto delivers keynote speech(January 26, 2015) – Mustafa Ahmed and Danny Richmond were the winners of the inaugural Emerging Young Leaders Award that was given out by the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (GTA) [http:

Young Public Heroes

Young Public Heroes

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/young-public-heroes/tps_4927/]Lovejeet Bhatti accepts her award from Deputy Chief Peter SlolyBy Ron Fanfair (January 15, 2015) – With encouragement from music teacher Vandana Sharma, Lovejeet Bhatti took up her North Albion Collegiate Institute’s music teacher’s offer to apply for the

Visionary Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies

Visionary Muslim leader Dr. Maher Hathout dies

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/visionary-muslim-leader-dr-maher-hathout-dies/maher-hathout/] (January 3, 2015) – Last night, the world lost a pioneer, visionary and a leader of the North American Muslim community. Dr. Maher Hathout [http://www.mpac.org/about/staff-board/maher-hathout.php] (1936-2015) was a leader for Islam and for humanity, a

A Testament to Multifaith Collaboration

A Testament to Multifaith Collaboration

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/a-testament-to-multifaith-collaboration/fcg_otf1b/] FCG’s Donna Lang, Garth Schmalenberg and Lucy Cummings and OTF’s Muneeb Nasir and Naeem Siddiqi(December 2, 2014) – The support of a leading community foundation for the charity, Faith & the Common Good (FCG), is a testament to

Islamic Relief supports Habitat GTA Interfaith Build 2015

Islamic Relief supports Habitat GTA Interfaith Build 2015

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-relief-supports-habitat-gta-interfaith-build-2015/habitat-for-humanity_1/] (November 21, 2014) – Habitat for Humanity GTA has announced its Interfaith Build 2015 campaign and Islamic Relief has pledged that gifts received towards the Build by the end of 2014 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000. “The Greater

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

Growing interest in environment among Canadian Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/growing-interest-in-environment-among-canadian-muslims/iit-hike-1/] (October 29, 2014) – Canadian Muslims are eager to reconnect with nature and learn more about environmental issues, according to environmentalist, Muaz Nasir [http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/10/muaz-nasir-interview/]. “There is a real desire within the Muslim community, especially among the

'Prayer for Ottawa' brings Faith communities together

'Prayer for Ottawa' brings Faith communities together

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/prayer-for-ottawa-brings-faith-communities-together/interfaithservice_01-jpg-2/] (October 26, 2014) – An interfaith service, ‘A Prayer for Ottawa’, was held on Sunday at Ottawa’s Christ Church Anglican Cathedral bringing together Faith leaders and communities in the wake of the deadly shooting that rocked Canadians on Oct. 22.

Islam's Jesus

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islams-jesus/zeki-saritoprak/]Dr. Zeki Saritoprak (October 7, 2014) – Jesus is one of the most important prophets in the religion of Islam, U.S.-based author and professor Zeki Saritoprak told a gathering at Toronto’s Regis College on September 22. “Jesus is one

On the Recovery of the Ozone Layer

On the Recovery of the Ozone Layer

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/on-the-recovery-of-the-ozone-layer/ozonelayer-2/] By Hind Al-Abadleh Reading the news headlines1 on September 10, 2014 about the start of recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica cheered my heart as someone who teaches about the chemistry of the ozone hole and the role that chloroflourocarbons

Bridges Beyond Faith: An Event Dedicated To Peace

Bridges Beyond Faith: An Event Dedicated To Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/bridges-beyond-faith-an-event-dedicated-to-peace/poster_rumi_web/] An Interfaith symposium and concert [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/upload/PeaceDay/index.html] will be held on Sunday, September 21 at Toronto’s Metropolitan United Church to mark the International Day of Peace. The event is sponsored by the

Tayyibah Taylor, American Muslim Pioneer, Passes Away

Tayyibah Taylor, American Muslim Pioneer, Passes Away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/tayyibah-taylor-american-muslim-pioneer-passes-away/tayyibahtaylor/] (September 5, 2014) – Tayyibah Taylor, editor-in-chief of Azizah Magazine, the popular women’s journal, and one of America’s most well-known Muslim personalities, has passed away, leaving a big void in Muslim media activism. “We regret to announce the passing of

Jimmy Carter headlines ISNA Convention in Detroit

Jimmy Carter headlines ISNA Convention in Detroit

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/jimmy-carter-headlines-isna-convention-in-detroit/isna-poster/] (August 26, 2014) – Former American President, Jimmy Carter, will be featured as a keynote speaker at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) national convention to be held in Detroit this weekend. Carter will address the convention on the historic need

Interfaith hike held in Toronto

Interfaith hike held in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/interfaith-hike-held-in-toronto/hike1/] (August 18, 2014) – An interfaith stewardship activity that delved into the spiritual perspective on environmental and ecological stewardship took place on Sunday, August 17 at Taylor Creek Park in Toronto. The guided hike was organized by Greening Sacred Spaces [http://www.

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

July 24, 2014 To The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable John Baird, PC, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, PC, MP, Leader of the Official Opposition Mr Paul Dewar, MP, Official Opposition Critic for Foreign Affairs Mr Justin Trudeau, MP,

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/love-is-a-verb-screening-in-toronto/torontoloveisaverb/] (June 1, 2014) – The Toronto premiere of the documentary, ‘Love is a Verb’, profiling the Hizmet movement and its leader, Fethullah Gulen, was held on May 29th at the Scotiabank Theatre. The Hizmet (the Turkish word for service) global movement began

Sultan Al-Kamil and St. Francis – Lessons in Peacemaking

Sultan Al-Kamil and St. Francis – Lessons in Peacemaking

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/sultan-al-kamil-and-st-francis-lessons-in-peacemaking/newman-dialogue-march-18-2014/] Fr. Damian MacPherson and Muneeb NasirBy Muneeb Nasir [On March 18th 2014, Newman Centre Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto and the Intercultural Dialogue Institute at the University of Toronto screened the movie, “St. Francis and the Sultan: A Model

Intercultural Dialogue Institute opens in Downtown Toronto

Intercultural Dialogue Institute opens in Downtown Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/intercultural-dialogue-institute-opens-in-downtown-toronto/idi-1/] Ribbon cutting at IDI opening with Hon. Michael Coteau (2nd from left)(January 30, 2014) – A center has been opened in the heart of downtown Toronto to promote intercultural and interfaith dialogue. The grand opening ceremony of the Intercultural Dialogue Institute

Domestic Violence DVD Released

Domestic Violence DVD Released

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/domestic-violence-dvd-released/stop-domestic-violence/] (December 11, 2013) – A new DVD to raise awareness on domestic violence was released at a special screening on November 26 at York Regional Police, District 5 Headquarters in Markham, Ontario. “The project originated with a conversation between Reverend Earl Smith

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

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

The world has changed, but answer to Muslim-Western conflict remains the same

The world has changed, but answer to Muslim-Western conflict remains the same

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/the-world-has-changed-but-answer-to-muslim-western-conflict-remains-the-same/spain/] By Fahad Alhomoudi (June 16, 2013) – At the start of the 21st Century, people around the world had high hopes for global progress and peace. However, the attacks on 11 September 2001 by some Muslims revived historic tensions between the West

Alleged ‘Al-Qaeda-supported’ plot against Canadian passenger train

Alleged ‘Al-Qaeda-supported’ plot against Canadian passenger train

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/alleged-al-qaeda-supported-plot-against-canadian-passenger-train/via-rail/] (April 22, 2013) – Canadian Security officials arrested two men on Monday for conspiring to carry out a terror attack on a transcontinental passenger train. Two non-Canadians, Chiheb Esseghaier, 30, a resident of Montreal and Raed Jaser, 35, a resident of Toronto

Interfaith Gardening Initiative Empowers Youth

Interfaith Gardening Initiative Empowers Youth

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/interfaith-gardening-initiative-empowers-youth/poster/] By Muaz Nasir (April 21, 2013) – Although it may not feel like we are entering the final stretch of April, Spring is definitely in the air and gardeners across the country are eager to get the planting season underway. Faith communities

Bosnian Grand Mufti’s message to Pope Francis

Bosnian Grand Mufti’s message to Pope Francis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/bosnian-grand-muftis-message-to-pope-francis/vatican-pope-islam-meeting/] By Sheikh Mustafa Cerić 26 March 2013 – The election of Argentine Pope Francis, the 266th Bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church, deserves both our congratulations and our reflection for the future of Muslim-Christian coexistence and dialogue. As

Oxford Professor packs university lecture halls across SW Ontario

Oxford Professor packs university lecture halls across SW Ontario

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/oxford-professor-packs-university-lecture-halls-across-sw-ontario/trlondon2/] Tariq Ramadan, one of the leading scholars and public intellectuals in the Western world, lectured to packed audiences at Canadian Universities last week on the importance of a shared ethics, pluralism and civil engagement in today’s world. “We can’t