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Fear only a short chapter in the Muslim-West story

Fear only a short chapter in the Muslim-West story

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/fear-only-a-short-chapter-in-the-muslim-west-story/istanbul-istanbul/] By Muqtedar Khan It concerns me that Islamophobia, an irrational fear of Islam and animosity toward Muslims, is becoming a dominant paradigm through which all Western-Muslim relations are now being explored. A conglomerate of five Universities, led by Yildiz Technical University

The Pope’s Renunciation

The Pope’s Renunciation

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/the-popes-renunciation/pope-benedict-xvi-feb-2013-2/] By Tariq Ramadan I am not a Christian, and have frequently taken issue with Pope Benedict XVI’s theological positions and historical interpretations, both in form and in content. We met on two occasions: the first, while he was still Joseph

National Preach-In on Global Warming

National Preach-In on Global Warming

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/national-preach-in-on-global-warming/preach_in_giant_banner/] By Muaz Nasir The issue of climate change has become more prominent in recent years. Large storms have wreaked havoc across many urban centres this past summer and a series of droughts throughout the prairies have resulted in

Toronto to observe World Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto to observe World Interfaith Harmony Week

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/toronto-to-observe-world-interfaith-harmony-week/world-interfaith-week/] Toronto will be observing World Interfaith Harmony week for the first time during the first week of February. The World Interfaith Harmony Week was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in October, 2010 as a way to promote harmony between

Prison chaplains provide much needed support

Prison chaplains provide much needed support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/prison-chaplains-provide-much-needed-support/one-love2/] Have you ever wondered what goes on in prisons? Have you wondered who are the men and women that are incarcerated? Who are chaplains and volunteers who spend endless hours helping those who have lost their voices? These questions were addressed

Muslim Track and Field Championships coming to Toronto

Muslim Track and Field Championships coming to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslim-track-championships-coming-to-toronto/lolinc/] The first ever Muslim Track and Field Championships are coming to the Greater Toronto Area on May 25, 2013. “The competition will be open to youths, 10 to 20 years old, both boys and girls and will be at the Toronto

Expanding the Power of Interfaith Dialogue

Expanding the Power of Interfaith Dialogue

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/expanding-the-power-of-interfaith-dialogue/christianity-and-islam-5/] By Ghassan Rubeiz Last month, Muslims celebrated Eid ul-Adha, which marks the end of the pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated by Muslims around the world. This year numerous Muslim congregations used the opportunity to hold interfaith services. In fact, in

A Pakistani Immigrant Reflects on America

A Pakistani Immigrant Reflects on America

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/a-pakistani-immigrant-reflects-on-america/crossroads-2/] By Tarik Zia My journey from Pakistan to a new home began in late July when, after much anticipation, I arrived in the United States. This was a tough decision for someone who had lived for 40 years in one place

AFMI Convention in Toronto Focuses on Common Struggles

AFMI Convention in Toronto Focuses on Common Struggles

By Ayub Khan [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/afmi-convention-in-toronto-focuses-on-common-struggles/img_5831-copy-copy-2/] The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI USA & Canada) held its 22nd Annual North American Convention in the city of Brampton (Greater Toronto Area) on Saturday September 29, 2012. The theme of the convention

Following the footsteps of Abraham in Canada

Following the footsteps of Abraham in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/following-the-footsteps-of-abraham-in-canada/christianity-and-islam-2/] By Habeeb Ali “Canada is the second Holy Land”, said a Christian American visitor from Atlanta, Georgia. He was part of a group of 15 Muslim, Jewish and Christian Americans who called themselves World Pilgrims and travelled to Canada to learn

Muslim reach out to Sikhs

Muslim reach out to Sikhs

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/muslim-reach-out-to-sikhs/muslim_we_are_sikh-2/]By Craig Phillips The shooting that left six worshipers dead at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin last month altered my perspective on the effects of hate speech in American society. After 9/11, fear of Muslims

Annual Muslim Convention Comes to Washington

Annual Muslim Convention Comes to Washington

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/annual-muslim-convention-comes-to-washington/capture/] The largest annual Muslim convention in North America is set to open in the US capital, Washington DC, on Friday, August 31. “America was founded as a pluralistic nation with a basis in faith, standing for principles that we also share

Interfaith community steps up after mosque fire

Interfaith community steps up after mosque fire

By Mark Scheel On 4 July in Joplin, Missouri, a fire broke out on the roof of the Islamic Society of Joplin mosque, apparently an act of arson. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before the building sustained significant damage. However, a second fire of unknown origin, which many are concerned

Toronto mosque hosts interfaith iftar

Toronto mosque hosts interfaith iftar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-mosque-hosts-interfaith-iftar/jaafari-islamic-centre-3/] An interfaith Iftar gathering that will bring together Muslims and other faith communities is being held this coming Sunday in Vaughan by the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jama’at (ISIJ) of Toronto. “The Iftar, a meal for breaking the fast, provides the

Religious leaders call for ethical response to economic crisis

Religious leaders call for ethical response to economic crisis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/religious-leaders-call-for-ethical-response-to-economic-crisis/sacredearth-2/] By Maria-Paz Lopez In June, at the 2nd Ibero-American Interreligious Summit in Barcelona, religious leaders from Latin America, Spain and Portugal exhorted member states “to admit the ethical origin of the present crisis and to support and respect the efforts of

Steps to Green Your MSA Iftar this Ramadan

Steps to Green Your MSA Iftar this Ramadan

By Muaz Nasir As the blessed month of Ramadan draws near, Muslim Student Associations (MSA) on university and college campuses across North America are preparing for the nightly iftar; the evening meal when Muslims break their fast. Some use this as an opportunity to build interfaith relations with other student

Muslim American men up close and personal

Muslim American men up close and personal

By Nadia Mohammad Terrorist. Jihadist. Misogynist. Brown. Bearded. Un-American. These are the terms and images often associated with Muslim men in America. A compilation of autobiographical essays by Muslim American men, All-American: 45 American Muslim Men on Being Muslim, presents a series of personal accounts that counter these assumptions and

Muslim American Environmentalism

Muslim American Environmentalism

Muslim American Environmentalism – An Emerging Environmental Movement in America and Its Implications for Environmentalism and Muslims in America (Jamie Albrecht (2011) – Lambert Academic Publishing) The Muslim-environmental movement has been gaining momentum in the United States over the last several years. Mosques, organizations and institutions have gradually adopted environmental principles into

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good leaders are ones who take responsibility, according to Muslim American Imam, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni. Shaykh Basyouni made the remarks during a lecture on Saturday evening at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “Leadership is that you feel you have the responsibility to do good for others,” he said. “It is

Faith leaders must talk about violence

Faith leaders must talk about violence

By Reverend Chloe Breyer and Sarah Sayeed For those who loved Shaima Alawadi, the Iraqi-born mother of five and California resident, the recent media storm around her case likely provides very little solace. Speculation about the motivation behind her murder has become a topic of discussion across the country and

ISIJ of Toronto responds to East End Madrasah Curriculum

ISIJ of Toronto responds to East End Madrasah Curriculum

By Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Imam of the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto Canada is globally known as a country which recognizes religious and cultural diversity within its society, and expects its citizens to show tolerance and respect towards one another. The Islamic Shia Ithna-‘Ashari Jamaat of Toronto (ISIJ)

What can we learn from Byzantium?

What can we learn from Byzantium?

By Mehnaz M. Afridi As I wandered into New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the exhibit “Byzantium and Islam: Age of Transition”, I began to think about the turbulent revolutionary events of the Arab Spring which have captured the world’s attention over the past year.

Transcending America’s faith divide to address social injustice

Transcending America’s faith divide to address social injustice

By Altaf Husain As Americans pause on 4 April, the anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, it is worthwhile to reflect on the culture of service and social justice that were part of his teachings. While the values King espoused could be internalised by anyone who is

Scarboro Missions interfaith series on Islam

Scarboro Missions interfaith series on Islam

In February, Scarboro Missions [http://www.scarboromissions.ca/] invited Muslim leaders to the church to provide an introduction to Islam. The four-evening educational series focused on the Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him), the origins of Islam, the Holy Qur’an, the Five Pillars and Islam as a way of

Our moral voice must be loud on climate change

Our moral voice must be loud on climate change

By Muneeb Nasir Green Party leader, Elizabeth May [http://elizabethmaymp.ca/], told a recent gathering of faith communities that their moral voices must be loud on climate change and other environmental issues. “The moral voice needs to be loud and not marginalized,” she said. “We tend to deal with climate