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Sayeda Khadija Centre hosts Junior Police Academy

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Sayeda Khadija Centre hosts Junior Police Academy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/sayeda-khadija-centre-hosts-junior-police-academy/img_9511/] The Sayeda Khadija Centre [http://www.sayedakhadijacentre.com/] in Mississauga, Ontario, hosted a Junior Police Academy with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Peel Regional Police on Monday in hopes that young Muslims will understand police work better and

Leading scholar asks Canada’s Muslims to consider their identity

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Leading scholar asks Canada’s Muslims to consider their identity

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/leading-scholar-asks-canadas-muslims-to-consider-their-identity/dr-ingrid-mattson-and-dr-mark-toulouse_emmanuel-college-prayer-room-inauguration_jan-22-2013/] Dr. Mark G. Toulouse and Dr. Ingrid Mattson Canadian Muslims should join the discussion on what having a Canadian identity means, according to Dr. Ingrid Mattson, a well-known academic and Muslim leader. “I think part of rooting Muslims in

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

UofT Students join Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign

UofT Students join Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/uoft-students-join-muslims-for-white-ribbon-campaign-2/img_9403-edit/] University of Toronto Muslim students joined in theMuslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/]and held a teach-in on Thursday evening to raise awareness about violence against women in Canada. “TheMuslim Students Association [http://www.uoftmsa.com/](MSA) is

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

Islam and Fair Trade

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Islam and Fair Trade

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/islam-and-fair-trade/islam-and-fair-trade/] By Muaz Nasir [http://khaleafa.com/author/muaznasir/] International trade and globalization has had some benefits including alleviating poverty in the developing world and raising the standard of living of millions within these countries. However, the impacts have been uneven in

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

Amira Elghawaby

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/flexing-our-communitys-leadership-muscle/caircan/] By Amira Elghawaby “Does jihad justify terrorism?” “A television crew is here at the mosque, they want to interview somebody – NOW!” “Have you heard about the latest security legislation – what are your thoughts?” Canadian Muslims regularly face these types of questions

When our children ask about God

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When our children ask about God

[http://iqra.ca/2013/when-our-children-ask-about-god/children-in-mosque/] By Asma Uddin “If God made everything, the sun, the trees, the Earth, then … who made God?” “Where was I before God made me?” Zaynab, my five-year-old daughter, has been asking questions about faith, God and her purpose in the world at an ever-increasing

Nunavut Muslims seek to build first Mosque

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Nunavut Muslims seek to build first Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/nunavut-muslims-eye-mosque-for-worship/iqaluit1/] Seeking to fulfil their religious duties in the Northern Hemisphere, Muslims in the far-flung Canadian city of Iqaluit, close to the Arctic Circle, are looking to build their first mosque. “We are a small community of about 80 to 100 Muslims,

Seizing the opportunity to restore a relationship

Assembly of First Nations

Seizing the opportunity to restore a relationship

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/seizing-the-opportunity-to-restore-a-relationship/david-courchene/] [A Statement by Elder Dave Courchene – Nii Gaani Aki Inini (Leading Earth Man) Anishnabe Nation, Eagle Clan. January 9, 2013] We are witnessing an awakening that is being influenced by the Spirit and by Nature itself. Nature has been waiting for

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

Doha's climate change legacy more than words

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Doha's climate change legacy more than words

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/dohas-climate-change-legacy-more-than-words/olympus-digital-camera/] By Wael Hmaidan The normally frenetic pace of Doha’s construction sites slowed earlier this month as workers stopped and stared at something that had never been seen in the State of Qatar before. Almost 1000 people marching down Doha’s

Canadian Muslims Urged to Contribute

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Urged to Contribute

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-urged-to-contribute/tariq-ramadan-toronto/] By Muneeb Nasir Highlighting the Islamic teachings of giving and contribution, a leading Muslim intellectual has called on the Muslim community in Canada to play a positive role in promoting the welfare of their society. “The very essence of faith is

Micro-financing company lends for a better life

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Micro-financing company lends for a better life

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/micro-financing-company-lends-for-a-better-life/wafaa/] Seeking to tackle poverty in the developing world, a non-profit organization is providing Shari`ah-compliant loans for low-income entrepreneurs to help lead a better life. “Wafaa is an online micro-financing platform where we act as a middleman between entrepreneurs and individuals

Muslims meet in Toronto to Revive Islamic Spirit

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Muslims meet in Toronto to Revive Islamic Spirit

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/muslims-meet-in-toronto-to-revive-islamic-spirit/ris-3/] Thousands of Muslims from across North America will gather in Canada’s largest city of Toronto this weekend for the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention. “The conference has always been about uniting and joining hands with scholars, journalists, academics, representatives

Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh – Plants of the Bible and Quran

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Figs, Dates, Laurel and Myrrh – Plants of the Bible and Quran

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/figs-dates-laurel-and-myrrh-plants-of-the-bible-and-quran/plants/] By Muaz Nasir Within the holy scriptures of the Abrahamic faiths, there are numerous references made in passing to elements of nature. Some are made in a descriptive form to allude to traits or behaviors, while others describe the beneficial or

IRFAN-CANADA Withdraws Sponsorship of RIS

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IRFAN-CANADA Withdraws Sponsorship of RIS

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/irfan-canada-withdraws-sponsorship-of-ris/ris-2/] (TORONTO – December 15, 2012) – The organizers of Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) conference announced tonight that the relief organization, IRFAN-Canada, has withdrawn its sponsorship of the event. IRFAN’s charitable status was revoked by Revenue Canada Charitable Directorate in 2011. “RIS

Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament: 20 Years Later, the Tradition Continues

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Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament: 20 Years Later, the Tradition Continues

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/the-montreal-muslim-ball-hockey-mmbh-tournament-20-years-later-the-tradition-continues/mmbh-2/] By Shujaat Wasty On December 1, the Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament (http://mmbh.ca [http://mmbh.ca/]) completed its 20-year anniversary celebrations with its 35th tournament held at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. The mainly bi-annual tournament is

Women's group calls for action towards eradicating violence against women

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Women's group calls for action towards eradicating violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/womens-group-calls-for-action-towards-eradicating-violence-against-women/muslims_for_white_ribbon_fb_profile_v0-01/] On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada, the Federation of Muslim Women (FMW) is joining other Canadians to remember the 14 murdered young women in the Montreal Massacre,

Canadian Muslims campaign to end violence against women

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims campaign to end violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women/muslims-for-white-ribbon-3/] Canadian Muslims have announced the launch of the Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/]to work towards ending violence against women. “This national campaign will allow Muslim Canadians to reflect on the reality of violence against women,” said Imam

Men’s Health and Movember

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Men’s Health and Movember

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/mens-health-and-movember/11-movember-main-thelook-620x395/] By Muaz Nasir For those of you not aware, this isMovember [http://ca.movember.com/?home], the annual campaign where men across the country grow moustaches to raise awareness and funds to fight prostate cancer. While the Muslims for Movember movement

New Direction For A New Year

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New Direction For A New Year

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/new-direction-for-a-new-year/hijra/] By Shaikh Abdullah Hakim-Quick All Praises are due to Allah, Lord of the worlds and may His choicest peace and blessings be constantly showered upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad, forever. With the new Islamic year of 1434 A.H. upon us,

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

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-condemn-desecration-of-toronto-war-memorial/warmemorial/] A Canadian Muslim advocacy group, the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), has condemned the vandalism of a war memorial that took place on Remembrance Day in Toronto. News media [http://www.cp24.com/news/war-memorial-defaced-in-coronation-park-1.1034297] reported that the site