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Ecumenical Good Friday Walk: breaking the barrier of Islamophobia

Ecumenical Good Friday Walk: breaking the barrier of Islamophobia

Toronto’s Ecumenical Good Friday Walk included Masjid Toronto as a station in a show of support for the Muslim community following the recent increase of Islamophobic incidents in Canada. About 200 participants took part in the annual inter-denominational walk and were greeted at Masjid Toronto by leaders of the

Canadians keep the faith to varying degrees, but few reject it entirely

Canadians keep the faith to varying degrees, but few reject it entirely

As Christians around the world prepare for Easter, Hindus and Sikhs for Vaisakhi, and Jews for the conclusion of Passover, a new study from the Angus Reid Institute [http://angusreid.org/religion-in-canada-150/] looks at the anatomy of faith in Canada. Conducted in partnership with Faith in Canada 150 [http://www.

Malala Yousafzai receives honorary Canadian citizenship

Canadian Muslims

Malala Yousafzai receives honorary Canadian citizenship

Malala Yousafzai, the inspirational Pakistani education activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner who survived a Taliban bullet in 2012, was granted honorary citizenship on Wednesday by the Canadian government. Malala received the honour during a ceremony at the Canadian Parliament alongside Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and before an audience that

Canadian Council of Imams issue advisory to Imams about sermons

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Council of Imams issue advisory to Imams about sermons

The Canadian Council of Imams has issued an advisory to Imams concerning the Friday sermon and the religious services. “The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) hereby reminds all congregation leaders and imams, at all facilities of worship, whether permanent or temporary, to uphold the integrity of our faith and responsibility

Faith Alliance Spirited Citizenship Tour

Faith Alliance Spirited Citizenship Tour

Faith in Canada 150 [http://www.faithincanada150.ca/] held luncheons in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and Halifax this past week in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. “The Faith Alliance Network luncheons are designed to encourage the celebration of faith in Canada as part of the overall Canada

Interfaith Refugee Sponsorship Fundraiser

Canadian Muslims

Interfaith Refugee Sponsorship Fundraiser

Regent Park Interfaith Refugee Sponsorship Initiative HELP US RAISE MONEY TO ASSIST OUR SPONSORED FAMILY! * All donations gratefully accepted. * Charitable receipts for $25 donation or more per person (suggested) * Music by the Daniel Moore Trio ! * Yummy Finger Food ! * Silent Auction ! WHEN: Fri, 24 March 2017, 5:30 PM – 7:30

Khizr Khan cancels Toronto speech as 'travel privilege' under review

Canadian Muslims

Khizr Khan cancels Toronto speech as 'travel privilege' under review

American Gold Star father, Khizr Khan, has canceled a speech in Toronto after being told his “travel privileges are being reviewed,” according to the event organizer, Ramsay Talks. He was scheduled to speak on Tuesday at a luncheon hosted by the Toronto-based organization Ramsay Talks. “Late Sunday evening Khizr Khan,

All My Relations: Uniting Muslim and Indigenous Voices

Canadian Muslims

All My Relations: Uniting Muslim and Indigenous Voices

By Muaz Nasir Faith leaders and community activists gathered in Toronto yesterday evening for a discussion on strengthening the bond between the Muslim and Indigenous communities. United Muslim and Indigenous Voices [https://www.facebook.com/events/258259284619867/]is the first of a series of events focusing on solidarity and reconciliation

Toronto Mosque opens doors to promote understanding

Toronto Mosque opens doors to promote understanding

Masjid Toronto opened its doors today to the public so that Torontonians could learn about Muslims and the religion of Islam. On February 17, worshippers attending Friday prayer services at the mosque were greeted by protestors carrying banners and with loudspeakers, shouting Islamophobic slogans and calling for a ban of

Muslim women give out treats and greetings to dispel Islamophobia in Kitchener-Waterloo

Canadian Muslims

Muslim women give out treats and greetings to dispel Islamophobia in Kitchener-Waterloo

Women are baking and distributing cookies to counter Islamophobia in the Kitchener Waterloo region. Volunteers and board members of the Coalition of Muslim Women of KW thought the campaign, called “Salaams Canada,” would help dispel anti-Muslim sentiment and help build bridges in the region. This community campaign is intended to

‘Rings of Peace’ surround Toronto’s Mosques in wake of Quebec shooting

Canadian Muslims

‘Rings of Peace’ surround Toronto’s Mosques in wake of Quebec shooting

The Jewish community was joined by other faith communities in the Greater Toronto Area to form “rings of peace” around seven Toronto area mosques during the weekly Friday prayers in response to Sunday night’s mass shooting at a Quebec City mosque that took the lives of 6 Muslims and

Faith Communities to form 'Rings of Peace' around Toronto Mosques

Canadian Muslims

Faith Communities to form 'Rings of Peace' around Toronto Mosques

ANNOUNCEMENT Toronto’s “Rings of Peace” is a spontaneous, grassroots, faith-based initiative. Rabbi Yael Splansky of Holy Blossom Temple was prompted by a memory of the multi-faith “Ring of Peace” which gathered around a synagogue in Oslo after it was attacked two years ago. In response to the terror attack

Jews to form ‘ring of peace’ around Toronto Mosque on Friday

Jews to form ‘ring of peace’ around Toronto Mosque on Friday

Members of Toronto’s Holy Blossom Temple [http://holyblossom.org/] will form a human chain, a ‘ring of peace, around the Imdadul Islamic Centre [http://imdadulcentre.com/] this coming Friday while Muslim worshippers attend the weekly prayer service. “After the terrorist attack against people at prayer, the President of the

Canadian leaders to Muslims: ‘Today we are all Muslims’

Canadian Muslims

Canadian leaders to Muslims: ‘Today we are all Muslims’

Canada’s religious, civic and political leaders are offering condolences to the Muslim community following the mass shooting at a mosque in Quebec City on Sunday night. “We will say, as our Prime Minister has said to every single Muslim member of the Canadian family, today we are all Muslims,

Canadian Leaders - '#WelcomeToCanada'

Canadian Leaders - '#WelcomeToCanada'

On Saturday, Canadian leaders reacted to U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration which halts all refugees from entering the United States for three months, as well as blocks entry for citizens of Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Sudan, Libya, and Somalia. “To those fleeing persecution, terror &

Toronto celebrates Interfaith Harmony Week

Toronto celebrates Interfaith Harmony Week

World Interfaith Harmony Week will be celebrated in Toronto next week, February 1 – February 7, with activities across the city. The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform – one week in a year – when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement

Community coalition welcomes review of York Region District School Board

Canadian Muslims

Community coalition welcomes review of York Region District School Board

A coalition of community representatives join the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and Vaughan African Canadian Association (VACA) in welcoming today’s announcement by Ontario’s Education Minister establishing an independent review of the York District School Board (YRDSB). “There have been significant and growing concerns from parents and

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia and racism

anadian Arab Institute (CAI)

Coalition of agencies launches ad campaign to challenge Islamophobia and racism

A coalition of national and provincial organizations and agencies has partnered to launch an awareness raising campaign that encourages Ontarians to stand up to Islamophobia and racism. OCASI – Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants, the Canadian Arab Institute (CAI), the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) and the Ontario Human

On the Shoulders of a Giant: Building a Community of Canadian Muslim Female Chemists

Canadian Muslims

On the Shoulders of a Giant: Building a Community of Canadian Muslim Female Chemists

By Dr. Hind Al-Abadleh and Aazar Zafar The life and work of Jabir Ibn Hayan [http://www.muslimheritage.com/article/national-geographic-releases-new-1001-inventions-book] (722-815), the Father of chemistry known to Muslims, or Geber in Western sources, inspired the launch of a new scholarship [http://maxgala.com/scholarships/jabir-ibn-hayyan-scholarship-for-women-in-graduate-chemistry-programs-2017/] for Canadian Muslim women

Tariq Ramadan tours Canada - Creating Thriving Societies in Troubling Times

Canadian Muslims

Tariq Ramadan tours Canada - Creating Thriving Societies in Troubling Times

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) cordially invites Canadians to a talk by Tariq Ramadan, philosopher, writer and academic, as he speaks to the challenges facing our societies today. Dr. Ramadan will deliver a political talk entitled, “Creating Thriving Societies in Troubling Times,” in five Canadian

Engaging Men & Boys to End Violence in the Family

Canadian Council of Muslim Women

Engaging Men & Boys to End Violence in the Family

The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) has developed a toolkit for its new project to engage men and boys to take a more active role to end violence in the family. We invite Muslim men and women to learn how to facilitate local workshops in Mississauga on January 14,

RIS Muslim Convention Concludes in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

RIS Muslim Convention Concludes in Toronto

The 15th Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) concluded on Sunday evening in Toronto with speakers advising the convention attendees to look to their religion for guidance and to work on strengthening their relationships. “Our hearts have to be connected to each other, and our hearts have to be

Muhammad Ali, the People’s Champion, Honored at RIS

Canadian Muslims

Muhammad Ali, the People’s Champion, Honored at RIS

A moving and inspiring tribute to the late boxing legend, Muhammad Ali, was the highlight of the second day of the Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) being held in Toronto. “My dad has inspired us and the entire world to be the best version of ourselves,” said Rasheda Ali

Muslims Discuss Challenging Times at RIS Convention

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Discuss Challenging Times at RIS Convention

The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) got underway on Friday, December 23, in Toronto with thousands of people from North America and beyond streaming into Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the three-day gathering. The challenges facing Muslims in the US and around the world were the central theme of

Thousands of Muslims gather in Toronto this weekend for 15th Annual RIS Convention

Canadian Muslims

Thousands of Muslims gather in Toronto this weekend for 15th Annual RIS Convention

One of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS) set to begin on Friday in Toronto, will be marking its 15th Anniversary this year. Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond are expected to attend the convention. They will come to