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GTA Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

Canadian Muslims

GTA Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/gta-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/march2meetinga/] (March 5, 2014) – Muslim leaders in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, March 2, in Mississauga to learn about each other’s work and to identify areas of cooperation. The Olive Tree Foundation, an innovative public endowment

Dollars and $ense studies impact of Faith communities in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Dollars and $ense studies impact of Faith communities in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/dollars-and-ense-studies-impact-of-faith-communities-in-toronto/toronto-faith-communities/] (March 3, 2014) – What impact do faith communities have in their local neighborhoods? Dollars and Sense, an academic study, has been launched in the City of Toronto to answer this question. “I believe there is great need for this study in

‘I want my veil to be one facet of my personality, not my entire personality.’

Canadian Muslims

‘I want my veil to be one facet of my personality, not my entire personality.’

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/i-want-my-veil-to-be-one-facet-of-my-personality-not-my-entire-personality/inspirit/] (February 25, 2014) – Et voilà! Le voile musulman dévoilé is an exhibition at the Musée des religions du monde in Nicolet, Quebec, that presents, through video, photographs and quotations, the first-person perspectives of a diverse group of Muslim women in Quebec

Malaysia top country for 'halal holidays'

Canadian Muslims

Malaysia top country for 'halal holidays'

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/malaysia-top-country-for-halal-holidays/tourism-malaysia/] (February 19, 2014) – A survey released on Tuesday, February 18, found that Malaysia is the friendliest country for Muslims’ tourism, topping dozens of Arab and Middle Eastern countries in the booming industry. Malaysia’s Islamic Tourism Centre has “continued to educate

Toronto Faith Leaders concerned about growing inequality

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Faith Leaders concerned about growing inequality

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-faith-leaders-concerned-about-growing-inequality/armine-yalnizyan/] Keynote speaker Armine Yalnizyan(February 15, 2014) – Faith leaders expressed deep concern about the growing income inequality that is being experienced by citizens across the City of Toronto during a symposium held at City Hall on Thursday, February 13th, 2014. “We’

TARIC Mosque Soup Kitchen serves City’s Needy

Canadian Muslims

TARIC Mosque Soup Kitchen serves City’s Needy

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (February 6, 2014) – Volunteers of a Toronto mosque delivered hundreds of meals to shelters in Toronto during Rabi Al-Awwal, the recently concluded Islamic month in which Muslims commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him. The TARIC Mosque

Shamil Idriss named President of Search for Common Ground

ASMA Society’s Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow

Shamil Idriss named President of Search for Common Ground

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/shamil-idriss-named-president-of-search-for-common-ground/shamil-idriss/] (February 5, 2014) – Shamil Idriss will become President, effective September 1, 2014, of Search for Common Ground (or “Search”), the peacebuilding organization with operations in 33 countries across four continents. It has been announced that Search for Common Ground founder and

Imam AbdurRashid Taylor appointed New Ontario Regional Chaplain

Canadian Muslims

Imam AbdurRashid Taylor appointed New Ontario Regional Chaplain

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/imam-abdurrashid-taylor-appointed-new-ontario-regional-chaplain/abdurrashid-taylor/] (February 3, 2014) – Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor has been appointed as the new Ontario Regional Chaplain, according to Correctional Service Canada. “The Ontario Region is pleased to introduce Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor who has assumed the responsibilities of Regional Chaplaincy effective

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

PMO receives libel notice from national Muslim organization

Canadian Muslims

PMO receives libel notice from national Muslim organization

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/pmo-receives-libel-notice-from-national-muslim-organization/national-council-of-canadian-muslims-nccm/] (January 28, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, has initiated a Notice of Libel [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001jOa9kD8GKDAW1XRSCvpZmKGy4pIxMyd_u5emfkMuU6w13fepGvy3Tw5TNDcXhExlfdUtpelLNVrMmHSd9vBsKgOI_UDeJAyiMOM98q6jsSRtvf4v1pix7Urk1CQb1s1OgDxHS8gOibhbU4qUBDMlkh6TjTUOREYszsH43MBZ7

Chaplains offer vital support to inmates

Canadian Muslims

Chaplains offer vital support to inmates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/chaplains-offer-vital-support-to-inmates/one-love-1a-3/] Imam Michael AbdurRashid Taylor receives award from MPP Bas Balkisson and Chaplain Habeeb Alli(January 28, 2014) – Chaplains are important in providing support and help to inmates in Ontario prisons, according to speakers at the Second Annual ONE LOVE Chaplaincy Fund

Minister Blaney meets with Muslim and Somali-Canadian Communities

Canadian Friends of Somalia

Minister Blaney meets with Muslim and Somali-Canadian Communities

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/minister-blaney-meets-with-muslim-and-somali-canadian-communities/steven-blaney/] (January 23, 2014) – Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, the Honorable Steven Blaney, met with Ottawa’s Somali and Muslim communities yesterday. “I was pleased to meet with members of the Muslim and Somali-Canadian communities of Ottawa-Gatineau today,

Islamic Gardens in the UK

Canadian Muslims

Islamic Gardens in the UK

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islamic-gardens-in-the-uk/islamic-gardens/] By Muaz Nasir (January 20, 2014) – Are there community gardens operated by your local mosque? Is there such a thing as an Islamic or Quranic garden? What are the Islamic principles regarding gardening and agriculture in general? These questions and more

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (January 13, 2014) – Toronto Muslims are commemorating the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal by organizing soup kitchens in local mosques and delivering meals to the needy. “This month marks not only the birth of the Messenger of Allah (upon whom be

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

Canadian Muslims

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/quebec-group-launch-campaign-against-charter-of-values/support-another-photos2/] (January 11, 2014) – A Montreal-based group is calling on all Canadians to join them on January 12th and 13th to protest against the Quebec government’s proposed Charter of Values for the province. The group called Support Another [https://www.facebook.

Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

Canadian Muslims

Sacred Science and the Environmental Crisis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/sacred-science-and-the-environmental-crisis/dr-seyyed-hossein-nasr-2/] By Muaz Nasir (January 4, 2014) – Last weekend marked the 12th annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit [http://www.revivingtheislamicspirit.com/] Conference in Toronto, Canada. The conference brings together academics and scholars from across the world and engages participants in lectures ranging

RIS Convention Ends on High Note

Canadian Muslims

RIS Convention Ends on High Note

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ris-convention-ends-on-high-note/img_6978/] (December 30, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention concluded on a high note Sunday evening in Toronto with speakers providing advices to the large turnout of North American Muslims on how to take the lessons from the weekend gathering

Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Convention Inspires Muslim Change

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/toronto-convention-inspires-muslim-change/ambassador-shabazz-2/] For over 20,000 Muslim visitors this year, the Reviving Islamic Spirit convention has offered them a special cocktail of inspirational speech from renowned Muslim speakers, sending an out loud message of personal, communal and environmental change. “Muslims are meant to

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/thousands-gather-for-landmark-annual-convention/dr-tariq-ramadan/] (December 28, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention got underway on Friday in Toronto with an inspiring Friday Sermon delivered by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan to thousands of people who traveled from across North America and beyond to attend the

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Muslims Set to Rekindle Faith in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslims-set-to-rekindle-faith-in-toronto/ris2013_3/] (December 26, 2013) – Thousands of Muslims from across North America and beyond started arriving in Toronto for one of the largest gatherings of Western Muslims, the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention (RIS). “This year’s convention will revolve around

North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

Canadian Muslims

North American Muslims in Quest for Knowledge

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/north-american-muslims-in-quest-for-knowledge/knowledge-retreat-imam-zaid-shakir/] (December 22, 2013) – As the clock ticks towards the launch of North America Muslims annual convention, hundreds of Muslims gathered on Saturday, December 21, at the historic Fairmont Royal York Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto for the start of

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muneeba-centre-launched-in-mississauga/deensupportservices/] (December 20, 2013) – A new centre has been launched in the Greater Toronto Area to offer Muslims with disabilities culturally and spiritually sensitive respite, residential and peer support programs. The Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D [http://camd.ca/]) introduced

United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

Canadian Muslims

United2Wear Campaign Launched at Queen’s Park

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/united2wear-campaign-launched-at-queens-park/unitedtowear2/] By Farheen Khan (December 17, 2013) – On December 10, community activists, leaders, politicians, and faith communities came together at Queen’s Park to acknowledge UN Human Rights Day and launch the United2WEAR campaign to speak out on the issue of religious

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

Imams show leadership in speaking out against violence against women

Canadian Muslims

Imams show leadership in speaking out against violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/imams-show-leadership-in-speaking-out-against-violence-against-women/mwrc_pledge/] (December 8, 2013) – Imams sent a strong message to Canadians during last Friday’s sermon that violence against women is unacceptable. “Violence against women in the wider society is a reality and the Friday sermon brings the issue to light