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Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Edmonton’s Sisters Dialogue seeks help to fight Islamophobia

Speakers at Sisters Dialogue panel discussion in March 2021 By Wati Rahmat, Founder - Sisters Dialogue Since December 2020, there has been countless assaults and attacks on Black and racialized Muslim women in Edmonton, Alberta, most of which go unreported. The 7 that were reported in the media were very

Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

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Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination

Arson and vandalism at houses of worship. Bullying at schools and harassment at the grocery store. Political scapegoating and institutionalized discrimination. Muslims in the United States--and beyond--have faced Islamophobia in a range of forms. Jordan Denari Duffner in her ground-breaking book, ‘Islamophobia: What Christians Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim

Green Khutbah Campaign Announced for April 16

Green Khutbah Campaign Announced for April 16

The Green Khutbah Campaign is set to take place on Friday, April 16th, 2021 (Inshaa’ Allah). The Green Khutbah Campaign has been going strong for eight years (alhamdulillah!) and aims to mobilize Muslims to become better and more responsible stewards of the environment. Stay tuned for more information about this

Muslimah Stories

Muslimah Stories

In celebration of International Women’s Day,Coalition of Muslim Women of KW (CMW) [https://cmw-kw.org/] has launched the Muslimah Stories Project sharing the stories of a cross-section of the incredible women who have established and nurtured CMW over the years. http://muslimahstories.ca/ [http://muslimahstories.ca/?fbclid=IwAR3DKkzYsNrUSKlatwfhSwrEaVQ5Hz2zgATPmQEuc8Qr6LThTum4NRy7yTY]

Sacred People, Sacred Earth: Multi-Faith Day of Climate Action – 11 March 2021

Sacred People, Sacred Earth: Multi-Faith Day of Climate Action – 11 March 2021

On 11 March, grassroots people of diverse religions are coming together around the world for the biggest-ever faith-based global day of action to sound the alarm for climate justice. A global, multi-faith coalition of established and emerging climate leaders in faith communities – across 14 countries – has come together to create

National Interfaith Dialogue held on Fostering Inclusive, Anti-Racist Faith Communities

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National Interfaith Dialogue held on Fostering Inclusive, Anti-Racist Faith Communities

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text]Canadian Christians and Muslims recently engaged in an online dialogue on fostering inclusive and anti-racist faith communities in the country. The forum, held on February 3rd, was the annual event of the National Muslim Christian

Race & Religion: Cultivating Anti-Racist Faith Communities

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Race & Religion: Cultivating Anti-Racist Faith Communities

Canadian Government designates January 29 as National Day to Commemorate the Quebec City Mosque Shooting and a Day of Action Against Islamophobia

Canadian Government designates January 29 as National Day to Commemorate the Quebec City Mosque Shooting and a Day of Action Against Islamophobia

Four years ago, an act of terror took the lives of six people at the Grand Mosque in Quebec City and seriously injured 19 others. Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, Aboubaker Thabti were fathers, husbands, loved ones, colleagues and Muslims. Their deaths were heartbreaking

‘Islamophobia is’ Video Series Released

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‘Islamophobia is’ Video Series Released

On January 29, 2017, six Muslims were killed and another 19 injured when an anti-Muslim gunmanopened fire [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_City_mosque_shooting#Victims]in a Quebec mosque. At the time, it was themost fatal [http://extremism.ca/results.aspx]act of ideological violence in Canada since

Book Review: The Art and Technique of the Friday Khutbah by Dr Munir El-Kassem

Book Review: The Art and Technique of the Friday Khutbah by Dr Munir El-Kassem

Book Review: The Art and Technique of the Friday Khutbah Dr Munir El-Kassem. Compass Books 2021 Launching a book about how to give a khutbah during the COVID-19 lockdown, when masajids are closed or having severely curtailed jummuahs, is an irony and an extra challenge. Perhaps, as someone consoled me,

Religions at the Service of Fraternity in Our World

Religions at the Service of Fraternity in Our World

On January 28, 2021 join an online panel discussion with Muslim and Catholic speakers on Pope Francis’ encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” – On Fraternity and Social Friendship. Please register at,https://bit.ly/ReligionsAtTheService [https://bit.ly/ReligionsAtTheService?fbclid=IwAR0q-tdG3MCXIz0cljLaRRDoIi2kgJ-lqHMy5UQ86-PXNSoivwhiYSNlbJo] and a Zoom link will be shared with you by the organizers.

Book Review: Muslims and Christians Debate Justice and Love

Book Review: Muslims and Christians Debate Justice and Love

David L. Johnston Sheffield: Equinox Publishing, 2020. 202 pages. Johnston, who spent over a decade as an evangelical clergyman in Algeria and a teacher in Egypt and the West Bank, hopes his book, Muslims and Christians Debate Justice and Love, will help reinforce the cooperative spirit between nations that seems

Writing A Muslim-Canadian Narrative Is Based On Knowing Your Authentic Identity

Writing A Muslim-Canadian Narrative Is Based On Knowing Your Authentic Identity

By Memona Hossain “This day have I perfected your religion for you, completed my favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion.” (Qur’an Ch.5, v.3 [http://s.bl-1.com/h/dbX7SSnR?url=https://www.islamicity.org/Quransearch/action.lasso.asp?-database=Quran&

Fostering Hope and Solidarity in Today’s World

Fostering Hope and Solidarity in Today’s World

A conversation withArchbishop and Primate Linda Nichollsof the Anglican Church of Canada. [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fostering-hope-and-solidarity-in-todays-world-tickets-129244372397] Date/Time:Thursday ,December 17, 2020, 5.00pm – 6..30pm Venue:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Z9G6_pox6WQ&feature=youtu.be Biography Archbishop Linda Nicholls was installed

Study released on needs of Muslims with disabilities

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Study released on needs of Muslims with disabilities

DEEN Support Services [https://www.deensupportservices.ca/] released a study last week that explores the needs of Muslims with disabilities and identifies critical gaps faced by these individuals. The ‘Count Us In: Muslims with Disabilities and their Families in Canada’ study was funded by the Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.

Olive Tree Foundation Awards grant to Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A Study into Our Lived Experiences”

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Olive Tree Foundation Awards grant to Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A Study into Our Lived Experiences”

The Olive Tree Foundation has announced that a grant has been awarded to Urban Alliance on Race Relations and Black Muslim Initiative for the project, “Black Muslims: A study into our lived experiences.” The project will obtain critical survey data from members of the Black Muslim community with respect to

Environmentalism in Islam

Environmentalism in Islam

Friday, October 23, 2020 at 8 PM EDT – 9:30 PM EDT Hosted byYaqeen Institute for Islamic Research [https://www.facebook.com/YaqeenInstitute/] Online Event http://yaqeeninstitute.ca/IslamicHeritage Humans’ impact on the environment is being felt around the world, and this is widely considered to be one of the

Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

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Olive Tree Foundation Awards Scholarships for 2020

The Olive Tree Foundation [http://www.olivetreefoundation.ca] is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual scholarships. The Mohamed and Opheera Nasir Scholarship has been awarded to Attaur Rahman, a graduate of Jarvis Collegiate Institute, who will be attending the University of Toronto, Mississauga in Social Sciences. Attaur is

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian Politician Kaleed Rasheed Strives to Build Bridges

Canadian politician Kaleed Rasheed is leading the way in bridge-building by facilitating platforms for engagement between citizens and the provincial government of Ontario. “Politics, for me, is not a career but a public service,” Rasheed said. “I was involved with politics at a grassroots level even while I was working

Canadian Muslims set for subdued Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims set for subdued Eid Al-Adha

Canadian Muslims are set to celebrate a very subdued Eid al-Adha on Friday, July 31 with restricted Eid prayers and family gatherings due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threat. “As we gradually and safely transition back to a new normal through the pandemic, Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is working

Calls for Public Inquiry after fatal police shooting of Canadian Muslim

Calls for Public Inquiry after fatal police shooting of Canadian Muslim

Canadian Muslims and advocacy groups are calling for the police officer who shot and killed a 62-year old Ejaz Choudry on Saturday, June 20 to be removed from the police force in Peel region, west of Toronto, and that a public inquiry be held. “We need some accountability. At a

Muslim Network TV launched in North America

Muslim Network TV launched in North America

A Muslim TV channel has been launched in North America by Sound Vision [https://www.soundvision.com/], a Chicago-based non-profit that is well known for its media productions and public relations work. “Given the dire need for a genuine, mainstream Muslim channel and the opportunity that the pandemic lockdown recently

Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution

Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution

RELEASE: Fiqh Council of North America June 2, 2020 In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Re-Opening of the Masajid with Care and Caution The Fiqh Council of North America [http://fiqhcouncil.org/re-opening-of-the-masajid-with-care-and-caution/] is alarmed at the spike of COVID 19 cases and related deaths in

Restoring the true ‘Spirit of Fasting’ During the Pandemic

Restoring the true ‘Spirit of Fasting’ During the Pandemic

By Muneeb Nasir We could be experiencing our most significant Ramadan and greatest Ramadan experience ever in our life. The holy month, in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, could be the great spiritual reset many of us have longed for during previous Ramadans but have never quite achieved. This

Ramadan Begins on Friday According to Fiqh Council

Ramadan Begins on Friday According to Fiqh Council

The first day of Ramadan 1441 is on Friday, April 24, 2020, insha’Allah, according to the Fiqh Council of North America. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of Lunar months including the months of Ramadan