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Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim Communities Mobilize To Respond To Pandemic

Canadian Muslim medical experts, religious leaders, and community advocates have come together to form the Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force (CMCTF) to ensure that Canadian Muslim communities have the information and resources they need to deal with the current global pandemic. This national collaboration includes over 20 organizations and includes

ICNA Relief Canada contributes over $150,000 to COVID-19 efforts at Trillium Health Partners

ICNA Relief Canada contributes over $150,000 to COVID-19 efforts at Trillium Health Partners

ICNA Relief Canada has contributed over $150,000 to Trillium Health Partners (THP) to battle COVID-19. COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic and after months of intense preparation, THP is now on the front-line in the fight against the virus. In this period of heightened need, THP needs to respond

Toronto Mosques take precautions as coronavirus fears grow

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Toronto Mosques take precautions as coronavirus fears grow

Toronto area mosques are taking precautions as coronavirus fears grow with a major Islamic centre going so far as closing all its facilities and cancelling prayers and programs. The Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto [https://jaffari.org/] closed all three of its facilities on March 3 over COVID-19 concerns.

Save the date for Green Khutbah 2020!

Save the date for Green Khutbah 2020!

Assalaamu ‘alaikum, We are popping into your inbox to let you know that the Green Khutbah Campaign [http://www.khaleafa.com/green-khutbah-campaign/] will be back this year. Please saveFriday, April 17, 2020for the next Green Khutbah day inshaAllah. The Green Khutbah Campaign has been going strong for seven years (alhamdulillah!

First Gym for Muslim Women in North America opens in Toronto

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First Gym for Muslim Women in North America opens in Toronto

North America’s first gym for Muslim women was recently launched in Toronto. Sister Fit [https://sisterfitto.com/] is a community-based gym dedicated to combat arts, professional training, and achieving results. The gym caters specifically to women who want to train in the focused environment of a private gym. “Sister

Mohamad Fakih announces the launch of the "Canada Strong" campaign to support Iran Crash Victims

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Mohamad Fakih announces the launch of the "Canada Strong" campaign to support Iran Crash Victims

Mohamad Fakih, President of Paramount Fine Foods and Founder of the Fakih Foundation, has launched a campaign to collect funds for the Iran crash victims of Flight 752. Moved by this tragedy and wanting to pay tribute to the lives lost, many Canadians have been learning the names of the

Canada mourns Iran plane crash victims

Canada mourns Iran plane crash victims

Canadians are mourning the devastating loss of 63 Canadians in the plane crash in Tehran yesterday. The Canadians included talented academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals from the Iranian Canadian community. As profiles of those who lost their lives are released, the magnitude of the loss is being felt across

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Former far-right Dutch MP speaks at RIS about his conversion to Islam

Thousands of Muslims gathered in Toronto from across North America and around the world for the 18th Annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Convention from December 20 – 22 and they were addressed by many prominent speakers. However, former Dutch politician Joram Van Klaveren’s address was one of the highlights

Toronto Imam Imran Ally Recognized for Chaplaincy Service to Community

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Toronto Imam Imran Ally Recognized for Chaplaincy Service to Community

Toronto Imam Shaykh Imran Ally, the first Muslim chaplain of the Peel Regional Police (PRP), is the first PRP chaplain to achieve certification from the Canadian Police Chaplains Association and the first Imam and Muslim chaplain in Canada to receive this certification. “I am extremely grateful to PRP for giving

“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

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“Muslim Vote Weekend” Campaign Mobilizes Canadian Muslims to Vote

he Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV [https://www.canadianmuslimvote.ca/]), a civic education organization, launched its “Muslim Vote Weekend” campaign on Friday, October 11, with Get Out the Vote sermons in over 100 mosques in six provinces and territories. “The Muslim Vote Weekend is one of the ways The Canadian-Muslim Vote is

Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

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Jamil and Jamila YouTube Song Channel for Children Launched in Toronto

A YouTube animated song channel for kids, Jamil and Jamila [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYhKpcHVkvZv4fPmkqg6W7g/featured], was launched in Toronto on Sunday, October 6th by Nayla Media at a special event held at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “The purpose of the Jamil and Jamila channel is to spread

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

Islamic History Month Showcases Canadian Diversity

By Muneeb Nasir Islamic History Month in Canada is a chance for Canadians and Muslim youth to understand the diversity of Canadian culture, according to historian and Muslim scholar Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick. Dr. Quick was speaking on Saturday, October 5th at the inaugural event of a month-long series to

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to support 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative

Olive Tree Foundation announces grant to support 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the project, 14 & Muslim Documentary Engagement Initiative in Ottawa. 14 & Muslim [https://ymlpmail8.net/7387fmbadaehbhyapawssadamjs/click.php] is a critically acclaimed CBC documentary that explores what it means to be Muslim in

Mosquers Awards Recognize Edmonton Youths

(June 12, 2009) – Muslims in Edmonton recently recognized young film and video artists at the 3rd Annual Mosquers Awards held on May 30. The Mosquers is a video contest that encourages young Muslims in Edmonton to grab a camera and tell their story about life in Canada. The Larry Shaben