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Muslim business leaders create $1M fund for veteran families

Canadian Muslims

Muslim business leaders create $1M fund for veteran families

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-business-leaders-create-1m-fund-for-veteran-families/salaam-tpl/] Mohamad Fakih, CEO of Paramount Fine Foods and Kashif Khan, CEO of The K. Khan Group make $100K donation to True Patriot Love Foundation(November 10, 2014) – Today, two prominent Muslim Canadian business leaders launched a $1M fund at a downtown

Canadian Mom Targets Radicalized Youth

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Mom Targets Radicalized Youth

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-mom-targets-radicalized-youth/christianne-boudreau-damian/] (November 6, 2014) – The mother of 22-year-old Canadian Damian Clairmont, who was killed fighting for the so-called Islamic State (ISIL), has announced the launch of a counseling program for radicalized youth. “After experiencing so much pain, fear, trauma and panic in

Majied Ali recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough

Canadian Muslims

Majied Ali recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/majied-ali-recognized-as-an-urban-hero-in-scarborough/urban-hero-award/] The 2014 Scarborough Urban Hero Award recipients(October 24, 2014) – Majied Ali, a founder of the Islamic Soccer League [http://islamicsoccerleague.ca/], has been recognized as an Urban Hero in Scarborough. Ali founded the League in 1994 as a small recreational

Canadian Muslims

Toronto celebrates Islamic History Month

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-celebrates-islamic-history-month/iit-ihmc-audience/] Mosque One documentary screening at IIT(October 20, 2014) – October is Islamic History Month in Canada (IHMC) and community groups across Toronto are showcasing Muslim contributions to the world. “Bridge-building with understanding is one of the goals of IHMC,” states the

Islam's Jesus

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/islams-jesus/zeki-saritoprak/]Dr. Zeki Saritoprak (October 7, 2014) – Jesus is one of the most important prophets in the religion of Islam, U.S.-based author and professor Zeki Saritoprak told a gathering at Toronto’s Regis College on September 22. “Jesus is one

Aga Khan Museum opens in Toronto on Sept 18

Aga Khan Museum

Aga Khan Museum opens in Toronto on Sept 18

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/aga-khan-museum-opens-in-toronto-on-sept-18/home_museum/] (August 20, 2014) – The Aga Khan Museum [https://www.agakhanmuseum.org/]in Toronto will open its doors to the public on September 18th, 2014. The museum is dedicated to presenting an overview of the artistic, intellectual, and scientific contributions that

Ramadan with the Ece Family in east Toronto

Ramadan with the Ece Family in east Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ramadan-with-the-ece-family-in-east-toronto/resized-iftar-dinner-ce-_-1/] Passages Canada staff, Calina Ellwand and Maddy Macnab, recently took part in the Intercultural Dialogue Institute’s Meet Your Neighbours [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/activities/outreach-programs/meet-your-neighbour/] program, which gave them the opportunity to share a fast-breaking Iftar dinner with

Canadian Ramadan defined by generosity to neighbors

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Ramadan defined by generosity to neighbors

(July 17, 2014) – Acts of generosity and hospitality have become a defining feature of Ramadan in Canada. Throughout the country, campaigns have been launched in support of local food banks and shelters, packaged meals are being distributed to the homeless and needy, and Canadians are being invited to share fast-breaking

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan Food Drive Supports Women’s Shelter

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/ramadan-food-drive-supports-womens-shelter/food-drive-2/] (July 7, 2014) – The Islamic Institute of Toronto’s [http://islam.ca/] (IIT) Youth Council and the Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/] have launched a Ramadan food drive in support of a women’s shelter. “Ramadan is a

Project Ramadan defines what it means to make a difference

Canadian Muslims

Project Ramadan defines what it means to make a difference

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/project-ramadan-defines-what-it-means-to-make-a-difference/projectramadan2014jpg/] By Fareen Qureishi (June 28, 2014) – It started with one, simple idea: Feed families in need in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), no matter who they are. In early 2009, after hearing the staggering statistics that more than 25 per cent

Muslim Women Through a Diverse Lens

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Women Through a Diverse Lens

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-women-through-a-diverse-lens/cmw/] By Hala Barghash (June 21, 2014) – The Coalition of Muslim Women [http://www.cmw-kw.org/] of KW’s free, annual event took place on Sunday, June 8th 2014 at Kitchener City Hall. This year, it was titled “Muslim Women Through a

Canada’s Muslims launch hunger-fighting campaign

Canadian Muslims

Canada’s Muslims launch hunger-fighting campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadas-muslims-launch-hunger-fighting-campaign/give_30/] (June 16, 2014) – A national hunger-fighting campaign that taps into the spirit of the Ramadan is growing faster in Canada than anticipated. “The Give 30 Campaign is a grassroots movement that’s catching on much faster than ever imagined,” says

Mariam Bacchus wins National Essay Competition

Canadian Muslims

Mariam Bacchus wins National Essay Competition

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/mariam-bacchus-wins-national-essay-competition/mariam-bacchus/] (June 6, 2014) – Mariam Bacchus has won 1st place in the Intermediate Writing category of the 2014 Write and Make Art! Challenge. [http://passagestocanada.com/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2014-write-and-make-art-challenge/] Passages Canada [http://passagestocanada.com/] announced the winners of the competition in which over 400

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

‘Love is a Verb’ screening in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/love-is-a-verb-screening-in-toronto/torontoloveisaverb/] (June 1, 2014) – The Toronto premiere of the documentary, ‘Love is a Verb’, profiling the Hizmet movement and its leader, Fethullah Gulen, was held on May 29th at the Scotiabank Theatre. The Hizmet (the Turkish word for service) global movement began

Imam Khalid Latif inspires NYU graduates

Canadian Muslims

Imam Khalid Latif inspires NYU graduates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/imam-khalid-latif-inspires-nyu-graduates/ikl/] Imam Khalid Latif inspired new graduates and the entire audience at New York University (NYU) on Tuesday, May 20 as he recounted his 9/11 experience, living on-campus and in residence at the time. Imam Khalid Latif was awarded the Alumni

Make this Ramadan special for your child

Canadian Muslims

Make this Ramadan special for your child

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/make-this-ramadan-special-for-your-child/muslim-kids-tv/] (May 16, 2014) – Make this Ramadan special not just for your own child but also for children around the world with Muslim Kids TV. Muslim Kids TV is developing two new animated TV series to be released this Ramadan and is

Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered

Sultans of Science: 1000 Years of Knowledge Rediscovered

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/sultans-of-science-1000-years-of-knowledge-rediscovered/sultansofscience/] (May 5, 2014) – Step back in time and celebrate important scientific and technological advancements and discoveries made by scholars during the Golden Age of Islamic Science. The Ontario Science Centre presents an enhanced version of the popular Sultans of Science: 1000

Andalucian Tour - A Discovery of Islamic Heritage

Andalucian Routes

Andalucian Tour - A Discovery of Islamic Heritage

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/andalucian-tour-a-discovery-of-islamic-heritage/spain-7a/] By Imam Abdul Hai Patel On Aug 14, 2013, 47 people from around the world met at Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport in Malaga, Spain and set out on a six day tour to discover Islamic heritage in Spain – a tour that

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims help Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/canadian-muslims-help-typhoon-haiyan-relief-efforts/idrf1/] (December 7, 2013) – Canadian Muslim organizations came together last Wednesday, December 4, to announce a donation of $80,000 towards the Typhoon Haiyan relief fund. “Masjids and Islamic organizations in Ontario have donated towards the relief fund in the amount of

An online pledge that might actually change the world

Common Ground News Service

An online pledge that might actually change the world

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/an-online-pledge-that-might-actually-change-the-world/jts/] By Jessica Murrey (November 25, 2013) – Genocide, school shootings, rape… it’s easy to express outrage after the fact. It is obvious that senseless violence is wrong. But what about the root cause? Bias. Fear. Hate. They are alive and kicking