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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: 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

Muslim Torontonians Forge a Canadian Muslim Identity

Muslim Torontonians Forge a Canadian Muslim Identity

By Muneeb Nasir — Since the turn of the 21st century, Toronto’s dynamic Muslim community has spawned homegrown organizations committed to Muslim participation and integration into mainstream society — Toronto’s Muslim community has been a leader in North America when it comes to forging an integrated Muslim identity. Muslim Torontonians

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

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

Canadian Muslim Community Members Stand with the Wet’suwet’en Nation

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Canadian Muslim Community Members Stand with the Wet’suwet’en Nation

We, the undersigned members of the Muslim community, wish to express our solidarity and support for the Hereditary Chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en Nation and the Indigenous nations across the continent who are supporting them. We urge the federal and BC governments, the RCMP, and the Coastal GasLink Pipeline

Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Climate Change

Elder Dave Courchene

Traditional Indigenous Knowledge on Climate Change

ByElder Dr. Dave Courchene (Nii Gaani Aki Inini – Leading Earth Man) Ki Ta Ski Naw Conference,University of Winnipeg, Canada, November 9, 2019 We are in a time, when the issue of climate change has become so politicized. So much effort has been put into creating greater awareness of the

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

Gala to Celebrate Canadian Muslim Achievements

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Gala to Celebrate Canadian Muslim Achievements

Canada’s Muslims will celebrate the achievements of community members at the Annual Muslim Awards for Excellence [http://maxgala.com/] (MAX) Gala, on Saturday, October 5th at Toronto’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel. “This year’s Muslim Awards for Excellence Gala will explore, celebrate, and reflect on the impact words have had

Toronto Muslims raise $100,000 for anti-poverty initiatives

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Toronto Muslims raise $100,000 for anti-poverty initiatives

Toronto Muslims raised $100,000 for anti-poverty initiatives across the city at an open-air Friday prayer service held at Nathan Phillips Square outside of City Hall this past Friday. “Thank you for joining us this year to support this front line of care,” Daniele Zanotti, President and CEO of United

Islamic Foundation of Toronto: A Tribute & Lessons Learnt From 50 Years

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Islamic Foundation of Toronto: A Tribute & Lessons Learnt From 50 Years

By Muneeb Nasir* [Keynote address delivered at Islamic Foundation of Toronto 50th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 22, 2019] Over the past 50 years, all of you and your families have given of yourselves and dedicated your time, energies and resources in service to the Islamic Foundation. May Allah reward

Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Support Ryerson University’s Muslim Community

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Olive Tree Foundation Announces Grant to Support Ryerson University’s Muslim Community

The Olive Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded a grant to support the projects of the Ryerson Muslim Staff and Faculty Community Network [https://www.ryerson.ca/equity/community-networks-and-committees/muslim-faculty-and-staff-community-network/] that was formed in response to requests from the Ryerson community to support Muslims on campus.

Excitement Builds for Largest Muslim Festival in North America

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Excitement Builds for Largest Muslim Festival in North America

Excitement is building for 16th Annual MuslimFest that will be held in Mississauga this weekend. The festival, the largest Muslim festival in North America, celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment and will run from August 30 – September 1 at Celebration Square in Mississauga. “MuslimFest has become a must-attend

Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

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Toronto celebrates Eid al-Adha with Prayers and Festivities

Toronto Muslims celebrated Eid al-Adha on Sunday with a colorful display of the community’s diversity at many large outdoor prayer services and festivals held across the city. “Today we are celebrating the great Festival of Sacrifice. We join the millions of pilgrims who have converged on the sacred sites.

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Amenah El Werfalli

Two Outstanding Students Recognized with Scholarships by Olive Tree Foundation

Two outstanding Canadian Muslim high school students have been recognized with scholarships for their academic achievements and leadership abilities by the Olive Tree Foundation. Hshmat Sahak was awarded the Faisal Ali Academic Excellence Scholarship that is granted annually to a high school graduate who has excelled in academic studies. Amenak

Young child inspires Toronto Muslims to support Sick Kids Hospital

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Young child inspires Toronto Muslims to support Sick Kids Hospital

A Muslim non-profit organization, Yusuf’s Day of Hope, has raised $220,000 over the past 13 years to support Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children and to honor Yusuf Ally, a young child who suffers from a rare genetic disorder. “An overwhelming successful 13th annual Yusuf’s Day of

Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds

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Toronto Halal Food Fest attracts large crowds

North America’s largest halal food festival took place in Toronto this past weekend at the International Centre in Mississauga and attracted over 35,000 visitors from across the continent. “The Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest population of Muslims in Canada, making it the perfect destination,” noted

North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

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North America's Largest Halal Food Festival this Weekend

The Greater Toronto Area is home to the largest population of Muslims in Canada, making it the perfect destination. Sufra Halal Food Fest TO will be a celebration of halal food and the diversity of the city, and of Canada as a country laden with culture. This year, we will