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Jailed Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy wins World Press Freedom Award

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Jailed Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy wins World Press Freedom Award

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/jailed-egyptian-canadian-journalist-mohamed-fahmy-wins-world-press-freedom-award/mohamedfahmy/] (May 1, 2014) – An Egyptian-Canadian journalist currently detained in a Cairo prison will be honoured as the 16th winner of the World Press Freedom Award at the Canadian Committee for World Press Freedom’s (CCWPF’s) annual luncheon celebration at the

The “Muslim” response to climate change?

Canadian Muslims

The “Muslim” response to climate change?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/the-muslim-response-to-climate-change/album-photo-cefic-indd/] By Hind Al-Abadleh The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) started releasing reports on their fifth assessment of the status of the climate starting in September 2013. The latest report on adaptation and mitigation came out last Sunday, April 13. The

Remembering Rwanda's Pain and the World's Shame

Canadian Muslims

Remembering Rwanda's Pain and the World's Shame

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/remembering-rwandas-pain-and-the-worlds-shame/rwanda-genocide-memorial/] By Ziyaad Mia > “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” ~ Source Unknown [http://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/12/04/good-men-do/] Arian lovingly holds her little brother Patrick’s hand in the photograph [http:

Beyond the Green Khutbah – the Eco Friendly Mosque

Canadian Muslims

Beyond the Green Khutbah – the Eco Friendly Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/beyond-the-green-khutbah-the-eco-friendly-mosque/green-mosque-islamic-architecture/] By Naeem Siddiqi (April 12, 2014) – On Friday April 14th, coinciding with Earth Day, many mosques will be delivering ‘Green’ khutbah’s. This is an excellent idea – and based on history, you will no doubt hear of all the ahadiths, ayats

NCCM Holds Successful 2014 Gala

Canadian Muslims

NCCM Holds Successful 2014 Gala

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/nccm-holds-successful-2014-gala/nccm3/] (April 7, 2014) – The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a prominent Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, held its 2014 Gala under its new name on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto. Over 220 guests

One Thousand Times

Canadian Muslims

One Thousand Times

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/one-thousand-times/womanreciting/] By S. N . Smith (April 2, 2014) – Zeinab has lived in Syria all of her life. About a year and a half ago, along with her daughter, son-in-law and two grand-daughters, she was forced to flee out of the country due

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Muslims to celebrate Earth Day with Green Khutbah Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-to-celebrate-earth-day-with-green-khutbah-campaign/greenpollutedfinal31-816x450/] (March 24, 2014) – Muslims across the world will commemorate Earth Day on Friday, April 18th, 2014,with the ‘Green Khutbah Campaign’ as religious leaders deliver a sermon to raise awareness on the environmental challenges facing humanity. “We are encouraging mosques, schools,

Muslim seniors gets funding to promote volunteerism

Canadian Muslims

Muslim seniors gets funding to promote volunteerism

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslim-seniors-gets-funding-to-promote-volunteerism/somms-advisory-committee_2-1/] Project Advisory Committee(March 17, 2014) – The Muslim Seniors Circle of Halton/Peel (MSC) has received funding from the Canadian Federal Government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program to promote volunteerism among seniors and members of other generations. MSC’s

Water Docs Film Festival opens March 21 in Toronto

Water Docs Film Festival opens March 21 in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/water-docs-film-festival-opens-march-21-in-toronto/water-docs-festival-2/] (March 14, 2014) – Water Docs Film Festival, a 9-day documentary film festival which explores initiatives and issues about water, opens on March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Jackman Hall at the Art Gallery of Ontario (Entrance at McCaul &

UnMosqued film stirs debate among N.A. Muslims

UnMosqued film stirs debate among N.A. Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/unmosqued-film-stirs-debate-among-n-a-muslims/unmosqued-03042014/] UnMosqued’s Atif Mahmud and Ahmad Eid with Chaplain Amjad Tarsin(March 9, 2014) – UnMosqued, the documentary film that aims to highlight the growing need for reform in North American mosques, is being screened in cities across the continent and generating

‘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

Do I Know More Than My Khateeb?

Canadian Muslims

Do I Know More Than My Khateeb?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/do-i-know-more-than-my-khateeb/khutba/] “Dear Khateeb, I’m a part-time member of the Muslim club, I don’t go to the masjid for prayers, but I make a regular appearance on Fridays, and even though I am not part of the religious elite, I still

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

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

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

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

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

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