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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

Need for women as subjects — not victims

Canadian Muslims

Need for women as subjects — not victims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/need-for-women-as-subjects-not-victims/image-women/] By Tariq Ramadan Early ‘ulama’ obviously could not undertake the task of addressing the question of women’s being. As men, they could hardly do more than determine women’s functions. As actors in a given culture, they could not transcend

Addressing the subject of women in Islam

Canadian Muslims

Addressing the subject of women in Islam

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/addressing-the-subject-of-women-in-islam/musliminde_class_001/] By Tariq Ramadan The Creator addresses women as being on an equal footing with men, their status as beings and believers  is the same as men’s and the requirements of worship are absolutely identical. (November 20, 2013) – When

Canadian Muslims Launch Annual White Ribbon Campaign

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Launch Annual White Ribbon Campaign

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women/muslims-for-white-ribbon/] (November 12, 2013) – Canadian Muslims today announced the launch of the 3rd Annual Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign to work towards ending violence against women. “This campaign will allow Muslim Canadians to reflect on the reality of violence against women,” said

Muslim Author’s Book Named Among ‘100 Greatest Children’s Books’

Canadian Muslims

Muslim Author’s Book Named Among ‘100 Greatest Children’s Books’

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslim-authors-book-named-among-100-greatest-childrens-books/lollipopcover/] While Rukhsana Khan is originally Pakistani and learned English as a second language, her prolific writing and huge success has seen ‘Big Red Lollipop’ scoop up a string of coveted awards. The book was not only voted America’s ‘best picture

Tiding over contradictions

Tiding over contradictions

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/an-appeal-to-contemporary-muslim-conscience/tariq_ramadan-2/] By Tariq Ramadan (October 28, 2013) – Muslims are very often in contradiction with the ethical values Islam is celebrating. While we are celebrating the most important Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha, we need to ponder over our understanding of

David Suzuki tops list of admired Canadians

Canadian Muslims

David Suzuki tops list of admired Canadians

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/david-suzuki-tops-list-of-admired-canadians/david-suzuki/] (October 23, 2013) – David Suzuki has earned the admiration of 57 per cent of Canadians surveyed in the first of a series of studies investigating perceptions towards noteworthy personalities in this country. The long time environmentalist tops the list, followed by

What’s behind the Nairobi and Peshawar attacks?

What’s behind the Nairobi and Peshawar attacks?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/whats-behind-the-nairobi-and-peshawar-attacks/akbarahmed/] By Akbar Ahmed (October 23, 2013) – The outrageous killings at the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya and the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan last month once again prompted legitimate questions about what can be done to stop terrorist violence.

Grand Eid celebration at Toronto's CNE

Canadian Muslims

Grand Eid celebration at Toronto's CNE

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/grand-eid-celebration-at-torontos-cne/eid-toronto/] (October 17, 2013) – Overcoming challenges to share `Eid with all Muslims, special `Eid prayers and celebrations have been hosted at Toronto’s CNE Direct Energy Centre with a colorful display of the community’s diversity and compassion to the city’s

Collaboration, not Sufism, answer to Pakistan’s violence

Common Ground News Service

Collaboration, not Sufism, answer to Pakistan’s violence

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/collaboration-not-sufism-answer-to-pakistans-violence/collaborate-2/] By Farahnaz Zahidi (October 11, 2013) – The notion that one faith, philosophy or idea alone is the answer to stopping violent episodes like the tragic suicide attack at the All Saints Church in Peshawar, Pakistan last week is hard to swallow.

Anti-Muslim sentiment rising in Canada

Canadian Muslims

Anti-Muslim sentiment rising in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/anti-muslim-sentiment-rising-in-canada/canadian-flag-canada-729711_1280_1024/] (October 4, 2013) – Reflecting a worrying trend of rising Islamophobia, a new poll has revealed that the majority of Canadians in Quebec province hold unfavorable view of Islam and Muslims, while more than half of the rest of Canadians

Local Handmade Gift Ideas for Children

Canadian Muslims

Local Handmade Gift Ideas for Children

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/local-handmade-gift-ideas-for-children/attachment/7/] By Hafsa Taher (September 27, 2013) – Eid is just around the corner. And yes, that’s means planning parties, gifts, and fun! This Eid, I encourage you to consider buying handmade gifts that are made for local artisans. I’ve

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

Hajj Journey: Reflections of a Woman who is Blind

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/hajj-journey-reflections-of-a-woman-who-is-blind/hajj-pictures-130/] By Rabia Khedr I cannot believe that this time last year we were preparing for our ultimate trip. My husband, Hossam, and I embarked on a journey of a lifetime, Hajj. Although we had just done Umrah the summer of 2011,

Looking Back - Qur'ans for peace: what one person can do

Looking Back - Qur'ans for peace: what one person can do

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/looking-back-qurans-for-peace-what-one-person-can-do/quran_cover/] By Rev Wayne Lavender (September 20, 2013) – I am a man of faith. I have been a Christian pastor for 25 years in the United Methodist Church. It is out of this deep commitment to the principles of my faith

North American Sunni and Shi’a Muslims sign declaration

Canadian Muslims

North American Sunni and Shi’a Muslims sign declaration

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/north-american-sunni-and-shia-muslims-sign-declaration/hold-on-to-rope-of-allah/] (September 14, 2013) – Muslims gathered at the recently concluded Islamic Society of North America’s (ISNA) Convention in Washington, D.C. enthusiastically welcomed the announcement of an agreement of mutual respect and unity between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims, reached between

MuslimFest celebrates 10th anniversary

MuslimFest celebrates 10th anniversary

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslimfest-celebrates-10th-anniversary/img_5312/] (September 1, 2013) – Record-breaking crowds celebrated the 10th anniversary of North America’s premier Muslim festival, MuslimFest, and the vibrant Canadian Muslim culture in the city of Mississauga this weekend. “Congratulations on celebrating the festival’s 10th year,” Ontario Premier

One family’s experience in what it takes not to hate

One family’s experience in what it takes not to hate

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/one-familys-experience-in-what-it-takes-not-to-hate/rabiachaudry/] By Rabia Chaudry (August 12, 2013) – It’s rare to open a paper these days without seeing stories about violence across religious and ethnic lines. Many scholars spend their careers asking why people become susceptible to such hatred. But maybe the

Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Pope Francis calls for mutual respect in Eid greetings to Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/pope-francis-calls-for-mutual-respect-in-eid-greetings-to-muslims/pope-francis_2541160b/] To Muslims throughout the World It gives me great pleasure to greet you as you celebrate ‘Id al-Fitr, so concluding the month of Ramadan, dedicated mainly to fasting, prayer and almsgiving. It is a tradition by now that, on this

Ethical Fundraising in Mosques

Ethical Fundraising in Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ethical-fundraising-in-mosques/fundraising/] By Naeem Siddiqi (July 29, 2013) – As we move into the last 10 days of Ramadan, the intensity and length of fundraising activity in our mosques increase accordingly. While an absolute necessity, I find some of the tactics questionable. A few

Amira Elghawaby

Umbrella Muslim Body Gets Canadian Brand

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/umbrella-muslim-body-gets-canadian-brand/nccm/] (July 20, 2013) – A prominent Canadian Muslim civil liberties organization, the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR.CAN), has recently been re-launched under a new name to better reflect its Canadian heritage and to be a prominent voice for the country’

Ramadan begins on Tuesday according to Fiqh Council

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Tuesday according to Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ramadan-begins-on-tuesday-according-to-fiqh-council/ramadan-4/] (July 6, 2013) – Tuesday, July 9th will be the first day of Ramadan, 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

Green Ramadan Switch

Canadian Muslims

Green Ramadan Switch

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/green-ramadan-switch/zerotrashiftarkit/] Recently Khaleafa.com [http://Khaleafa.com] had the opportunity to the interview Kori Majeed, the founder of the Green Ramadan Switch [http://greenramadan.com/], an innovative initiative aimed at increasing awareness about waste during the month of Ramadan. She shares with

You're blessed with opportunities: Imam tells OTF Award Winners

Canadian Muslims

You're blessed with opportunities: Imam tells OTF Award Winners

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/?attachment_id=8824]Muslim Canadian youth are blessed with a bright future filled with opportunity, according to Imam Sikander Hashmi, who delivered the keynote address at the Olive Tree Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Sunday, June 23 in Toronto. “Allah has blessed each

The world has changed, but answer to Muslim-Western conflict remains the same

The world has changed, but answer to Muslim-Western conflict remains the same

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/the-world-has-changed-but-answer-to-muslim-western-conflict-remains-the-same/spain/] By Fahad Alhomoudi (June 16, 2013) – At the start of the 21st Century, people around the world had high hopes for global progress and peace. However, the attacks on 11 September 2001 by some Muslims revived historic tensions between the West

Lieutenant Governor Hosts CAM-D's Round Table on Residential Services

Lieutenant Governor Hosts CAM-D's Round Table on Residential Services

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/lieutenant-governor-hosts-cam-ds-round-table-on-residential-services/camd1-2/] (June 10, 2013) – Thousands of Ontarians with intellectual disabilities need supportive residential care, a round table forum hosted at Queen’s Park by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, was told today. “About 12,000 people with intellectual