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Beyond Free Speech vs. Religion

Canadian Muslims

Beyond Free Speech vs. Religion

By Rebecca Cataldi [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/beyond-free-speech-vs-religion/freedom-of/]Weeks after an anti-Islamic film created by an Egyptian in California sparked controversy and sometimes violent protests around the world, debates about freedom of expression continue. Some have advocated limiting the right to use free speech to denigrate

Eid ul-Adha on Friday October 26

Canadian Muslims

Eid ul-Adha on Friday October 26

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/eid-ul-adha-on-friday-october-26/kaaba-3/] Muslims in North America and around the world will observe Eid ul-Adha on Friday, October 26, 2012. Saudi Arabia has declared that the day of Arafah will be on Thursday, October 25, 2012. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) [http:

The Green Hajj Guide

Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC)

The Green Hajj Guide

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/the-green-hajj-guide/green-hajj-guide-2/] By Muaz Nasir [http://khaleafa.com/author/muaznasir/] Hajj is the sacred pilgrimage in Islam that is carried out at least once in the lifetime of every Muslim who is able to perform it. Millions of Muslims from across the world

The Power of Someone Else’s Story

Common Ground News Service

The Power of Someone Else’s Story

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/the-power-of-someone-elses-story/ephas-2/] By Ryan Ansin Major media outlets are all too often the go-to source for news, creating what viewers and readers may assume is a universal opinion, which is absorbed and then expressed by the general public. But what if this wasn’

AFMI Convention in Toronto Focuses on Common Struggles

AFMI Convention in Toronto Focuses on Common Struggles

By Ayub Khan [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/afmi-convention-in-toronto-focuses-on-common-struggles/img_5831-copy-copy-2/] The American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI USA & Canada) held its 22nd Annual North American Convention in the city of Brampton (Greater Toronto Area) on Saturday September 29, 2012. The theme of the convention

Following the footsteps of Abraham in Canada

Following the footsteps of Abraham in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/following-the-footsteps-of-abraham-in-canada/christianity-and-islam-2/] By Habeeb Ali “Canada is the second Holy Land”, said a Christian American visitor from Atlanta, Georgia. He was part of a group of 15 Muslim, Jewish and Christian Americans who called themselves World Pilgrims and travelled to Canada to learn

Toronto Muslims join National Environmental Cleanup

Toronto Muslims join National Environmental Cleanup

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-mu%c2%ad%c2%ad%c2%ad%c2%adslims-join-national-environmental-cleanup/img_5158-2/] Greater Toronto Area Muslims came out on Sunday to take part in a national environmental program, the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup [http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca/], joining with other citizens who are seeking

An appeal to contemporary Muslim conscience

Canadian Muslims

An appeal to contemporary Muslim conscience

By Tariq Ramadan One controversy subsides; a worse one begins. After the Danish cartoons, the Dutch video Fitna and several low-grade irritants, a short, crudely executed — and scrupulously insulting — film has inflamed deep-seated resentment. Several hundreds of furious demonstrators gathered in front of the American Embassy in Cairo and the

North American Muslims condemn violence and called to ignore video

Canadian Muslims

North American Muslims condemn violence and called to ignore video

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/north-american-muslims-condemn-violence-and-called-to-ignore-video/libya-reaction-2/] A Canadian Muslim human rights and civil liberties advocacy organization is calling on Canadian Muslims to ignore the movie that has prompted widespread protests across the Middle East and to instead reiterate their commitment to building bridges with others. “The movie

Largest Muslim American group signs on to Charter for Compassion

Canadian Muslims

Largest Muslim American group signs on to Charter for Compassion

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/largest-muslim-american-group-signs-on-to-charter-for-compassion/karen_armstrong_isna_2012/] By Muneeb Nasir, OnIslam Correspondent The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), one of the largest Muslim organizations in North America, has been chosen to implement the Charter for Compassion. “ISNA is leading the way in bringing compassion

Muslim reach out to Sikhs

Muslim reach out to Sikhs

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/muslim-reach-out-to-sikhs/muslim_we_are_sikh-2/]By Craig Phillips The shooting that left six worshipers dead at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin last month altered my perspective on the effects of hate speech in American society. After 9/11, fear of Muslims

25,000 People Attended Muslimfest

25,000 People Attended Muslimfest

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/25000-people-attended-muslimfest/img_4014/] Muslimfest, the annual festival celebrating the best in Muslim art, culture and entertainment closed on a high note this weekend in Mississauga, Ontario. The event now in its 9thyear featured over 50 local and international artists and included concerts, comedy

Annual Muslim Convention Comes to Washington

Annual Muslim Convention Comes to Washington

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/annual-muslim-convention-comes-to-washington/capture/] The largest annual Muslim convention in North America is set to open in the US capital, Washington DC, on Friday, August 31. “America was founded as a pluralistic nation with a basis in faith, standing for principles that we also share

Canadian Muslim Artist Ibrahim Shalaby passes away

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslim Artist Ibrahim Shalaby passes away

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslim-artist-ibrahim-shalaby-passes-away/shalaby-2/] Well-known Muslim Canadian artist and proud Palestinian, Ibrahim Al-Shalaby, passed away in London, Ontario on 27th August, 2012. He will be missed by all who knew him but will live on through his art. Ibrahim Shalaby was born on March 20,

Riders Without Borders – spreading kindness one town at a time

Canadian Muslims

Riders Without Borders – spreading kindness one town at a time

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/?attachment_id=7783]Biking 1000 kilometers through 100 towns in 10 days, from Toronto to the province of Quebec, to perform selfless acts of kindness is the mission of a diverse group of young people taking part in the Riders Without Borders initiative. “This

Top artists to showcase Canada’s Largest Muslim Festival

Canadian Muslims

Top artists to showcase Canada’s Largest Muslim Festival

Some top international performing artists will headline North America’s premier Muslim festival in Toronto this weekend. More than 50 artists are on tap to perform at the 9th Annual MuslimFest on Saturday, Sep. 1st and Sunday, Sep. 2nd, at the Mississauga Celebration Square. They include Canadian artists Irfan Makki,

Art Exhibition features aspiring Muslim Artists

Canadian Muslims

Art Exhibition features aspiring Muslim Artists

A group of young, aspiring Muslims artists is holding an exhibition of their works this week at the I.M.A Gallery in downtown Toronto. “The focus of the exhibition is not necessarily on religious art, but instead on one that reflects the artists’ personal and group identities,” the organizers

Toronto Alive with Turkish Culture this Weekend

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Alive with Turkish Culture this Weekend

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-alive-with-turkish-culture-this-weekend/img_3980/] Toronto’s David Pecaut Square is alive this weekend with the sights, sounds and aromas of Turkey. The 6th Annual Toronto Turkish Festival is underway in the square outside Metro Hall in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Festival celebrates

Interfaith community steps up after mosque fire

Interfaith community steps up after mosque fire

By Mark Scheel On 4 July in Joplin, Missouri, a fire broke out on the roof of the Islamic Society of Joplin mosque, apparently an act of arson. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before the building sustained significant damage. However, a second fire of unknown origin, which many are concerned

Canadian Leaders send Eid greetings

Dalton Mcguinty

Canadian Leaders send Eid greetings

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement over the weekend to Canadian Muslims to mark Eid al-Fitr: “Laureen and I extend warm Eid greetings to Muslims in Canada and around the world on this festive occasion. “Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As this

Eid on Sunday August 19 announces Fiqh Council

Eid on Sunday August 19 announces Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/eid-on-sunday-august-19-announces-fiqh-council/eid-mubarak-red-600x396-2/] The Fiqh Council of North America has announced that Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Sunday, August 19. The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of lunar months, including the

Toronto Festival celebrates Turkish Culture

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Festival celebrates Turkish Culture

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-festival-celebrates-turkish-culture/toronto-turkish-festival-2-588x389/] The fascinating and beautiful culture of Turkey is coming to Toronto. This year, the 6th Toronto Turkish Festival will be on 24th, 25th and 26th of August with a number of activities in the preceding week under the title “Anatolian Cultural

Iftar Tent brings Ramadan Spirit to Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Iftar Tent brings Ramadan Spirit to Toronto

On the grounds of the Nile Academy [http://nileacademy.ca/], a private Turkish school in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, an “Iftar Tent” brings the Ramadan spirit to the city. Every night during the fasting month of Ramadan, a free communal dinner is offered to break the fast in a

Rohingya Muslims - why are they being deliberately ignored?

Canadian Muslims

Rohingya Muslims - why are they being deliberately ignored?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/rohingya-muslims-why-are-they-being-deliberately-ignored/rohingyamuslims-2/] By Javed Akbar The genocide of Muslims in Myanmar, also known as Burma, is neither new nor an isolated horror story. Institutional bigotry and racism is entrenched in the history of this country. During World War II, Muslims referred to as

Toronto mosque hosts interfaith iftar

Toronto mosque hosts interfaith iftar

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/toronto-mosque-hosts-interfaith-iftar/jaafari-islamic-centre-3/] An interfaith Iftar gathering that will bring together Muslims and other faith communities is being held this coming Sunday in Vaughan by the Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jama’at (ISIJ) of Toronto. “The Iftar, a meal for breaking the fast, provides the