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Muslims stand with their Sikh brothers and sisters

Muslims stand with their Sikh brothers and sisters

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/muslims-stand-with-their-sikh-brothers-and-sisters/sikhwisconsin-2/] American Muslims say that they “stand with their Sikh brothers and sisters” following a deadly shooting attack targeting a house of worship of that faith yesterday in Wisconsin. “While details of the attack and the motivation of the attacker are still

Religious leaders call for ethical response to economic crisis

Religious leaders call for ethical response to economic crisis

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/religious-leaders-call-for-ethical-response-to-economic-crisis/sacredearth-2/] By Maria-Paz Lopez In June, at the 2nd Ibero-American Interreligious Summit in Barcelona, religious leaders from Latin America, Spain and Portugal exhorted member states “to admit the ethical origin of the present crisis and to support and respect the efforts of

Let's Support Our Youth

Let's Support Our Youth

By Rabia Khedr Last weekend, I attended the Dawanet [http://www.dawanet.ca/dawanet/] Iftar (fast breaking event) at the ISNA Mosque in Mississauga with my husband and four children. Our 9 year-old daughter was a part of a group of students at Understanding Islam Academy [http://www.uia.ca/

Canadian Leaders recognize contributions of Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Leaders recognize contributions of Muslims

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-leaders-recognize-contributions-of-muslims/dalton-mcguinty/] Muslims are making vital contributions to Canada, according to Dalton McGuinty, the Premier of Ontario, in his message to the Muslim community at the beginning of Ramadan. “The Muslim Canadian community is an integral part of our rich cultural tapestry,” said

Ramadan begins on Friday according to Fiqh Council

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Friday according to Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/ramadan-begins-on-friday-according-to-fiqh-council/tumblr_m7flqkjvik1razy5co1_1280-2/] Friday, July 20th 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 of

Steps to Green Your MSA Iftar this Ramadan

Steps to Green Your MSA Iftar this Ramadan

By Muaz Nasir As the blessed month of Ramadan draws near, Muslim Student Associations (MSA) on university and college campuses across North America are preparing for the nightly iftar; the evening meal when Muslims break their fast. Some use this as an opportunity to build interfaith relations with other student

Photo competition captures spirit of Ramadan

Canadian Muslims

Photo competition captures spirit of Ramadan

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/photo-competition-captures-spirit-of-ramadan/capturethespiritoframadan2/] An International Ramadan Photography Competition has been launched in an effort to share with the world the essence of the Holy month. The International Professional Ramadan Photography Competition showcases the skills and imagination of talented photographers from around the world as

What Ramadan teaches us

Canadian Muslims

What Ramadan teaches us

By Tariq Ramadan The month of Ramadan is at hand, and with it, the world’s Muslims will be entering into one of the finest and most beautiful schools of life. The fasting month is a school of faith, of spirituality, of awareness, of giving, of solidarity, justice, dignity and

Ramadan Campaign tackles hunger in toronto

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan Campaign tackles hunger in toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/ramadan-campaign-tackles-hunger-in-toronto/ziyaadmia-3/] A Canadian Muslim lawyer has launched a new donation campaign to feed the hungry in Canada’s largest city of Toronto during the holy fasting month of Ramadan. “People are giving up something during Ramadan — food — so what if we asked

Muslim American men up close and personal

Muslim American men up close and personal

By Nadia Mohammad Terrorist. Jihadist. Misogynist. Brown. Bearded. Un-American. These are the terms and images often associated with Muslim men in America. A compilation of autobiographical essays by Muslim American men, All-American: 45 American Muslim Men on Being Muslim, presents a series of personal accounts that counter these assumptions and

Muslim Scouts celebrate achievements

163rd IIT Scouts

Muslim Scouts celebrate achievements

One of the largest Muslim Scouting groups in Canada celebrated its 5th anniversary and its achievements last Sunday, June 24, 2012 with a BBQ event at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. The 163rd IIT Group, which is sponsored by the Islamic Institute of Toronto, has over 100 Cubs, Scouts, Beavers

Cross-pollination distinguishes great Islamic art

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Cross-pollination distinguishes great Islamic art

By Naazish YarKhan When exploring ways to bring people closer, the arts are an oft-neglected tool. With their beauty and potential to elicit emotions, they have the potential to bridge cultural divisions. When the art in question is itself the culmination of intercultural exchanges and influences, it has even more

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

Canadian Muslim Sisters recognized for work as disability advocates

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslim-sisters-recognized-for-work-as-disability-advocates/rabia-khedr-and-uzma-khan-2/] Two legally blind sisters, Rabia Khedr and Uzma Khan, were recognized with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medals for their work advocating for disabled people at a recent Gala event in Toronto. “It was indeed an honor to be in the

Pressing need for dialogue between Christians and Muslims

Canadian Muslims

Pressing need for dialogue between Christians and Muslims

Muslims and Christians need to engage in greater dialogue, a Canadian Imam recently told the 138th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada . “In my view, there is no greater issue that faces Muslims and Christians jointly than the pressing need of Muslim-Christian Dialogue,” Imam AbdurRashid Taylor told the

The points of overlap

The points of overlap

By Besma Soltan Thursday was a beautiful morning. The weather was in the low 20s, sunny with a refreshing breeze. I rushed to downtown Toronto for a meeting at an arts related organization to talk about an initiative for SPEAKout [http://www.speakoutpoetry.com] that has been in the works

Muslim and Jewish students debate Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

Canadian Muslims

Muslim and Jewish students debate Islamophobia and anti-Semitism

By Habeeb Alli When I told people that I wanted to organise a speech competition for youth on anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, the most common reaction I received was, “That would be hard.” However in late April 2012, 16 students from Muslim and Jewish schools, as well as public schools, in

Community Planting Initiative Supports Local Food Bank

Canadian Muslims

Community Planting Initiative Supports Local Food Bank

By Muaz Nasir The ISNA Youth Food Bank Committee [http://isnafoodbank.ca/s/isnafb/] and the experts from EcoSource [http://www.ecosource.ca./msura.htm] partnered up for the first ISNA Mosque Community Planting Day this past Saturday. The joint venture took place at the Iceland Teaching Garden in Mississauga

First Muslim Chaplaincy Organization to Launch in Canada

Canadian Muslims

First Muslim Chaplaincy Organization to Launch in Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/first-muslim-chaplaincy-organization-to-launch-in-canada/mcp-2/] The first independent youth-led full-time Muslim Chaplaincy organization is set to launch its fundraising campaign on June 7th 2012. The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto was born out of a need in the U of T community, where Muslim

The new face of Muslim American leadership

Canadian Muslims

The new face of Muslim American leadership

By Hussein Rashid According to a recently released study about American religious membership, Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. What many Americans may not realise is that as this group grows its religious leadership is also rapidly evolving. When it comes to Jews and

Canadian Students hosted by Malaysian University

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Students hosted by Malaysian University

By Farhad Khadim [http://www.humantouch.blogspot.ca/] On May 1 2012, I led a group of 13 adult Canadian students from the Islamic Institute of Toronto [http://www.islam.ca] for a two-week exchange program with the International Islamic University of Malaysia [http://www.iium.edu.my]. It was

Training for Muslim Leaders and Imams

Canadian Muslims

Training for Muslim Leaders and Imams

By Shahina Siddiqui From April 27 to 30, 2012, the Islamic Social Services Association – Canada ( ISSA) ran a training program in counseling Muslims for Imams, Muslim professionals, community workers and leaders who are helping Muslims with mental health , social, family and related issues. The program was attended by 32 people

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good Leaders Take Responsibility

Good leaders are ones who take responsibility, according to Muslim American Imam, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni. Shaykh Basyouni made the remarks during a lecture on Saturday evening at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. “Leadership is that you feel you have the responsibility to do good for others,” he said. “It is

ROM issues statement following report about adhan at museum

Canadian Muslims

ROM issues statement following report about adhan at museum

The Royal Ontario Museum has issued a statement following a report that the adhan (the Muslim call to prayer) was broadcast loudly over the Royal Ontario Museum’s PA system, followed by an announcement inviting visitors to join in prayer. “What was heard was three minutes of an audio art

Greater support needed for new Muslims

Abdullah Hakim Quick

Greater support needed for new Muslims

Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick told the audience at the recently concluded ISNA Canada’s 38th Annual Convention in Mississauga that there needs to be a change in attitude on how new Muslims are received within mosques and in the Muslim community. “We need an attitudinal change on how we receive

ISNA Canada convention goes green

Canadian Muslims

ISNA Canada convention goes green

ISNA Canada’s 38th Annual Convention [http://www.isna.ca/convention/home.php] is underway at its national headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario and the organizers are hoping to raise the environmental consciousness of participants over the weekend gathering. “Three guiding principles emerged while planning the convention this year: to reduce