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Muslims Condemn Boko Haram Kidnapping of Schoolgirls

Muslims Condemn Boko Haram Kidnapping of Schoolgirls

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/muslims-condemn-boko-haram-kidnapping-of-schoolgirls/nigeriabokoharam/] (May 6, 2014) – Muslims have strongly condemned as “un-Islamic and obscene” the kidnapping and threat to “sell” more than 200 Nigerian schoolgirls by the terror group Boko Haram. “It is almost impossible to express the level of disgust felt by American

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

Al-Jazeera English

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

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

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

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

GTA Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

Canadian Muslims

GTA Muslim leaders hold networking meeting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/gta-muslim-leaders-hold-networking-meeting/march2meetinga/] (March 5, 2014) – Muslim leaders in the Greater Toronto Area held a networking meeting on Sunday, March 2, in Mississauga to learn about each other’s work and to identify areas of cooperation. The Olive Tree Foundation, an innovative public endowment

Dollars and $ense studies impact of Faith communities in Toronto

Canadian Muslims

Dollars and $ense studies impact of Faith communities in Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/dollars-and-ense-studies-impact-of-faith-communities-in-toronto/toronto-faith-communities/] (March 3, 2014) – What impact do faith communities have in their local neighborhoods? Dollars and Sense, an academic study, has been launched in the City of Toronto to answer this question. “I believe there is great need for this study in

Toronto Faith Leaders concerned about growing inequality

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Faith Leaders concerned about growing inequality

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-faith-leaders-concerned-about-growing-inequality/armine-yalnizyan/] Keynote speaker Armine Yalnizyan(February 15, 2014) – Faith leaders expressed deep concern about the growing income inequality that is being experienced by citizens across the City of Toronto during a symposium held at City Hall on Thursday, February 13th, 2014. “We’

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

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

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,

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

Canadian Muslims

Toronto Muslims help needy during Rabi al-Awwal

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/toronto-muslims-help-needy-during-rabi-al-awwal/soup-kitchen1/] (January 13, 2014) – Toronto Muslims are commemorating the Islamic month of Rabi al-Awwal by organizing soup kitchens in local mosques and delivering meals to the needy. “This month marks not only the birth of the Messenger of Allah (upon whom be

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

Canadian Muslims

Quebec group launch campaign against Charter of Values

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/quebec-group-launch-campaign-against-charter-of-values/support-another-photos2/] (January 11, 2014) – A Montreal-based group is calling on all Canadians to join them on January 12th and 13th to protest against the Quebec government’s proposed Charter of Values for the province. The group called Support Another [https://www.facebook.

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

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

Thousands gather for landmark Annual Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/thousands-gather-for-landmark-annual-convention/dr-tariq-ramadan/] (December 28, 2013) – The Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention got underway on Friday in Toronto with an inspiring Friday Sermon delivered by Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan to thousands of people who traveled from across North America and beyond to attend the

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

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

Muneeba Centre launched in Mississauga

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muneeba-centre-launched-in-mississauga/deensupportservices/] (December 20, 2013) – A new centre has been launched in the Greater Toronto Area to offer Muslims with disabilities culturally and spiritually sensitive respite, residential and peer support programs. The Canadian Association of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D [http://camd.ca/]) introduced

Domestic Violence DVD Released

Domestic Violence DVD Released

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/domestic-violence-dvd-released/stop-domestic-violence/] (December 11, 2013) – A new DVD to raise awareness on domestic violence was released at a special screening on November 26 at York Regional Police, District 5 Headquarters in Markham, Ontario. “The project originated with a conversation between Reverend Earl Smith

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

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

RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

Canadian Muslims

RIS launches 12th Annual Convention

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ris-launches-12th-annual-convention/ris2013-2/] (November 3, 2013) – Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention has announced its theme and unveiled the speakers’ list for this year’s gathering to be held from December 27 to 29th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The theme of the 12th

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

UnMosqued film starts conversation over future of Mosques

UnMosqued film starts conversation over future of Mosques

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/unmosqued-film-starts-conversation-over-future-of-mosques/photo-main/] (October 14, 2013) – What is the future of North American mosques? Can they survive? These are questions being asked by producers of the documentary film, UnMosqued. [http://www.unmosquedthemovie.com/] “In order for the mosques to survive and thrive in the