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Prison chaplains provide much needed support

Prison chaplains provide much needed support

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/prison-chaplains-provide-much-needed-support/one-love2/] Have you ever wondered what goes on in prisons? Have you wondered who are the men and women that are incarcerated? Who are chaplains and volunteers who spend endless hours helping those who have lost their voices? These questions were addressed

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

Amira Elghawaby

Flexing our community's leadership muscle

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/flexing-our-communitys-leadership-muscle/caircan/] By Amira Elghawaby “Does jihad justify terrorism?” “A television crew is here at the mosque, they want to interview somebody – NOW!” “Have you heard about the latest security legislation – what are your thoughts?” Canadian Muslims regularly face these types of questions

Nunavut Muslims seek to build first Mosque

Canadian Muslims

Nunavut Muslims seek to build first Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/nunavut-muslims-eye-mosque-for-worship/iqaluit1/] Seeking to fulfil their religious duties in the Northern Hemisphere, Muslims in the far-flung Canadian city of Iqaluit, close to the Arctic Circle, are looking to build their first mosque. “We are a small community of about 80 to 100 Muslims,

Muslim Track and Field Championships coming to Toronto

Muslim Track and Field Championships coming to Toronto

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/muslim-track-championships-coming-to-toronto/lolinc/] The first ever Muslim Track and Field Championships are coming to the Greater Toronto Area on May 25, 2013. “The competition will be open to youths, 10 to 20 years old, both boys and girls and will be at the Toronto

Canadian Muslims Urged to Contribute

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Urged to Contribute

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-urged-to-contribute/tariq-ramadan-toronto/] By Muneeb Nasir Highlighting the Islamic teachings of giving and contribution, a leading Muslim intellectual has called on the Muslim community in Canada to play a positive role in promoting the welfare of their society. “The very essence of faith is

The Big Picture: 2012 RIS in Pictures

iqra.ca iqra revivingtheislamicspirit.com Reviving the Islamic Spirit toronto canada

The Big Picture: 2012 RIS in Pictures

Friday December 21, 2012 was supposed to be the start of the end of the world according to the Mayan calendar, but for Muslims in Canada it was the start of a new record-breaking international event: Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS 2012). This yearly convention, which started in 2002, is

Justin Trudeau stands up to critics over RIS appearance

Justin Trudeau stands up to critics over RIS appearance

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/justin-trudeau-stands-up-to-critics-over-ris-appearance/justintrudeau2/] Federal MP, Justin Trudeau, told the Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) Convention on Saturday that those who criticized his decision to speak at the convention are working to divide Canadians. “As you know, some conservatives tried to stir up controversy about

Justin Trudeau: 'I am here today because I believe in you'

Justin Trudeau: 'I am here today because I believe in you'

[Speech Delivered by Justin Trudeau on the Occasion of the 11thAnnual Reviving the Islamic Spirit Convention in Toronto on December 22, 2012] As-salamu Alaykum. I am here today because I believe in Freedom of Expression. I am here today because I believe in Freedom of Peaceful Assembly. I am here

Muslims meet in Toronto to Revive Islamic Spirit

Canadian Muslims

Muslims meet in Toronto to Revive Islamic Spirit

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/muslims-meet-in-toronto-to-revive-islamic-spirit/ris-3/] Thousands of Muslims from across North America will gather in Canada’s largest city of Toronto this weekend for the annual Reviving the Islamic Spirit convention. “The conference has always been about uniting and joining hands with scholars, journalists, academics, representatives

IRFAN-CANADA Withdraws Sponsorship of RIS

Canadian Muslims

IRFAN-CANADA Withdraws Sponsorship of RIS

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/irfan-canada-withdraws-sponsorship-of-ris/ris-2/] (TORONTO – December 15, 2012) – The organizers of Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) conference announced tonight that the relief organization, IRFAN-Canada, has withdrawn its sponsorship of the event. IRFAN’s charitable status was revoked by Revenue Canada Charitable Directorate in 2011. “RIS

Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament: 20 Years Later, the Tradition Continues

Canadian Muslims

Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament: 20 Years Later, the Tradition Continues

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/the-montreal-muslim-ball-hockey-mmbh-tournament-20-years-later-the-tradition-continues/mmbh-2/] By Shujaat Wasty On December 1, the Montreal Muslim Ball Hockey Tournament (http://mmbh.ca [http://mmbh.ca/]) completed its 20-year anniversary celebrations with its 35th tournament held at John Abbott College in Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. The mainly bi-annual tournament is

Women's group calls for action towards eradicating violence against women

Canadian Muslims

Women's group calls for action towards eradicating violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/womens-group-calls-for-action-towards-eradicating-violence-against-women/muslims_for_white_ribbon_fb_profile_v0-01/] On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada, the Federation of Muslim Women (FMW) is joining other Canadians to remember the 14 murdered young women in the Montreal Massacre,

Canadian Muslims campaign to end violence against women

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims campaign to end violence against women

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-campaign-to-end-violence-against-women/muslims-for-white-ribbon-3/] Canadian Muslims have announced the launch of the Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign [http://muslimsforwhiteribbon.com/]to work towards ending violence against women. “This national campaign will allow Muslim Canadians to reflect on the reality of violence against women,” said Imam

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

Canadian Muslims Condemn Desecration of Toronto War Memorial

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-muslims-condemn-desecration-of-toronto-war-memorial/warmemorial/] A Canadian Muslim advocacy group, the Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN), has condemned the vandalism of a war memorial that took place on Remembrance Day in Toronto. News media [http://www.cp24.com/news/war-memorial-defaced-in-coronation-park-1.1034297] reported that the site

Pioneer of Islamic History Month Canada Stepping Down

Canadian Islamic Congress

Pioneer of Islamic History Month Canada Stepping Down

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/pioneer-of-islamic-history-month-canada-stepping-down/wahida1-2/] By Pauline Finch After serving as founding national Chair of Islamic History Month Canada [http://www.islamichistorymonthcanada.com]since its inception in 2007, and being in the forefront of its genesis before that, Wahida Valiante announced this past summer that she

Hajj Reaches Climax in Arafat

Hajj Reaches Climax in Arafat

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/hajj-reaches-climax-in-arafat/arafat-mount-jpg1/] By OnIslam & News Agencies Seeking forgiveness from Allah, nearly three million Muslim pilgrims ascended Thursday, October 25, Mount `Arafat, east of the holy city of Makkah, in the climax of hajj after spending a night of meditation and introspection in

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:

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

Canada marks Islamic History Month

Canadian Islamic Congress

Canada marks Islamic History Month

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canada-marks-islamic-history-month/museum-of-islamic-art-kuala-lumpur-photo-2/] Canadians are marking Islamic History Month during October and organizers are hoping thousands of Canadians – Muslim and non-Muslim alike – will gather in several major cities over the next four weeks to celebrate the 2012 theme of Islamic Contributions to the Arts.

‘Defeat Jihad’ posters found on doorsteps of P.E.I Mosque

Canadian Muslims

‘Defeat Jihad’ posters found on doorsteps of P.E.I Mosque

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/defeat-jihad-posters-found-on-doorsteps-of-p-e-i-mosque/masjid01-s/] The Muslim community in Charlottetown is expressing grave concern after a bottle that contained gasoline and posters saying “Defeat jihad” were found on the doorstep of the mosque doorstep. A press release on the Mosque’s website states: “Members of the

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

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

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