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Canadians encouraged to give to a food bank this Ramadan

Canadians are being encouraged through the Give30 [http://www.give30.ca/] Campaign to make a donation to food banks during Ramadan which begins on Saturday, April 2. “Everyone can participate in the spirit of Ramadan,” said Ziyaad Mia, founder of Give30. “Hunger knows no race, religion, ethnicity or creed.” Give

Canadian Muslims

People could all do with a dose of Ramadan

By Muneeb Nasir Fasting is a big commitment and it is not quite that easy for those who are not initiated into the art of fasting. Ramadan is a month of abrupt changes. For a month, the fasting person takes a break from their usual lives to return to meaning

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims begin Ramadan on Saturday

Saturday, May 27th 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 lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA uses

Canadian Muslims

How to Make This Your Best Ramadan Ever!

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/how-to-make-this-your-best-ramadan-ever/make-things-happen/] By Nabeel Nasir Many Muslims approach Ramadan much like Ramadans in years past. They slip into similar habits and routines, and their ibadah from one Ramadan to the next is predictable. They may have the same tarawih schedules, read similar quantities

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Thursday according to Fiqh Council

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2013/ramadan-begins-on-tuesday-according-to-fiqh-council/ramadan-4/] (June 16, 2015) – Thursday, June 18th 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

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

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

Canadian Muslims

Lessons from Ramadan

By Tariq Ramadan It is always good to ponder the true meaning of our religious practices. The month of Ramadan has started and almost 1.5 billion Muslims around the globe are fasting, taking part in an individual and spiritual journey as well as a communal religious celebration. Ramadan is

iqra

A month to change your life

By Muna Ali We live in a world of over a billion dollar self-improvement industry with assortments of best selling books, videos, websites, personal trainers, life coach, diet centers and regimen. We have countless tools to achieve that elusive better self but the task seems impossible. We are often told

Canadian Muslims

Ramadan begins on Monday, August 1

(July 31, 2011) – Ramadan will begin onMonday, August 1, according to a statement issued by the Fiqh Council of North America. Ramadan has also been announced to commence onMonday, August 1,in Saudi Arabia and other Muslim countries. In the Greater Toronto Area, theGTA Hilal Committee [http://www.hilalcommittee.com/

Islam Canada

Ramadan around the world: Morocco, Pakistan and the US

By Juliette Schmidt Working with an international, multi-faith team at Search for Common Ground [http://www.commongroundnews.org/index.php] (SFCG), a non-profit conflict transformation organisation, Ramadan impacts not only colleagues who adhere to a diet and lifestyle that affords greater time for spiritual reflection, but also cross-time zone team

Canadian Muslims

Foundation asks Muslims to make a difference at home this Ramadan

(August 14, 2010) – Muslims are being encouraged to be active contributors to Canada by directing a portion of their charitable donations during Ramadan to local projects. The Olive Tree Foundation has launched its 7th Annual Ramadan Campaign encouraging Muslims to share part of their annual charitable donations with deserving community

Fiqh Council of North America

Split decision in GTA - Ramadan to start on Wednesday for some, others to begin on Thursday

(August 10, 2010) – Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, August 11, according to a statement issued by the Fiqh Council of North America. [http://www.fiqhcouncil.org/] Ramadan has also been announced [http://www.onislam.net/english/news/global/448808-ramadan-starts-wednesday-thursday-.html] to commence on Wednesday, August 11, in Saudi Arabia and

Abdullah Hakim Quick

Guarding the Faith after Ramadan

By Farhad Khadim (September 18, 2009) – Guarding the Faith after Ramadan was the topic of a web address by Dr. Abdullah Hakim-Quick on Wednesday night, organized by the Islamic Institute of Toronto [http://www.islam.ca] Abdullah Hakim Quick was born in the United States of America and accepted Islam

Muslims and Christians

Vatican calls on Muslims and Christians to tackle poverty

(September 15, 2009) – The Vatican says that Muslims and Christians share a common concern for the poor and can come together to overcome poverty. In its message to Muslims for the end of Ramadan, the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue extended best wishes for peace and joy to Muslims and

Naif Al-Mutawa

Ramadan: a time to give

By Naif Al Mutawa A friend in New York recently asked me what Ramadan was like. Borrowing a chapter from my 3-year-old son’s playbook, I tried to explain it in constructs that would be familiar to her. I asked her to imagine a traditional American Thanksgiving with all her

Habeeb Alli

How am I?

Poem by Habeeb Alli In this another month of Ramadan Working between hours while catching up sleep Praying that the fast lasts until the adhan in slumber Summer makes it feel harder But images of millions thirsty And The Fire with fury Keeps my days going by without a thunder

Islamic Centre

Ramadan - A time to gauge Muslim institutions

By Muneeb Nasir (August 28, 2009) – The month of Ramadan is an excellent time to get a reading on the state of Muslim institutions in Canada. The priorities of the community are showcased, the level of maturity is evident and the changing demographics in areas of cities are seen. I

News

Canadian Muslims Start Fasting on Saturday

(August 21, 2009) – Canadian Muslims will begin Ramadan, the month of fasting, on Saturday August 22, 2009. From Vancouver to St. John’s, the majority of the country’s Muslims will begin fasting tomorrow. The national organizations, ISNA Canada, ICNA Canada and MAC (Muslim Association of Canada) are following the

Eid-ul-Fitr

Let’s not allow moonsighting to strain family relationships

By Muneeb Nasir (August 20, 2009) – Starting Ramadan on the same day in North America is no longer just a community issue but it has percolated down to become a family one. Many extended families are finding themselves in a most difficult position where family members are starting and ending

Lifestyle

Ramadan is the "month of the Meaning"

By Tariq Ramadan (August 16, 2009) – Most of the classical religious teachings regarding the month of Ramadan insist on the rules being respected as well as the deep spiritual dimension of this month of fasting, privations, worship and meditation. While thinking about it more closely, one realizes that this month

Canadian Muslims

Canadian Muslims Getting Ready For Ramadan

(August 14, 2009) – Canadian Muslims are getting ready to welcome the annual month of fasting (Ramadan) expected to begin on Saturday, February 22. Across the country, Islamic Centers are preparing to host large numbers of people who attend the mosque daily for the special evening prayers (Salatul Taraweeh). Some of

Daily Bread Food Bank

Muslims to Feed Poor in Ramadan

(August 8, 2009) – The Muslim Students Association at the University of Toronto (St. George) is teaming up with Masjid Toronto and the Thaqalayn Muslim Association (UofT) to collect food in the upcoming month of Ramadan to donate to Daily Bread Food Bank. Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting, is scheduled