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Together in Peace

Together in Peace

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/together-in-peace/togetherinpeace/] By Gary Paterson [http://www.garypaterson.ca/about/], 41st Moderator of The United Church of Canada (May 8, 2015) – These are not the easiest of times for Christians and Muslims to celebrate our common heritage and live together in peace – even

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

Canadian Muslims

Religion, LGBTQ and Sexual Education – the politics of fear and the public school system

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/religion-lgbtq-and-sexual-education-the-politics-of-fear-and-the-public-school-system/ontario-curriculum2/] By Jeewan Chanicka (February 27, 2015) – Recently, there has been a lot of concern brewing about Ontario’s new Health and Physical Education curriculum, especially as it pertains to sex education. Reactions have been strong with some advocates seeing it as

It's Time We Treat Chickens as Animals and Not Products

Canadian Muslims

It's Time We Treat Chickens as Animals and Not Products

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/its-time-we-treat-chickens-as-animals-and-not-products/poultry/] By Ziyaad Mia “The day may come, when the rest of the animal creation may acquire those rights which never could have been withholden from them but by the hand of tyranny…The question is not, ‘Can they reason?’ nor, ‘Can

Khateebs: Talk to the kids!

Canadian Muslims

Khateebs: Talk to the kids!

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/khateebs-talk-to-the-kids/mihrab-minban/] By Naeem Siddiqi (March 20, 2015) – A few years ago I attended a khutbah on a Good Friday. Being a public holiday, the room was packed with kids of all ages. The khateeb spent the next 20 minutes going through all

I Am Not a Terrorist, Despite What My Critics Told a Senate Committee

Canadian Muslims

I Am Not a Terrorist, Despite What My Critics Told a Senate Committee

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/i-am-not-a-terrorist-despite-what-my-critics-told-a-senate-committee/faisalkutty/] Dear Senators: My name is Faisal Kutty. I am a lawyer, law professor, public speaker and writer. I write in response to testimony to your distinguished Committee on February 23, 2015 by a fear monger well-versed in McCarthyism, Mr. Marc Lebuis.

Whose God is it anyway?

Whose God is it anyway?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/whose-god-is-it-anyway/fr-damian-macpherson2/] By Rev. Damian MacPherson, SA (March 16, 2015) – Use of descriptive language attempting to describe the behavior of ISIS members has been all but exhausted. The occurring bloodcurdling images from such events serve to stir the deepest resentments we are able

Islamic finance’s global surge remains a missed opportunity for banks in US and Canada

Canadian Muslims

Islamic finance’s global surge remains a missed opportunity for banks in US and Canada

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/islamic-finances-global-surge-remains-a-missed-opportunity-for-banks-in-us-and-canada/islamicfinance/] By Mohammed Ayub Khan (March 7, 2015)- Islamic finance is surging across the globe, gobbling up an ever increasing share of the more than $220 trillion in international assets outstanding. It’s a trend that has accelerated since the 2008

Do Canadians know what they just voted for?

Do Canadians know what they just voted for?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/do-canadians-know-what-they-just-voted-for/stephenharper/] (February 25, 2015) – An ill-formed electorate may not be good for democracy but it often works for politicians. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper could not have wished for a more compliant constituency as he prepares for the 2015 elections. An Angus

Chapel Hill and the way forward

Canadian Muslims

Chapel Hill and the way forward

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/vigils-and-prayers-across-north-america-for-3-muslims-murdered-in-north-carolina/unc_muslim-students2/] By Hind Al-Abadleh (February 20, 2015) – Like everyone else, I was shocked to the core when I learned of the shooting in Chapel Hill last week that led to the heinous murder of three young, bright seekers of knowledge and

We’re taught that life is a bridge

Canadian Muslims

We’re taught that life is a bridge

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/were-taught-that-life-is-a-bridge/farris-barakat/] Farris BarakatBy Farris Barakat [This speech was delivered by Farris Barakat, brother of Deah Barakat, at a vigil on Wednesday night, February 11 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Deah Barakat, his wife Yusor Mohammad Abu-Salha, and her

Diversity really is this city’s strength

Diversity really is this city’s strength

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/diversity-really-is-this-citys-strength/toronto-skyline/] By Rahul K. Bhardwaj [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/diversity-really-is-this-citys-strength/rahulbhardwaj-2/] (February 4, 2015) – “The World Needs Toronto to Succeed” was the title of the Foundation’s Toronto’s Vital Signs® Report several years ago. I coined this phrase

#JeSuisConfused

#JeSuisConfused

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/jesuisconfused/confused/] By Faisal Kutty (January 29, 2015) – “I am only trying to make people laugh,” says Dieudonne M’bala M’bala. He was referring to his Facebook update: “Tonight, as far as I am concerned, I feel like Charlie Coulibaly.” The comedian

Building racial and religious peace begins at home

Building racial and religious peace begins at home

By Sarah Mushtaq [http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/building-racial-and-religious-peace-begins-at-home/sarah_mushtaq/] Sarah Mushtaq(January 24, 2015) – The past year has been mentally exhausting if you identify as an ethnic minority. From the constant wars in the Middle East to Quebec and Ottawa to Charlie Hebdo in Paris, violence

Muslim communities must help converts

Canadian Muslims

Muslim communities must help converts

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2012/canadian-leaders-recognize-contributions-of-muslims/imam-samy-metwally/] By Imam Samy Metwally (January 18, 2015) – I spoke to the media this week [http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/imam-worries-about-spike-in-converts-to-islam-since-terrorist-attack-in-ottawa] to share my observation that more people than ever have come to the main Ottawa mosque to convert to Islam. It

In the wake of Charlie Hebdo we need a more honest engagement

Canadian Muslims

In the wake of Charlie Hebdo we need a more honest engagement

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2015/in-the-wake-of-charlie-hebdo-we-need-a-more-honest-engagement/parisattacks/] By Dr. Muqtedar Khan (January 12, 2015) – The massacre at Charlie Hebdo, a French Satirical magazine, by Muslim extremists that led to a nationwide manhunt and ultimately 17 fatalities has once again focused global attention on religiously motivated violence by Muslims.

Christianne Boudreau's visit to Toronto left us inspired

Anela Jadunandan

Christianne Boudreau's visit to Toronto left us inspired

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/christianne-boudreaus-visit-to-toronto-left-us-inspired/iit-seminar/] IIT Seminar on “Extremism and Radicalization in Canada”By Anela Jadunandan (December 4, 2014) – I had the distinct pleasure of spending last weekend with Christianne (Chris) Boudreau, the mother of Damian Clairmont who was killed in January 2014, fighting for ISIS

Canada’s halal food regulations don’t go far enough

Canadian Muslims

Canada’s halal food regulations don’t go far enough

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadas-halal-food-regulations-dont-go-far-enough/halal-2/] By Mohammed Ayub Khan The Government of Canada’s recent amendment to its Food and Drug Regulations, making it mandatory that any claims to a food product being halal be accompanied by the name of the certifying body or person, is

ISIS Cruelty Deserves Our Strongest Condemnation

Fethullah Gulen

ISIS Cruelty Deserves Our Strongest Condemnation

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/isis-cruelty-deserves-our-strongest-condemnation/fethullah-gulen/] Fethullah Gulen [http://www.rumiforum.org/about/fethullah-gulen.html], a world renowned scholar, preacher and social advocate recently published his message of condemnation in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, LA Times and Chicago Tribune. ———- As a

Canadian Muslims Condemn ISIS and its ‘despicable’ ideology

Canadian Council of Imams

Canadian Muslims Condemn ISIS and its ‘despicable’ ideology

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadian-imams-disapprove-youths-fighting-in-foreign-conflicts/cci/] (August 22, 2014) – All across Canada, Muslims are speaking out against the actions of ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Sham) and Imams are warning their congregations about the ‘despicable ideology ‘ of the group. “We categorically condemn the actions of this

Manitoba Muslims denounce ISIS

Canadian Muslims

Manitoba Muslims denounce ISIS

(August 10, 2014) – We, the undersigned Muslim leaders in Winnipeg, unconditionally declare the actions of ISIS against the Iraqi Christians and Yazidis an affront to our faith, and we forcefully condemn any attempts by ISIS to associate their heinous crimes to Islam and to our prophetic tradition. Islam has made

Are Demonstrations anti-Islamic?

Canadian Muslims

Are Demonstrations anti-Islamic?

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/demonstrations-are-anti-islamic/gaza-2/] By Tariq Ramadan (August 3, 2014) – I have received numerous messages with the same question: “Is it Islamic to demonstrate?” I thought such a question was outdated but it does not seem to be the case, as some people claim to

Canadians can help to heal wound in the Holy Land

Canadian Muslims

Canadians can help to heal wound in the Holy Land

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/canadians-can-help-to-heal-wound-in-the-holy-land/gaza2/] By Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish I am writing today to appeal to you, to all Canadians, to invite 100 children from Gaza, the place where I saw three daughters and a niece die because of violence, to be treated here in Ontario.

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

Canadians call on political parties to condemn violations in Gaza

July 24, 2014 To The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, MP, Prime Minister of Canada The Honourable John Baird, PC, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, PC, MP, Leader of the Official Opposition Mr Paul Dewar, MP, Official Opposition Critic for Foreign Affairs Mr Justin Trudeau, MP,

Al-Qazzaz jailed in Egypt: Prominent Canadians urge PM to intervene

Canadian Muslims

Al-Qazzaz jailed in Egypt: Prominent Canadians urge PM to intervene

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/al-qazzaz-jailed-in-egypt-prominent-canadians-urge-pm-to-intervene/khaled/] (July 15, 2014) – Today, prominent Canadians stood alongside Canadian Sarah Attia in a press conference at Parliament Hill and presented an open letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper about the situation of Khaled Al-Qazzaz. RochTasse, Alex Neve, and Monia Mazigh, signatories

The Sacred Art of Fasting

Canadian Muslims

The Sacred Art of Fasting

[http://127.0.0.1/wp/2014/the-sacred-art-of-fasting/ramazan_web_background-s/] [On June 27th, 2014 the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI – GTA) [http://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/] held a Pre-Ramadan Dinner at the Art Gallery of Mississauga as part of its annual series of “Community Iftar (fast-breaking) Dinners” during the month of