Banning the niqab is bigoted and sexist. Or is it?
Source: The Globe and Mail BY MARGARET WENTE If you’re a liberal thinker, you probably know where you stand on Quebec’s controversial religious neutrality bill. You hate it. Banning women […]
Quebec’s anti-niqab law brings Trumpism to Canada: Walkom
Source: The Star By THOMAS WALKOMNational Affairs Columnist The worst of Trumpism has come to Canada. It has come in the form of a Quebec law that, under the guise of […]
Quebec legislature’s crucifix hangs over secularism debate
Source: The Globe and Mail BY INGRID PERITZ Heritage icon to some, inappropriate religious symbol to others, the crucifix in Quebec’s National Assembly is being thrust into the centre of the […]
Justin Trudeau Tried To Honor Diwali. Instead He Offended Twitter.
Source: Huffington Post By Doha Madani Justin Trudeau might be admired around the world, but that doesn’t make him immune to mistakes. People are upset with the Canadian prime minister […]
A Toronto imam was accused of hate-preaching against Jews. But that wasn’t the whole story
Source: The Star By JENNIFER YANG Identity and Inequality Reporter Sun., Oct. 22, 2017 Ayman Elkasrawy got the phone call late on a Sunday night in February. An incredulous friend was on […]
Trudeau on Quebec face-cover ban: not our business to tell women what to wear
Source: The Guardian By Ashifa Kassam in Toronto Justin Trudeau has said it is not the government’s business to tell a woman what or what not to wear after the Canadian province […]
Toronto: A Toronto imam was accused of hate-preaching against Jews. But…
thestar.com By JENNIFER YANGIdentity and Inequality Reporter Sun., Oct. 22, 2017 Ayman Elkasrawy got the phone call late on a Sunday night in February. An incredulous friend was on the line, with a strange and troubling question. “Did you pray for the killing of the Jews?” The friend sent him an […]
Quebec bans face covering in public services, raising worries among Muslims
Source: The Globe and Mail BY Ingrid Peritz Quebec has adopted a law that will force people to show their faces when taking the bus or borrowing a book from the library, pushing ahead with legislation that is being criticized for targeting Muslim Canadian women. Bill 62, which the Justice […]
PM Justin Trudeau: Canadian Liberty and the Politics of Fear
Speech delivered by Justin Trudeau at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, March 9, 2015. Transcript of the speech Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. And thanks […]
Quebec set to pass law banning face coverings for anyone receiving public service — even a bus ride
Source: CBC News Couillard government will hold vote on Bill 62 aimed at establishing ‘neutrality of the state’ By Benjamin Shingler, CBC News Posted: Oct 16, 2017 11:20 AM ET Last Updated: Oct 16, […]
Canada: Celebrating 150th year Windsor’s Ahmadi Muslim Group partnered to Plant 150 Native Trees
Source: http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/ahmadiyya-muslim-community-gathers-for-tree-planting | MARY CATON They came with shovels, mulch, wheelbarrows and trees, lots of trees, ready to give back to their community. The Windsor branch of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community partnered with the Essex Region Conservation Authority and the Little River Enhancement Group to plant 150 native trees in Bush Park […]
Canada: Ahamdiyya Muslim Community Delta gears up for first annual ‘Run for Delta’ Charity Event
Source: https://www.surreynowleader.com/community/organizers-gear-up-for-first-annual-run-for-delta/ | GRACE KENNEDY Organizers gear up for first annual Run for Delta Proceeds from the race will benefit the Delta Hospital Foundation and the Surrey Food Bank The first annual Run for Delta is set to start on Oct. 29 at the North Delta Recreation Centre, and Tariq Azeem is planning for […]
U.S. Resettles Fewer Refugees, Even as Global Number of Displaced People Grows
Source: Pew Research Center BY PHILLIP CONNOR Mohammad Mobin smiles on Feb. 1 after greeting his sister’s family, who had arrived as refugees from Afghanistan at an air base near Omaha, […]
Islamic Heritage Month launches in Canada’s largest school board
In 2007, the Canadian government proclaimed October as Islamic History Month and in 2016, the Provincial government of Ontario proclaimed October as Islamic Heritage Month. Canada’s largest school board, the […]
First Mosque for AMJ Barrie
AMJ Barrie has a new mosque 2017 is a ground breaking year for Barrie chapter of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Canada. A meticulous church building with an area of 17000 square feet […]
Canada: Thousands attend 37th annual Ahmadiyya Muslim conference in Saskatoon
Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/3792534/ahmadiyya-muslim-conference-saskatoon/ | By Rebekah Lesko It was a weekend of faith, reflection and learning for Saskatoon’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community during their 37th annual convention at the Henk Ruys Soccer Centre. The convention hosted 3,000 attendees from across Western Canada, with some coming from as far as Vancouver. READ MORE: Ahmadiyya Muslim Caliph visits Saskatoon during […]
Canada: Ahmadiyya Muslim community denounces Edmonton attacks in special sermon
Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-muslim-community-denounce-attacks-1.4345210 | By Anna Desmarais, CBC News In a small mosque in Edmonton’s east end, members of the Muslim community gathered for a special Friday sermon to denounce the Edmonton attacks days prior. Dozens of worshippers from all walks of life sat cross-legged on the floor of the Al-Hadi mosque, listening to strong […]
Canada: Syrian refugee house targeted and set on fire
By ANNIE ARNONEStaff Reporter Sun., Oct. 8, 2017 Toronto Star Mississauga, Ont A Syrian family has been left homeless after fire swept through their Mississauga home and damaged eight other townhouses in the complex. There is little left of unit 121 at 1560 Bloor St., the place that Khaled Alawad, his wife, Judy, […]
Ahmadiyya Motto Love for All Hatred for None
A globe statue is being erected in Windsor, Canada and it says, Love for All Hatred for None. Motto of the Ahmadiyya Community. What an event. Alhamdolillah.
Canada: Saskatoon hosting annual convention for western Canadian Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat chapters
Source: http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/saskatoon-hosting-annual-convention-for-western-canadian-ahmadiyya-muslim-jamaat-chapters | By Erin Petrow, Saskatoon StarPhoenix Saskatoon is set to play host to the western Canadian chapters of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at at this year’s Jalsa Salana Western Canada convention. The convention is meant to bring light to present issues facing the Muslim communities in Canada and around the world […]