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Muslim Community: Showing Strength While Asking for Our Rights
As Muslims gathered for the Eid al Adha salah in Hamilton’s largest masjid, they were greeted with a surprise. The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, was present to tell the Muslims that he was taking the so-called “Islamophobia” issue seriously. His remarks entailed a clear rebuke of the murder of the Afzaal family, and ... -
Shukr (Thankfulness) to Allah should lead to his Obedience
What is it to be Thankful? Muslims in Canada have endured a difficult year considering the lockdown measures imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After facing several restrictions on movement, Muslims in Canada are able to experience the blessings of normal life once more. Whether it be the ability to attend the Masjids, socialize with ... -
Fear is Secularism’s Tool in the Face of Muslims’ Tawakkul
In the run-up to the federal elections in Canada in 2019, it was not uncommon to hear the Muslim community being scare-mongered to vote for the Liberal Party out of fear of a possible Conservative Party victory. This fear has been fueled by a rise in right-wing rhetoric, as public declarations of animosity towards Islam ... -
The Graveyard of Empires: A Fertile Soil for the Deen
On July the 5th, after 20 years of occupation, the US forces unceremoniously left the Bagram Air Base in the middle of the night. Bagram, which was the symbol of US presence in the area, had its power shut off by the Americans as they slipped away. This sudden departure did not sit well with ... -
Understanding the Concept of Nasr (Victory)
It is common for us Muslims to read Surah 110 (An-Nasr) in our everyday Salah. It reminds us that: “When the Victory of Allah comes and the Opening (Fath); and you see the droves of people enter the Deen of Allah; Then Glorify your Lord and seek forgiveness. Indeed, He is always turning to his ... -
We Are a Vulnerable Minority. Here’s How We Succeed.
Amid a renewed surge of attacks and threats against the Muslim community in Canada, Muslim families are on high alert. After the devastating attack on the Afzal family in London, to the many attacks on Muslims across various provinces, we are faced with the sad reality of having to explain this situation to our children, ... -
The Loss of a Muslim Family: A Loss for the Entire Community
On the evening of June 6, 2021, the Afzal family were on their daily walk, when they were run over by a black pick-up truck, killing Salman Afzaal, 46, his wife Madiha Salman, 44, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna Afzaal and Salman Afzaal’s 74-year-old mother, Talat Afzaal. The youngest son, a nine-year-old, is in hospital, left ... -
Beginning Ramadan when the Moon is Sighted in Any Country
Eid-ul Fitr is a special time to celebrate with our friends and family, exchange gifts with one another and send our Eid greetings far and wide. Indeed, it is one of special occasions in which the Ummah feels a sense of unity due to our collective experience of fasting and engaging in worship during the ... -
$5.5 Trillion Reasons for the “Gold” Standard
Earlier this month, US President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. In December, outgoing US President Trump had signed $1.4 trillion government funding deal. If we include the $2.2. trillion CARES Act that was passed in March 2020, the total amount of these spending bills will be $5.5 Trillion. How are they able ...
