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Protecting Our Masajid- Toronto’s unfair zoning by-law?
After the brutal attack on the Muslim community in Quebec City, Muslims understandably feel an added sense of duty to protect our places of worship. And while it is essential to resist the bigotry and anti-Islam hatred that is being fed into the Canadian political climate, it is equally important to stay vigilant against more ... -
The Fall of the Khilafah: Responding to the Great Calamity
On the 28th of Rajab, 1342 (3rd March, 1924), the last true legitimate leader of the Muslims was deposed in Istanbul, and the last government that ruled by the law of Allah (swt) was discarded and replaced with the iron fist of Secularism. On the anniversary of this terrible calamity, it is imperative for us ... -
Reflections: Ordering the Good and Forbidding the Evil
Some people say that ordering of good and forbidding of evil is not an obligation upon us, and that we should only be concerned with accounting ourselves, supporting this view with the verse in the Qur’an where Allah (swt) mentioned that the misguidance of others will not harm us: “O you who believe, you are ... -
Strive to Please Allah (swt) Rather Than to Please the People
Wordly status that is based on wealth, or lineage, or access to power and privilege cripples the one who is afflicted by it – it is a dangerous corruption that is an obstacle to those who seek to commit themselves to Islam and to honor its commands; it prevents the one who perceives himself ... -
Remembrance Day: Celebrating the Defeat of the Ottomans
Every year as November draws nearer, many Canadians can be seen wearing a poppy on their clothes. And on the 11th day of this 11th month, a moment of silence is observed at 11am. This is all part and parcel of commemorating Remembrance Day – a day that is meant to honour the fallen soldiers ... -
Celebrating Hajj and Eid Together as One Ummah
Having witnessed the first ten blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, Allah (swt) has blessed us with another Eid Al-Adha. More than two million Hujjaj have completed their rites – may their dedication be accepted – and in our current age of social media, the Ummah has seen the blessed images of the Ka’ba, the tents ... -
Unmasking Quebec’s Hijab Ban
The Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) won the provincial election in Quebec by a landslide, by emphasizing their commitment to lowering government spending, along with catering to nativist hostility towards immigration that is rampant in Quebec. Upon achieving victory, the CAQ has already made some significant policy statements, including reducing the number of immigrants allowed into ...