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FeaturedNewsOct 21, 2026
Canada’s former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia launches new global Muslim research hub
Muslim Communities Research Observatory will support evidence-driven policy solutions to help improve lives in Canada and beyond
NewsFeb 15, 2026
Gazan Canadians: Response to the Closure of the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Gazan Canadians respond to the closure of the office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.
NewsOct 22, 2015
Police Urge Muslims To Report Hate
There has been an increase in hate related incidents in Ottawa reported this October, particularly targeting Muslim women wearing hijab or niqab. The Ottawa Police Service has reached out to the Muslim community and the mainstream media to encourage reporting of these incidents.
NewsApr 25, 2015
Who has the most to fear from C-51? Canadian Muslims.
Just over a month ago, Canadian citizen Benamar Benatta quietly settled his lawsuit against the federal government over the unlawful treatment he suffered in the days immediately after 9/11.
StoriesMar 5, 2015
Sleepless: A Muslim Daughter Reflects on Her Mother’s Struggle with Multiple Sclerosis
Originally written in 2009 for Sisters Magazine, Muslim Link is republishing our Editorial Advisor Amira Elghawaby ’s tribute to her mother Mona whose struggle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) came to a peaceful end on March 3 rd 2015. Mona Elghawaby had been living at the Bruyere Continuing Care since…
NewsJan 26, 2015
Ontario Muslims Gather for Peace on January 31st
Muslims in Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto, and London will be coming together on January 31st to celebrate peace and community spirit. Organized by a group Calling themselves "Canadian Muslims for Peace", long-time community activists Saleha Khan, in London, Ontario, and Sheema Khan (no relation), in…
StoriesFeb 17, 2014
Community Activist Michelle Walrond at CBC's Human Library
“I had been calling myself Muslim since 1968 because it was cool. You know, Malcolm X, Black awareness in the United States..” Michelle Walrond's tale about being Muslim in a different era and place is part of this great-grandmother's remarkable life story. It's a story that Walrond, aka Um Nur,…
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NewsSep 18, 2013
Saint-Vincent Eid celebration a huge success
Saint Vincent Hospital's bright multi-faith room was brimming with joyful activity during the Second Annual Eid Celebration, coordinated by the Spiritual Care Services of the Bruyere Continuing Care Centre, in partnership with members of the Muslim community. Several patients were joined by several…
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StoriesAug 12, 2013
Tell me a story: Reclaiming our narrative
I was once giving a presentation to a group of 100 or so prominent Canadian Muslims - people considered to be among the movers and shakers of our various communities ”“ lawyers, law students, activists, mosque and student leaders, professionals of various fields, etc. During my talk about the…
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NewsJan 22, 2013
Innovative youth mentorship program in full gear
A visionary group of Canadian Somali youth has been providing their peers with inspiration and guidance as part of the Somali Canadian Youth Mentorship Program. It's a program that aims to connect young people with successful professionals and university students in Ottawa. Ifrah Hassan spoke with…
StoriesJan 22, 2013
Ottawa start-up creates app for new drivers
A start-up company called Radiant Design has recently come up with a nifty application to help new drivers learn the rules of the road. It's just one more offering from the start up that's got an impressive roster of clients including Carleton University, SPG Group, World Skills and ielp. Shamima…
NewsDec 24, 2012
Nobel Peace Laureate Tawakkol Karman charms Ottawa
The Yemeni journalist and human rights activist Tawakkol Karman charmed several audiences during a visit to Ottawa on November 21 and 22 while touring across Canada. Before landing in the nation's capital, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate had been in Edmonton, where she received an honourary…
StoriesAug 18, 2012
Chocolate versus dates
With Ramadan fresh in our minds, let's think back to that moment when the sun sets, and it's time to decide what delectable item will enter our eager mouths first. Many people opt for dates, simply because that's what the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, used to do. But what if there was a…

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