Quebecâ€™s religious neutrality bill 62 is an Anti-Muslim Veil Burka, Niqab, Burka Ban
https://globalnews.ca/news/3816761/rachel-notley-says-quebecs-face-veil-ban-smacks-of-islamophobia/ Rachel Notley says Quebec’s face-veil ban ‘smacks of Islamophobia’ "It is a cruel joke to claim you are liberating people from oppression by dictating in law what they can and cannot wear,'' he said in the speech. - Justin Trudeau...

Iran mosque explosion kills at least 15, wounds 50
Iran mosque explosion kills at least 15, wounds 50 Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2009 | 3:48 PM ET Comments5...

Clash between traditional values, modern culture may be behind teen's death
Clash between traditional values, modern culture may be behind teen's death Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007 | 9:26 AM ET The Canadian Press A slain Muslim teen whose father has been charged with second-degree murder apparently chafed at the prospect of wearing traditional religious garb, but members of the Islamic community warn against anyo...

The power of the press: a double-edged sword
If ever there was an instance where a small but hurtful act had worldwide implications, it was when a Danish newspaper hit the streets on Sept. 30, 2005. The paper featured caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, one of them depicting him wearing a turban in the form of a time bomb. The 12 cartoons were commissioned by the conservative paper Jyllands-Posten. Since then, the caricatures have caused an uproar in the Muslim world and sparked a new battle over freedom of speech, religiou...

Iranian president calls Holocaust a 'myth'
Iranian president calls Holocaust a 'myth' Last Updated Wed, 14 Dec 2005 06:15:57 EST CBC News Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stirred up international controversy Wednesday with a speech calling the Holocaust a "myth." * INDEPTH: Iran Ahmadinejad said the myth has been created by Europeans to create a Jewish state in the heart of the Islamic world. "Today, they have created a myth in the name of Holocaust and co...

Calls grow to free Iraq hostages
Calls grow to free Iraq hostages by Tuesday 13 December 2005 11:03 AM GMT Palestinians are demanding that the hostages be freed Supporters and well-wishers from around the globe have appealed for the release of four Christian activists held hostage in Iraq, with Muslim groups and relatives reiterating that the four supported the Iraqi people. The previously unknown Swords of Righteousness Brigade, which kidnapped the four men from the Ch...

Christian agency blames U.S. for kidnappings
Christian agency blames U.S. for kidnappings Last Updated Wed, 30 Nov 2005 05:28:17 EST CBC News Christian Peacemaker Teams is blaming the U.S. occupation of Iraq for the abduction of four of its members, including two Canadians. * INDEPTH: Iraq James Loney (CP Photo/Christian Peacemaker Teams) In a statement on its website, the agency spoke about how it is saddened by the kidnappings, and how it has long opposed U.S. ...

Palestinians protest Gaza smokescreen
Palestinians protest Gaza smokescreen by Laila El-Haddad in Gaza Thursday 28 July 2005 12:40 PM GMT Six Palestinian protesters were wounded by Israeli forces Palestinians have burned rubber tyres along the trail of the Israeli separation barrier in the West Bank in a symbolic protest against its ongoing construction under the smokescreen of the Gaza pullout. Black smoke seen rising along the wall's path from the areas of Marda to Qalandi...

Library removes Kazemi photos after complaint
Library removes Kazemi photos after complaint Last Updated Tue, 07 Jun 2005 13:05:21 EDT CBC Arts An exhibition of work by slain Canadian photographer Zahra Kazemi has been shut down, following complaints it was too sympathetic to the Palestinian uprising. Last week, a collection of 23 black-and-white photos Kazemi took during her travels in countries like Israel, Iran and Afghanistan opened at a municipal library in the Montreal borough of Côte Saint-...

Fighting Terrorism is what the Prophet Muhammad did and is the Duty of All Muslims
Terrorism was rampant when the first official Muslims appeared when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)began his prophethood and received divine relevation. Even though our Prophet is gone, we still have the most important gift from him, the Holy Qur'an which remains intact and universal to all Muslims since it was revealed. John Esposito sees Muhammad as a reformer who condemned practices of the pagan Arabs such as female infanticide, exploitat...

Comments in response to Xinjiang/Uyghur/Uighur Needle Attacks and Islam/Muslims In China
I am a Canadian born, Chinese Muslim (Han) and would like to say a few things. Before visiting China I had the same incorrect opinion that most people do, because of the lies in the media. I support China's efforts and response to the violence in Xinjiang because I've seen the truth for myself after visiting China twice, and find the media accounts on this event and most other events and descriptions of everday life to be far from the truth. China does not ...

Violence in Islam? Violence is only permissible in self-defense - Response to 9:29 that anti-Islamists Use
Regarding 9:29, you should know it was revealed in Madinah, under the context of Muslims being attacked constantly by the Quarish. It applies in the situation where you're being attacked and fighting for your life. We could find the same conclusion by analyzing the Bible or the Tor'ah (there are sites out there just like hate sites that people use to attack Muslims over). I'm not attacking any other religion though, I'm just putting it into perspective for the readers, ...

Qur'an Surah Revelation - Location Which Surah was revealed in Madinah/Makkah(Mecca) ?
I think this is very important when reading the Qur'an, it gives you an idea of the context and situation it was written other. Especially because anti-Islamists try and take a few select verses from the Qur'an out of context in order to convince others that Islam is violent and intolerant to non-Muslims. We must remember the conditions each verse was made under, and also take into consideration other supporting verses when reading and interpreting the Qur'an. If one verse...

Response to Uighur Protests in Vancouver regarding Xinjiang and the Uighur Urumqi Protest
Bet you were only there as a tourist. Offcourse, you only saw what China wants to present Xinkiang to the world. Suggest you talk to local people, and special those living in south part of Xinkiang next time when you are there. Yes, every religion calls for peace and harmony, but what if you can not pratice your relligion freely, and you are discriminated just because you are a muslim. As a chinese muslim, good for you, you are not practicing your religion th...

Comments about Uighur Protest in Vancouver over Xinjiang, China
I do not agree with people complaining that Uighur's are protesting. It is your right to protest if you want, and there were a lot of people bashing Uighur's for this. I do not agree with some of the racists bashing Uighur's, unfortunately in Canada there are lots of racists who do not like new Canadians. But what I do not understand, is that I cannot find any solid information about why some Uighur's are upset with China. I have heard the accusations, but hav...

Another comment about Xinjiang and Uighur's
akmeme said Bet you were only there as a tourist. Offcourse, you only saw what China wants to present Xinkiang to the world. Suggest you talk to local people, and special those living in south part of Xinkiang next time when you are there. Yes, every religion calls for peace and harmony, but what if you can not pratice your relligion freely, and you are discriminated just because you are a muslim. As a chinese muslim, good for you, you are not practicing your reli...

More comments about the recent Uighur and Han violence in Xinjiang
I am very saddened at the violence in Xinjiang, where fellow Chinese (Han and Uighur) have been fighting amongst each other. I hope that the people of Xinjiang will not fall into the trap and violence that was set by separtists. Regardless of your ethnic background, China has the policy that "everyone is Chinese" and that achieving peace and harmony can only be done through equal treatment of all citizens. I also do not think it is fair to villify Uighurs ...

More Debates about Violence In Islam
Our response:I'd like to reply first of all by saying you cannot take random verses out of the Qu'ran and come to a conclusion. You have also just picked keywords and phrases out of the verses, some of which end by stating violence can only be used against those who fight you, and not those who offer you peace.We could find the same conclusion by analyzing the Bible or the Tor'ah (there are sites out there just like hate...

My response to a viewpoint article from Tom Velk on CBC
My response to a viewpoint article from Tom Velk on CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/viewpoint/vp_velk/20050805.html I agree that countries should not allow hate-mongering and other illegal activities from any people but to point the finger at every immigrant and belittle Islam while ignoring other forms of terrorism and the true causes is irresponsible and anti-Islamic in nature. Throughout the world, whether it be the news or on-line forums, people are quick to ...