Humanitarian crisis in Haiti: Muslim community launches appeal to help

January 14, 2010

Montreal, Quebec, January 14^th, 2010- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) urges all Canadians to donate generously to help the relief efforts in Haiti, following the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation earlier this week.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has struck Haiti,” stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. “We strongly urge everyone to donate generously to help the victims and help relieve the suffering of millions. There is critical need of food, clean water, shelter and emergency medical attention. Everyone must do their part to help, in whatever way possible. At the same time, we remind everyone to give thanks for their blessings and pray for all the victims.”

MCM announces Ramadan starts on Saturday, August 22nd, in shaa Allah

August 20, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The moon has not been sighted anywhere in our matlaa, and according to the agreed upon criteria, MCM Imams' committee decided on Thursday night, August 20th, that tomorrow is the 30th of Shaaban. Therefore, the first day of Ramadan will be on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009.

On behalf of MCM, and myself, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all, and your families, a very blessed Ramadan. May Allah Taala make it easy for us, change the conditions of Muslims around the world to the best, bringing obedience of Allah, faith and safety, peace and prosperity to all Muslims and to accept our fast, prayers and all of our good deeds in this holy month of Ramadan and beyond, and to continue to shower us with His mercy and blessing.

Endorse the "Open Letter" to Mr. Harper

January 16, 2009

The Muslim Council of Montreal calls on Canadian organizations to join in co-signing an open letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mr. Stephen Harper. The letter demands that Mr. Harper take swift action in calling for an immediate ceasefire of Israeli attacks in Gaza, in addition to an end of the blockade on Gaza.

Preview the letter: Gaza-HarperLetter.pdf

Preview all the signatures: EndorsingEnglish.pdf

Endorse the open letter to Harper

Canadian government should take immediately firm action against Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza

January 3, 2009

Muslim Council of Montreal calls on all people of conscience to contact the Canadian government immediately to demand firm action against Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza

Montreal, Quebec, Jan. 4^th, 2008- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on all Canadians to contact their Member of Parliament, as well as the Canadian Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister and demand for immediate intervention, calling for a ceasefire and an end to the blockade on Gaza.

"Our government was elected to represent our voices and our concerns," stated Salam Elmenyawi, president of MCM. "It is our obligation to contact them and demand that they strongly condemn and stop the ongoing massacre of innocent men, women and children in Gaza. If Canada has any commitment to justice and world peace, then the time to act is now."

Take Action to End the Israeli Attacks on Gaza

December 29, 2008

Today, the Israeli Air Force attacks on the Aned without the complacent silence of the international community. Any just solution has to be anchored in international, humanitarian and human rights law.

Therefore, action is needed to protest this attack and demand that our government call for an immediate cease-fire and for the lifting of the siege to allow for the delivery of aid and fuel, as well as free access for international humanitarian organisations, journalists and diplomats, which Israel has blocked.
Continue reading

MCM CALLS ON ALL CANADIANS TO CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT CONCERNING BILL C-3

December 5, 2007

Montreal, Quebec, December 5^th, 2007- The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on all Canadians to contact their local MPs and the members of the Public Safety Committee to voice their concerns over Bill C-3.

MCM reprimands the government for presenting a new bill that is merely a rehash of the old Security Certificate law with few changes, such as the introduction of a "special advocate." MCM believes that these changes do not meet the basic minimum requirements for fundamental justice as ordered by the Supreme Court Justices, who abolished the original security certificate law last year, declaring it unconstitutional.

MCM further censures the government for rushing to pass the Bill through Parliament, without giving community organizations a chance to participate in the hearings of the Public Safety Committee.

CONTACT HARPER TO DEMAND JUSTICE FOR MAHER ARAR

October 3, 2006

(Montreal, Quebec, Oct. 2, 2006) - The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) calls on the Muslim community to stand up for Mr. Maher Arar and for justice, by contacting Mr. Stephen Harper.

According to a recent report released by Mr. Justice Dennis O’Connor, RCMP investigators wrongly provided inaccurate, unfair and overstated evidence about Mr. Arar, causing him to be labelled as a terrorist threat and suffer deportation, detention and torture overseas. The report declares Mr. Arar’s innocence, highlights the wrongdoings of CSIS and the RCMP and proposes a series of recommendations to the federal government.

Please contact Mr. Stephen Harper, as well as your Member of Parliament, to demand that the federal government do the following:

CANADA MUST CONDEMN ISRAEL'S ATROCITIES

July 17, 2006

CANADA MUST CONDEMN ISRAEL'S ATROCITIES, SAY CANADIAN MUSLIMS AND ARABS

ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF ARAB LANDS IN PALESTINE, SYRIA, AND LEBANON CAUSING DEATH, DESTRUCTION AND MISERY

Following the killing of eight Canadian civilians in Lebanon on Sunday by the Israeli army, Canada's largest Arab and Muslim groups today issued a strong collective warning to the Harper government, urging that it immediately condemn Israeli atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon.

The groups also emphasized that the current conflict has nothing to do with religion, but is clearly caused by the illegal Israeli occupation of Arab lands. The groups also said that Israel should immediately stop its aggression against Lebanon and Gaza

Please Send A Word Of Thanks To The Calgary Jewish Community Council And The Canadian Jewish Congress Regarding Their Positions On The Cartoon Issue

February 13, 2006

Montreal Feb 13, 2006: The Muslim Council Of Montreal (MCM) takes this opportunity to thank the Calgary Jewish Community Council and the Canadian Jewish Congress regarding their respective positions on the offensive cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him). MCM encourages the Muslim community to send a word of thanks to these two organizations for their positions.

Muslim Council of Montreal

The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) is an umbrella organization representing number of Muslim institutions in the Montreal region.