Humanitarian crisis in Haiti: Muslim community launches appeal to help
January 14, 2010
Montreal, Quebec, January 14th, 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.”
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Wenesday, November 18th is the first day of Thul-Hijja, and Eid Ul-Adha is on Friday, November 27th, 2009
November 17, 2009
Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa barakatouh,
This is to let you know that, based on credible reports, the crescent has been sighted in number of places in our agreed upon horizon (matlaa) in accordance with the imams' approved criteria. Therefore, Wednesday, November 18th will be the first day of Thul-Hijja, and Friday, November 27th will be the day of Eid-ul-Adha, in shaa Allah Taala.
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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.
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Answering the questions about humanitarian aid to Gaza, who, how and what?
January 30, 2009
Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa
barakatouh,
In the last few weeks many questions were raised as
to through who can we send the humanitarian aid to Gaza? How can such
aid enter Gaza, especially at the time of war and blockade? What kind of aid
would be the best for the inhabitants of Gaza?
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Fasting the 9th and 10th of Muhrram = Tuesday and Wednesday
January 4, 2009
This is to let you know that the 9th and 10th of Muhrram
will coincide with this Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 6th and 7th.
We were asked by the Prophet (saaw) to fast these two
days. As you know, the duaa of the fasting person at Iftar time (which is
a special time after fulfilling the Ibada) is accepted by Allah Taala.
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Eid is on Wednesday, October 1st, Eid Mubarak to all
September 29, 2008
Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa barakatouh,
This is to let you know that we didn't receive any credible moon sighting, in accordance with our imams' approved criteria. Therefore, Wednesday, October 1st will be Eid-ul-Fitr, the first day of Shawwal, and Tuesday, September 30th will be the 30th of Ramadan, 1429, inshaa Allah Taala.
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Moonsighting issues and questions
Due to the announcement of some Muslim countries that the
moon was sighted, or Eid will be tomorrow, many of you have been calling to ask
about these announcements and their impact on our announcement in
Montreal.
I would like to reiterate again our position in relation
to these early, unsubstantiated claims of moonsighting:
1. In all the Muslim countries east of Canada the
moon set from 12 minutes before to exactly with the sunset,
depending on the city, and the birth of the moon was below 10 hours. These
facts make it impossible for the moon to be seen or to be in the
horizon at the time of sighting. It is absolutely certain that the moon was
not on the horizon at the time moon should be observed, which is after sunset,
in any of the Muslim countries east of Canada.
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Ramadan 2008
August 31, 2008
The MCM moonsighting committee is pleased to announce that the first of
Ramadan, 1429, is Monday, September 1st, 2008, according to the agreed
upon Moonsighting Criteria, and abased on credible moonsightings in many
places around the world.
The MCM committee has received two independent sightings by two brothers, the shehada was taken by. Sh. Ewais, the Imam of Anselme Lavigne mosque.View Ramadan Calendar
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McGill panel to tackle Bouchard-Taylor report
May 23, 2008
Political commentary, religious response on tap as experts gather for open forum
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Montreal, May 23, 2008
McGill University's Faculty of Religious Studies will host a panel discussion on Tuesday, May, 27, at noon, to address the issues raised by the report of the Bouchard-Taylor Commission, formally known as the Consultation Commission on Accommodation Practices Related to Cultural Differences in Quebec Society
"This will be an opportunity to reflect and respond to what has turned out to be a fairly controversial report," said Prof. Daniel Cere, one of the main organizers of the discussion, which will be held in the foyer of the Birks Building, 3520 University St., Montreal.
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Eid Moubarak
October 11, 2007
MCM announces Eid is on Saturday, October 13th.
Eid Mubarak to you and yours.
The moon has not been sighted anywhere, and according to the agreed upon criteria, MCM Imams' committee announced at 10:00 pm, tonight that tomorrow is the 30th of Ramadan and thus the Eid would be on Saturday, October 13th, 2007.
On behalf of MCM, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and blessed Eid ul-Fitr, may Allah Taala Bless you and yours. And may HE accepts our Syaam, Qyam, recitations of the holy Quran, and all our good deeds in this holy month of Ramadan; and may HE grant us all our good wishes, and forgive us our shortcomings. Ameen.
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Ramadan starts on Thursday September 13th
September 11, 2007
Ramadan Mubarak To All
The moon has not been sighted anywhere, and according to the agreed upon criteria, MCM Imams' committee announced at 10:00 pm tonight that Ramadan starts on Thursday, September 13th, inshaa Allahi Taala.
Furthermore, this decision was unanimous in all of Montreal and in total unity, wa alhmdou lillah. Congratulation.
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Former Malaysian Taekowndo Player's statement in support of Hijab
June 18, 2007
Dear Editor,
I am a former Malaysian Taekwondo player and assistant instructor. I played in many tournaments including those held by the International Islamic University.
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Tae-Kwon-Do Hijab Incident: Letter Of Opinion From An Expert
April 17, 2007
The following is a letter by an expert in the field of the Tae Kwon Do sport. The letter is another indication that this obsession with hijab and religious accommodations in Quebec is clearly stamped "fabricated in Quebec" and not made anywhere else.
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Dear editor,
I am a Tae Kwon Do master and a former international champion. Before coming to Canada, I was a former member of the Egyptian national team. I currently teach martial arts in the Physical Education and Kinesiology Department at McGill.
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Tae-Kwon-Do Hijab Incident: Open Letter Of Support
April 16, 2007
Dear Muslim Council of Montreal and Montreal Muslim Community Centre,
I wish to write to show my unequivocal admiration and support for Zeinab Nasser and Bissan Mansour, their coach, their team, families and community. The courage these two girls have recently displayed is tremendous and should be a source of pride for any person/community seeking justice and the practice of human rights.
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Annual Lecture on Diversity and Canadian Media
February 26, 2007
in partnership with
the Department of Communication Studies
and the Department of Jounalism of Concordia University
requests the pleasure of your company at the Second Edition of the
Annual Lecture on Diversity and Canadian Media
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Information relating to Thul Hijja moonsighting and Arafat time announcement
December 21, 2006
Assalamou alaikoum wa rahmatou Allahi wa barakatouh,
As many people have been requesting information concerning the beginning of Thul-Hijja, MCM would like to convey the following information:
1) Saudi announcement of the day of Arafah and Eid.
2) Information relating to Thul-Hijja moonsighting in North America.
Please note that this is not an MCM announcement concerning the local Eid time. Due to the fact that there will be different times for Eid, MCM will not announce an official date unless our local imams agree on such a date. Efforts will be made in the coming few days to reach consensus among our organisations, following which you will be informed inshaa Allah.
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Eid Moubarak
October 22, 2006
With the blessing of Allah Taala everyone in Montreal is celebrating Eid tomorrow (Monday 23rd October). I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy Eid Ul-Fitr, Eid Mubarak to you and your family, may Allah Taala accept our Salat, Qiam, recitations of the holy Quran and our good deeds, grant us all our good wishes, and forgive us our shortcomings. Ameen.
Best wishes, wa assalamou alaikoum
Salam Elmenyawi
CIC & MCM Scholarships now offered in Montreal
June 30, 2006
This is to announce the CIC & MCM cooperation in establishing and awarding special scholarships in Montreal to encourage Muslim students to choose special fields of study. It is very important for Muslims to attain studies in these fields such as journalism, social works, doctors (specially for sisters), political science, law ...etc.
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Canadian Jewish Congress (QR) condemns recent attack on Montreal Imam
June 12, 2006
English (DOC version)
French (DOC version)
MONTREAL, JUNE 12, 2006 – Canadian Jewish Congress, Quebec Region (CJC,QR) officials have condemned the recent attack on Imam Said Jazeri outside a Montreal Mosque. The Imam and a friend were attacked by a knife-wielding man in front of the Al-Qods mosque on Belanger Street in Montreal North on Friday night. The perpetrator was arrested soon after the attack.
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A letter from the United Church of Canada
March 18, 2006
Greetings,
As Christians, who are called to love our neighbours as ourselves, we are grieved by the troubling unrest that has arisen because of the publications of the cartoons of the prophet Muhammad.
We are aware of the complexity of the problems that have arisen in response to this unrest. We recognize four areas of difficulty that need immediate attention. These are:
issues of respect for religious beliefs,
mutual ignorance and fear of the other,
freedom of speech,
and journalistic ethics.
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HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERTS CALL FOR TOLERANCE AND DIALOGUE IN WAKE OF CONTROVERSY OVER REPRESENTATIONS OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD
February 13, 2006
In light of the recent offensive publication of representations of the Prophet Muhammad by the media in some countries, and the serious reactions it has prompted in various parts of the world, the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, the Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, and the Special Rapporteur for the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, who have carefully followed the situation in the past months, make a special call for tolerance and dialogue.
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Mohammed caricatures: the Government of Québec calls for non-violence and dialog
February 12, 2006
MONTRÉAL, Feb. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - In recent weeks, the publication of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed in many European newspapers has outraged Muslim communities around the world and in some cases sparked violence. The
Government of Québec and Muslims in Canada denounce this violence, while acts of vandalism at two Laval-area mosques underscore the importance of strengthening a pacifist and serene dialog.
English PDF version -- French PDF version
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The Muslim Community reaction in relation to the offensive cartoons and subsequent events
February 9, 2006
Muslim Coordination Committee for Justice
The Muslim Community reaction in relation to the offensive cartoons and subsequent events
(Montréal, Qc. 08/02/06) – The Muslim Community representatives will be holding a press conference in response to the offensive and insulting cartoon depiction of Prophet Mohammed. The unfair treatment of Islam by the Danish cartoonists has generated world-wide Muslim protests, heated inter-cultural debate, and a growing sense of crisis.
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Post Election Feb 2006
January 23, 2006
Alhmdou lillah, we done what we could to get the best exposure for Muslims in this election campaign. But now we should look beyond this election, as we learned our lessons from this election and the last ones.
It is certainly too late to wait until the election to start campaigning fro our issues. We should have a five year plan to help protect our rights, and before the next election is called (which may be very soon).
The following points should be acted upon as soon as possible by everyone, individuals and organisations:
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Message From Pierre Pettigrew to the Muslim Community
January 17, 2006
The following is a message received by the Muslim Council of Montreal from Mr. Pierre Pettigrew, the candidate for Papineau and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, clarifying his position in relation to issues important to the Muslim Community as a follow up to our meeting with him. Please also note that the content of the letter was approved by the Prime Minister's Office.
Please read, post and announce to members of your organisation so that our brothers and sisters would be able to consider this signed commitment when they go to the poll.
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Civil Liberties: A Communal Struggle
MCM First Annual Community Dinner-Conference
November 30, 2005
In the anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Muslim Council of Montreal is holding its First Annual Community Dinner / Civil Liberty & Human Rights Conference on December 10th, 2005.
As a growing religious minority in a post 2001 context, the Montreal Muslim community finds itself defending its rights on a daily basis. This struggle to protect basic religious freedoms and civil liberties has become increasingly effective over the years as we have learned how to work with government officials and communicate our message through media agencies. However, at the same time the demand and urgency for advocacy work has also grown at a rapid pace.
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Eid Mubarak
November 3, 2005
MCM announces Eid is on Thursday, November 3rd. Eid Mubarak to you and yours.
Muslim Council of Montreal has decided that tomorrow, Thursday November 3rd, is the day of Eid, first day of Shawwal. MCM's moon sighting committee (Montreal imams) made the above decision after learning that the moon has been sighted in North America.
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MCM calls on Muslims to support the victims of Saturday's Earthquake in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan
October 9, 2005
The MCM has been deeply saddened by the news that Saturday's powerful earthquake has devastated regions in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan causing a very large number of fatalities, injuries and destructions.
Initial reports estimate more than 53,000 killed and 65,000 people believed injured and 3.0 million homeless according to Pakistan Major-General Shaukat Sultan.
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NATIONAL IMAMS STATEMENT
July 21, 2005
"We are Canadian Muslims. The first of us came to this country in the 1800's. We have journeyed from six continents to make Canada our home.
"Our life in Canada has been one of positive contribution and near seamless integration. It has not been a clash of cultures or of civilizations.
"Canada has offered us a new life with untold opportunities. It has offered us a hope that can only be repaid with thankfulness and sacrifice. We care deeply about Canada's prosperity, its growth and its safety and security.
"Those who would use violence for their twisted acts betray the most basic value of the sanctity of human life. We have opposed, and will continue, to oppose all extremism, hate and terrorism.
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Muslim Council of Montreal Calls on Canadian Government to Protect Charitable Status of Religious Groups
June 12, 2005
Threat of losing their charitable status if they refuse to perform same-sex marriages seen as a form of coercion
Montreal June 12, 2005 (MCM): The Muslim Council of Montreal is alarmed over reports that religious groups who oppose same-sex marriages are in possible danger of losing their charitable status in Canada.
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SPEAK UP AGAINST THE ANTI-ISLAM LIBERAL MOTION IN QUEBEC
June 3, 2005
The Muslim Council of Montreal invites Muslims and people of conscious to write, fax or phone prime minister Jean Charest to issue an apology and rescind this regressive motion, which is totally against freedom of religions, a right held dearly by all Quebecers and all Canadians.
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Suggested Voting Guidelines To The Muslim Community
April 23, 2004
The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) urges all eligible voters in the Muslim community to exercise their right to vote in the June 28th Canadian federal election. In addition, MCM encourages members of the Muslim community to vote strategically, and to study the candidates and their previous records on a variety of issues before making a decision and not just blindly vote along party lines.
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Muslim Council of Montreal denounces CANWEST's article
March 8, 2004
The Muslim Council of Montral (MCM) is greatly disturbed by the allegations levied in the article "Saudis Fund Radicals in Canada" in the Friday July 30th version of the Montral Gazette and the National Post, both owned by CanWest.
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MONTREAL MUSLIM STUDENT EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL FOR WEARING HIJAB
September 22, 2003
Irene Waseem was barred from attending her classes on September 2nd, 2003, after arriving to school on the first day of classes wearing hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women for religious reasons. Waseem, a Muslim student in her graduating year at École Charlemagne, was sent home by school officials and told that she would not be allowed back unless she removes her hijab.
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COMMUNITY MOSQUE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE
September 20, 2003
The Muslim Council of Montréal (MCM) extends a public invitation to the Montréal community to take part in the Open House of Assunna Annabawiah Mosque, Sunday September 21st, 2003.
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Montreal Muslims File Complaint With Quebec Human Rights Commission Against Ecole de Technologie Superieure (ETS)
March 31, 2003
On March 11th the Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) issued an action alert urging all Montreal Muslims and their well-wishers to support Muslim students' fundamental Human Rights under existing Canadian, Quebec and International law so that they can perform their prayers and freely practice their faith without harassment at the Ecole de Technologie Superieure (ETS). (http://www.etsmtl.ca/) here in Montreal.
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