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Taraweeh Locations PDF Print
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Written by Staff   
Tuesday, 10 August 2010 13:41

Click here to see a list of all Taraweeh locations in Ottawa.

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A visit back in time to the Crusades PDF Print
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Written by Sakina bint Erik   
Sunday, 01 August 2010 14:42

A statue of Salahuddin in DamascusOttawa residents were recently afforded a unique opportunity to enrich their understanding of an era whose common knowledge is decidedly imbalanced: the Crusades.

While in the Western world, the Crusades evokes mental pictures of gallant Christian knights on horses led by King Richard the Lionheart, fighting for their religion, the recent Cordova Academy workshop on July 10 demonstrated that the Crusades were in fact quite different than we have been made to believe. The 'lion' in King Richard's epithet, for example, had nothing to do with any bravery he may have possessed.

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Multi-faith initiative seeks Muslim support PDF Print
Written by Sakina bint Erik   
Sunday, 01 August 2010 14:40

The doors are open to an excellent opportunity for Ottawa's Muslims to give dawah (call to Islam), learn new skills and receive reward from Allah. Unfortunately, no one's entering these doors.

Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit Christian housing organisation, recently welcomed members of other faiths to join together in the construction of a home for a low income family.

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Bosom buddies PDF Print
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Sunday, 01 August 2010 13:48

The Muslim Link’s Ayesha Aslam reviews Yves Engler’s primer on Canada-Israel relations.

Writer/activist Yves Engler’s new book Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid is an embodiment of history, information, and hard fact. In very simple words, Mr.Engler has explained Canada’s bias towards Israel and how Canadian government has molded its policies to suit those of Israel.

He has pointed out that Canada’s trade policies are also designed to facilitate Israel; and Canadian goods and services are provided to the areas where major population is Jewish. Mr. Engler has also observed that the Canadian government seemed to support Israel’s military action against Palestine although it was simply unjustified and immoral since Palestinian land was snatched from them to be given to Israel and hundreds of Palestinian families were rendered homeless and helpless.

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Inspired by Islamic architecture PDF Print
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Friday, 25 June 2010 18:55

http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/

Hundreds of visitors stepped into an Islamic-inspired art installation at this year's annual International Children's Festival. The event, held at the end of May, featured this "Luminaria" maze created by British artists. Visitors walked inside the giant art and enjoyed a beautiful delight of the senses! 

Photo credit: http://www.ottawachildrensfestival.ca/

 
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