Posts Filed Under: Islam

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Fleeing Violence, Gay Iranian Refugees Find Safety in Toronto

“We're dealing with a lot of equal rights issues in Toronto, and there is still work that needs to be done, but we are in a better position than a lot of people around the world”

By Sharon Kashani Jun. 16th, 3:40 pm

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Meet The Young Torontonians Combating Islamophobia

Young Muslims want to dispel misunderstandings people have about their faith.

By Anders Marshall Mar. 8th, 7:02 pm

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“I Knew I Was Not The Only Queer Muslim in the World”: Why I Call Toronto My Home

El-Farouk Khaki has created an inclusive space for queer Muslims in Toronto to feel safe and welcome. In fact, everyone is welcome.

By Stephen Thomas and El-Farouk Khaki Mar. 3rd, 2:20 pm

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Undercut Islamophobia with Comedy

Being Muslim In Canada: A Comedy Show makes space for Muslim comics to showcase their chops.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 24th, 3:00 pm

2015 Villain: Anti-Muslim Sentiment

Nominated for: bigotry that violates our city's better values.

By Samira Mohyeddin • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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Self-Defence Classes Empower Muslim Women Across the GTA

Recent Islamophobic attacks close to home are prompting Muslim women to learn to protect themselves and their loved ones.

By Joyita Sengupta Dec. 2nd, 2:30 pm

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Historicist: Toronto’s First Mosques

Two west end sites provided Muslims with their first ongoing public worship spaces during the 1960s.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 21st, 3:30 pm

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A Sinner at Hot Docs

A controversial Hot Docs film sheds light on local efforts by queer, Muslim Torontonians to build community.

By Samira Mohyeddin Apr. 30th, 2:30 pm

2014 Hero: The Aga Khan Museum and Ismaili Cultural Centre

Nominated for: promoting the cultural history of Islam, and giving Toronto a new architectural landmark.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 22nd, 6:02 pm

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The Rise of Islamophobia in Toronto’s Election

School Board candidate Ausma Malik has been the target of Islamphobic slurs, and she's not the only one. We need to stand against these vile attacks.

By Rima Berns-McGown Oct. 27th, 10:00 am

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Scene: Inside the New Aga Khan Museum

A sneak peek at the museum and its massive collection spanning 1,400 years of Islamic history.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Tony MakepeaceSep. 11th, 11:30 am

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Rosie DiManno Weighs In On the Ground Zero Mosque, For Some Reason

By Christopher Bird Sep. 11th, 11:41 am

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Torontoist vs. Torontoist in… Steyn, Maclean’s, and the OHRC

By Torontoist vs. Torontoist Apr. 29th, 1:30 pm

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Maclean’s Denounced, TTC News Announced, Oil Prices Bounce

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 10th, 8:00 am

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Flaherty Needs New Shoes, Criminal Needs Punch In Face, Alberta Needs Eco-Perspective

By Patrick Metzger Feb. 26th, 8:00 am

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Tory Pleads Relevance, Afri-School Not Special, U.S. Contenders Dropping Like Flies

By Patrick Metzger Jan. 31st, 8:15 am

A Most Unexpected Visitation!

By David Topping Mar. 29th, 11:00 am

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Stephen Harper Loves The Troops, Sex Workers Dislike The Criminal Code, Lawyers Love Menu Foods

By Christopher Bird Mar. 22nd, 9:11 am