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[Friday Message] Protection through Political Involvement; Remembering the Quebec City Mosque Shooting - Maulana Rizvi |
- 4th anniversary of Quebec city mosque attack, killing six worshippers and injuring 5 others
- 17 children lost their fathers, 6 wives lost their husbands, and many lives were changed forever
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- 4th anniversary of Quebec city mosque attack, killing six worshippers and injuring 5 others
- 17 children lost their fathers, 6 wives lost their husbands, and many lives were changed forever
- Federal government has announced that January 29th will become a National Day of Remembrance for the 2017 Quebec City mosque attack in a move to honour the victims and express solidarity with the survivors
- More importantly, this day will also be used to promote Action Against Islamophobia.
- Steven Guilbeault, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, wrote: “Islamophobia is a concrete and daily reality for Muslim communities everywhere. We have an obligation to remember the victims and a responsibility to combat discrimination and continue to build a more inclusive Canada.”
- This was result of the hard work of many Muslim groups, especially the National Council of Canadian Muslims. It was their persistence that brought about this recognition.
- It reaffirms my constant message that we, as a Muslim community, must engage with the socio-political system of Canada in order to have our voice in matters that concern Muslim affairs, and also for the rights of the minorities.
- There is more harm in isolating ourselves and not having our voice heard when decisions are made.
- When you have a choice between a greater harm and a lessor harm, ‘aql and sharī‘ah, reason and faith, both dictate that you choose the lessor harm over the greater harm.
- Examples during Ali\'s time, of people who asked permission to work with governments, even if they weren\'t entirely just
- By studying different guidances from the Imams of Ahlul Bayt, our jurists have concluded that it is better to avoid such like of work but if circumstances demand that you get involved, then do so with the intention of defending and supporting your people.
Friday Message
Recited By: Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Date: January 29th, 2021
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- 4th anniversary of Quebec city mosque attack, killing six worshippers and injuring 5 others
- 17 children lost their fathers, 6 wives lost their husbands, and many lives were changed forever
- Federal government has announced that January 29th will become a National Day of Remembrance for the 2017 Quebec City mosque attack in a move to honour the victims and express solidarity with the survivors
- More importantly, this day will also be used to promote Action Against Islamophobia.
- Steven Guilbeault, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, wrote: “Islamophobia is a concrete and daily reality for Muslim communities everywhere. We have an obligation to remember the victims and a responsibility to combat discrimination and continue to build a more inclusive Canada.”
- This was result of the hard work of many Muslim groups, especially the National Council of Canadian Muslims. It was their persistence that brought about this recognition.
- It reaffirms my constant message that we, as a Muslim community, must engage with the socio-political system of Canada in order to have our voice in matters that concern Muslim affairs, and also for the rights of the minorities.
- There is more harm in isolating ourselves and not having our voice heard when decisions are made.
- When you have a choice between a greater harm and a lessor harm, ‘aql and sharī‘ah, reason and faith, both dictate that you choose the lessor harm over the greater harm.
- Examples during Ali\'s time, of people who asked permission to work with governments, even if they weren\'t entirely just
- By studying different guidances from the Imams of Ahlul Bayt, our jurists have concluded that it is better to avoid such like of work but if circumstances demand that you get involved, then do so with the intention of defending and supporting your people.
Friday Message
Recited By: Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi
Date: January 29th, 2021
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Bahrain Protest in Montreal, Canada مظاهرة البحرين في مونتريال كندا - All Languages
The people of Montreal and Ottawa marched the streets of Montreal demanding the Canadian government to take action against the injustices and violations of human rights taking place in Bahrain, by...
The people of Montreal and Ottawa marched the streets of Montreal demanding the Canadian government to take action against the injustices and violations of human rights taking place in Bahrain, by the Bahraini government and the Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and other gulf country (GCC) forces.
They also marched against the injustices and violations of human rights taking place Libya, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.
The demonstration then marched towards the U.S. Consulate in Montreal, Quebec Canada, demanding Bahraini, Libyan, Yemeni, and Saudi Arabian Goverments to halt the killing of innocent men, women, children, including nurses and doctors.
Hundreds of people participated in the demonstration, including Muslims, both Sunnis and Shias, and non-Muslims.
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The people of Montreal and Ottawa marched the streets of Montreal demanding the Canadian government to take action against the injustices and violations of human rights taking place in Bahrain, by the Bahraini government and the Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and other gulf country (GCC) forces.
They also marched against the injustices and violations of human rights taking place Libya, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia.
The demonstration then marched towards the U.S. Consulate in Montreal, Quebec Canada, demanding Bahraini, Libyan, Yemeni, and Saudi Arabian Goverments to halt the killing of innocent men, women, children, including nurses and doctors.
Hundreds of people participated in the demonstration, including Muslims, both Sunnis and Shias, and non-Muslims.
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Appropriate Reactions to Inappropriate Cartoons; France \'Fighting Extremism\' - Maulana Syed Rizvi | English
- Discussing France, who has the largest Muslim population in the Western world, 8.8% of the national population
- Recent events in France and the reaction of President Macron are a matter of...
- Discussing France, who has the largest Muslim population in the Western world, 8.8% of the national population
- Recent events in France and the reaction of President Macron are a matter of concern for Muslims, especially since whatever happens in France, has ripple effects in Canada\'s province of Quebec
- Anti-Muslim sentiments lead to the control and curbing of the freedom of thought of Muslims, exploiting the beheading incident related to the cartoons of the Prophet
- Islam isn\'t against freedom of expression, however there are limitations and responsibilities
- Violent reactions to cartoons are not acceptable, however the same values that allow the cartoon, also allow Muslims the right to express objection to the cartoons
- Publishing them and then using them in a middle school setting as an example of freedom of expression was an unwise decision because it adds to xenophobia and Islamophobia.
- On the pretext of fighting extremism, President Marcon has asked Muslim leaders to accept a “charter of republican values”. He has given the French Council of the Muslim Faith, a 15-day ultimatum to accept the charter.
- For the Muslims who become over-emotional in these matters and do things that harm the overall image of Islam, I ask them to remember Surah al-Hijr, verse 95
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- Discussing France, who has the largest Muslim population in the Western world, 8.8% of the national population
- Recent events in France and the reaction of President Macron are a matter of concern for Muslims, especially since whatever happens in France, has ripple effects in Canada\'s province of Quebec
- Anti-Muslim sentiments lead to the control and curbing of the freedom of thought of Muslims, exploiting the beheading incident related to the cartoons of the Prophet
- Islam isn\'t against freedom of expression, however there are limitations and responsibilities
- Violent reactions to cartoons are not acceptable, however the same values that allow the cartoon, also allow Muslims the right to express objection to the cartoons
- Publishing them and then using them in a middle school setting as an example of freedom of expression was an unwise decision because it adds to xenophobia and Islamophobia.
- On the pretext of fighting extremism, President Marcon has asked Muslim leaders to accept a “charter of republican values”. He has given the French Council of the Muslim Faith, a 15-day ultimatum to accept the charter.
- For the Muslims who become over-emotional in these matters and do things that harm the overall image of Islam, I ask them to remember Surah al-Hijr, verse 95
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Islamophobia in Canada & Beyond | Change Through Politics | Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi | English
- Today\'s political landscape which recognizes Islamophobia as a serious problem, in the aftermath of the shooting in a Quebec city mosque six years ago, and the truck attack in London, Ontario...
- Today\'s political landscape which recognizes Islamophobia as a serious problem, in the aftermath of the shooting in a Quebec city mosque six years ago, and the truck attack in London, Ontario two years ago
- These tragedies led to the first Action Summit on Islamophobia, and the creation of the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
- One week ago, the government appointed Amira Elghawaby as the new Special Representative on Islamophobia, affirming the importance of engagement at various levels of civil society
- An NCCM report also announced, that “for the first time in Canadian history a school board finally issued an anti-Islamophobia educational strategy\", which was done by Peel District School Board.
- Discussing some highlights of this strategy
- NCCM has urged the Muslim community to send a message of thanks to PDSB. You can simply do that by going to the NCCM’s website and click on “Send A Letter” button.
- The struggle for justice and fairness for all citizens of Canada must continue
- Even the Muslims in the USA are active on the political level. One such example is Ilhan Omar: she came to the US in the 1990s as a Somali refugee; and was elected to the US congress in 2018
- She was also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Republicans who secured a majority in the Congress in the midterm elections in November, voted on a resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Obviously, the members voted along party lines and removed her from that position. = She was removed because she was critical of human rights violation by Israel.
- We pray for the success of all who stand up for the rights of the minorities and the oppressed people around the world.
Friday Juma Khutba
February 3rd, 2023
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Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)
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- Today\'s political landscape which recognizes Islamophobia as a serious problem, in the aftermath of the shooting in a Quebec city mosque six years ago, and the truck attack in London, Ontario two years ago
- These tragedies led to the first Action Summit on Islamophobia, and the creation of the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
- One week ago, the government appointed Amira Elghawaby as the new Special Representative on Islamophobia, affirming the importance of engagement at various levels of civil society
- An NCCM report also announced, that “for the first time in Canadian history a school board finally issued an anti-Islamophobia educational strategy\", which was done by Peel District School Board.
- Discussing some highlights of this strategy
- NCCM has urged the Muslim community to send a message of thanks to PDSB. You can simply do that by going to the NCCM’s website and click on “Send A Letter” button.
- The struggle for justice and fairness for all citizens of Canada must continue
- Even the Muslims in the USA are active on the political level. One such example is Ilhan Omar: she came to the US in the 1990s as a Somali refugee; and was elected to the US congress in 2018
- She was also a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Republicans who secured a majority in the Congress in the midterm elections in November, voted on a resolution to remove Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. Obviously, the members voted along party lines and removed her from that position. = She was removed because she was critical of human rights violation by Israel.
- We pray for the success of all who stand up for the rights of the minorities and the oppressed people around the world.
Friday Juma Khutba
February 3rd, 2023
Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/
Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)