443 results for author: Kashif Ahmed

Attack on Muslim man in Mississauga appears to have been motivated by hate: police

By Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press | July 18, 2018 An attack in southern Ontario that sent a Muslim man to hospital appears to have been motivated by hate, police said Wednesday, as his family tried to come to grips with the incident. . . . The incident has drawn the attention of various Muslim groups, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims. “We are extremely appalled by this horrific assault and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family and the local Muslim community,” Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the council, said in a statement. “Such hateful and cowardly acts are abhorrent to all ...

Attack on Muslim man in Mississauga appears to have been motivated by hate: police

By Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press | July 18, 2018 An attack in southern Ontario that sent a Muslim man to hospital appears to have been motivated by hate, police said Wednesday, as his family tried to come to grips with the incident. . . . The incident has drawn the attention of various Muslim groups, including the National Council of Canadian Muslims. “We are extremely appalled by this horrific assault and our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, their family and the local Muslim community,” Ihsaan Gardee, executive director of the council, said in a statement. “Such hateful and cowardly acts are abhorrent to all ...

‘Hate is alive here’: Wife of beaten Mississauga man speaks out after attack

By Shanifa Nasser CBC News | July 18, 2018 It was supposed to be a peaceful summer evening outdoors with friends, but things took a frightening turn when a Mississauga, Ont., father of two was severely beaten in what Peel Regional Police confirm they are investigating as a hate-motivated crime. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims said in a statement Wednesday that it condemns "in the strongest possible terms the brutal assault," and called on authorities to prosecute those responsible "to the fullest extent of the law in order to send a strong message against hate and intolerance." Read full article.

‘Hate is alive here’: Wife of beaten Mississauga man speaks out after attack

By Shanifa Nasser CBC News | July 18, 2018 It was supposed to be a peaceful summer evening outdoors with friends, but things took a frightening turn when a Mississauga, Ont., father of two was severely beaten in what Peel Regional Police confirm they are investigating as a hate-motivated crime. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims said in a statement Wednesday that it condemns "in the strongest possible terms the brutal assault," and called on authorities to prosecute those responsible "to the fullest extent of the law in order to send a strong message against hate and intolerance." Read full article.

Canadian Muslims face anxiety, uncertainty about crossing U.S. border

By Maham Abedi Global News | June 30, 2018 Muslims living in Canada often fear discrimination crossing the border into the U.S. — and some say that fear has increased under the administration of President Donald Trump. This week, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s travel ban, which applies to predominantly Muslim-majority countries, wasn’t discriminatory. . . . Leila Nasr, who works with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), told Global News that the organization has heard from several people who don’t know what the ruling means for them. “We have received calls and concerns from Canadians who are ...

Canadian Muslims face anxiety, uncertainty about crossing U.S. border

By Maham Abedi Global News | June 30, 2018 Muslims living in Canada often fear discrimination crossing the border into the U.S. — and some say that fear has increased under the administration of President Donald Trump. This week, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that Trump’s travel ban, which applies to predominantly Muslim-majority countries, wasn’t discriminatory. . . . Leila Nasr, who works with the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), told Global News that the organization has heard from several people who don’t know what the ruling means for them. “We have received calls and concerns from Canadians who are ...

Quebec judge once again suspends application of province’s religious neutrality law

By Giuseppe Valiante The Canadian Press | June 28, 2018 Quebec’s law banning people from covering their faces when receiving or giving a public service cannot enter into force until it goes through judicial review because of the irreparable harm it will cause Muslim women, a judge ruled Thursday. It is the second time since December a Quebec judge has suspended the controversial section of the province’s religious neutrality law, which is being challenged in court by a national Muslim group and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Khalid Elgazzar, vice-chair of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, said the ruling by Quebec ...

Quebec judge once again suspends application of province’s religious neutrality law

By Giuseppe Valiante The Canadian Press | June 28, 2018 Quebec’s law banning people from covering their faces when receiving or giving a public service cannot enter into force until it goes through judicial review because of the irreparable harm it will cause Muslim women, a judge ruled Thursday. It is the second time since December a Quebec judge has suspended the controversial section of the province’s religious neutrality law, which is being challenged in court by a national Muslim group and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Khalid Elgazzar, vice-chair of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, said the ruling by Quebec ...

Anti-racism advocates fear Edson mosque arson is part of Islamophobia trend

By Hamdi Issaw StarMetro Edmonton | June 18, 2018 EDMONTON — A fire at a mosque in Edson on Saturday night has Alberta’s Muslim population concerned about rising anti-Islamic sentiments in the province. On Sunday, Edson RCMP announced it was investigating the incident as an arson. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims has registered the fire as an “anti-Muslim incident” on its website, which tracks and maps similar incidents across the country. The website recognizes the Edson incident as the 10th in Canada this year, and the fourth in Alberta. According to the website’s map, anti-Islamic incidents have been on the ...

Anti-racism advocates fear Edson mosque arson is part of Islamophobia trend

By Hamdi Issaw StarMetro Edmonton | June 18, 2018 EDMONTON — A fire at a mosque in Edson on Saturday night has Alberta’s Muslim population concerned about rising anti-Islamic sentiments in the province. On Sunday, Edson RCMP announced it was investigating the incident as an arson. . . . The National Council of Canadian Muslims has registered the fire as an “anti-Muslim incident” on its website, which tracks and maps similar incidents across the country. The website recognizes the Edson incident as the 10th in Canada this year, and the fourth in Alberta. According to the website’s map, anti-Islamic incidents have been on the ...