Islam & Life

As we enter into the last 10 nights of Ramadan, we are all readying to increase our Ibadah - acts of worship. In this episode, we will discuss one of the five pillars of Islam - Zakat, and with a special Q&A segment on the Fiqh of Zakat!

Guest Speakers:

⭐️Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghuddah, Khateeb and Scholar in Toronto

Sh. Mohammad Zahid Abu Ghuddah’s lectures cover various Islamic sciences, including Fiqh, Ḥadith, Akhlaq, Ulum al-Qur'an and History. He is a frequent Khateeb and speaker at numerous Masajid in the Greater Toronto Area. He has authored and translated several books in both Arabic and English. He also holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and has been residing in Canada since 1991.

⭐️Dr. Wael Shehab, Imam and Resident Scholar at MAC Masjid Toronto

Dr. Wael Shehab is imam and Resident Scholar at the MAC Masjid in Toronto. He has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. He has tens of publications on Islam and Muslim issues, with special focus on Muslim minorities. He participated in many international, regional, and local conferences on Islam and contemporary issues.

We hope your Ramadan has been full of barakah and remembrance of Allah SWT 🤲🏼

Today we have our second segment of Islam & Life in Ramadan: Ramadan Across Canada inshAllah. This week, we  were hosting speakers Live from Edmonton, AB! 🇨🇦

The topic: Mercy & Compassion in Ramadan

Guest Speakers:

⭐️Dr. Mahmoud Ibrahim, Imam at the MAC Islamic Centre - Rahma Mosque in Edmonton

⭐️Sr. Nakita Valerio, Research Director for the Institute for Religion and Socio-Political Studies (I-RSS)

From London ON with Dr. Abdulkarim Sekta and Dr. Ehab Bader.

In this episode, we speak about Building a Relationship with the Quran.

Learn more about our two guests:

Dr. Abdulkarim Sekta is the Imam at MAC Westmount Masjid in London, ON and a faculty member at Itqan Institute. He is one of the world’s most expert authorities in the Qur’an! He acquired an Ijaza in the ten readings of the Holy Quran under the tutelage of Shaykh Abu Bakri al-Tarabishi and Dr. Ayman Swaid.

Dr. Ehab Bader is the Director of Membership at MAC. He is a physician and a pediatrician. Ehab graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a specialist in newborns and premature babies. He is also a graduate of Harvard University in management and leadership and holds a bachelor’s degree in Shari’a and Islamic studies from Egypt.

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Today’s Islam & Life session topic: The Concept of “Ummah.”

What does it mean to be an “Ummah”?

How can we unite as one global community to help our brothers and sisters in need?

Join us with Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Imam Khattab Chair of Islamic Studies at the University of Toledo and Founder and Chief Research Officer at Ummatics Institute. 

Can you believe Ramadan is only two weeks away! May Allah allow us to reach it.

Ramadan is an opportunity for change. As we prepare ourselves for a month of fasting and abstaining, we must also remember to prepare for spiritual transformation - both at an individual level and as an Ummah. For our next Islam & Life segment, we will be discussing the most important month of the year - Ramadan - and how we can make the most of this blessed time. We will be joined by Dr. Jasser Auda, Islamic Scholar and Professor of Islamic Sciences, inshaAllah.

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Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity

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Allah-Centered Parenting

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Building Strong Muslim Families

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Islamophobia in Canada Part II: Government’s Responses to Islamophobia

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Islamophobia in Canada: Exploring Structural Islamophobia within the Government

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Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions

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Preparing for Ramadan

How to Respond to Tragedy as an Ummah , Relief and Charity from an Islamic Perspective

Our guest in this episode was Dr Hany El-Banna, Co Founder, Islamic Relief Worldwide and President, World Humanitarian Action Forum

Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity. The responsibility Muslims have toward injustice

our guests in this episode:

Sr. Tina Aseffa, Senior Researcher at MAC

Sr. Nimao Ali, Social Justice Activist and Educator

Allah-Centered Parenting

Raising Strong Muslim Families

In this episode we host 

Sarah Attia, Principal Olive Grove School, Community Leader, Educator

Dr. Khurram Khan, Associate Professor of Medicine & MAC Board Member 

Questions About Homosexuality and Gender Identity

Our guest for this episode is Shaikh Mustafa Umar, an Author, Imam, and an Activist

The Importance of Family in Islam and How to Maintain Successful Marriage and Familial Life

our guests in this episode:

Sr. Haleh Banani, Therapist, Writer and Psychologist

Dr. Jasser Auda, Scholar and Professor of Islamic Law