Given that charity is one of the pillars of Islam, and that the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) stressed the importance of helping those in need, it is no surprise that many Canadian Muslims are generous in giving to charity with both their time and...
The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the view of The Link Canada publication. After having met all other citizenship requirements, Zunera Ishaq postponed her citizenship oath ceremony last year in order to challenge a 2012 Conservative...
In an increasingly skeptical world where poverty and disaster are spreading like disease, and where age-old religions are constantly being rejected and redefined, it may seem like it is getting considerably harder for people to believe in any cause. Yet, Islamic Relief Canada, a charitable organization,...
On December 16th, 2014, 141 lives, including those of 132 children, were lost senselessly in a heinous terror attack on a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. The whole world was consumed by shock and grief over this atrocious act. Like many others, Zaki Patel, a 33 year...
Islamic Finance refers to banking and monetary practices adhering to Islamic or Sharia law. As such, it bans interest payments, certain market speculations, and investment in products not believed to be ‘halal‘ – such as gambling, pornography, alcohol, and pork. It is practiced by the bulk...