Fear For My Child
The following letter was published in The Toronto Sun, on Oct 18th, 2023 Re “Cops: Man killed child, wounded woman in anti-Muslim hate crime” (The Associated Press, Oct. 16) As a father myself of a six-year-old child, my heart sheds tears to hear of the brutal stabbing of Palestinian-American boy Wadea Al-Fayoume. As a parent, […]
Rise of euthanasia undermines belief all lives deserve protection
The following article was published in The Toronto Star, on August 18th, 2023. I believe that the acceptance of euthanasia undermines the intrinsic belief that all lives are inherently valuable and deserving of protection. Undoubtedly, euthanasia offers comfort and relief to patients suffering from intense pain and agony. But are we, intentionally or not, steering […]
Muslims have right to protest
The following article was published by Ottawa Citizen, on July 15th, 2023. Re: Ottawa Muslims should think twice about criticizing Pride at schools, July 6. As a Muslim parent, I strongly disagree with Mohammed Adam’s framing of the issue. Before I explain, I want to clarify that using violence or hate against any group is not […]
Latest hateful attack reminds us that Islamophobia persists in Canadian society
The following article was published by Ottawa Citizen, on April 12th, 2023. Last week, there was a hate-motivated attack on a mosque in Markham, Ont. An individual drove at one of the worshippers in the parking lot and yelled racist slurs. This occurred during the holy month of Ramadan, when mosques are particularly full of […]
Talk to each other
The following letter was published by Toronto Sun, on April 12th, 2023. I serve as an Imam with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at at the Baitun Naseer Mosque, Ottawa. Regarding the attack that took place at the Markham mosque, I would like to say that as someone who leads prayers in a mosque daily, such hateful […]
We can’t forget what mosques mean to the community: letter to the editor
The following letter was published by York Region News, on April 12, 2023. Following recent attack on Islamic Society of Markham, we need to remember the importance of mosques in the community Re: Man allegedly tried to run over worshippers at Markham mosque during Ramadan, April 9, 2023. As Ahmadi Muslims, we are devastated to hear […]
Violence is never the answer
The following letter was published by The Toronto Star, on April 11th, 2023. As someone who leads prayers in a mosque daily, I am Imam with the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at at the Baitun Naseer Mosque in Ottawa, such hateful incidents are always concerning. The authorities should ensure the safety of all citizens. Personally, we have […]
Islam and Quran Exhibition in Leduc
The following letter was published by The Leduc Rep on January 13th, 2023. Islam is a peaceful and beautiful religion. We, the Ahmadiyya Youth Association are spreading awareness about Islam and Holy Quran teachings and doing open houses throughout Canada. In this regard, we set up the Holy Quran Exhibition in beautiful town of Leduc […]
Quran Open House in Leduc
The following letter was published by The Leduc Rep on Jan 13th, 2023. Dear Editor, We held an open house in Leduc on December 17 from 12 PM to 4 PM. We are doing these kinds of events because there is a widespread concept of islamophobia and many misconceptions about Islam overall. This event is being […]
Taliban ‘hijacking’ religion
The following letter was published by Calgary Herald on Dec 30, 2022. Re: Don’t ignore the renewed attacks by Taliban on Afghan women; World must not look away, Opinion, Dec. 23 As an Ahmadi Muslim, I strongly condemn the actions of the Taliban to prevent women and girls from receiving education, as this is contrary […]
