Islam & Life

Islam & Life

Islam & Life a production of Muslim Association of Canada How do we reconcile our religious values with the ever changing society and norms around us? The challenge to stay grounded in our Islamic framework while being productive members of the wider community is one that we all face. Join us for a weekly show where we have thought provoking discussions on relevant contemporary and religious topics affecting Canadian Muslims and how to navigate through these obstacles. We speak with a wide variety of active community members and experts on various topics. Family values, Islamophobia, identity crisis, you name it , we discuss it!

Episodes

April 15, 2023 43 mins

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-Qu...

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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...

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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 B...

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March 16, 2023 66 mins

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. 

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March 9, 2023 62 mins

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 bl...

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March 4, 2023 75 mins

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

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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

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February 16, 2023 65 mins

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 

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February 9, 2023 66 mins

Questions About Homosexuality and Gender Identity

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

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February 2, 2023 60 mins

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

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What has the government done to combat Islamophobia in response to the call for action from the Muslim community?

Have the requests been heard?

Has it been enough?

What more needs to be done, and what can the community do on an individual and collective level to constantly hold the government accountable?

Our guest in this episode is Iqra Khalid, a lawyer and Liberal MP for the Mississauga-Erin Mills riding

 

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January 25, 2023 1 min

Islam & Life a production of Muslim Association of Canada How do we reconcile our religious values with the ever changing society and norms around us? The challenge to stay grounded in our Islamic framework while being productive members of the wider community is one that we all face. Join us for a weekly show where we have thought provoking...

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How big of a problem is Islamophobia in our society? Examining the role the Canadian government plays in generating Anti Islamic narrative and exploring structural Islamophobia in Canada and how it affects the Muslim community.

In this episode, we talk to

Mustafa Farooq,Lawyer, Former CEO of National Council of Canadian Muslims

and Azeezah Kanji, Legal and academic writer, Director of Programming at Noor Cultural Centre

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MAC Islam & Life

Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions

guests

Raef Haggag

Singer/Songwriter, Awakening Music

Mohamad Hamas Elmasry

Associate Professor Media and Cultural Studies, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Taha Ghayyur

Vice President, Sound Vision Foundation; Human rights advocate

 

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