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Monday, June 7, 2021 The Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians (CCMT) joins the Canadian Muslim community in grieving the loss of four members of its Muslim family in the London, Ontario terrorist attack. This horrific attack was carried out against three generations of the Afzaal family simply due to their Islamic faith and follows a line of aggressive acts against Muslims in Canada including the tragic Quebec city mosque shootings in 2017. As Muslims, we place our trust in Allah and recognize the importance of prayer in these trying times. We ask Allah to give Salman, Madiha, Yumna and Yumna’s…

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Fitr means to break fast or to refrain from fasting. Hence the Eid after the fasts of Ramadhân is called Eid ul Fitr, as it is the day of rejoicing after the completion of fasting. On this occasion of happiness, as a sign of gratitude one has to give a specific amount in alms, which is called Sadaqatul Fitr (also known as Zakatul Fitr or Fitrana). It is reported from Ibn Abbâs Radiallâhu anhu that Rasulullâh Sallallâhu ‘alayhi wasallam made charity of Fitr compulsory as a purification of fasts from useless talks and vile discourses and also as food to…

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As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullāhī wa barakātuh,Respected ‘Ulamā,Please see the statement with the signatories below. We pray Allah protects the Ummah from all Sharr and Fitan, those which are obvious and those that are hidden, Ameen. A PDF copy of the statement can be accessed here. Was Salaam,13 April, 2020 – 19 Sha’ban, 1441We the undersigned Imams, ʿUlamā, clergy and ministers of religion, serving in Canadian Masjids (mosques) and Islamic centers across the country agree to the below mentioned.In the Name of Allah. May Allah send Peace & Salutations upon MuḥammadWe understand that the current crisis has made it impossible to congregate in our…

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The Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians (CCMT) invites all GTA Maktab principals/responsible persons to attend a special seminar. The aim of this meeting is to collaborate on specific areas of common interest including setting curriculum expectations. It will take place on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 – 7:30 PM Location: Khalil Center Address: 201 Consumers Road Suite#101North York, ON M2J 4G8

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The Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians (CCMT) in collaboration with An Nasihah Publications invites all Maktab principals/responsible persons in and around the GTA to attend a special seminar with Mawlana Qasim ibn Sulaiman, COO of An Nasihah Publications, UK titled “The Organized Maktab”. Register @ http://an-nasihah.eventbrite.com This event is specifically for principal and madrasah management. Topics for discusion will include: -Experiences of An Nasihah -Aims of the Madrasah -Qur’an Syllabus -Effective Teaching of Islamic Studies -Continuous development of teachers The CCMT requests at least 1 male representative & 1 female representative to attend, up to a maximum of 4 representatives…

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As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullāhī wa barakātuh, Respected ‘Ulamā and ‘Ālimāt, Insha’Allah our AGM for this year will be taking place in the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. This event is open to all ‘Ūlamā’ and ‘Ālimāt (graduates of the Dars Nizāmi program) in Canada. Due to limited seating & food arrangements, registration is required. The AGM is a great opportunity to learn about the progress of the CCMT as well as to network, socialize and discuss with fellow scholars. Date: Sunday, March 31, 2019 Venue: Islamic Foundation of Toronto 441 Nugget Ave, Scarborough, ON M1S 5E1 Phone: 416 – 636 -…

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﷽ The Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians (CCMT) prays for all individuals murdered, injured and affected by the senseless attacks at two mosques in New Zealand during Friday worship services earlier today. For Canadians, this horrendous crime brings back flashes of the horrific Quebec mosque shooting. We pray for the safety and peace of one and all. We applaud the efforts of the New Zealand government and authorities to arrest the perpetrators and bring those involved to justice. We call upon local, international governments and leaders to address the increase of hate and Islamophobia, gun control, misuse of social media…

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