End Islamophobia
The following letter was published by The London Free Press on March 6th, 2024. Islamophobia exists, and we have plenty of it throughout Canada. It’s been spreading like wildfire lately. We, as Canadians, must break through this ignorance and bigotry. As a Muslim, you’d be surprised how often I get asked, “Well, if you’re peaceful […]
Bill 21 is discriminatory
The following letter was published by The Toronto Star on March 5th, 2024. Quebec Appeal Court Bill 21 ruling fuels debate on notwithstanding clause, March 2 It is disappointing but not surprising to read that the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld Bill 21, finding the secular law constitutional. I am not a legal expert, but as […]
OLIVE BRANCH
The following letter was published by Edmonton Sun, on March 3rd 2024. Let’s be honest, Islamophobia is on the rise here at home. That’s a fact. The question is, what can we do about it? The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) has an answer. AMYA has been tirelessly confronting this predicament for decades on end, […]
Rights issue now
The following letter was published by The London Free Press on Jan 18th 2024. Regarding the letter to the editor from Scott Boa, of Ingersoll, Hamas broke ceasefire on Oct. 7 (Jan. 4). I would like to ask those who deny Palestinians the right to life a simple question. Why is it Ukraine is allowed […]
No need to avoid ‘Christmas’
The following letter was published by Ottawa Citizen, on Dec 20th, 2023. Re: Forget ‘Happy Holidays’ – I’m sticking with ‘Merry Christmas,‘ Dec. 18. Article content I read Dyan Cross’s column and as as Muslim I fully endorse the message. Everyone should be free to celebrate those religious holidays that are important to them. In the […]
Turn PM’s words into action for peace
The following letter was published in Ottawa Sun, on Dec 16th, 2023 I am thankful that the prime minister has recently advocated for international efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. I am not a Palestinian, nor am I an Israeli. However, I am a father and seeing the devastating loss of innocent lives, especially […]
Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The following letter was published in The Toronto Star, on Dec 14th, 2023. Canada votes for UN resolution calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, Dec. 12 I am extremely thankful that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has advocated for international efforts toward a sustainable ceasefire in Gaza. I am not a Palestinian, nor am I an Israeli. However, I […]
Are Islamic teachings antisemitic?
The following letter is in response to another letter on this story, published by Bradford Today, on Dec 12th 2023. The ongoing conflict in the middle east has an effect on some Canadians with many feeling the need to express their views on the matter. This discussion however often leads to a narrative that Islamic teachings […]
LEST WE FORGET
The following letter was published by the Ottawa Sun on Nov 11th, 2023. Leading up to Remembrance Day, I was seeing more and more poppies being displayed, and it’s making me fear that they are just meaningless ornaments now. We say “Lest we forget” but it seems we’ve sure forgotten, especially considering how complicit we […]
<strong>Keep the poppies relevant</strong>
The following letter was published by Winnipeg Sun on Nov 10th 2023. I’m starting to see more and more poppies being displayed and it’s making me fear, are these just meaningless ornaments now? We say “Lest we forget,” but it seems we’ve surely forgotten, especially considering how complicit we are through the nascent stages of […]
