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
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Zakat and Giving in Ramadan
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
Saturday Apr 15, 2023
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-Qur'an and History. He is a frequent Khateeb and speaker at numerous Masajid in the Greater Toronto Area. He has authored and translated several books in both Arabic and English. He also holds an MBA from the University of Toronto and has been residing in Canada since 1991.
⭐️Dr. Wael Shehab, Imam and Resident Scholar at MAC Masjid Toronto
Dr. Wael Shehab is imam and Resident Scholar at the MAC Masjid in Toronto. He has a PhD in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. He has tens of publications on Islam and Muslim issues, with special focus on Muslim minorities. He participated in many international, regional, and local conferences on Islam and contemporary issues.
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Mercy and Compassion in Ramadan
Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
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 for Religion and Socio-Political Studies (I-RSS)
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
From London - Building a relationship with the Quran
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
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 Bakri al-Tarabishi and Dr. Ayman Swaid.
Dr. Ehab Bader is the Director of Membership at MAC. He is a physician and a pediatrician. Ehab graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a specialist in newborns and premature babies. He is also a graduate of Harvard University in management and leadership and holds a bachelor’s degree in Shari’a and Islamic studies from Egypt.
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Thursday Mar 16, 2023
The Concept of “Ummah”
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
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.
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Preparing for Ramadan
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
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 blessed time. We will be joined by Dr. Jasser Auda, Islamic Scholar and Professor of Islamic Sciences, inshaAllah.
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Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity
https://youtube.com/live/NgR954TXrGs
Allah-Centered Parenting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4kNjRFVQUE
Building Strong Muslim Families
https://youtube.com/live/NEBrXaXepYM
Islamophobia in Canada Part II: Government’s Responses to Islamophobia
https://youtube.com/live/MvAmVcsZThU
Islamophobia in Canada: Exploring Structural Islamophobia within the Government
https://youtube.com/live/MvAmVcsZThU
Under The Spotlight: Muslim Media Productions
https://youtube.com/live/jPPaNuO34DI
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Preparing for Ramadan
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
In the Face of Calamity
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
Saturday Mar 04, 2023
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
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Islamic view of justice and compassion amongst humanity
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
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
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Allah-Centered Parenting
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
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
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Building Strong Muslim Families (part 2)
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Questions About Homosexuality and Gender Identity
Our guest for this episode is Shaikh Mustafa Umar, an Author, Imam, and an Activist
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Building Strong Muslim Families (part 1)
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
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