African Muslim community leaders see themselves on the frontlines of this struggle, advocating against the internet as a source of religious teaching,
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Whose Voice is it Anyway?
I published my debut novel, Belief, in Canada last year. It’s the story of an immigrant family’s struggle to integrate into the Canadian mainstream. Just when everything seems…
View More Whose Voice is it Anyway?Novel Explores Road to Radicalization
Belief is a novel by Mayank Bhatt, a Mumbai-born resident of Toronto. It tells the story of the son of Indian immigrants to Canada who…
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The Bullet or the Ballot
Rarely in life is there a stark choice between two polar opposites. On most occasions, responses to a problem or an issue can be weighed…
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What are “Canadian Values”?
A very odd thing happened Saturday in Canada. A poll appeared to show that a majority of my fellow citizens support the screening of potential immigrants…
View More What are “Canadian Values”?Making a Mass Murderer — The Meaning of Orlando
I’m a Canadian Muslim — proud of my faith. I feel privileged to be counted among those who share a belief system that has brought…
View More Making a Mass Murderer — The Meaning of OrlandoQuebec’s Secularism Works Against Muslims: Experts
Quebec’s relationship with religion must be considered in local efforts to prevent radicalization, say experts. “Public displays of religion or publicly practising religion are seen…
View More Quebec’s Secularism Works Against Muslims: ExpertsConflicts Not About Religion, But Perception: Tariq Ramadan
Swiss-born Muslim academic and author Tariq Ramadan told an Ottawa audience that governments and the public should recognize the equal dignity of all human beings,…
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Experts say Liberal Counter-Radicalization Office Should Bridge, Not Drive, Regional Efforts
Among the Liberal campaign promises that are facing closer scrutiny now that the party is forming a government, the party’s vow to “prioritize community outreach and…
View More Experts say Liberal Counter-Radicalization Office Should Bridge, Not Drive, Regional EffortsISIL: Refugee Crisis Linked to Bombing Campaigns – Part 3
In 2003, Canada opted out of the coalition that pummeled Iraq back into the Middle Ages. Now, Canada has joined the coalition to fight the…
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