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Articles by Batoul Hussain

StoriesNov 12, 2014
"the loving, salt-of-earth people that make up the Muslim community." - Batoul & Ali
"With our last post, we marked the end of our Muslims of Ottawa photography project. We've come across twenty very extraordinary people, heard their challenges, sorrows and driving influences. The purpose of this project was simply to connect with Muslims in our local community and give back by…
StoriesNov 11, 2014
"I grew up in a small, rural village in India." - Mazhar
"I grew up in a small, rural village in India. And at the time, education was not easily available. We had to struggle, walk long distances and work hard. Our parents supported us very much. And then, I made it to study at Aligarh Muslim College, a prestigious university in India, and the day…
StoriesNov 11, 2014
"What I love about Canada is the human rights." - Titin
“What I love about Canada is the human rights. People always respect each other. That’s why I’m so proud to be Canadian. Even more than Indonesian. I feel secure for my future. Especially for my kids.” ~ Titin
StoriesNov 11, 2014
"I have never felt held back by my condition." - Bibi Majeed
"I was born in Georgetown, Guyana. I have had Rheumatoid Arthritis since the age of 6 and was diagnosed at age 10. I grew up with a condition but it never held me back. I like studying and education – I have a degree in psychology, I'm continuing with another degree and I'm working full time in the…
StoriesNov 11, 2014
“The main thing is the crime." - Hussein
"The main thing is the crime. The sad thing for me to see is a neighbourhood I grew up in is always in the news for the wrong reasons, especially with names similar to mine. We need to be more proud of ourselves and fight for a better future rather than being known for terrorism around the world.…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"Marriage has its moments." - Amelia
"We met at Brock University in residence in our first year. I thought he was Spanish or from some other country, definitely not from Singapore. And I was the only person there from Macao. Marriage has its moments. Its ups and downs. But now I really understand why marriage is half your faith. I…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"I was married young and I divorced young." - Sarah
"I don’t know want to get political. I don’t like the mentality of my community. I was married young and divorced young. I felt ashamed, and traumatized about what society thought of me after that. I struggled a lot. But I finally came out of that phase, with God’s support. I feel like now I stand…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"...I have Arabian horses." - Abu Ahmed
“I have a farm here in Ottawa where I have Arabian horses. You should come visit me and take a picture of me on the horses!” ~ Abu Ahmed - community elder
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"I love math, bro."- Abdul Rahman
"I love the math, bro." "Why?" "Because, you know, I love to problem solve. Its what I feel I'm made for." ~ Abdul Rahman, electrical engineering student
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"It's peace we are happy with." - Um Naeem & Um Imad
"What do you like about life in Canada?" "Quite honestly, it's the peace and security. Knowing that our kids and our families are living in a safe place is what we can be thankful for. We lived through all the devastating wars. It's peace we are happy with." [translated from Arabic] ~ Um Naeem and…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"...to feel confident in my skin..." - Urooj
"Growing up I was actually clinically shy. It wasn’t until high school when I attended a leadership workshop, that I was able to really harness my confidence, skills and communicate at a different level. Growing up as the eldest, as a second generation Pakistani-Canadian female, it was challenging.…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"Since you’ve become Muslim..." - Nicole
"Since you’ve become Muslim, what do you enjoy most about Islam?" “I enjoy being around family and the community. And when you see any Muslim, you can say ‘salam’, which means ‘peace’ and you can strike a conversation with people you don’t even know. I love that." "What has been the most difficult…
StoriesNov 1, 2014
"I want to help people." - Absane
"How old are you?" “Twelve." "What do you like to do for fun?" "I don’t know. Play with my friends." "What do you want to be?" [Mother, grandmother and sister whisper excitedly from behind the camera]: “A pharmacist!" "Why in pharmacy?" "I don't know, I want to help people.” Absane, aspiring…
StoriesOct 7, 2014
"...so he knows his mom is doing something amazing." - Arsala
I want to make a new biomedical device that’s not available anywhere. I’m trying to work on non-invasive blood pressure modelling, to do something optical instead of those cuffs, something you can wear that will tell you your blood pressure. That’s what I’m researching and maybe I’ll wind up making…
StoriesOct 7, 2014
"Anything. Actually, toys!" - Siraj, Salahuddin, Zaid, Ibrahim
What do you want for Eid? Anything. Actually, toys! ~ Siraj, Salahuddin, Zaid, Ibrahim, et al. at MAC Eid Festival
StoriesOct 7, 2014
"I always try to give a lot, but it’s always good to give a little more." - Haji Ibrahim Noor
"This is a very precious time for the entire Muslim community but it’s also very special for me and my family. It’s an opportunity to contribute. To contribute just a little more. I always try to give a lot, but it’s always good to give a little more. Alhamdulillah two of my kids are volunteering…
StoriesOct 6, 2014
"Because Muslims are happy too." - Aisha & Aisha
It’s about being happy. Because Muslims are happy too. And we love to meet people from all over the world. ~ Aisha and Aisha at the MAC Eid Festival speaking about Eid Al-Adha
StoriesOct 4, 2014
"Space exploration, legos and silent films" - Sakina
What gets you excited? Space exploration, legos and silent films. Why? Space exploration, no explanation needed. Legos, because I love to build things and put things together. Silent films really make you appreciate the cinematography. ~ Sakina at the Palestinian Festival
StoriesOct 3, 2014
“I do this to help my family” – Waleed
"This is for my family. I do this to help my family, you know, to give my dad a chance to rest. My dad is my inspiration." - Waleed at Aladdin's Bakery
StoriesJun 18, 2014
My Year Abroad: Development in Egypt
“Say: travel through the land and observe how He began creation.” [29:20] Sailing down the Nile River on my way to work in Aswan City, I stopped to reflect before the breathtaking scene unfolding before me: the empowering sun overbearing above, an uncompromising terrain spanning rugged mountains…

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