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NewsOct 22, 2022
Nisa Homes Opens Shelter for Women and Children in Halifax: Donations Needed
Alhumdulillah, with your support, we have now opened our 9th Home in Canada, in Halifax, NS.
NewsNov 28, 2021
Supporting Imams in Addressing Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities: The Guided Roots Project
Nusrat Nowrin is the founder of Guided Roots, a Canadian Muslim organization that aims to support healthy Muslim families, with a current focus on addressing domestic violence.
NewsMar 21, 2020
Nisa Homes: How COVID-19 Uniquely Impacts People Experiencing Domestic Violence
Nisa Homes , a project of National Zakat Foundation Canada , is a network of shelters for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
NewsNov 25, 2019
Learn about Woman Abuse and Islam on November 29 in Toronto
Marking the UN declared Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women join the Women's Mosque of Canada for a frank discussion about Woman Abuse (in all its forms) and how it impacts Muslim Women and how faith plays a role.
NewsFeb 27, 2019
Fatal Silence: Documentary Reflects on the Murder of Lebanese Canadian Sonia El Birani
"Fatal Silence" is a documentary by Alan Powell that reflects on the 2012 murder of Lebanese Canadian Sonia El Birani by her husband Chawki El Birani in London, Ontario.
StoriesAug 12, 2018
Understanding Spiritual Abuse: An Interview with Salma Abugideiri
Muslims are talking more openly about domestic and sexual violence within our communities. But what about Spiritual Abuse? Muslim Link interviewed Muslim American professional counsellor Salma Abugideiri who explains what spiritual abuse is and its impact on the lives of Muslims in North America.
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Fatima Omar Khamissa - CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms
For 21 years, Fatima Omar Khamissa was a victim of an abusive marriage which destroyed all the hopes and dreams she had for herself. She took her five children and left that marriage and today, Fatima is the the CEO of Spiritual Biz Moms, leading provider of training and coaching for women who feel…
StoriesJan 2, 2017
Samra Zafar – Defying All Odds
Samra Zafar is a Commercial Account Manager at RBC Royal Bank. She is the award recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of the University of Toronto, a Public Speaker, an upcoming Author, and the Founder of Brave Beginnings, an organization dedicated to helping women find personalized…
NewsDec 5, 2013
Muslim men working to end violence against women
Inspired by the highly successful White Ribbon Campaign, Muslim communities around Canada have kicked off the third annual Muslims for White Ribbon Campaign, a similar initiative that aims to put an end to violence against women. The White Ribbon campaign is the largest organized movement of men in…
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NewsMar 19, 2013
Amal Centre's Purple Bow Tie Campaign: Killing domestic abuse with love and kindness
A Montreal-based Muslim organisation is hoping to inspire a “new definition of manhood” by encouraging men to be more demonstrative of their love for the women in their lives. In keeping with this year's International Women's Day theme of “Working Together: Engaging Men to End Violence against…
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NewsNov 3, 2012
Mercy Mission launches hotline for Muslim women
Help may soon be just a phone call away for Muslim women in distress. 1-888-315-NISA, the first toll-free anonymous phone counseling service for Canadian Muslimahs, is being launched this month by Mercy Mission, a non-profit Islamic organization. The helpline, a project of Mercy Mission's Women's…
NewsApr 6, 2012
Crisis center offers hope to Montreal families
Nestled between the fruit markets and video stores on a busy street in St-Laurent, many may pass by the modest bureau of the Amal Center for Women without a second glance. An inconspicuous sign at the front door leads the way up a flight of stairs to the center's office, where Muslim women from…
NewsFeb 12, 2012
Tackling domestic violence requires “shift in thinking”
A local organization is looking for champions from the Muslim community to lead the fight against domestic violence. Following the successful launch of their educational campaign against domestic abuse, organizers of the Neighbours, Friends and Family Muslim Project, are seeking 30 “champions” who…
NewsFeb 12, 2012
London Muslim group aims to redefine honour
A London, Ontario group hopes lessons learned from a project aimed at Chicago street gangs can be applied to curb family violence. The Family Honour Project was unveiled on Jan. 24 by the Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration as part of its mission to eradicate domestic…
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NewsFeb 12, 2012
Fatwa issued against honour killings, domestic violence
More than 30 North American imams signed a religious edict on Feb. 4 condemning honour killings, domestic violence and misogyny as "un-Islamic.” Thirty-four imams belonging to the Islamic Supreme Council of Canada, including a handful of American members, say the fatwa aims to clarify any possible…
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NewsDec 1, 2011
Muslim leaders unite to tackle domestic violence
Domestic violence is expected to be the core subject of Friday prayer sermons in mosques and Islamic centres across Ottawa on Dec 9. Prominent Muslim organizations, Imams, community leaders and activists from all over the country have added their collective voice to the fight against domestic…
NewsAug 25, 2011
Community members collaborate in a campaign to end violence against women
Muslim Link was given the opportunity to interview Sister Shawana Shah, who answered a few questions about the Neighbours, Friends and Family Muslim Project, a campaign that is rapidly gaining support, both on Facebook and throughout the Ottawa community. What is the NFF project and how does it…

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