Rohingya refugee family finds new home in Brantford
BRANTFORD — A Rohingya refugee family has found a new home in Brantford and has been receiving a helping hand from local groups. Anuwar Yosof and his family say they came to Canada to escape violence in their home country and to give their sons hope for a better future. “I’m very happy to be living in Canada,” he said. “For education, for living, for studies, I think their futures will be very good.” The year-long process was delayed by the pandemic but has now been completed. The family is now settling into Southwestern Ontario, far away from violence and discrimination that Yosof says his people face. “The Myanmar government will killed me because the condition is not secure,” he said. Cares in Brant along with the Muslim Association of Brantford is sponsoring the family by providing shelter, food, and clothing with costs up to roughly $30,000. A virtual fundraiser was held for the family to raise an additional $10,000. “The government is paying for six months of support,” said Imam Abu Noman Tarek, director of religious affairs for the association. “We are responsible to add on six months as well as initial start, set up costs.” He adds that the fundraiser was also an opportunity for the family to meet their sponsors and other community members. “When we have something for ourselves, we extend our kindness and support for those looking for it,” said Tarek. The Cares in Brant group has previously sponsored a Syrian family who came to the city in 2016. “People tend to forget that the refugee experience is so common and parallel from family to family,” said Jamie Crick of the Cares group. All donations go directly to the family and can be made online at ICNA Relief Canada or by contacting the Brantford Mosque. Article Courtesy By Kitchener
Dr. Mohsin Ansari Elected as the President of ICNA
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JAMAICA, New York (December 04, 2020) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) National Election Committee announced that Dr. Mohsin Ansari has been elected as the President of ICNA for the 2021-2022 term. Dr. Ansari has been associated with ICNA in different capacities for three decades and is currently the Vice President of Social Services. He previously served as the Chairman of ICNA Relief and Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD). He completed his pediatric residency at Metrohealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. He continued to broaden his training and experience at the same institution in the capacity of a Chief Resident. Dr. Ansari then did his pediatric specialization and fellowship in Neonatology (Newborn and Premature baby care) at Metroheath Medical Center. Dr. Ansari is currently licensed to practice medicine in several states. He is also an author of mutiple research papers published both in national and international medical journals. He lives in Maryland with his wife and five sons. The new President will be taking the oath during upcoming MGA meeting. The Outgoing President, Mr. Javaid Siddiqi, expressed confidence in Dr. Ansari and prayed for his success in this new responsibility.
ICNA announces first Virtual Dawah Conference
(September 8, 2020) A global pandemic with hundreds of thousands dead, mass protests with innocent people killed on the streets, natural disasters from all sides, and the largest recession in almost a century with millions left unemployed.
Islamic charities scramble to raise money during Ramadan
By Emily Haynes Charitable giving is a fixture at prayers and community meals during Ramadan, but this year, Islamic nonprofits had to innovate quickly to reach donors as they sheltered in place throughout the holy month. Many Islamic charities rely on donations that come in during Ramadan to fund their work for the year.
The Impact of 9/11 on the Muslim Community
by Adem Carroll, The Message International The September 11th terror attack had a complex emotional, social, and economic impact on the Muslim American community, and especially upon the extensive immigrant Arab, South Asian, and African Muslim populations of New York City.
Zakah: Understanding Divine Mercy
By Sheikh Yusuf Islahi Zakah is a well-known financial obligation in an Islamic society. It is obligatory on every mentally sound and financially strong adult who has money saved for one year. This extraordinary obligation is so important that it comes after the obligation of Salah (prayer). Without this, a person cannot be considered faithful.
My Heart Shook In New Zealand
By Dr. Mohsin Ansari One would imagine that a person would be dead-tired and ready to crash in his bed after a grueling, 36-hour journey from Christchurch, New Zealand to Washington, DC. And I will admit, that was the way I felt.
U.S. Muslims join thousands in honoring NZ terror victims
(Christchurch, March 22, 2019) – Thousands of messages of love, support and solidarity keep pouring into New Zealand for the families of the victims of last week’s terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Helping Hand and ICNA visit Christchurch, New Zealand
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— NEW YORK, NY (March 20, 2019) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and Helping Hand for Relief and Development USA (HHRD) sent a delegation to Christchurch, New Zealand to personally deliver condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack last week on behalf of the Muslim community in USA.
