Last week outside a Markham mosque, an individual drove at a worshipper in the parking lot and yelled racist slurs. This occurred during the holy month of…
Islamophobia can have a profound impact on the mental and emotional well-being of Muslims, causing fear, anxiety, and a sense of alienation. As Canadians, we have a responsibility to counter hatred against Muslims and promote a culture of respect, understanding and acceptance. We can do this together in a number of ways.
Two, we should have more interfaith events and community dialogue. Such events can facilitate conversations, understanding and cooperation between different faith groups. Building relationships based on mutual respect, empathy and collaboration can foster harmony and social cohesion in our diverse society. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has organized the longest running World Religions Conference and organizes interfaith dialogues across the country.
As Ahmadi Muslims, we are doing our part to the best of our abilities. The head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, once mentioned: “We Ahmadi Muslims strive to show the true peaceful teachings of Islam through our words and deeds. We hold Peace Symposiums and meet politicians, dignitaries and general members of the public and strive to show them the true face of Islam. This is our way to counter the fear of Islam that is increasing amongst non-Muslims.
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