Women's Mosque of Canada

Honouring Those Who Lost Their Lives Vigil to be hosted to remember the Victims of the Quebec Mosque Massacre & their Families (women and children) At the Women’s Mosque of Canada we will be hosting a special vigil and prayer for the victims of the Quebec Mosque Massacre and their families. There is no place for islamophobia and hate motivated acts in Canada or anywhere in the world.... We believe people have the right to be able to live a free and safe life no matter what their creed, ethnicity or race. We believe that mosques and sacred spaces are sanctuaries and should never experience such horrific attacks as we witnessed on Jan 29 2017. We know that islamophobia continues to be a challenge and that there is a need for education, awareness and alliances to be made to address such anti-Muslim sentiment nationwide as well as worldwide. We pray for the victims of the Massacre to rest in peace and for their families to continue to be supported as they navigate these times. We honour the role that women and mothers in particular play when it comes to healing a family and communities. We continue to remain committed against islamophobia, gendered islamophobia and all forms of oppression and discrimination. The vigil will be hosted virtually from 7:15PM 8:00PM EST online through the Women’s Mosque of Canada community page. #mosquesaresacred #womensmosque #quebecmosqueattack #resilience #strength #lovenothate #unity #courage #notoislamophobia #strongertogether #lovenothate

In these times of darkness, there is always hope. Let us remember that Allah SWT is the Best of the Planners and the beacon of light that remains always and forever. #love #light #Allah #God #Lord #sacred #womensmosque #happiness #joy #faith #community #unity #spirituality #lovenothate #trust #peace

The way to Allah SWT is through the heart, the mind and the soul. We are one with Allah SWT. The beauty, joy and the love of Allah SWT are innate within our beings, for Allah SWT is truly the light of the heavens and the earth and we have this light within us. #love #light #Allah #God #Lord #sacred #womensmosque #happiness #joy #faith #community #unity #spirituality #lovenothate #trust #peace

For Immediate Release Women's Mosque of Canada Imama Farheen Khan appointed as Muslim Chaplain at Trent University Jan 27, 2021: The Women's Mosque of Canada is pleased to announce that Imama and co-founder Farheen Khan has accepted the role of Muslim Chaplain at Trent University commencing the Winter 2021 term.... Farheen Khan brings a wealth of expertise in gender and racial equity and has years of experience supporting women impacted by gender-based violence and gender-based Islamophobia. Farheen is also an author, public speaker and advocate in all of these areas. Having a dedicated Muslim Chaplain on campus will mean that all students at Trent will have the opportunity to book spiritual counselling sessions (virtually) for the duration of the Winter term and continue into the summer months. "This is another step in the right direction. There is a need for accessible and equitable spiritual counseling and supports at post-secondary institutions and so we are delighted to pilot our model to support students at Trent University." says Board Member, Kim Lee. About the Women's Mosque of Canada Established in 2018, the Women's Mosque of Canada is a safe space of healing and learning. We are committed to empowering women and girls to gain direct access to Islamic knowledge and leadership opportunities. The Women’s Mosque of Canada is founded primarily to ensure that women within Islam and in broader society have equal rights. We stand against all forms of violence and oppression against women including: Sexual Assault, Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Gendered Islamophobia, Forced Marriage, Polygamy and FGM. To date the Women’s Mosque gatherings have been attended by a number of community leaders and dignitaries including the Honourable Governor General of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell. More information can be found at : womensmosque.ca