Amplifying and Engaging the Voices of Youth...
MY Voice is a non-profit, youth-run organization that strives to empower youth by providing them with opportunities to exercise their creativity through a positive media platform
Coming to terms with and understanding my identity as a Canadian Muslim is something that I have always struggled with while growing up and, at times, still struggle with today. […]
“Why do I have to wear the hijab?”, “Is it really worth it to skip class and pray dhuhr (afternoon prayer)?”, “Why can’t I go to prom?” These are all […]
In a post-9/11 world, Islam and Muslims are the hottest topic that every “intellectual” wants to discuss. Everyone has an opinion, each pulling from their own political theories and vested […]
Voices of Muslim Women is a non-profit organization with the goal of enabling Muslim women of all different backgrounds and ethnicities to speak out about their lives, aspirations, and experiences. […]
“I am proud to be Canadian.” I am sure that you have heard this statement multiple times, particularly since Trump’s inauguration, as we Canadians sighed with relief at being on this side of […]
“The very best of yourselves includes your faith.” On the eve of Canada’s 150th birthday since Confederation, I was in conversation with 74 leaders of different faiths at […]
Out of all the commotion that has been taking place around the world after the US presidential election, from protests to boycotts, one particular thought has been on my mind— the […]
It’s easy to sympathize with the reflection in the mirror. But what if we realized that we were all simply reflections of each other? The reason “the human experience” is […]
On Tuesday, June 13 2017, Dawanet hosted a phenomenal Iftar at Celebration Square where almost 3000 people of all faiths attended. Following the event, we received an email containing a […]
Update: Journal for Muslims is out NOW as of June 6th! Hamza Ahmad is a 23 year old South African Pakistani, who graduated from the University of British Columbia with […]
