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How Bill C-9 Can Affect Muslim Religious Freedom in Canada?

Canada has long presented itself as a multicultural democracy that protects religious freedom under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, particularly through guarantees of freedom of religion and freedom of expression. For many Muslim immigrants, these protections were central to the decision to settle in Canada. Families came seeking a society where their children could practice Islam openly, establish mosques, teach their religious tradition, and preserve their identity without fear of persecution. Recent legislative proposals from the federal Liberal government have sparked debate over whether these protections are being restricted. One such proposal is Bill C-9, the Combatting Hate Act, introduced in 2025 to amend Canada’s Criminal Code in response to rising hate crimes and threats against religious institutions.

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Islam, Reformism, & monarchy in Morocco

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Political

The year is 2011, and the Muslim Arab world is undergoing one of its most significant and transformative periods in contemporary history. As elsewhere throughout North Africa and the Middle East, protests and revolts inspired Moroccans to take to the streets, giving shape to the February 20 movement: a movement of organized rallies denouncing the widespread corruption of the regime and calling for an end to high unemployment, transparency from the judiciary system, an end to censorship, upholding Islamic values, and other demands. This wasn’t the first time Moroccans have challenged their authority; we can look back at the years of lead, the Casablanca and the Rif riots. Yet, Morocco differentiated from its counterparts as the majority of protesters didn’t seek to dethrone King Mohammed VI. Still, 2011 marked a turning point: the question of the King’s place. It was no longer confined to academic and political circles; the ordinary Moroccan now publicly discussed it.

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A reflection on Bill 94

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Reflection

On October 31st, Bill 94, or the bill on reinforcing laicity in the education network, was passed by Quebec’s CAQ government, marking another milestone in Québec’s attack against religion, with a disproportionate impact on Muslim communities of Québec.

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How Indonesia Returned to Sharia After an Earthquake

4-minute read

Islamic

When the earthquake and tsunami struck the Indonesian province of Aceh on December 26, 2004, the devastation was beyond imagination. The waves that rose from the Indian Ocean reached more than thirty meters in height and crashed onto the coast with a force that erased entire towns. Cities such as Banda Aceh, Calang, and Meulaboh were almost completely destroyed. Within a few hours, more than one hundred and thirty thousand people had lost their lives, and hundreds of thousands were left without homes or families. The landscape itself was changed, and places that had existed for centuries disappeared beneath the sea.

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Quebec Bill 21

3-minute read

Islamophobia

Bill 21 enforces secularism in Quebec, disproportionately targeting and alienating Muslim communities.

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Al-Aqsa: A Sacred Site Under Attack

5-minute read

Occupation

Al-Quds has always been at the heart of Islamic history and identity. It is a land blessed by Allah, the site of the Prophet's ﷺ miraculous night journey, and home to Al-Aqsa Mosque, the first qibla of Islam and the third holiest mosque. Yet, this sacred sanctuary is under constant threat.

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