By: Razi Siddiqui and Ali Siddiqui
On October 25, 2007, the Parliament of Canada officially declared October as Islamic History Month in Canada. This is intended to be a time for Canadians to celebrate and focus on Muslim cultural heritage and the over 1400 years of Muslim contributions to world history and knowledge in order to build bridges between Canadian Muslims and other Canadians. Canada's national cultural heritage is the total way Canadians from every background and walk of life identify and express themselves. Islamic history does not belong only to Muslim Canadians, but to all Canadians. The contributions made by Muslim scholars and inventors and the valuable stories of Muslim people who now make up over 23% of the earth's population. There are so many good stories to share and new learnings to experience; we intend to do all that, and more, during Islamic History Month Canada. Islamic History Month Canada is a great opportunity to connect with the general populace. It is also a chance for Muslim leaders and scholars to provide clear answers to the many questions that service providers, law enforcement and government officials have concerning Islam and the role that Muslims can play in society. We encourage all schools, religious institutions, and government agencies to take this opportunity to reach out to their Muslim neighbors and colleagues and help foster understanding in our country. Islam is a religion followed by over 1.6 billion people, and is built on the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). The Prophet was revealed these teachings in the Quran, a religious text which outlines the expectations of a Muslim. Some of the expectations is that a Muslim should never be discriminatory, as all races and ethnicities are equal in Islam. The teachings of Islam promote peace and forgiveness, and co-existence with other religions and beliefs. The important history and culture of Islam, from the artwork to the scientific achievements are important for everyone in Canada to learn about. This can help every Canadian feel comfortable with each other and promote a more welcoming and understanding environment. |
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