This guide by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) explains the legal rights and responsibilities of Canadian Muslims in everyday life, offering practical advice for addressing discrimination, dealing with authorities, and participating actively in society while protecting one’s freedoms.
A guide for Muslim post-secondary students in Canada outlining their legal rights, campus protections, and available resources to address Islamophobia, request religious accommodations, and respond to discrimination or harassment.
This NCCM paper critiques systemic racism at the Canada Border Services Agency and urges stronger independent oversight, accountability, and a legal zero-tolerance policy against racial profiling.
This guide helps students and student organizations in Canada advocate for Palestinian rights by explaining the historical and political context, legal protections, and practical strategies for effective, lawful, and respectful activism.
This guide advises employees in Canada on how to advocate for Palestinian rights at work, covering the issue’s historical and political context, effective advocacy strategies, workplace policy considerations, and legal rights, while stressing professionalism and respectful dialogue.
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This report compiles personal narratives from Muslims across Canada, spotlighting how Islamophobia—and especially gendered Islamophobia—manifests in everyday life. The report highlights how laws like Quebec’s Bill 21 disproportionately affect visibly Muslim women, and underscores how workplace discrimination and social exclusion are systemic issues.
This outcome document summarizes the key findings of the online regional civil society consultation and concludes with specific recommendations tailored to Member States, the United Nations and other regional and international organizations, the private sector, and civil society.
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What is Islam?
Islam is the name of the religion that Muslims follow. People who practice Islam are called Muslims, just like those who practice Christianity are called Christians. The literal and lexical meaning of Islam means submission.
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How does one become muslim?
To become a Muslim, you simply have to declare the testimony of faith (in Arabic it is called the shahada).
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What is the Qur’ān?
The Qur’ān is the holy book for Muslims. It remains in its original form preserved in the exact language revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. The Qur’ān is not the words of the Prophet Muhammad inspired by God, rather it is the direct words of God.
What are the Main Teachings of the Qur’ān?
The central message of the Qur’ān is the Oneness of God. One who reads the Qur’ān will quickly notice that God’s Oneness is the most important message contained in the Qur’ān. Other major themes of the Qur’ān include belief in all Prophets and Messengers, belief in the hereafter, and belief in previous scripture.
How is the Qur’ān Preserved?
The early Muslims wrote the Qur’ān, but they also memorized it by heart. Since its revelation, Muslims have strived to memorize the parts of the Qur’ān or its entirety. Today, millions of Muslims have the entire Qur’ān memorized by heart. Parts of it are also recited in the 5 daily prayers. Therefore, if someone tries to change the Qur’ān, others will quickly catch it because they commit it to memory. A good example would be if someone tried to change the words to a national anthem or change the order of the alphabets. So many people have it memorized that it’s impossible to change without others noticing.
What is Shariah?
Sharia law is the Islamic system of law based on the Qur’an and the sayings of Prophet Muhammad. It guides personal behavior, family life, business, and justice. Its goal is to promote fairness, morality, and community welfare.
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Why does Islam Permit Polygamy?
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Gender roles in Islam: equity or equality?
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