Canada: Meeting of Islamic Centres, Institutions Affiliated with School of Ahl al-Bayt Discusses Community Issues and Cooperation

Canada: Meeting of Islamic Centres, Institutions Affiliated with School of Ahl al-Bayt Discusses Community Issues and Cooperation
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A gathering of Islamic centres, institutions and associations affiliated with the school of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) was held at the Lebanese Islamic Centre in Canada to discuss issues affecting the Muslim community and explore ways to strengthen coordination among religious and social institutions.

The meeting brought together a number of religious scholars and representatives of Islamic organisations, including Sayyid Nabil Abbas, Sheikh Muhammad Reza al-Baqiri, Sheikh Muhammad Nadim al-Taie, Sheikh Saleh al-Jiyashi, Sheikh Alaa al-Dujaili, Sheikh Ahmad al-Tarfi, Sheikh Ali Sbeiti, Sheikh Muhammad Omrani, Sheikh Saleh Sibawayh, Sheikh Hussein Khamis, Sheikh Hassan al-Taie, Dr. Khalil al-Tabatabai and Sheikh Ali Nazar.

Several organisations and centres took part, including the Lebanese Islamic Centre, the Imam al-Khoei Foundation, Fatima al-Zahra Mosque, the Islamic Assembly, the Iranian Islamic Centre, the Lebanese Community Centre in Laval, the Sayyida Zaynab al-Hawra Hussainiya, the Imam Hussein Foundation, the Afghan Brotherhood Centre, Ahl al-Bayt Mosque, Muslim Scouts and the Sakan Foundation, alongside community activists.

The gathering opened with Quranic recitation by Hajj Akram Bahsoun, followed by welcoming remarks from Sayyid Nabil Abbas, who stressed the importance of unity, maintaining a common position and strengthening communication and cooperation among Islamic institutions in the interests of the community.

Participants also discussed issues of shared concern, including the recent elections in Quebec, examining their results and potential implications for the interests of Muslim community members.

A significant part of the discussions focused on the religious and moral upbringing of younger generations and the importance of strengthening their connection with Islamic teachings and the school of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) through religious education and cultural and social activities.

The meeting also featured contributions from religious scholars and representatives of participating institutions, who discussed practical ways to expand cooperation and coordinate efforts to address issues affecting the wider Muslim community in Canada.