Reflecting on the blessings of Ramadan and our call to servejoin us for what's next.
MAC National Newsletter
Shawwal 1446 | April 2025
Faith in Action: Reflections and Call to Serve
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Ramadan finished only days ago, yet Allah immediately ushers us into another season of mercythe sacred months that culminate in Hajj. A believers life is a graceful cycle of blessings: we leave one station spiritually replenished only to arrive at the next, carrying fresher faith and deeper resolve. These divine appointments are the charging stations for our souls, preparing us to face lifes tests, refine the best version of ourselves, and bear the torch of da'wah with conviction.
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You are the best community ever raised for humanity: you enjoin good and forbid evil l-Imrn 3:110
Civic Awakening
I was heartened by your remarkable participation in the recent elections. It signals our communitys growing understanding that standing on the sidelines is not an option in a country that grants us the freedomand responsibilityto shape the common good. Engagement, when rooted in prophetic ethics, is itself an act of worship.
Humility, Ambition, UnityWith a Divine Lens
In his victory speech, the Prime Minister highlighted humility, ambition, and unity. These resonate powerfully with Islamic teaching, but our tradition adds a critical dimension: Allah-consciousness.
Abdullatif Bakbak
MAC President-Executive
MAC in the News
MAC Montreal Eid Fest
CBC News coverage of the MAC Eid Festival, held on Sunday, March 30, at SportXpo in Laval.
**Muslims mark end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr prayers at Canada Place
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NEVER FORGET
When one part of our Ummah suffers, do we feel the pain? As our brothers and sisters in Gaza continue to face unimaginable hardship, we must not grow numb. Intensify your dua. Raise awareness. Do not become complacent. Do not forget. The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever. (Sahih Muslim)
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The Resilience Reflex: Strengthening Our Inner Resolve
The Quran reminds us that trials are not only inevitable but also an opportunity for growth and a means to earn the pleasure of Allah (SWT).
This article explores resilience: its cornerstones, key characteristics, spiritual and emotional benefits, and practical ways to cultivate it in our lives.
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