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Jan 12
5 min

PRESERVING LIFE AND RELIGION DURING LOCKDOWNS

Since the beginning of this pandemic, our task force has sought to bring you guidance and recommendations as soon as it is readily available

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Jan 11
3 min

THE MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE, NEW VIRUS VARIANTS AND SCAM VACCINE SELLERS

The Pfizer-BioNTech and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are both Halal and either is recommended for eligible Canadian Muslims.

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Dec 17, 2020
6 min

STATEMENT REGARDING COVID-19 VACCINES

Introduction to Vaccines Over the last 200 years, vaccines have eliminated smallpox, almost eradicated measles and polio, and prevented 25

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Dec 1, 2020
2 min

CREATION OF AND COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTH ASIAN COVID TASK FORCE

The Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force is an ethnically diverse group of Muslim community leaders and healthcare professionals that works w

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Nov 25, 2020
2 min

STATEMENT REGARDING PRAYER IN CONGREGATION IN LOCKDOWN REGIONS

Several jurisdictions across the country, including recently the Toronto and Peel regions in Ontario, have introduced strict new capacity li

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Nov 19, 2020
2 min

JUMU’AH ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HOTSPOT REGIONS

We cannot afford to wait any longer to protect our elders and the most vulnerable in neighbourhoods where COVID-19 is spreading quickly

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Nov 12, 2020
2 min

STATEMENT REGARDING OVERCOMING THE SECOND WAVE OF COVID-19

We recognize and appreciate the sacrifices that you have all had to make during this pandemic and the due diligence that you have exercised

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Sep 22, 2020
3 min

Guidance for Houses of Worship in COVID-19 Hotspots in Ontario

Respected Regional and Provincial Chief Medical Officers of Health and Minister of Health, Thank you once again for all your hard work...

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Sep 21, 2020
2 min

THANKING CANADIAN MUSLIMS AND MOSQUES FOR THEIR EFFORTS, COOPERATION AND PATIENCE

We are living through unique times. We are very grateful to our Muslim Community who has shown exceptional resilience and respect for adheri

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Sep 17, 2020
2 min

STATEMENT ADVISING ADMINISTRATORS AND IMAMS OF MOSQUES IN COVID-19 HOTSPOTS TO REDUCECONGREGATION A

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh, May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be with you Dear Respected Imams and Mosque...

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Sep 17, 2020
2 min

REDUCING ACTIVITY IN COVID-19 HOTSPOTS

We are grateful for all the hard work that you have invested in implementing measures during such unprecedented times and that have allowed

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Jul 20, 2020
4 min

EID-UL-ADHA

As Eid-ul-Adha is upon us, we find ourselves ready to embrace the familiar challenge of keeping our loved ones safe. With this sense of

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May 23, 2020
2 min

CELEBRATING EID-UL-FITR

While it was challenging and difficult to not be able to attend our Masajid or break our fasts with our loved ones, it also gave us an

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Apr 21, 2020
2 min

RAMADAN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

INTERNATIONAL MUSLIM COVID-19 TASK FORCE JOINT STATEMENT NO. 3 For Immediate Release April 21, 2020 Sha’ban 28, 1441 AH Ramadan - This...

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Apr 19, 2020
2 min

Managing Your Health, Expectations & Being Prepared During the COVID-19 Pandemic

For Immediate Release April 19, 2020 Sha’ban 26, 1441 AH Limited treatment options available - There is no cure for COVID-19. Depending...

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Apr 17, 2020
2 min

Key Public Health Messages During the COVID-19 Pandemic

For Immediate Release April 17, 2020 Sha’ban 24, 1441 AH Avoid gathering - in mosques, shops, at work, on public transport, in public or...

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Mar 26, 2020
4 min

CANADIAN MUSLIM COMMUNITIES MOBILIZE TO RESPOND TO PANDEMIC

Religious leaders, medical experts, and community advocates create national taskforce March 26, 2020 – Mississauga, Ontario, Canada:...

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Mar 20, 2020
2 min

AVOIDING GATHERINGS and CONGREGATIONS

CANADIAN MUSLIM COVID-19 TASK FORCE (CMCTF) STATEMENT ON AVOIDANCE OF PUBLIC GATHERINGS & CONGREGATIONS IN PRIVATE RESIDENCES For...

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Mar 16, 2020
7 min

JOINT STATEMENT 2 - CCI and MMAC

Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) and Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC) For Immediate Release Mon March 16th, 2020 / Rajab 21,...

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Mar 12, 2020
2 min

JOINT STATEMENT 1 - CCI and MMAC

As Muslims, we must do our part to reduce the spread of this virus. Insha’Allah we will all get through this together if we stand united

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