Side Sessions

Q&A Available Speakers

Men are from Mars, Women are from Madina Sh. Alaa Elsayed
“And of his signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He placed between you affection and mercy. indeed in that are signs for a people who give thought.” [Qur'an, 30:21]

Is your marriage merciful and affectionate or are you and your spouse constantly menacing and arguing with each other? Is it just you two or is this what typically happens in a relationship?
Shaykh Alaa Elsayed will offer essential tool for Muslims couples who want to develop a more satisfying relationship with their spouses. Practical and proven way for husbands and wives to live together with love. Understand each other’s emotional needs and modes of behaviour and reduce conflicts.

Special Somali Lecture Bashiir Shiil
Have you noticed, more people get sick in the summer as compared to any other season? Is there a connection between summer sins and soul’s sickness? Find out with Sh. Bashir in a special Somali session.
 

Being a Muslim, Being a Teen: What does it mean? (Youth Interactive Workshop) Omar Zia
There is much confusion among the general public, as well as the religious community, concerning what it means to be a “Muslim teen.” Does it mean assenting to a particular belief-system? Does it mean practicing regular rituals of worship? Does it mean joining an Islamic organization? Brother Omar Zia will talk to teenagers and tackle their trouble with Muslim identity and Islamic ideology.

Positive Parenting (Panel Discussion) Riad Ouarzazi, Omar Zia, Mohammad Ali

Dunya 2 Deen Eddie

Matrimonial Event Serve Muslim & Muslim Harmony
Muslim Harmony has years of experience making Muslim Marriages happen. They that takes the guess work out of finding a spouse. They hold offline marriage events to help people locally. This year, they have partnered with Journey of Faith to provide a complimentary match-making event to all conference attendees. All you have to do is pre-register here. InshAllah this event may be the one to help you get married!
 

Youth Panel Discussion Omar Zia, Abu Usamah, Omar Suleiman, Muhammad Alshareef
Being a teenager today is no easy task. Being a Muslim teenager is a challenge. Every day, you face constant bombardment from the media and peer pressure and it’s hard to find any right direction. How much should you give in to temptation and when is it too much? Just how do you know what’s cool and what’s Haram? How can you live a good Muslim life and still enjoy your teenage years? Shaykh Omar Suleiman, Abu Usamah and Brother Omar Zia have the best ways to help and entertain the youth.

Legal rights in matrimonial matters Muneeza Sheikh
Different legal avenues that a party can undertake when wanting to separate (court actions vs domestic agreements). Sr. Muneeza will be discussing separation agreements, court process when looking at court action relating to property division, equalization, spousal support, child support, child custody and child access in light of to Canadian Law. 

 

Introduction to Islam (for non-Muslims) Bilal Philips, Yusha Evans, Abdur Raheem Green
Islam – what does it say? Does it actually make sense? Who are its followers and what do they believe? What does Islam offer humanity? What does it mean to be a Muslim? What does Islam really say about violence and women’s rights. Is Islam modern or bygone. Get the inside information. Ask your questions and clear your confusion with Muslim Scholars Bilal Philips, Shaykh Abdur Raheem Green and Shaykh Yusha Evans.

Living according to Qur’an Taymiyyah Zubair
Canada is a new home for many Muslims. It is is rich, vibrant and diverse. Many cultures and religions coexist peacefully as a single nation. Are you concerned about preserving your emaan and keeping your children on the Deen? Want to know how to interact with non-Muslims? What are our freedoms and limits as a Muslim? Sr. Taiymiyyah Zubair will give guidelines from the Qur’an concerning Muslims living in non-Muslim communities.
 

Faith in Action: Empowering the community through activism Faisal Kutty
What are our rights as Muslims in Canada’s legal system? How to respond to authorities? The CISIS, RCMP and Immigrations. What to do if wrongly implicated? What is the legal system and how to participate in it? Faisal Kutty will discuss importance and avenues of social, political and media participation and activism for Muslims in Canada.
 

Special Lectures in Arabic Kuwaiti Speakers

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