Join NCCM this Ramadan for a fundraising iftar in London supporting advocacy, legal action, and community protection.

Take the lead this year. Stand with us to defend human rights, advance justice, and protect our communities. Where your donations go:

• Fighting hundreds of ongoing legal battles

• Challenging laws that harm our communities and advancing policies that promote justice

• Defending against bias and misinformation online and in the media

• Supporting communities facing rising hate and discrimination

• Amplifying your voice by telling our stories

Your support enables NCCM to mobilize, advocate, and defend against Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. Build a better tomorrow. Purchase your tickets today!

IDRF IS ON THE GROUND IN GAZA

The situation in Gaza remains critical, and it is upon us to stand firmly with our brothers and sisters through action, sacrifice, and principled solidarity.
This Sunday, February 22nd, please join us as we come together to raise funds for Gaza and reaffirm our commitment to justice, liberation, and steadfast support for Palestine.

If you are unable to attend, please consider donating and standing with the oppressed.

JazakumAllahu khairan.

What happens within us, physiologically and spiritually, when we are exposed to suffering we are not at the center of? Drawing from neuroscience and Islamic teachings on responsibility and stewardship, Shaykh Dr. Mehdi Hazari will begin by grounding the discussion by offering insight into how the nervous system responds to prolonged exposure to collective crisis, and how spiritual frameworks help us metabolize what we witness. From there, the space will open into a guided conversation. This is not a lecture style session, it is circle for reflection and discussion — an opportunity to think together about how we carry what we see, how we are better able to support one another, regulate together, and move from overwhelm toward grounded, aligned care. 

Together, we’ll invite your questions and explore themes of collective regulation, spiritual grounding, and responsible care — asking:

• What does repeated exposure to suffering do to the body over time?

• How do spiritual practices regulate the nervous system in times of crisis?

• What does it mean to respond from steadiness rather than urgency?

• What would it mean for a community to be regulated together?

• What does responsible care look like when we cannot directly intervene?
  

Registration will be offered through a capacity-based donation supporting Glia’s wound care clinic in Gaza. In the spirit of collective care - we ask each person to give thoughtfully and in alignment with their true capacity. This model relies on shared responsibility — those who are able to give more make it possible for the clinic to remain sustained and for access to remain open.

Join us for a meaningful evening as we welcome families from Gaza into our community. After enduring the war and displacement, our brothers and sisters from Gaza are here — and it’s time we come together with love, support, and unity.

📍 MAC Hyde Park

🗓 Sunday, January 4th

⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM

✨ Food • Henna • Face Painting • Games

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome | Free & open to all

Gazans, Palestinians, Muslims, and community members — come connect, support, and make them feel at home.

🤍 Bring your family. Bring your friends. Let’s stand together.

"I found Flying Through Life to be an incredibly detailed and thoroughly enjoyable read and I would recommend it to anyone." —online reviewer

In December 2025, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book Flying Through Life: From Fighter Pilot to Peace Activist with its author Richard Moody.

When you register for the club, we will mail you a signed copy of the book.

We'll let you know which parts of the book will be discussed each week along with the Zoom details to access the discussions.

When:

For one hour on Monday December 8, 15, 22, 29, and 2025, beginning at UTC 19:00, which is 9 a.m. in Honolulu, 11 a.m. in Los Angeles, 1 p.m. in Mexico City, 2 p.m. in New York, 8 p.m. in Yaoundé and Berlin, and 10:30 p.m. in Tehran, and

. . . the next day, Tuesday, at 6 a.m. in Sydney and 8 a.m. in Auckland.

Where: Zoom (details to be shared upon registration).

This is a small group series with limited space of up to approximately 18 people. Sign up to reserve your spot. We look forward to reading and discussing this important book with you!

About the Book:

Towards the end of his career as a fighter pilot with the British Royal Navy, Richard Moody became an ardent Peace Activist and Quaker. This book is the story of his conversion. In today's world of militarization and slaughter, Richard's diametric experiences have made him a uniquely compelling voice in the struggle for peace. Through his story, Richard hopes readers will learn that peace through diplomacy is vital for the survival of societies worldwide.

Praise for the Book:

"The author has written a fascinating and thought-provoking account of a rich and varied life. Starting with a childhood in post-war South Africa, he vividly describes a Naval career beginning with a posting on the Royal Yacht followed by the visceral thrill of flying jet fighters off aircraft carriers, resulting on one occasion with an ejection into the Pacific. A subsequent spell in insurance broking is enlivened with tales of skiing in South America and hiking in the Rockies and the UK. His subsequent decision to become a peace activist is well-argued and he frequently condemns US foreign policy, although the latter might be controversial for some. His eloquent description . . . shows an enquiring and thoughtful mind and provides a fitting and practical contribution to his peace activism. All in all, a thoroughly recommended read." —online reviewer

"I've known Richard for 40 years, so I knew a lot the stories -- Top Gun, South Africa, the Queen's Yacht -- and he's a very good spinner of yarns. What I most appreciated, however, was the chapter (11) on his conversion from a military mindset to peace activism. It was something that happened gradually. The first person mentioned who influenced him was the Rev. Ernest Gordon, the retired dean of Princeton University Chapel who had his own conversion as a Japanese POW. It was described in "Through the Valley of the Kwai." Then there was the Rev. Bob Moore of the Coalition for Peace Action In Princeton, among others who led him to Quakerism and a life-changing commitment to peace and justice." —online reviewer

About the Author:

Richard was born in the town of Fleet in the county of Hampshire in southern England and spent his early childhood in Simon’s Town outside Cape Town in South Africa. After school in South Africa, he was a student at two boarding schools in England before attending Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth - the Royal Navy’s equivalent of the US Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. After receiving his commission as a Naval Officer in the Royal Navy and serving in the Fishery Protection Squadron, he was appointed as Ocean Navigator and Meteorologist on the Royal Yacht Britannia for Her Majesty the Queen’s Royal Tours of Fiji, New Zealand and Australia before receiving his Wings with the Royal Navy. He flew as a pilot onboard two Royal Navy aircraft carriers operating in the Far East over a four year period with time also spent operating from shore bases in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Western Australia.

He was then sent to fly with the US Navy during the Vietnam era and was a member of the first staff of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) in San Diego California. After a final two year aircraft carrier tour with the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic, he retired as a Lieutenant Commander RN after 15 years of service and 627 aircraft carrier deck landings of which 144 were at night. He then became an international airline pilot with British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) flying to many countries throughout the world.

Years later, he became an ardent peace activist and joined the Coalition for Peace Action in Princeton, New Jersey. He is now very active in the name of Peace worldwide and works continuously to reduce U.S. militarism and the death and destruction which is being carried out by the United States and other countries around the world.

Dear colleagues, 

Healthcare in Gaza is under attack while healthcare workers on Turtle Island face suspension and retaliation for speaking up against genocide and occupation.

Join Health Workers Alliance for Palestine (HAP) on November 30th at 2 pm EST for an Anti-Palestinian Racism (APR) in Healthcare Panel where we will provide historical context and identify examples of APR in healthcare contexts, understand its impact on patients, providers, and global health and discuss strategies to counter silencing. 

The event will be hosted in Toronto and Vancouver, with watch parties coast to coast in Edmonton, Halifax, Hamilton, London, Montreal, and Ottawa.

Guest Speakers:

• Dr. Hicham Safieddine is an Associate Professor in the Dept of History, UBC and the Canada Research Chair in the History of the Modern Middle East. He is also the co-founder of e-zines Al-Akhbar English and The Legal Agenda’s English Edition. 

• Dania Majid is a housing and human rights lawyer and the founder and president of the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association and the lead author of its 2022 report “Anti-Palestinian Racism: Naming, Framing and Manifestations.” She is the co-founder and artistic director of the Toronto Palestine Film Festival.

• Dr. Mei-ling Wiedmeyer is a family physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in the University of British Columbia Department of Family Practice. She works at the Umbrella Multicultural Health Co-op, a community health centre providing primary care to refugee, immigrant and migrant populations.

• Dr. Tarek Loubani is an emergency physician who regularly volunteers in the Gaza Strip and other conflict zones. He is an Associate Professor at Western University and founder of the Glia Project, a medical solidarity organization.

While registration in Toronto and Vancouver is limited to healthcare workers, other watch parties will be open to community members beyond just health workers, if/as capacity permits. We request that you please complete the form and we will reach out to you with confirmation and location.

While entry to the event is free, we will be raising funds for Glia. All proceeds will go towards healthcare needs in Gaza, Palestine. 

** please note that each attendee needs to complete the form individually **  

In Solidarity & Until Liberation, 

H.A.P. Team

London Townhall Meeting with CEO Tufail Hussain

On November 22, 2025, the Islamic Relief team would like to invite our respected Donors, Masjid board members, Imams, Business owners, and community leaders of London, ON to join a lunch and a special presentation on Islamic Reliefs recent work and ongoing projects in different countries including Palestine, Sudan, and Syria

Date and Time: 12:30 pm open doors - 1:00 pm program start. November 22, 2025

Location: Halal Food Bank, 1299 Oxford St E Unit 80-E, London Ontario

RSVP Here to Confirm Your Attendance: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTvbLqshNPSu4W9iQKfo1PsqOLX2w06KI9HPEfuUzX3dewKQ/viewform?usp=header

*Generously hosted by the Halal Food Bank

*lunch will be served after the program updates, followed by Q&A with senior leadership

Join us for the 3rd Annual Market for Gaza, an exciting celebration of authentic culture, delicious food, and community support. This event brings together the best of Gaza’s rich traditions with a variety of activities that will delight all your senses. Whether you’re looking to enjoy authentic dishes, shop small businesses, or simply soak in the lively atmosphere, there's something for everyone!

Join us on 📆Sunday, Sept 21 @ 12:00 pm at 📍Victoria Park (corner of Central Ave. and Richmond St.) for our gathering: Act Now to End the Genocide in Gaza.

Hear from activists in healthcare, education, and business on concrete anti-genocide action, and stand with us as we close with a vigil honoring Palestinian lives.

Let’s come together as a community for peace, justice, and solidarity. 🕊️

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