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The state gave him a student loan; Why Remembrance Day is important? Kashmir remains the oldest unresolved dispute

Nov 6, 2022 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

hen local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 6, 2022 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Lawsuit seeks to make all convoy truckers and donors liable for damages

lawyer leading a potential class-action lawsuit against the Freedom Convoy wants to expand the list of defendants to include all truckers who occupied Ottawa earlier this year, as well as anyone

who donated to the fund the protest. If successful, the legal manoeuvre could make the owners of approximately 400 trucks and tens of thousands of donors financially liable for a share of $300 million in damages the lawsuit claims. Lawyer Paul Champ first filed the litigation in February, naming public servant Zexi Li, who lives in downtown Ottawa, as a representative of a class of residents who claim they suffered from the noise and disruption caused by hundreds of trucks parked on city streets for three Continue at page 5

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activists slam ‘impunity’ Long march could go on for 10 months: Imran

Always a hero’: Thousands pay respects to fallen B.C. RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang

allen B.C. RCMP officer Shaelyn Yang had an extraordinary and unwavering faith in humanity, her family said during an emotional funeral service Thursday.The regimental funeral was held in Richmond, where Yang lived with her wife Simone, and was attended by thousands of first responders who travelled from across Canada and parts of the United States to pay their respects. Yang’s cousin Ash Tan delivered a eulogy on behalf of her family, and described the constable, who worked in the Burnaby RCMP detachment’s mental health and homeless outreach team, as having a lifelong dedication to helping others.“Shaelyn Yang was

always a hero,” said Tan. “All her family and friends who have loved her and been so proud of her, we’ve always known this.” Before becoming a Mountie, Yang was a volunteer with the Richmond RCMP’s victim services unit....Source: bc.ctvnews.ca

Over two million trees planted along Highway of Heroes in eight-year-long tribute to veterans

ore than two million trees have been planted along Highway 401 – also known as the Highway of Heroes – in the last eight years to commemorate all who served in the Canadian Armed Forces. The trees were planted through the Trees for Life Highway of Heroes Tree campaign, which started

in 2015. Through it, one tree has been planted for every Canadian who served in the armed forces since Confederation in 1867. Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson celebrated the last tree planted Wednesday at the Historic Fort York in Toronto. “Along the Highway of Heroes, trees have been planted to symbolize the sacrifices Continue at page 5

tional assistance package of 500 million yuan for floodrelief efforts • Shehbaz, Xi agree to finalise all formalities for early launch of Karachi Circular Railway • Kashmir, Afghanistan also feature in discussions • PM invites Chinese corporate heads to invest in govt’s solar power project, alternative energy resources • Xi accepts invitation to visit Islamabad soon SLAMABAD: China on Wednesday assured Pakis tan of its continued support to the country’s sustainable economic

and strategic projects, including expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Main Line-1 (ML-1) rail track besides an additional assistance package of RMB 500 million for the country’s flood-relief efforts. According to the Prime Minister Office (PMO), Continue at page 5

Pakistan ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan shot Pakistan, China agree to expand, accelerate CPEC and wounded at protest march • Beijing commits addi-

akistan’s former prime minister, Imran Khan, has been shot and wounded in the leg in an attack on his protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad. A senior aide told AFP news agency it was “an attempt to kill him”, but police are yet to confirm that he was the target. Members of his PTI party said

another four people were hurt in the shooting. Mr Khan, 70, was leading the march on the capital Islamabad to demand snap elections after he was ousted in April. The former prime minister was seen being taken to a hospital in Lahore. A party spokesman said he had been Continue at page 5

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On the authority of Abu Harayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (peace be upon him), who said: Allah (mighty and sublime be He) said:Spend (on charity), O son of Adam, and I shall spend on you. It was related by al-Bukhari (also by Muslim). Hadith Qudsi 11:

Allowance for Movement in Salâh: An Explanation Based on Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalâni’s Fath Al-Bâri

By: Omar Abdl-Haleem

L-AZRAQ IBN QAYS said: “We were in Al-A Hwâz [a district near Al-Ba sra, between present day Irâq and Iran] fighting the Harûrîyyah [the Khawârij, who fought against Hzt Alî(RA). They were called Harûriyyah because their initial base was in Harûrâ’, a now defunct village in present day Iraq.] I was at the banks of a river, and there was an [old] man praying [making salâh] and holding the reins of his beast in his hand [as he prayed]. The beast began to tug on its reins. Thus [as it moved] the man followed it [moving with it, but not breaking his salâh].” Shuhbah [one of the narrators of this hadîth] said: ‘The man was [the Companion] Abû Barzah Al-Aslamî.’ “So one of the men of the Khawârij began saying: ‘O Allah! Punish this old man!’ So when the elderly man finished his salâh, he said: ‘Truly, I have heard what you people were saying; and, truly, I went forth with the Messenger of Allah on six, or seven, or eight of his campaigns [it is the narrator who is uncertain of the number of campaigns stated by Abû Barzah]. Thus have I witnessed how he made things easy [for people, in the practice of their religion]. Hence, for me to move with my beast [during my salâh] is more beloved to me than letting it wander where it desires, thereby bringing hardship upon myself [in having then to catch it].’”

Explanation

At that time, in the year 65 h , Al-Muhallab ibn Abî sufrah was the general leading the fight against the Khawârij [lit. “the Outsiders,” for they left the companionship of the Ummah of Islam by way of secession, and by way of their extreme ideological understandings and interpretations of religion, and subsequent aberrant practices]. The Khawârij had laid siege to Al-Basra with Nâfi ibn Al-Azraq at their head and a number of prominent Muslims of Al-Basra were killed before Ibn Al-Azraq was eventually killed. This siege continued until Abdullâh ibn Al-Zubayr Al-Makhzûmî became the governor of Al-Basra and appointed Al-Muhallab to lead the fight against the Khawârij. This history presents a problem for those who claim that the Companion Abû Barzah passed away in the year 64h because the fighting took place in the year 65h. Some scholars hold that the Companion at the center of this badîth was performing salâh, not on the banks of a river, but in the dried-out riverbed of where the river used to run. Others say that he was in the shade of the citadel of Mahrân on the banks of the River Dujayl. Other narrations indicate that the narrator told Shubah that the man who was praying was Abû Barzah, which is how Shubah came to know this detail. The occurrence was at the time of the Asr salâh.

These narrations give added detail to what the man from the Khawârij actually said. That is to say, he cursed the Companion and said: “Look at this ass! Look how this old man left his salâh for his horse!” The doubt the narrator of this hadîth had about the number of campaigns that Abû Barzah participated in with the Prophet is specified in another narration as seven campaigns.

Reflections

1: The Companion mentioned to the man from the Khawârij: “I witnessed how he [the Prophet] made things easy [for people, in the practice of their religion].” His meaning is that the approach of the Prophet in imparting the religion of Islam to people was characterized by flexibility in all the affairs of religion. Nor is it coincidental that the disagreement between the Companion and the man from the Khawârij centered upon a matter that pertained to flexibility in religion, for the problem of the Khawârij, and their modern-day ideological descendants, is their puritanical and rigid practice and understanding of religion. This kind of extreme ideological understanding and outlook runs counter to the very nature of Islam as it was revealed. 2: In another narration, the narrator adds that he (Al-Azraq ibn Qays) responded to the Khawâriji man saying: “I see nothing, save that Allah will debase you! You insulted a man who is a Companion of the Messenger of Allah!” Thus we learn that to speak ill of any Companion of the Prophet (SAW) is sinful, unacceptable, and may lead to one’s destruction in this life and in the Hereafter. 3: There are benefits to be taken from this Hadîth. a: It is permissible for a person to speak of their virtues if the situation necessitates it and if the speaker is not boasting. b: There is no room for puritanical extremism in Islam. The proof that this mentality is possible among Muslims is that no person was good enough for the Khawârij. It is a not a state of religion, but a sickness, wherein a person finds fault with everyone and everything. 4: It is legally permissible in fiqh, Islamic Law, for one to take actions in their salâh that are necessary for the protection of self or wealth (against damage, loss, or theft). This being lawful, then it is of even greater legal permissibility—rather, it is an obligation—for a person to protect human life, even if they are in a state of salâh, such that they, for example, would call out to a person: “Watch out for the hole in front of you!” 5: It is a characteristic of a Muslim, a believer, to care for wealth and property because it prevents waste—for lack of care for property equals wastefulness, and in Islam squandering is a greatly hateful act. 6: Other narrations show that when Abû Barzah, the Companion, moved with his beast during salâh, he never turned away from the qiblah. Had he done so, his salâh would have been broken, and he would have had to restart a new make-up salâh, for facing the qiblah is a condition for the validity of the salâh. Yet while it may be permissible to move in situations such as this, still the normative state of affairs is that movement in

Ask the Imam (Q&A) The state gave him a student loan; can he buy food and other things he needs with it?

Question 147640:

I looked on your site for an answer to my question, and I did not find anything that was sufficiently similar to it. I took out a loan from the government to cover study expenses a few years ago, with the intention of working and paying back the loan, but I am still a student, so they will not charge me any interest on the loan so long as I am still studying. But I am looking for work that I will be able to do whilst still studying. But if I cannot find such work, I have another option, which is extending my study until I am able to pay off the loan. The government has also added another amount to the loan for living expenses. Is it permissible for me to use this money for things that I somewhat need (and they are not luxuries)? For example, when I am near a store and I feel hungry only (but there is no desperate need), is it permissible for me to buy (halal) food with this money? Supervised by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid

Answer:

Praise be to Allah.

There is nothing wrong with buying what you mention of food with this money, without neglecting any of your study for which this loan was given. But if you spend on that from the other money that is for living expenses, that is more appropriate. You should strive to finish your studies and not make it lengthy for the purpose of delaying payment of the loan, or until you are able to pay it off, because delaying it is wasting time and means that you will remain for too long overseas and take money inappropriately. If we assume that the state will ask for interest after you have completed your studies, you do not have to pay anything except the capital, then you should strive to avoid paying interest. And Allah knows best. Source: islamqa.info/en/answers

prayer should be restricted to the minimum. 7: In another hadîth in Bukhâri, the Prophet instructed his Companions that, if they felt the need to flatten the ground before them in salâh to ease and perfect their bowing to the ground in prostration, in sujûd, they could pass their hands upon the ground once in their place of sujûd, and suffice themselves with that one smoothing. This means that it is not permissible to perform any actions in the salâh that are not necessary, for the state of tahrîm (sacredness in the salâh) is an inverse of the state of tahlîl (permissibility) outside of the salâh. So, outside of the salâh, all actions are considered permissible, unless proven to be forbidden. However, within the salâh, since it is a form of worship, all actions and speech are considered forbidden, unless there is proof for the permissibility of actions and words.

8: The character of the Companions was built upon the foundation of Revelation: the Quran and the Sunnah. Hence, this sahâbî— whose station in comparison to any other Muslim who is not a Companion is greater than the station of a father to a son—did not respond to insult with insult. Nor did he retaliate for himself, even though he was an older man, and thus deserving of veneration, in addition to his status as a Companion, while the insulter who called him an ‘ass’ was younger—and was not even a Companion, to boot. Yet Abû Barzah restricted his response to the defense of the Dîn, the Religion, of Allah. How many a lesser man among us would respond with far greater outrage for much less verbal violation of their person? Source: https://www.aljumuah.com/

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Bridge to nowhere

BRIDGE not linked to any road gets one nowhere. Our stagnant politics resembles one even if it is now in uncharted terrain, with huge turmoil upending old political patterns. However, big political transitions follow deep societal change. One sees much change at first sight — the youth bulge, urbanisation, social media use. But deeper structures remain stagnant: low-growth, patronage economy; extremism and hierarchy. Flux, it appears, outpaces deep change. Pakistan’s political changes encompass at least six axes: class, ethnicity, faith, regions, institutions and political brands. It has been pointed out that the country had its roots in the concerns of landed, business and middleclass Muslim elites in mostly Hindu central India about their fate under Hindu rule. Their politics was ethno-populist: built on ethnic elite fears and without ideas on how to make society fairer for the poor. After 1947, West wing middle classes in the military, bureaucracy and courts tamed politicians to impose dour elite politics built on populist faith and patriotism. Defiance soon came from leftist ideological and Baloch, Bengali, Pakhtun and Sindhi ethno-ideological parties (ethnic politics plus strong ideas to make society fairer), which the state nixed.

Bigger defiance came in the 1970s from the PPP, led by a Sindhi landlord who mixed ideology and populism. Pindi’s excesses and later co-optation made the PPP shed its ideology and defiance to adopt what many say is corrupt patronage politics. Elite defiance came from Punjab business elites too under the PML-N which, lacking a pro-poor ideology, is seen to follow corrupt patronage and mild ethno-populist politics in reaction to anti-Punjab urges. Having seen the establishment’s actions for long, it is now eyeing re-co-optation. The establishment also co-opted religio-populist parties and the MQM-led ethno-populism of urban Sindh middle-class elites. How is the current flux affecting the six axes? Leftist ideology and older Baloch, Pakhtun and Sindhi ethno-ideology are now moribund even though ethnic and class gripes exist. South Punjab has ethnically motivated complaints too but still lacks ethnic parties. Newly emerging ethno-ideological groups are still small. The iffy politics of religious parties and the MQM’s ethnopopulism have lost big time too. But extremism and Mohajir grievances survive. They, like earlier groups, could rebound. The PPP’s ideological and even patronage politics is largely done and dusted in KP and Punjab but is secure in more isolated rural

Sindh where it also partly calms emotions of an ethnic nature. However, a divided, rudderless PML-N’s patronage and ethnopopulist politics in a changing Punjab faces strong headwinds.

The losses of many forces have been the PTI’s gain.

While it is upending many controversial political forces, the party itself has combined many of these forces’ worst traits. The establishment’s security and autocratic lens, PDM’s patronage politics, MQM-type populism and religious extremism. Yet its gains are very tenuous, given its odd mix of cultist-cum-electable politics without an ideology, an aging leader with no clear successor, a weak mid-tier leadership and grassroots presence, poor ties with Pindi and all key foreign allies, and huge misrule. After the PML-N’s centrist business elite-led and PPP’s leftist landed elite-led ones, the PTI poses a middle-class elite challenge to the establishment but from its right. However, success may elude it too. So the upper classes (the PPP and PML-N) use bad patronage politics that gives some crumbs to the poor. But the middle classes (the MQM, PTI and TLP) give even worse populist politics. Thus, the middle classes in state entities and now in politics are the most to blame for making politics irrelevant to the needs of the masses. Courtesy by: Dr Niaz Murtaza The writer is a political economist with a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley. What do you think?

The judiciary apparently loves its powers to nix laws and even executive actions at will, to the detriment of the government. But the establishment has seen big losses. Ties with old patron America and jihadists like the Taliban are now tense. A stormy tiff with the PTI has robbed it of a pampered middle-class soulmate and many faithful social media trolls, TV anchors and middle-class allies. Yet while saying it is non-political, it is still perceived as calling the shots even though PDM relies less politically on it than the PTI. Clarity on its political intents may emerge soon under a new head. But old habits may die hard even if options are reducing. All these losses have been PTI gains. Led by middle-class elites, it follows iffy cultist, religio-populist, anti-West politics. We have never had a big national religious party given sectarian divides. The PTI, perhaps the most religious party after the openly religious ones, is now close to being that as Khan’s va gue religiosity ap peals across sects and regions Laysa Lil Insana illa ma’ sa’aa and lets people feel religious That man can have nothing while avoiding stricter tenets. but what he strives for.

Lawsuit seeks to make all convoy truckers and donors...

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weeks. Champ later added the classes, and if the litigation suc- has brought an unusual motion to FundMe. In an application filed in representatives plaintiffs of two Ottawa businesses and employees of other downtown businesses as additional classes of plaintiffs — meaning they could share the damages should the court certify

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ceeded.The lawsuit initially named Tamara Lich, Tom Marazzo, Chris Barber and other convoy organizers as defendants, along with unnamed “John Doe” and “Jane Doe” truckers and donors.Now Champ

add two defendant classes to the litigation, potentially making liable anyone who brought their truck to the Ottawa protest or contributed financially through crowdfunding sites like GiveSendGo or Go-

Ontario Superior Court, Champ identifies the operator of an Ontario trucking company and a New Brunswick businessman as representatives of the two defendantclasses.Source:ctvnews.ca

leased a video confession of a man they arrested who they say had attempted to kill the former PM. It is unclear under what conditions the

interview was carried out, but in it kill him. I tried to kill him.” the man is asked by police why he Source:bbc.com opened fire, and replies: “He was misguiding the people. I wanted to

More than 100 inquiries and reports of injuries, incidents

hit in the shin. Another party leader, provincial health minister Yasmeen Rashid, said Mr Khan was in a stable condition. Police re-

News Cont from Pg 1 of those who served in Canada’s armed forces. This eight-year-long tree-planting campaign with was completed today in Ontario,” Wilkinson said. “This important undertaking also leaves our

News Cont from Pg 1 Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang made these commitments during separate meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the People’s Great Hall in Beijing. The two sides signed and concluded a number of agreements covering bilateral cooperation in the areas of e-commerce, digital economy, export of agricultural products, financial cooperation, protection of cultural

Over two million trees planted along Highway of Heroes

communities with shade and clean air for generations to come. I would like to congratulate all of those involved.” Natural Resources Canada donated $2.4 million to Trees for Life through 2 Billion Trees, a nationwide program geared toward

new tree planting projects. “Until recently I could not allow myself to imagine that this day would come, when we would plant the last tree as part of the Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign,” co-founder of the campaign, Mark

Cullen, said. “Now, the highway corridor is reforested with a tree for every hero lost at war while volunteering for military service and for all those that have served.”.. Source: toronto.ctvnews.ca

Pakistan, China agree to expand, accelerate CPEC property, infrastructure, flood relief, post-disaster reconstruction, GDI, animal disease control, livelihood, cultural cooperation, space, geosciences as well as law enforcement and security. With this, Prime Minister Sharif concluded his two-day maiden visit to China and returned back to the country on Wednesday night. During his meeting with President Xi, the two leaders, reaffirming

their mutual commitment to the CPEC, agreed that as a project of strategic importance, both countries would make joint efforts to “launch ML-1 as an early harvest project under the CPEC framework”. They also acknowledged the need for a mass-transit project in Karachi, and agreed to finalize all formalities for the early launch of the Karachi Circular Railway. Mr Sharif congratulated President

Xi on his reelection as the general secretary of the Communist Party of China at its 20th Central Committee. He also thanked him for China’s invaluable assistance to Pakistan’s relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the wake of the devastation caused by super floods in the country. Source:dawn.com

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NAT&INT.NEWS Doug McCallum could have been run over without Long march could go on for 10 months: Imran It seems that Pakistan Tehreek-ibreaking bones, biomechanical engineer testifies LAHORE: Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s campaign Holding-up the skeleton of a human leg, a biomechanical engineer testified in Surrey provincial court Wednesday that he examined photographs of outgoing mayor Doug McCallum’s foot, and the swelling he observed could indicate an injury. Dennis Chimich told the courtroom that just because there wasn’t any bone damage, it “doesn’t mean that his foot wasn’t run over.” McCallum is accused of falsely reporting to police that a driver ran over his foot in a grocery store parking lot in September 2021. During cross examination, the prosecution argued the laws of physics, and suggested Chimich’s report on McCallum’s foot failed to consider calculations like mass and force.“Did you calculate the force?” asked prosecutor Richard Fowler. “No,” responded Chimich. Next came questions about whether wearing shoes and socks might affect the outcome of Chimich’s

report, or the speed of the car. “You didn’t calculate the speed of the vehicle?,” questioned Fowler. “No,” Chimich replied again. At one point the courtroom burst out in laughter, when the medical journal Foot and Ankle International was brought up during cross examination. This is a developing story and will be updated. Source: ctvnews.ca

for ‘real freedom’ could be a protracted one, after he hinted on Wednesday that the long march could last for 10 months instead of simply culminating upon reaching Islamabad. Addressing participants of the rally at Gakharmandi on the sixth day of the travails, the former prime minister asked the ‘institutions’ if they were neutral, then what was stopping them from holding “free and fair” elections.“In the press conference, it was said that ‘we are neutral’,” the former premier referred to the recent presser by the heads of the ISI and ISPR. “Let the nation decide as to who should rule them and bring prosperity,” he said, demanding fresh polls. Mr Khan also had some questions for the establishment: who was involved

It matters that Rishi Sunak has become the UK’s first prime minister of Indian descent

Sen. Mobina Jaffer on nearly losing her father, husband to Ugandan soldiers prior to being expelled She is the first Muslim senator, the first African-born senator, and the first senator of South Asian descent. Jaffer was also one of the more than thousands of Ugandans of Asian origin who were expelled from the country when, in August 1972, dictator Idi Amin announced that the South-Asian population had 90 days to get out of the country, or else. As part of the upcoming CTV News special ‘Expelled: My Roots in Uganda with Senator Mobina Jaffer represents British Omar Sachedina’, the senator spoke with Columbia in the Senate of Canada. She was producer Shelley Ayres on nearly losing her appointed to the Senate on June 13, 2001 by father and her husband to Ugandan soldiers prior to being expelled. Source: ctvnews.ca Prime Minister Jean Chretien.

Biden warns of windfall tax on ‘war profiteering’ oil companies

US president criticises oil companies for making record profits amid the RussiaUkraine war, warns of higher tax. US President Joe Biden has criticised oil and gas companies for recording big profits after crude prices surged following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Biden, speaking ahead of the November 8 mid-term elections, warned that if leading oil companies do not invest some

of their profits to lower costs for American consumers, they could face a windfall tax. US rivals Chevron and ExxonMobil have reported profits in the range of $70bn this year, almost a three-fold increase from 2021. Biden said on Monday the record profits were a “windfall from the brutal conflict that is ravaging Ukraine and hurting tens of thousands of people around the globe”. “It’s time for these companies to stop war profiteering, meet their responsibilities in this country and give the American people a break and still do very well,” he said. The president also issued a warning that companies could face “a higher tax on their excess profits and face other restrictions”. With the mid-term elections a week away, Biden’s comments have been viewed as an attempt to address voters who have faced persistently high inflation. Source: aljazeera.com

Netanyahu poised to win Israeli election, exit polls show

Former prime minister well placed for comeback as his right-wing bloc projected to win slim majority. Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared well placed to return to power after exit polls following Tuesday’s election showed his right-wing bloc heading for a narrow majority, lifted by a strong showing from his far-right allies. Israel’s longest-serving premier, on trial for corruption charges that he denies, was poised to take 61-62 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, according to Israeli television exit polls. Caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s centrist Yesh Atid party was on track for its expected second-place finish, with projections giving it between 22 and 24 seats. The early exit polls may differ from the final result of the election, which is not expected until later in the week. But the results pointed to a stronger-than-expected showing by the right.

“It looks like Bibi [Netanyahu] is back after 16 months in opposition, plotting his return,” Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reported from West Jerusalem. “Benjamin Netanyahu seems to have pulled off his political resurrection.” Israel’s fifth election in less than four years exasperated many Israeli voters.Source: aljazeera.com

in the exit from Pakistan and subsequent murder of Arshad Sharif; who was threatening journalists and party workers through ‘unknown numbers’; who had imposed ‘crooks’ on Pakistan by ousting his government; and, who had tortured PTI leaders Shahbaz Gill and Azam Swati. Source: dawn.com

Following his uncontested run at the top job, Rishi Sunak acquires the less-than-coveted title of second successive un-elected British prime minister to take office in 2022. However, coming from Punjabi heritage, he also takes on the more esteemed title of the nation’s first British Asian leader. Sunak was born in the southern English port city of Southampton in 1980. His fa-

ther, Yashvir, was a family doctor and his mother, Usha, a pharmacist. They were born and brought up in present-day Kenya and Tanzania, respectively, before moving to the UK. Sunak’s grandparents on both sides were from India and had migrated to East Africa. Indians share a long history with African traders in the Indian Ocean region – links that were strengthened in the 19th century. During the time of the British empire, and especially following the creation of the East African Protectorate (also known as British East Africa) in 1885, many Indians migrated to the region, which was then under British control. The Indian population grew rapidly and prospered economically. Many Indian immigrants and their descendants remain in East Africa today, but significant numbers left in the second half of the 20th century... Source: theconversation.com

Shireen Abu Akleh: US activists slam ‘impunity’ for Israeli abuse

Advocates say US should not allow Israel to investigate itself for killing of second American citizen this year. Washington, DC – The US Department of State often says that it “has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens abroad”. But on Wednesday morning, Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh became the second American this year to be killed by Israel – a top recipient of US military aid and Washing-

ton’s closest ally in the region. Department of State spokesperson Ned Price was quick to condemn the killing and call for an investigation, but later in the day, he confirmed that Washington trusts Israel to investigate itself and would not call for an independent probe. Ahmad Abuznaid, executive director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, said calls for investigations are “empty gestures” if the probe is to be left for Israel. “You can’t ask the Israelis to investigate themselves when they’ve been abusing human rights for over 70 years and expect them to arrive at a different result that they’ve been arriving at after all these decades,” Abuznaid told Al Jazeera. “These are atrocities that the international community has witnessed time and time again – whether recorded on live footage or not – and we have never seen accountability.” Source: aljazeera.com

US woman sentenced to 20 years for leading all-female ISIL unit

US prosecutors describe Allison FlukeEkren, a Kansas mother and former teacher, as the ’empress of ISIS’. A US judge has sentenced a Kansas woman who led an allfemale ISIL (ISIS) battalion in Syria to the maximum sentence of 20 years in jail, after Allison Fluke-Ekren pleaded guilty to “terrorism” charges earlier this year. During a hearing in federal court in northern Virginia on Tuesday, Fluke-Ekren said in a lengthy speech that she took responsibility for her actions but spent most of the time rationalising and minimising her conduct. “We just lived a very normal life,” she told the judge about her time in Syria, showing pictures of her children at a weekly pizza dinner. Prosecutors described Fluke-Ekren as the “empress of ISIS”, accusing her of training women and girls as young as 10 on

how to use automatic weapons and detonate grenades and suicide belts. Authorities say the 42-year-old also discussed carrying out attacks inside the United States. After being captured in Syria, Fluke-Ekren was brought to the US in late January to face charges. Source:aljazeera.com

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LOCAL EVENTS REPORTS

Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society 12th Annual Fundraising Dinner

he attendees at the Muslim Food Bank and Community Services Society’s (“MFBCS”) annual fundraising dinner on October 22nd, 2022, were in for a treat Saturday night. The annual fundraising gala, which raises money for the operating costs of the organization, was an enjoyable evening, with dinner, a silent auction, Imam Suhaib Webb as their distinguished speakers and Ayub Salahuddin, Mohammed Imran Ali and Kabir Qurban singing wonderful nasheeds. This year the highlight of the event was the main speaker, Imam Suhaib Webb who is also known as the Snapchat Imam. Imam Suhaib Webb specializes in engaging and connecting with youth to help them be-

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come closer to their deen via social media platforms. It was wonderful to see a lot of businesses coming together and sponsoring this event and giving back to their community. Lots of donors also came forward to help MFBCS raise over $100,000 which will go towards sustaining the organizations’ operation costs. The room was filled with beautiful art pieces which were sold at the silent auction with some of the funds going towards the upcoming artists who are also struggling towards self-reliance. Many happy faces were spotted at the end of the night from individuals taking home their winning art pieces. MFBCS has, of course, played a significant role in the community for the last

12 years. In attendance were many members of the Surrey community, united in their support for this important organization. The fundraising dinner was also attended by local Surrey MLA, including the Honourable Bruce Ralston, and Surrey Center MP Randeep Sarai. All expressed their support and appreciation for the work of MFBCSS. The fundraising dinner also provided an opportunity to celebrate the volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the important work of the organization continues – from serving over 11,000 food hampers annually through its food bank arm, to the programming provided through its community services arm, ASPIRE. Through case workers to work one

on one with families, employment and language support, youth programming, addictions assistance, MFBCS truly serves its clients in a holistic way. Starting from a volunteer’s garage, MFBCS has grown substantially in the last 12 years. Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, MFBCS continues to empower members of our community both physically and mentally. MFBCS is constantly looking to grow in cities across Canada and internationally and help in different ways and is always looking for volunteers, and donations are always welcome – please visit www.muslimfoodbank.com to learn more.

October’s Islamic History Month Canada Celebrates in Masjid As Slaam

n 2007, the Parliament of Canada enacted October as ISLAMIC HISTORY MONTH with the objective to honour Muslim – Canadian community and recognize their valuable contribution in shaping and building our mother land – Canada. this event organised after two years due to Covid-19. On October 29th to celebrate, over 300 plus audience from various cultures, faith groups, City Councillors and officials gathered to

mark this historic occasion. Imam and Khatib Yahya Momla recited the few verses of Holy Quran and talked about Islamic history month. Mr. Bob Rahiman, chairperson, Mr. Yasin Taqi Accountant, Mr. Aspha Dada, Lawyer, Sr, Hazra Ismail, education director of Masjid Al-Salaam also addressed at this occasion. Imam Zijad Delic (from Ottawa) was the invited speaker for the main event, and he does

not require any introduction. In his keynote, the Imam reminded us to strive to create an environment of peace by being kind to our parents, spouses, children along with neighbours and community as a whole. Dr. Delic stressed on the importance of displaying mercy (Rahma) as Canadian Muslims and taken initiatives to become more socially involved as Muslims by becoming engaged in education, law, politics to strengthen the

Muslim and Canadian community. Dr. Delic noted that Canadian are past integration and are now contributing to the Canadian culture and therefore need to exhibit and strengthen their character by being merciful in their private and public relationships. A healthy and generous dinner was served at the end of the talk.

n Oct 29, Al-Ihsān Educational Foundation held a book launch event with Mufti Aasim Rashid for the recently published book, “Obeying the Messenger.” The event took place at the Al-Ihsān Centre in Surrey and consisted of book reflections, readings, and signings. This book was written by the late erudite scholar and spiritual mentor, Shaykh al-Hadith Maulana Yusuf Motala (rah). Maulana Yusuf Motala (rah) founded the renowned Darul Ulum at Holcombe, Bury, UK, in 1973. This institute became the first of its kind in the western world and produced hundreds of Ulamās and Huffās. Here he taught all levels of students for decades, eventually devoting himself to teaching hadith till the end of his life. He also established and oversaw

numerous additional institutions across the UK and other countries through graduates and alumni of Darul Uloom. He was a mentor and elder to scholars and a spiritual guide for thousands of people in Europe and abroad. This book, originally written in Urdu over 50 years ago, “Itaa’a al-Rasool,” was the first book Shaykh Yusuf authored. Two key factors contributed to Shaykh Yūsuf starting this book. The first was a dream in which he was directed to do some work related to the necessity and obligation of obeying the Messenger (SAW). The second was the emphatic instruction of his shaykh, Maulana Zakariyya Kandhalvi (rah), “It is my sincere instruction to you that you must not spare any effort in propagating the lifestyle of the Prophet (SAW) and his Companions.”

The fact that Shaykh Zakariyyā personally oversaw and specifically prayed for the completion, publication and distribution of this book was sufficient for its widespread acceptance. Mufti Aasim Rashid began the work of translating and annotating this book commenced in the lifetime of the esteemed author (rahimahu’Llāh). He was updated about its progress, saw printouts of the manuscript, and prayed for its completion. The work was completed after he departed this world. May Allah shower His Mercy upon him. The revered author commenced the original Urdu work at al-Masjid al-Nabawī (the Prophet’s (SAW) Mosque) in Madina. The translator had the privilege of completing most of the English rendering and annotations in the same blessed Mosque. This English version includes

many beneficial annotations, including citing primary sources and brief biographical notes to familiarize the English reader with the background, status, achievements, and legacy source of the many great Muslim personalities quoted in this book. In addition, simple explanations have been provided for many Arabic terms, geographical notes are provided for key places, and references and citations have been provided for all hadith, tafsīr and other sourced information in this book, as far as the source could be found. Finally, Takhrīj of hadiths is presented in a minimalist manner, and the status or details of narrations are given where necessary. The book is now available for purchase on Amazon across the world, and it can also be purchased at the Al-Ihsān Centre in Surrey, BC. Sent by: Mohammad Taha

By: Abdul Ghaffar Ghaffari

Individuals and families from Vancouver, Surrey, Delta, Richmond and Langley attended the event. President ICNA Canada, Br Ijaz Tahir, Vice President,Br Yahya Mansoori, Secretary General, Br Raees Ahmed, and the Regional President, Br Ghulam Mustafa Sajid addressed the participants of the event. Br Ijaz Tahir, President ICNA Canada while addressing the event appreciated the ICNA Resource Center & Food

Bank moving to the MYC as it will now be better poised to offer its full range of services. “Whether international projects or domestic services all our efforts are aimed to build an exemplary Canadian Muslim Society and thereby to seek the pleasure of Allah swt in order to succeed in both the worlds, herein and hereafter”, he said. He urged the youth to come forward and take leadership roles to turnaround our times

and environment and brighten our future. The role of women to shape up an exemplary Canadian Muslim Society can hardly be overemphasized and we need to dearly uphold and practice our values as ordained in the Holy Quran and manifest in the seerah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Br Yahya Mansoori, Vice President, informed the audience ICNA Relief Canada

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Al-Ihsān Educational Foundation held a book launch event with Mufti Aasim Rashid

ICNA Vancouver Resource Center & Food Bank moves to MYC in Surrey

ffering a range of community services including a food bank in Surrey since 2012, ICNA Vancouver recently moved its ICNA Resource Center & Food Bank to Muslim Youth Centre located at 209-7750 128th Street, Surrey BC, V3W 0R6. In the wake of this moving to a cherished premises, a Family Event was organized by ICNA Vancouver at the new place.

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We Care Relief Canada ‘s clothing drives for Pakistan

By: Dr. Nikhat Khan Bozai e Care Relief Canada organises clothing drives for the disadvantaged community in Pakistan in the summer We also gave out brand-new, warm blankets and sweaters to needy families in Nepal in the winter. We have previously organised a few clothing drives for

Sindh Pakistan. We had delivered them to hundreds of recipients in the villages of Qaisr Khan Ahmedani, Sulemaan Bhaan, and Bholo Nohrio. We also send the kids some small toys.Our previous shipment was reached on 13th of June 2022.

In October 2022, we conducted a clothing drive for the flood victims in Sindh, Pakistan. At two drop-off locations, one in Surrey and another in Delta,We collected new and gently used clothing, bedsheets, and sweaters ,items weighing roughly 1000 kg were gathered, packed, and scheduled to be shipped through freight by the second week of November. A used clothing drive can be organised with several benefits. The giver gains by decluttering their home and making space for new items so they may buy new clothes, while the recipient gains by receiving newer garments than what they already own for free and by receiving nicer, cooler clothing that can keep them out of

the heat and cold. Occasionally, we arrange financing to help people in need buy new clothes from the market or get them customized stitched garments on special occasions like orphans wedding.

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L O cal / lifes t yle

Arshad Sharif: Mystery over killing of Pakistani journalist in Kenya.

he shooting dead of a prominent Pakistani investigative journalist by police in Kenya caused outrage in his home country, leaving many wondering how such a thing could have happened. Thousands turned up to Arshad Sharif ’s funeral on Thursday in Islamabad to mourn the well-known critic of Pakistan’s military. Opponents of the current Pakistani government believe that he was targeted in a plot organised in Pakistan. But Kenya’s police, in an initial report, said the 49-year-old was shot dead in a moving vehicle in a case of mistaken identity. Pakistan says it has sent investigators to Kenya to help with the inquiry into what

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took place.

What happened?

Late on Sunday evening, Sharif was a passenger in a Toyota Land Cruiser travelling on an unpaved rural road around 30km (20 miles) from the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Shots were then fired at the vehicle by police, killing the journalist. But exactly why is not clear. The police have issued contradictory statements regarding the shooting. In one account, they say that Sharif was in a vehicle that was mistaken for one that had been reported stolen. The initial police report said officers were on the look-out for the missing vehicle when he was killed.

According to this report, the driver of Sharif ’s Land Cruiser disobeyed orders to stop at a roadblock and officers then shot at the car at least eight times as it moved away, killing the journalist in the process. In a second version of events from police, one of the people inside the vehicle fired first and then officers responded by shooting back. Police say one officer was hit in the hand as a result of the exchange of fire.There are two key questions for investigators: How did police mistake the Toyota Land Cruiser, a large four-wheeldrive car, for the vehicle reported stolen - a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, which is a delivery

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van? Why did the police not try to demobilise the vehicle by shooting at the tyres? These will be among the issues to be considered by the police’s Internal Affairs Unit as well as the police watchdog, the Independent Police Oversight Authority, which are both looking into what happened. Source: bbc.com

Types Of gathered 5 types of self-love language and shut down all the other thoughts? A full imideas on how to exercise each. Self-Love mersion into an activity is the next thing to try. L a n g u a g e FEEL: Loving yourself is being kind to your A new hobby, a trip to a town nearby, or a spa

“Just love yourself “is a fix-it-all piece of advice that you’ve probably received before. Yet, no one tells you how. You can’t turn a switch to change your selfperception immediately, and, as it turns out, self-love is not about that. It’s a healthy appreciation of self that grows from everyday action of care. Loving yourself influences your self-esteem, which is detrimental for mental health, social and physiological well-being. So how do you grow self-love through action? Below, we

November 11

When is Remembrance Day in Canada?

emembrance Day is commemorated on November 11th each year and marks the end of World War I in 1918. It may also be commonly known as Armistice Day. The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the Great War (first world war).Remembrance Day is a federal statutory holiday in Canada. Why Remembrance Day is important? On Remembrance Day, Canadians pause to honour the men and women who have

body. Pleasant sensations and an overall feeling of comfort is an easy first step. Comfy clothes, skincare, a 5-minute yoga routine will make you feel more relaxed. Stretching after hours of work is a small act of kindness and respect to your body that translates into feelings of worthiness and love. THINK: Self-love manifests through mental well-being. Organize your thoughts, give your mind a rest, or even change some thinking patterns. Meditation or journaling can help in the process. IMMERSE: When was the last time you allowed yourself to truly be in the moment and

day work for an immersive experience. DO: If you thought chores are the opposite of self-love, here’s a new perspective! Performing a practical task can make your environment or day-to-day life better. We are talking about decluttering, running errands, fixing something at home, or airing the room. You do those because you love yourself and want to safeguard your mind from annoying things like a cluttered desk. BE PRESENT: Finally, it’s hard to find a place for self-love, when your mind is tearing in different directions. For instance, when you think of work during a family dinner or can’t

served and continue to serve Canada during times of war, conflict, and peace. More than 2,300,000 Canadians have served and more than 118,000 made the ultimate sacrifice. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day. In the run-up to Remembrance Day, replica poppies are sold by the Royal Canadian Legion to provide assistance to veterans. The reason that the poppy is worn for Remembrance Day is due to a Canadian physician and poet who noticed how quickly poppies had grown over the graves of soldiers who had died during the Battle of Ypres. This symbolism of the blood-red flowers was beautifully captured by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae in his 1915 poem “In Flanders Fields.” The poem was apparently discarded by McCrae but was found by soldiers who sent it to a London-based magazine named Punch. In 1921, people began wearing the poppy three years after the war ended. For the centennial observance of Remembrance Day in

2021, the Royal Canadian Legion released a commemorative replica of the original fabric pin from 1921. November 11th marks the signing of the armistice (peace agreement) between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France. The armistice took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning - the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” However, while this date is used to reflect the end of the whole war, it technically relates to the cease-fire on the Western Front; fighting continued after November 11th in parts of the Ottoman Empire. After the ‘end’ of the war in 1918, it didn’t take long before the signing of the armistice was adopted as a suitable time and date for countries involved in the war to mark the sacrifice of their soldiers, with official remembrance services taking place in the UK and USA in 1919. The national ceremony is held at the National

Why Remembrance Day is important?

work well because you are sleepy. We recommend setting boundaries, unplugging technology from time to time, and getting proper 8-hour rest at night. Imagine how your life will change if you pick up a couple of these strategies! At the end of each day you’ll think: “Today, I did this and that for myself. It made me feel good and, as a result, I could be a better friend/colleague/partner.” And that is a good reason for self-appreciation. Email: asmashums@gmail.com War Memorial in Ottawa. The Governor General of Canada presides over the ceremony. It is also attended by the Prime Minister, other government officials, representatives of Veterans’ organizations, diplomatic representatives, other dignitaries, Veterans as well as the general public.In advance of the ceremony, long columns of Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP officers, and cadets march to the memorial lead by a pipe band and a colour guard. At the end of the ceremony, they march away to officially close the ceremony.

Did you know?

The last Canadian killed in action in World War I was Private George Lawrence Price of the Canadian Infantry (2nd Canadian Division) who was killed at Mons at 10.58 on November 11th, two minutes before the armistice. Officially, Price was the last Commonwealth soldier to be killed in World War One. Source:officeholidays.com

Donation Acknowledgement from the BC’s Community for Pakistan‘s Flood

Oct 31, 2022 By: Hassaan Ghani Sheikh, BC Regional Manager, Islamic Relief Canada n behalf of Islamic Relief Canada, we would like to thank communities across British Columbia, including donors, organizations, and fellow NGOs for their generous contribution of over $375,000 collected in the province, before government matching, throughout the month of September for the 2022 Pakistan floods. Your donations have supported our emergency response and recovery efforts in Pakistan including shelter, food, drinking water and hygiene items. Islamic Relief has been on the ground in Pakistan for the past 30 years. Over the years, Islamic Relief Pakistan has responded to natural disasters like floods, droughts, and earthquakes in Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. From climate adaptation to sustainable livelihood solutions and women’s empowerment to water challenges, Islamic Relief is addressing the most pressing needs. Additionally, we currently run pro-

grams in urban areas like Rawalpindi, where we are enabling children living on the street to go to school and are pioneering microfinancing for widowed women and low-income families. Most recently, responding to the pandemic, Islamic Relief worked with national and provincial governments to provide health institutions with lifesaving equipment. The confidence of our donors and partners has enabled us to become a member of the Humanitarian Coalition, which qualifies Islamic Relief to be the only Muslim iNGO to receive dollar for dollar matching from the government of Canada, and other nations across to world. Islamic Relief transfers funds to disaster-

stricken areas when news breaks - because of our capacity around field offices, and as a result, streamlined reporting, needs assessments, all while following government compliances. Our fundraising offices then gather donations for the outbound money in the following weeks which ensures that the amana of our donors is used immediately for the right communities urgently in need. Through our recovery projects as well as our ongoing efforts to uplift the lives of those afflicted, your support continues to reach millions in need and has assisted more than 500,000 individuals directly impacted by the floods in the previous weeks. Our teams were on the ground immediately after news broke, and were engaging with local emergency response services to rescue stranded families. Our emergency response after recovery operations included the previously mentioned aid, as well as working with UNICEF to restart schooling for children residing in camps. Our long term recovery response focuses on rebuilding infrastructure for afflicted families, by providing cash grants specific to hardware/construction

outlets. While the focus has primarily been on the after affects of the floods, our teams in Pakistan have been continuously engaged in advocacy work around climate change as well as mitigation efforts. In 2021, Islamic Relief built seven reservoirs that not only provide livelihood for thousands in villages near Quetta, Balochistan, but preemptively saved hundreds of mud built houses from the recent flooding by diverting the water that now will be used for drinking and farming. We will continue to work closely with the communities here at home to support those in need around the world for long term interventions in addition to emergency responses. For more information about Islamic Relief Canada and what we do, feel free to visit our website at www.islamicreliefcanada.org. Once again, thank you to British Columbians for their continuous support of our mission. With your support, we can change even more lives and help rebuild Pakistan. Note; It’s response of Miracle’s editorial and Adaria in its Oct 21st edition. Thanks IR Canada for provided updates

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kashmir / pak

Kashmir remains the oldest unresolved dispute on UN agenda

By: Hamid Raza Khan ashmir is an unfinished agenda of the partition of subcontinent. It remains one of the oldest unresolved disputes on the agenda of the UN Security Council. It is an internationally recognized dispute as affirmed by numerous UNSC resolutions since 1948. These UN resolutions uphold the fundamental right of the Kashmiri people to decide their own future through the democratic method of a free and impartial plebiscite conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. However, by refusing to implement the UNSC resolutions, India remains in consistent breach of its obligations under Article 25 of the UN Charter that stipulates that “The Members of the United Nations agree to accept and carry out the decisions of the Security Council”. Over the past seven decades, successive Indian governments have subjected the people of Kashmir to worst forms of state-terrorism. Today, the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir is the world’s most heavily militarized zone, which has in fact been turned into the world’s largest prison – where people are not allowed to speak freely. Kashmiri leaders, youth, journalists, civil society and human rights defenders are jailed and silenced. The entire APHC leadership, including Muhammad Yasin Malik, Massarat Aalam Bhat, Shabbir Ahmad Shah, Nayeem Ahmad Khan and Aasiya Andrabi, is also in jail in fabricated cases. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also remains under house arrest and is continuously denied access to go to the Jamia Masjid to deliver the Friday sermon. Besides incarceration,

there are also cases of inhuman custodial deaths of Hurriyat leader Altaf Ahmed Shah recently and Ashraf Sehrai last year. Worryingly, IIOJK continues to be strangled economically, facing the brunt of Indian occupation forces ‘economic terrorism’. While the region has a stark unemployment rate, its farmers are faced with prolonged and forced road blockades by the occupation forces, exposing them to risks of their produce going rotten. This is a deliberate attempt to destroy the region’s economy. India has stepped up its repression of the Kashmiris since its illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August 2019 to colonise the entire Kashmir region and deprive its people of their economic, political and land rights by changing the demography of the IIOJK. In order to suppress the Kashmiris, India has resorted to a blatant use of state-terrorism, extra-judicial killings, fake encounters, cordon-and-search operations, custodial torture, enforced disappearance, use of pellet guns and destruction of properties. These gruesome acts are well-documented by the UN and international human rights organizations, including a recent report by Amnesty International and earlier reports of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released in 2018 and 2019. These reports substantiate Pakistan’s serious concerns over the human rights impacts of India’s illegal and unilateral measures in the occupied territory, which have been abetted by inhuman military siege, draconian laws such as PSA, UAPA, and Armed Forces Special Powers Act and the state sanctioned impunity in IIOJK –

all in a bid to change the demographic composition of the occupied territory. The report by Amnesty International is also comprehensive in nature as it objectively highlights India’s incessant and purposive failure to uphold the fundamental rights of the Kashmiris and its malfeasant use of national security as an alibi to justify its widespread and systematic campaign of state terrorism in the occupied territory. The Amnesty International’s report renews earlier calls made to India by the UN Office for Human Rights and other independent international voices to provide unhindered access to the occupied territory for independent investigations into the extent of its systematic oppression in IIOJK. On its own, the UN leadership has repeatedly expressed its concerns “over reports of restrictions on the Indian-side of Kashmir, which could exacerbate the human rights situation in the region.” Several UN Special Rapporteurs have termed the overall human rights situation in IIOJK in a “free fall” and categorized the military siege as “a form of collective punishment of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, without even a pretext of a precipitating offence” There is now a discernible uptick in the India’s international scrutiny and censure for its violations of human rights in the IIOJK. Three deliberations on Kashmir by UN Security Council since 5 August, 2019 have been held. Statements have been made by the UN leadership reaffirming UN position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Debates in world Parliaments including those of EU, US, UK, Sweden and Portugal have been

vibrant Pakistani diaspora in Canada had answered the call for help to their brothers and sisters in Pakistan and contributed millions of dollars to the flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in Pakistan. He was speaking to a large gathering of Pakistani Canadians, members of the Canadian civil society, politicians, members of Canadian Parliament and Senate gathered in Ottawa under the banner of Human Concern International for raising funds for construction of houses for the flood victims in Pakistan. Besides High

Commissioner Zaheer Janjua, Greg Fergus, Parliamentary Secretary to the Canandian Prime Minister and to the President of the Treasury Board of Canada, Paul Thoppil, Assistant Deputy Minister, Asia-Pacific at Global Affairs Canada, Member Senate of Canada Ms Salma Ataullahjan, Member Parliament Shafqat Ali, Member Parliament Sameer Zuberi, Member Parliament Chandra Arya, Member Parliament Marie-France Lalonde also attended the dinner which resulted in an on-the-spot collection and contributions of CAD 102,000 funds for the flood victims in Pakistan. It was announced that Human Concern International, run and staffed mostly by members ofPakistani diaspora had collected CAD 400,000 through two fundraising dinners held in Toronto and London Ontario in the past week. The organisation plans to use the donations for construction of houses for the people rendered homeless by recent floods in Pakistan.

held. Recently, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock also said that Germany and the international community had a role to play in Kashmir and called for an intensive engagement of the United Nations in finding a peaceful resolution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Earlier in September, US Ambassador to Pakistan David Blome visited Azad Jammu & Kashmir in Sep 2022. The dream of stability and peace in South Asia and the world at large will remain elusive until the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is resolved in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and aspirations of Kashmiris. It has serious implications for the peace and security of the region. I think it needs to be understood that since this dispute is an international dispute and is on the agenda of the UN Security Council itself, it is the direct responsibility of the UN and the Security Council and particularly its five permanent members to make sincere and concerted efforts to resolve this dispute. It is time for them to act. Pressure needs to be built upon India to have the Security Council resolutions implemented which provide for the right to self- determination of the Kashmiri people. Sent by Press Counsellor, High Commission for Pakistan

Zaheer Janjua lauds Canadian charity for raising CAD 500,000 to provide houses to flood victims in Pakistan

akistan High Commissioner to Canada Zaheer A. Janjua has lauded Human Concern International (HCI), a charitable non-governmental Canadian organization, for raising CAD 500,000 through donations for the rehabilitation of people affected by floods in Pakistan. He said he had travelled to various parts of Canada and had attended various fundraising events arranged by the Pakistani diaspora in Canada and he had been thoroughly impressed with the sincerity and enthusiasm with which the By: Mariyah Saleem, Gr 7, Lahore, Pak. veryone has lofty aspirations from others. Expectations are a part of life, and they enrich it. Sometimes our expectations are satisfied, but other times they are not. We demand a lot from individuals, such as love and care and a genuine relationship without any outcome. However, it’s our worst blunder. People are cruel, and you have no one more special than your parents, followed by your siblings. We expect a lot from our politicians without realizing that they merely seek fame and money beneath the table. They are unified, and we the people are fighting for them blindly. The nonsense, we overlooked. The globe collected donations for the flood, but no one knows where the many millions went. We vote for them because we have feelings and expectations for them. We make plans that inflation will be controlled, that we will find the great opportunity for our source of income, and unexpectedly, there is a high-level expectation with the vote, but when they succeed, they never do anything for us, the people, they don’t treat us like humans, and when your trust breaks and you realize the person was actually manipulat-

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ing your mind, that’s the most painful and it hurts a lot. Being a GenZ, I get to hear a lot from my grandparents about how they used to purchase a sack of wheat in a few Ana’s (it was a medium of exchange at that time). Well, that seems like a distant dream now as inflation has taken over our lives completely. Even though inflation is prevalent everywhere in the world now, it has affected Pakistan more than others. That’s because despite facing inflation and other issues, other countries are rising towards success whereas Pakistan is heading towards the relatively lower end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, in today’s time, Pakistan is stuck in its self-created political circus. Amongst various other problems, inflation is one of the biggest issues this country is currently facing. A skyrocketing increase in inflation has reached those dangerous levels which were never seen or even heard before. Survival of a common man has become extremely difficult. Not only is that, but even highly paid professionals are worried about the present and the next upcoming inflation flood too. In today’s time, the war between Russia and Ukraine plays an integral role in this increased inflation rate across the globe, due to which diesel and petrol rates have also risen exponentially. Previous stable markets

have crashed, dollar rates are very high, and local traders are facing immense losses. Grocery items have become unaffordable for people. People are opting for double-shift jobs so that they can make ends meet. There is chaos among people. As per my understanding it’s our fault too because poor policies and ill management of our government is making the situation worse. We select leaders on a lame and vague basis; poor policies and ill management of our government are making the situation worse. The current situation of the country is very critical. Is the long march worth it? What are its aftereffects? The long march is going excitedly, and difficulties have been faced, but not letting down excitement of people. As Imran khan ruled for 3years in Pakistan. What happened with the country is the same as it was. On top of that, continuous unstable political situation in our country making our survival even worse. The one proof of political instability is the long marches that take place whenever a political party wants to put forth their agenda. These marches cost us a huge amount of money along with other disadvantages such as closing of roads, transportation services, business meetings and even national level events thus putting entire country on halt that ultimately leads to weakened country

Addressing the event, High Commissioner Zaheer Janjua highlighted the grave consequences climate induced calamities had caused for countries like Pakistan which had little to do with global emissions. He said that Pakistan had become a victim of climate induced catastrophic floods even though it contributed less than 1 per cent to global emissions but in the vulnerability index it was already amongst the top 5 countries. He called for an urgent global action to deal with what he called a clear and present danger staring us in the form of climate change. He warned that Pakistan had witnessed the manifestation of climate change but tomorrow it could be some other country. He noted that while it was great to have lovely agreements such as Paris Accord to address the climate change issue, it was also necessary to pay attention to what was happening on the ground. By: HC of Pak standing in the world. However, there’s another side to these long marches, i.e., that they enable people to raise their voices against corruption and several other problems they feel are hindering the progress of their country. People take part in these peaceful marches to express their anger, frustrations, concerns, and disappointments over matters that they find are damaging to the overall reputation of the country internationally. So, in my view, it is a double-edged sword. Thus, in my opinion, we as a nation should stand together and not get jumped onto the bandwagon of different political parties, and instead of fighting among ourselves, we need to hold each other up and stop these politicians ruining our country. We need to stop corruption by removing corrupt people from our nation and do some introspection which will be very valuable for ourselves as well as for our country. Pakistan needs to increase the export of goods and services which will eventually strengthen Pakistan’s currency. Don’t constantly anticipate amazing things from wasted people. Always anticipate huge visions from great people and only think about big issues since no one cares about you.

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Eid Milad un Nabi(saw) Celebrates in Masjid Anwar e Madina, Surrey

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Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya Celebrated Milad un Nabi (saw)

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Eid Milad un Nabi(saw) Celebrates in Masjid Anwar e Madina, Surrey Pictures at Pg 15:

n Oct 29, the annual Milad un Nabi Jalsa was held at Masjid Anwar e Madina, Surrey and, the program was very successful in regards to knowledge, spirituality and blessings.Program started with Hafiz Mohammad Yousef’s recitation of the Holy Quran then a few Nasheed’s were recited including Saiyad Hamza Dean, Saiyad Faraz, and Ali Ahmed in a group. Hafiz Younus (from Edmonton) was the MC

and he conducted the program very efficiently and talked in details of the Milaad. Saiyed Faraz Dean delivered a speech in English at Milad un-Nabi(saw). Br, Feroz Dean briefed the plan of Masjid extension.,After that Imam and Khatib Maulana Imroz Dean Saify have chosen the topic of “the exemplary Character of the beloved Prophet Mohammad (saw). He presented his knowledge and wisdom filled

speech from the direct quotations of the 7. Brave: Commands Muslims in battle Holy Quran and Hadiths. Maulana Imroz given details in the light of As per Haidths Prophet Exemplary Quran and Sunnah at the Prophet Character are based on: Exemplary Character. Afterwards, salaam and salutations on the 1. Most exemplary character Prophet Mohammed(saw) made Duaa. 2. Sadiq (Truthful) Then everything was concluded by a 3. Final judge and arbiter superbly prepared dinner and lots of 4. Honoured, Noble desserts and sweets was presented.

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Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya Celebrated Milad un Nabi (saw) Pictures at Pg 15:

id Milad ul Nabi is universally celebrated in the Muslim world with religious fervour and festivity. Bullay Shah Academyand Anjuman Khudam-e-Sufiya too observed the occasion with due respect and traditional fanfare on October 29. The program started with the recitation of Holy Quran after which Pir Afzal Ahmed Naqshbandi led the recitation of Khatam-e-Pak and humbly offered the thawab in the court of Holy Prophet PBUH, His Children, Companions and the rest of Ummah.The occasion was marked with recitation of nasheeds in the court of Holy Prophet PBUH. Several prominent local naat khawans took part by expressing their love and paying respects to Holy Prophet PBUH. Qari Anwar Naqshbandi, Qari Ameen, Naseer Pirzada, and Br. Ijaz were among the more noteworthy participants. The attendants especially appreciated the young naat khawans who keeping in tradition with the children of Madinah, presented their tributes to Holy Prophet PBUH throughout the even-

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By: Dr. Syed Ashiq A meet and greet event with Honorable leader of BCNDP and the next Premier of BC was organized by Dr. Syed Ashiq Ali Shah, Mr. Gul Shah and Mr. Changiz Khan Durrani at Dhaliwal Banquet Hall on October 22, with a group of Muslim professionals and entrepreneurs of BC. The event was organized to show support for the BCNDP leader and Premier designate, David Eby. At the opening of the event Gul Shah requested participants to observe a moment of silence, to honour Constable Shaelyn Yang who was killed in the line of duty. He thanked the distinguished chief guest, MLAs and the members of Muslim community for their participation. He invited the Muslim community to engage with the

ing. In his masterful and transcendent keynote speech, Qibla Pir Afzal Ahmed Naqshbandi remarked that Holy Prophet SAW was sent to the mankind as a blessing in fulfillment of the prayer made by Prophet Abraham when he re-raised the walls of Kaaba. He enunciated that we are lucky to have been born in the Ummah of the Prophet PBUH whose care for us is symbolized by the fact that he sought forgiveness for us from Allah when his noor was created, when he physically manifested in this world and even when he was veiled from this physical world by the will of Allah. In a moving and stirring conclusion, he reminded the participants that Allah and His Angels send salutations upon Holy Prophet PBUH and orders all Muslims in Quran to do so likewise. Allah, for the sake of His Prophet PBUH, accepts the prayers of the person who sends salutations on him and makes his passing from this world easier on him, not to mention the inestimable benefits received on the Day of Judgement.

The event was noteworthy for the attendance of several non Muslims who attended to express their respect for Holy Prophet SAW. Bullay Shah Academy and Anjuman Khudame-Sufiya hold a monthly multifaith event on the last Saturday of every month. The next event will be held on Nov 24, The organizing committee invites everyone to attend and bring children along so they can learn more about their faith. Separate arrangements are made for sisters. Reported by: Tuaha Younas

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Press release of meet and greet with David Eby local leaders to build a better society. Mr. Changiz Khan congratulated David Eby and emphasized that the Muslim community of BC should network and connect with our elected members of the Legislature, to have conversations on the issues we are facing here in BC – issues such as public safety, housing, discrimination, Islamophobia and climate change. Dr. Syed Ashiq Ali Shah congratulated David Eby and expressed optimism in working with the visionary leadership of David Eby, for the betterment of the Muslim community. He appreciated the efforts of the BCNDP government in addressing the issue of Islamophobia through the hard work of MLA Rachna Singh. He invited the

attention of the Premier designate to the underrepresentation of Muslims in all levels of government, crisis in the health care sector, drug and gang wars, and housing affordability. Finally, he thanked all the MLAs for their support of Muslim community, especially, Garry Begg, his CA Amna Shah and Jassa Grewal of the Khalsa Diwan Society of Surrey for their help with the event. MLA and Government Whip of the Legislative Assembly Garry Begg highlighted the teachings of Islam as a religion of peace, kindness, service to mankind, constancy, and mutual respect. He acknowledged the contributions of Muslim professionals and entrepreneurs in serving the community in general. He highlighted Eby’s ethical values,

and why these values are crucial to informing good policy. “Leaders are not born that way, leaders are made over time”, said MLA Begg, as he referred to the exemplary track record of David Eby tackling complex files such as ICBC and Housing throughout his tenure as Minister. Premier designate David Eby addressed the attendees with his vision for a government which acts decisively and quickly in addressing pertinent issues affecting everyday British Columbians. His approach will also informed through an anti-racism lens, one which ensures that programs are inclusive to all communities. He then participated in a moderated Q&amp;A session with attendees. The meeting was attended by MLAs Garry Begg, Rachna Singh, Harry Bains, Jagrup Brar and Jinny Sims.

The seventh annual fundraiser dinner of The Citizens Foundation (TCF) held in Vancouver By: Usman Nadeem

The seventh annual fundraiser dinner of The Citizens Foundation (TCF) Vancouver was held at Taj Park Convention Centre on Friday October 31st, 2022. TCF Pakistan VP Mr Riaz Kamlani and TCF Alumnus Kainat delivered speeches at the event. As always, TCF Vancouver fundraiser was a big success as it managed to attract almost 430 guests; by the end of the event, TCF-Vancouver was able to raise over $80,000 in donations to sponsor TCF schools in extremely impoverished and backward areas of Pakistan. TCF is Pakistan’s largest non-profit organi-

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zation working in the field of education. It builds and manages primary and secondary schools in rural areas and urban slums in Pakistan. TCF has a very unique operating model that has achieved remarkable success over the past decade. As of Oct 2022, TCF has expanded its network to over 1,830 operational school units, which is currently providing quality education to more than 280,000 students nationwide. TCF-Canada, one of its international chapters, helps primarily by collecting donations from expatriates and various other organizations. It is registered with Canada Revenue Agency and

accounts are audited by E&Y. The TCF-Vancouver 7th annual Fundraiser Dinner was a huge success. TCF Canada’s President Mr. Farhan Salman attended the memorable evening organized by the young TCF-Vancouver team and also spoke about TCF Canada being in top 10 impact charities as rated by Charity Intelligence Canada. The mission of this chapter is to raise awareness and promote the TCF brand and organize annual fundraisers targeting the Greater Vancouver audience. All donations raised from the fundraiser goes to support the annual operating cost of existing TCF schools

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in Pakistan. The event began with a brief update on TCF Vancouver by Usman Nadeem, Vancouver Chapter President. Mr Farhan Sadiq, President of TCF Canada presented about TCF’s impact in Pakistan. After dinner, very talented and Pakistani coke studio famous singer Rachel Viccaji performed and set the stage for the evening’s entertainment till late in night. Congratulations to TCF-Vancouver for not only achieving their goal but also for hosting a memorable experience for all involved to reflect the ongoing efforts of The Citizens Foundation.

ICNA Vancouver Resource Center & Food Bank moves to MYC in Surrey

is serving since 2005 and contributing to alleviate the sufferings of humanity in 19 countries across the globe alone with its range of domestic programs including 10 Food Banks across Canada and is sposnoring more than 6500 orphans, an investment of more than CAD 3.0 million. He said that ICNA Relief Canada is currently on the ground in Pakistan, working in affected areas such as southwestern Balochistan and Sindh and Eastern Punjab provinces and has already spent CAD 2.0 million to help the flood affectees by providing thousands of food packs, hygiene kits, temporary shel-

ters and other emergency supplies to affected families. ICNA Relief Canada’s 10 Food Banks across Canada are a community-run project initiated in August, 2005. Thanks to generous donations, which are always welcome, these Food Banks, including the one in Surrey, continues to serve the deserving and needy today. In his presentation, Regional President, Br Ghulam Mustafa Sajid apprised the audience that ICNA Vancouver is serving the community and is a wide range of rendering services. ICNA Food Bank has more than 300 registered clients while in the re-

cent months, due to the inflationary pressures, the number of deserving and needy has increased three times. He emphasized the need to support the needy, deserving and destitute of the community by supporting the local ICNA food bank. Earlier, President ICNA Vancouver, Br Abdul Ghaffar welcomed the guest speakers and participants of the Family Event who thronged in numbers. This facility is for all of you and ICNA offers programs for children, youth, sisters, adults and seniors, including but not limited Quran Halaqah, Youth Camping, Study Circles, Sports Ac-

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