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How Gen Z Muslims Are Shaping the Future of Islam in Canada
27
Jun
2025

How Gen Z Muslims Are Shaping the Future of Islam in Canada

Written by  Ahmad Akhtar
Published in Religious
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Being a young Muslim in Canada means living at the boundaries of cultures, religion, and dreams, specifically in a place like Vancouver, BC, and travelling between tradition and innovation. Muslims of Gen Z have been shaping a new face of Islam as they introduce new ideas into the communities, culture, and activism.

Not only do they participate in the active life of the population, but they frequently seek the possibility to earn additional income, as well as start their careers as early as possible. In this article, we will take a look at how young Muslims are developing the future of Islam in Canada and what job market opportunities are becoming available to them.

A Bridge Between Cultures, Built on the Strength of Faith

There are about 79,310 Muslims living in British Columbia, and the youth are crucial to cementing the Muslim community. Organizations like the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) Youth create programs that encourage adolescents. For instance, the annual festival, Educational Muslim Achievement Awards Night (EMAAN), encourages the scholastic and leadership achievements of secondary school students. This empowers young people and instills a sense of belonging.

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We find Vancouver's Gen Z Muslims organizing interfaith activities, collaborating with Christians and Jews to address local issues — from homelessness to the environment. Such activities show that religion and civic work can thrive together.

Teenagers also engage in such activities as:

  1. Mentorship opportunities: Programs that match high school students with university students, closing cultural and social gaps;

  2. Volunteer work: Teenagers participate in volunteer activities like food delivery at shelters within mosques;

  3. Interfaith dialogues: Teenagers hold sessions to discuss shared values with other religious groups;

  4. Advocacy campaigns: They take part in anti-Islamophobia advocacy campaigns by holding workshops in schools;

  5. Fundraising efforts: Teenagers collect funds for local causes through online channels;

  6. Policy engagement: Some young people work together with Vancouver officials to advocate for inclusive policy.

All of this not only renders communities stronger but also prepares teenagers for more career advancements. Due to their aspirations, a number of them look for summer jobs for teenagers at Jooble in Vancouver, BC, in a bid to combine civic involvement with work exposure. It helps them gain skills and earn money while still in school, which gives them more confidence as they step into adulthood.

Defending and Promoting Values Through Technology

With all that, Gen Z Muslims utilize art and media to promote and protect their faith. One good example is Zainab bint Younus, who in 2015 set up a series of niqab selfies with the intention of dispelling the stereotype of suppressed women — a series that was posted on Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, and Medium. 

Young Muslims can educate public opinion via podcasts, vlogs, and even memes that clearly define what it means to belong to Gen Z in Canada. These projects sometimes even inspire teens to search for high school students interships options in Vancouver, BC, to further develop their skills in media and technology. These trends are literally changing the perception of Islam, making it more accessible and relatable to a wider audience.

The Job Market as a Guaranteed Path to Building the Future

Young Muslims in Canada aren't only redefining community and culture, but are also actively entering the job market. Teenagers in Vancouver, whose economy relies on media, tech, and tourism, have more opportunities than ever. The table below reflects the most frequent categories in which teenagers are seeking jobs or internships in Vancouver.

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Job/internship type

Industry

Skills gained

Example employers

Retail assistant

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Retail

Customer Service

H&M, Zara

Media intern

Media

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Content Creation

Local News Outlets

Community outreach

Non-profit

Leadership

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Vancouver Food Bank

These opportunities provide young Muslims with the chance to develop professional skills without compromising their values. For example, careers in nonprofit organizations provide them with the opportunity to combine faith and profession — something that is crucial for Gen Z. Besides the jobs mentioned above, Vancouver also offers exposure to tech and marketing careers, where youth have the opportunity to capitalize on their excellent online skills.

Final Thoughts

The Canadian Gen Z Muslims are one of those generations that are transforming the future of Islam. They construct their communities, restore culture through arts and media, and demand justice, and they are gainfully employed in the labor market. They are exciting with their dynamism and innovativeness, which demonstrates that religion and progress can coexist. That is really something to cherish.

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