Canadian Council of Muslim Women: Standing in Solidarity with the San Diego Muslim Community

Written by Canadian Council of Muslim Women

Published in News

The Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) is deeply saddened and disturbed by the tragic shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

We unequivocally condemn this act of violence and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives.

Mosques and Islamic centres are sacred spaces meant for prayer, reflection, safety, and community.

An attack on a place of worship is an attack on the collective sense of peace and belonging that every community deserves to feel.

At this painful time, we stand in solidarity with the Muslim communities in San Diego and with all those impacted by this tragedy.

We pray that Allah grants the victims the highest ranks of Jannah, surrounds their families with patience and comfort, and brings healing and strength to the entire community.

Canadian Council of Muslim Women

The story of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) begins in 1982 when a group of dynamic and devoted Muslim women from across the country congregated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Led by the late founder of CCMW, Dr. Lila Fahlman, these women sought to mobilize their passion for social justice and faith in order to enrich their communities and work towards the common good of Canadian society.

This inaugural meeting led to the establishment of CCMW, a not-for-profit organization that works to provide equity, equality and empowerment for all Canadian Muslim women. For the past 30 years, its proud and accomplished roster of members have achieved and continue to achieve great milestones for Muslim women and Canada’s multicultural landscape. As a highly diverse organization, CCMW is firmly committed to the overarching vision of improving the status of Muslim women to remain true to their Islamic heritage and Canadian identity.