With a name that sounds like a fatwa on footwear, Halal Socks is a company that makes colourful, festive, Muslim-themed socks that aim to celebrate Islam and fight Islamophobia. Founded by Toronto couple Sherry and Sara Qureshy, the brand was launched into the international limelight last year when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wore their Eid Mubarak socks to the Pride Parade (the parade happened to fall on Eid ul-Fitr). The story was picked up by news outlets around the world and Halal Socks got a publicity boost that a start-up can only dream of.

Muslim Link is starting a series of profiles about ethno-cultural Muslim community associations across Canada. We feel this is a great way to help our community become more informed about our diversity and complexity.

Here we interview Yoruba Nigerian Canadian Suliya Mazou about her involvement in the Nigerian Canadian Muslim Association in Toronto.

The Federal Liberal Caucus invited Muslims in their ridings across Canada to a national Eid Al-Fitr celebration at Parliament Hill on June 19th.

We would like to thank Mayor Jim Watson for his efforts to help support tenants facing eviction in Herongate by negotiating with Timbercreek for an extension and a larger financial compensation. However, the tenants in Herongate are not fighting for more time or more money.

Toronto-based author Uzma Jalaluddin will be in Ottawa on Wednesday, July 11 at Octopus Books.

First Hijabi influencer starring in Sephora's latest 2018 campaign in Quebec.

Afghan Canadian Sadaf Parweez recently made headlines in Durham region after graduating from UOIT. An Afghan refugee, Sadaf has overcome the obstacles many newcomers to Canada face when trying to pursue their education.

Muslim Link interviewed the recent graduate about her educational journey after coming to Canada as a refugee.

Mercy Mission Canada has launched a new project aimed at encouraging more Muslim Canadians to become foster parents.

The project is called FosterLink.

Muslim Link interviewed the project’s founder Shahzad Mustafa about the initiative.

My name is Iman Berry. I was recently selected as one of thirty youth in a national competition with hundreds of Canada's top leaders to represent our great nation on an international trade mission in China. I will be participating in this mission through Global Vision a Non-Profit organization aimed at teaching Canadian youth skills they will need to succeed in the global economy. Delegates were selected for their ability to lead, communicate effectively, work in a team and most importantly their dedication to their community and country.

I am raising $6000 towards my trade mission. Global Vision funds the rest of the costs through national and regional partnerships.

Despite the Islamic prohibition on interest or riba, many, if not most Muslims have credit cards.  While it’s possible to use a credit card and never pay interest by paying off the full credit card balance each month, it doesn’t always work out this way.  Any number of situations such as emergencies, unexpected expenses, unstable income or loss of employment can lead people to carry a balance on their card and accrue interest on their debt.  From there, getting out of debt can become a very difficult challenge.