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Mike Tyson visits Makkah and Madinah
MADINAH: Former boxing champion Mike Tyson, who embraced Islam while serving a prison sentence in the 1990s, is on his first visit to the Kingdom to perform Umrah. He arrived in the holy city of Madinah on Friday to perform prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque.
While in Madinah, Tyson met Dr. Muhammad Al-Oqala, president of the [...]
Canadian ministers eye stronger bilateral ties
“The CDA has helped us in understanding how the people of Saudi Arabia – a country whose economy is booming – are interested in development, and I am pleased to be here and learn more about the Kingdom,” said Levac.
Freeway Interview
Philadelphia Freeway Highlights on the Roundtable show speaking about his faith, recent pilgrimage and more!
Interfaith Forum
Director of interfaith affairs for the Canadian Dawa Association and author of five books on comparative religion, Dr. Brown witnessed the dialogues that took place between religious leaders..
Loon talks to Al Jazeera about his spiritual journey
A growing number of rap artists are leaving the bad boy hip hop lifestyle for a more spiritual one. Amir Junaid Muhadith, better known for his stage name, Loon, talks to Al Jazeera about his spiritual journey.
Interfaith Exchange
“I express my appreciation to the Canadian Dawah Association for the work they are doing back in Canada and for giving us the opportunity to experience Saudi Arabia” - Mayor David Ryan
DITW4 - Mississauga News
There are many problems in the world, but often a solution can be found in the teachings of the Qur’an.
From darkness to light
“In 2002 Muta’a “Napoleon” Beale embraced Islam and performed Haj. He left the music industry and has become a member of the CDA and works as an ambassador of CDA’s celebrity relation program.”
Hollywood to Hajj
One of the millions of people making the pilgrimmage to Mecca was Omar Regan, a Hollywood actor who appeared as a double for Chris Tucker in the film Rush Hour 2.
Al Jazeera’s Sami Zeidan reports from Saudi Arabia where he tracks down the comedic actor and talks to Regan about his journey from Hollywood to [...]