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Al Rashid Mosque
Building Canadian Muslim Communities
Al Rashid Mosque, Canada's first and one of the earliest in North America, was erected in Edmonton in the depth of the Depression of the 1930s. Over time, the story of this first mosque, which served as a magnet for more Lebanese Muslim immigrants to Edmonton, was woven into the folklore of the local community. —Baha Abu-Laban, Foreword
Edmonton's Al Rashid Mosque has played a key role in Islam's Canadian development. Founded by Muslims from Lebanon, it has grown into a vibrant community fully integrated into Canada's cultural mosaic. The mosque continues to be a concrete expression of social good, a symbol of a proud Muslim Canadian identity. Al Rashid Mosque provides a welcome introduction to the ethics and values of homegrown Muslims. The book traces the mosque's role in education and community leadership and celebrates the numerous contributions of Muslim Canadians in Edmonton and across Canada. Al Rashid Mosque is a timely and important volume of Islamic and Canadian history.
"Forty years ago, as a young scholar in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, Al Rashid's Muslims welcomed my queries, tolerated my ignorance, and joyfully opened their homes and their hearts." —Earle H. Waugh
Earle H. Waugh has studied Islam in Canada and the Middle East for most of his adult life. He is Professor Emeritus at the University of Alberta and a senior scholar in the areas of religious studies, health and culture, and Indigenous language maintenance.
About the Authors
Reviews
"The micro-history of Edmonton's Muslim community opens up vistas on the broader Canadian history and the role of Muslims in forming national projects and identities. Waugh outlines shifts in Islamic educational programs and community leadership, as well as the political terrains Muslims needed to traverse. Overall, the book offers a readable and robust history that adds a unique story to the history of Canada." [Interview at https://newbooksnetwork.com/earle-h-waugh-al-rashid-mosque-building-canadian-muslim-communities-u-alberta-press-2018/]—Kristian Petersen, New Books Network
Endorsements
"Al Rashid Mosque will help show future generations how the Muslim faith became intricately woven into the Canadian tapestry."—Shayda Nanji, Registered Professional Counsellor
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Paperback / softback | |
June 18, 2018 | |
9781772123333 | |
English | |
288 | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
0.78 Inches (US) | |
.95 Pounds (US) | |
$38.99 USD, £24.99 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Hardback | |
June 18, 2018 | |
9781772123395 | |
English | |
288 | |
9.00 Inches (US) | |
6.00 Inches (US) | |
1.05 Inches (US) | |
1.04 Pounds (US) | |
$65.00 USD, £46.50 GBP | |
v2.1 Reference | |
Other Titles by Earle H. Waugh
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Wisdom Engaged
Idioms of Sámi Health and Healing
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Pure and True
Islamic Ethics of Life
Muslim Medical Ethics