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Muslims in Canada
Stories From The Archive
Muslims in Canada: Stories From the Archive, is a collection of four short documentary films that explore early Canadian Muslim history through photographs, documents, and records preserved by the Muslims in Canada Archives at the University of Toronto. Together, these films uncover stories of the people, communities, and experiences that helped shape Muslim life in Canada, offering a deeper understanding of the country's rich and diverse Muslim heritage.
About The Films
The First Muslims in Canada
Directed by: Sabreen El Awad & Tamer Abdalla
Featuring: Dr. Kathy Bullock & Nuzhat Jafri
A look at who the first Muslim settlers to arrive in Canada were, and what challenges they might have experienced in those early days.
It Takes One Step
Directed by Malaika Khan & Asad Mirza
Featuring: Muhammad Iqbal Ali, Shahid A. Khan, Nasir Ishaq
What is now a national organization began with one person and a single act of care. This film traces the growth of Muslim Welfare Canada and the broader story of Muslim institution-building in Canada.
Regip Assim: Ever God's Servant
Directed by Roha Hena & Faseeh Ahmed
Featuring: Hassam Munir & Himy Syed
Jami Masjid is the oldest mosque and Islamic centre in the City of Toronto. This film offers a look at the small community of Muslims that built it, and the man who led them.
A Journey to Islam
Directed by Samina Khaliq, Esra Mohamed & Umar Din
Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick
An intimate look at Dr Abdullah Hakim Quick's journey, from a young man searching for his place in the world to a renowned scholar.
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