An Introduction to the History of Arabic Calligraphy
In honor of , ɬÀï·¬'s Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students, in collaboration with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, hosted an event titled "An Introduction to the History of Arabic Calligraphy," presented by Yaser Watad, calligraphy artist, graphic designer, and Damascus University alumnus.
Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award
The Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec Memorial Award was established in commemoration of the 2017 massacre at the CCIQ in Quebec City. It is awarded to a ɬÀï·¬ student who has demonstrated a commitment to fostering the inclusion of Muslims within Quebec and Canadian society. Thanks in large part to the 2021 fundraising efforts of the ɬÀï·¬ Muslim Alumni Society, and a ɬÀï·¬24 match from the University, this award is now endowed to exist in perpetuity at an increased value of $3000/year! The deadline to apply is Monday, November 24. Pictured is last year's winner of the award, Khadijatu-Dimalya Ibrahim, founder of ɬÀï·¬ Black Muslim Association.
Holding Space: A Support Group for Muslim, Arab or Palestinian Students
This online support group, offered by ɬÀï·¬ Student Wellness Hub Counsellors, is a space of care and connection for Muslim, Arab, or Palestinian students navigating collective grief and suffering.
The role of Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students is key to ensuring that ɬÀï·¬ students who self-identify as Muslim are supported in a timely and effective way, and in a way that is centered on their success and wellness.
Farah Chouayakh, Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students
Email: farah.chouayakh [at] mcgill.ca (farah[dot]chouayakh[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Farah. She is there to:
- Listen to Muslim students and refer them towards the appropriate resources so that they feel better equipped to succeed and flourish.
- Foster a climate where Muslim students feel heard, seen, supported, empowered, and celebrated.
- Create opportunities for building a sense of community and spaces that feel safe, nourishing, and inspiring for Muslim students.
- Raise awareness about Islamophobia and increase the ɬÀï·¬ community’s understanding of Islam and Muslim identities.
Prayer space on campus and beyond
Muslim Student Association's list of
Information from ɬÀï·¬ Office for Religious and Spiritual Life's on Religious Practice on and Around Campus
Food and groceries on campus and beyond
Muslim Student Association's Halal food recommendations:
Off-campus resources for Muslims, by Muslims
Mental health and wellbring
Book an appointment with the Muslim Chaplain at
Well-being, mental health and counselling services at
A free, confidential mental health helpline at
A wide range of Muslim therapists are available at
Find Muslim Therapists and Psychologists in Quebec via
Coaching services at the
Sexual health counselling for Muslims via
Naturopathic, homeopathic, nutritional, and holistic hikma somatic trauma counselling at
Free, confidential phone support for Muslim women at
Confidential and culturally competent psycho-social support for women experiencing abuse at the
Family law resources for Muslim women from the
Islamophobia and discrimination
National Council of Canadian Muslim's
with the National Council of Canadian Muslims
Free, confidential, and supportive counselling services for Muslim women and youth who have experienced religious, racial or culture-based violence via the
Support and advocacy for Canadian Muslims who have experienced anti-Muslim discrimination or hate crimes via the
Reporting incidents of racism, Islamophobia, or xenophobia via the Coalition of Muslim Women of Kitchener-Waterloo's tool
