Essay On Islamic Culture In Canada

Canada’s South Asian population engages in Islamic celebration to contribute to Muslim identity as it helps them reassert their identity as a Muslim within Canada. Amongst the South Asian Muslim population in Urban Canada, there is a strong sense of community. South Asian Muslims particularly standout as Canada is a popular immigration location for middle and upper class families. This is likely due to the fact that they have access to French and English institutions, are successful in entering higher education, professions and services. Once arriving to Canada, identifying as Muslim has acted as a key element of identity, facilitated by common language and lifestyle. Once moving to Canada, the act of creating a Muslim space is crucial, as Oleg Grabar states, “Islamic culture find its means for self-representation in hearing and acting rather than in seeing. It is not forms which identify Islamic culture … but sounds, history, and a mode of life”. Space does not not simply mean a visual and accessible location, but a place which allows for Muslims to share words, as this a critical aspect of Muslim identity.
Muslims are linked by the message of God in the Qur’an. These words which link Muslims are …show more content…
For example, women are allowed to participate in mosque worship in North America, even though they are only permitted to do in separate rooms then men. This is similar to other religious practices, in which both men and women are allowed to participate, as long as they are separated. There are now additionally roles for children in religious practice. Men are able to participate in milad as long as they are separated during the ceremony. Due to the fact that religion plays such a crucial role for creating the Muslim identity, it has become more accessible by allowing for the participation of women, children, and men, as well as allowing ceremonies to be held in the