Navaid Aziz
Shaykh Navaid Aziz is an Islamic scholar and marriage counsellor based in Calgary, Canada, who is better known for saving Muslim men from radicalization.[2][3]
Navaid Aziz | |
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| Born | Montreal[1] |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Champlain College |
| Occupation | Imam |
| Website | http://navaidaziz.com/ |
Career
In 2012, Aziz started working as an Imam at the Islamic Information Society of Calgary.[4][5][6]
Aziz strongly opposes radicalization and terrorism. According to Calgary Herald, "Navaid Aziz says the experience with local radicals was a traumatic experience for his Mosque community. Extremism wasn’t a reality until this happened".[7][8] Also, CBC News reported that Aziz briefly knew Farah Mohamed Shirdon, a jihadi who left Calgary to join The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).[9]
Philanthropy
Navaid Aziz organized several TV programs which raised money for charity work. In 2017, Aziz launched a campaign called Feed Our World to deliver food packages for the people in need.[10]
References
- ↑ Daigle, Chelby. "Navaid Aziz: Empowering Youth and Countering Extremism". Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "'Extremism wasn't a reality — until this happened'". Calgary Herald. 3 October 2015. https://calgaryherald.com/news/national/extremism-wasnt-a-reality-until-this-happened. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ Aziz, Navaid (31 January 2017). "I work to prevent radicalization of young Muslims. Attacks on us make my job harder.". Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/01/31/i-work-to-prevent-radicalization-of-young-muslims-trump-is-making-my-job-harder/?utm_term=.bf316eca7613. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "Muslims engage Okanagan audiences curious about the religion" (in en). Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/2317401/muslims-engage-okanagan-audiences-curious-about-the-religion/. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "The period of communicating with people only in the mosques has come to an end". World Bulletin. http://www.worldbulletin.net/interviews-in-depth/192228/navaid-aziz-the-period-of-communicating-with-people-only-in-the-mosques-has-come-to-an-end. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "Mosque with radical ties closes in Calgary" (in en-CA). cbc.ca. 31 March 2017. http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/911621699506. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "More freedom to discuss hot-button topics could stop radicalization at mosques, say Muslims". Calgary Herald. 3 October 2015. https://calgaryherald.com/news/national/more-freedom-to-discuss-hot-button-topics-could-stop-radicalization-at-mosques-say-muslims. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ Hussain, Murtaza (7 April 2016). "A Better Way to Keep Kids From Joining ISIS: Talk to Them". The Intercept. https://theintercept.com/2016/04/07/a-better-approach-to-countering-violent-extremism/. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "Calgary mosque tainted by 'dark element' of radicalization to close doors this week" (in en). CBC News. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-mosque-radicalization-8th-and-8th-1.4042692. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ↑ "Navaid Aziz: The period of communicating with people only in the mosques has come to an end - World Bulletin". World Bulletin. http://www.worldbulletin.net/news/192228/navaid-aziz-the-period-of-communicating-with-people-only-in-the-mosques-has-come-to-an-end. Retrieved 5 February 2018.