What does it mean to be a Canadian Muslim? That is the question being asked by Imam Sikander Hashmi, the new executive director of the Canadian Council of Imams.
In his new role, Hashmi—who was born in Montreal to parents from Pakistan—wants to help build a Canadian Muslim identity, something he thinks could take a generation or two.
“It’s a work in progress,” he said, adding “being born in Canada helps. I understand the culture better than someone from another country. I know how Canadians think, I understand the subtle things about being Canadian. That is an advantage for me.”
Read my story about Hashmi in Canadian
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