Funding

Combined Master Institutional Dossier
Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada (Fiqh.ca)
Ottawa, Ontario
info@fiqh.ca | www.Fiqh.ca

Fiqh.ca serves both Muslim communities and Canadian public institutions by providing:

Scholarly research

Policy guidance

National conventions

Public education

Youth leadership programs

Digital literacy initiatives

Community consultations

Fiqh.ca operates at the intersection of scholarship, public policy, community development, and national multicultural priorities, positioning itself as a strategic partner for multiple federal departments.

2. National Significance
Fiqh.ca organized the First International Islamic Fiqh Conference (Montreal, August 2026), the first gathering of global Muslim jurists in Canadian history.

This event:

Elevated Canada’s role in global jurisprudential dialogue

Addressed Islamophobia, multiculturalism, and civic inclusion

Convened scholars, universities, NGOs, and Canadian institutions

Produced policy‑relevant recommendations

Demonstrated Fiqh.ca’s capacity to deliver national, high‑impact programming

The conference aligns with federal priorities across Canadian Heritage, IRCC, and Public Safety Canada.

3. Mandate and Mission
Mandate
To serve as Canada’s national institution for Islamic jurisprudence, civic education, anti‑Islamophobia research, and multicultural engagement.

Mission
To strengthen Canada’s social fabric by advancing scholarly dialogue, public education, community capacity‑building, and institutional collaboration that supports equitable service delivery and fosters understanding between communities and public institutions.

4. Leadership
Fiqh.ca is led by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed‑Sarmad AbdulWahid, an internationally recognized scholar, educator, and community leader in Ottawa. His roles include:

Secretary General, Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada

Member, Contemporary Fiqh and Modern Issues Committee

President, Reconciliation and Family Cohesion Committee

Imam, educator, and institutional consultant

His leadership integrates academic rigor, community experience, and national engagement.

5. Core Areas of Work
A. Islamic Jurisprudence & Scholarly Research
B. Anti‑Islamophobia & Anti‑Racism Initiatives
C. Civic Inclusion & Public Policy Engagement
D. Youth Leadership & Community Capacity‑Building
E. Digital Citizenship & Counter‑Misinformation
F. Cultural Heritage & Narrative Development
These areas align with the mandates of Canadian Heritage, IRCC, and Public Safety Canada.

6. Alignment with Federal Departments
A. Alignment with Canadian Heritage
Fiqh.ca supports Canadian Heritage priorities in:

Multiculturalism & Inclusion

Anti‑Racism Strategy

Digital Citizenship & Online Safety

Cultural Heritage & Narrative Development

Relevant Programs
Multiculturalism and Anti‑Racism Program

Changing Narratives Fund

Digital Citizen Research Program

Commemorate Canada

Canada History Fund

Celebrate Canada

Key Contributions
National anti‑Islamophobia education

Media and narrative‑changing projects

Documentation of Muslim Canadian heritage

Youth civic engagement

Digital literacy and misinformation countering

B. Alignment with IRCC (Deputy Minister Ted Gallivan)
Fiqh.ca supports IRCC priorities in:

Newcomer Integration & Settlement

Cultural Competency for Service Providers

Anti‑Islamophobia & Community Safety

Community Engagement & Policy Development

Relevant IRCC Areas
Settlement sector training

Newcomer civic inclusion

Anti‑Islamophobia initiatives

Community consultations

Youth integration programs

Key Contributions
Training modules for IRCC‑funded organizations

Research on newcomer experiences

National conventions supporting integration

Community‑government trust‑building

Policy‑relevant publications

C. Alignment with Public Safety Canada
Fiqh.ca supports PSC priorities in:

Countering hate and Islamophobia

Strengthening community resilience

Countering online harms and misinformation

Preventing radicalization to violence (CRV)

Enhancing social cohesion

Relevant PSC Programs
Community Resilience Fund (CRF)

Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence

Online harms and digital safety initiatives

Key Contributions
Hate‑reduction education

Digital citizenship programs

Community resilience workshops

Cultural competency training for PSC stakeholders

Research supporting safety and inclusion

7. Flagship Programs (Cross‑Departmental Relevance)
National Anti‑Islamophobia Education Initiative

Annual International Islamic Fiqh Convention

Youth Leadership & Civic Engagement Academy

Digital Citizenship & Online Harms Prevention Program

National Cultural Competency Training for Service Providers

Canadian Muslim Heritage Documentation Project

Community Consultation Series (National)

These programs serve all three federal departments simultaneously.

8. Multi‑Year Strategic Priorities (2026–2030)
Priority 1: National Leadership in Anti‑Islamophobia
Priority 2: Scholarly Excellence & International Engagement
Priority 3: Youth Empowerment & Civic Participation
Priority 4: Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Priority 5: Institutional Sustainability & National Expansion
9. Multi‑Year Outcomes for Federal Partners
For Canadian Heritage
Strengthened multiculturalism

Reduced racism and Islamophobia

Enhanced cultural understanding

Increased digital literacy

For IRCC
Improved newcomer integration

Stronger cultural competency

Enhanced community‑government trust

Evidence‑based policy development

For Public Safety Canada
Reduced hate‑motivated incidents

Stronger community resilience

Countered misinformation and polarization

Safer, more cohesive communities

10. Organizational Capacity
Fiqh.ca maintains:

A national network of scholars and experts

Partnerships with universities and NGOs

Experience hosting major national events

Strong administrative and governance structures

Proven ability to deliver high‑impact programs

Capacity to produce policy‑relevant research

11. Contact Information
Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada (Fiqh.ca)
Ottawa, Ontario
Email: info@fiqh.ca
Web: www.Fiqh.ca

Types of Fundings

Government Funding

Community Funding

Local Funding

Corporate & NGO Funding

Institutional Dossier

Institutional Dossier
Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada (Fiqh.ca)
Ottawa, Ontario
www.Fiqh.ca | info@fiqh.ca

1. Organizational Overview
The Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada (Fiqh.ca) is a national, non‑profit scholarly institution dedicated to advancing Islamic jurisprudence, civic inclusion, multicultural engagement, and community capacity‑building across Canada. Established to serve both Muslim communities and Canadian public institutions, Fiqh.ca provides authoritative research, policy guidance, educational programming, and national dialogue on contemporary issues affecting diverse populations.

Fiqh.ca operates at the intersection of scholarship, public policy, community development, and national multicultural priorities, positioning itself as a leading contributor to Canada’s social cohesion and inclusive governance.

2. Mandate and Mission
Mandate
To provide Canada with a national institution for Islamic jurisprudence, civic education, anti‑Islamophobia research, and multicultural engagement.

3. Leadership
Fiqh.ca is led by Sheikh Dr. Mohammed‑Sarmad AbdulWahid, an internationally recognized scholar, educator, and community leader based in Ottawa. He serves as:

Secretary General, Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada

Member, Contemporary Fiqh and Modern Issues Committee

President, Reconciliation and Family Cohesion Committee

Imam, educator, and institutional consultant

His leadership integrates academic rigor, community experience, and national engagement.

4. National Significance
Fiqh.ca is the first Canadian institution to convene international Muslim jurists on Canadian soil, establishing Canada as a global hub for contemporary Islamic jurisprudence and multicultural dialogue.

The First International Islamic Fiqh Conference (Montreal, August 2026) marked a historic milestone:

First gathering of global Muslim jurists in Canada

Participation from scholars, universities, NGOs, and Canadian institutions

Focus on Islamophobia, multiculturalism, civic inclusion, and equitable access to public services

Alignment with federal priorities in anti‑racism, newcomer integration, and community capacity‑building

This event positioned Fiqh.ca as a national partner for federal departments seeking culturally informed expertise.

5. Core Areas of Work
A. Islamic Jurisprudence & Scholarly Research
Contemporary fiqh analysis

Policy‑relevant jurisprudence

Academic publications and conferences

International scholarly partnerships

B. Anti‑Islamophobia & Anti‑Racism Initiatives
National education campaigns

Public‑service training modules

Research on discrimination and social cohesion

Community consultations

C. Civic Inclusion & Public Policy Engagement
Guidance for federal and provincial institutions

Policy recommendations

Workshops for service providers

Collaboration with IRCC, Heritage Canada, and Public Safety

D. Youth Leadership & Community Capacity‑Building
Leadership academies

Mentorship programs

Civic engagement initiatives

Educational materials for schools

E. Digital Citizenship & Public Awareness
Countering misinformation

Media literacy programs

Narrative‑changing projects

National digital platforms

6. Strategic Priorities (2026–2030)
Fiqh.ca’s multi‑year strategy aligns with federal priorities in multiculturalism, anti‑racism, digital citizenship, and community development.

Priority 1: National Leadership in Anti‑Islamophobia
Develop national training modules

Publish annual Islamophobia reports

Partner with IRCC and Heritage Canada

Priority 2: Scholarly Excellence & International Engagement
Annual international fiqh conventions

Canadian Journal of Islamic Jurisprudence

Global partnerships

Priority 3: Youth Empowerment
Leadership academies

Civic engagement programs

University partnerships

Priority 4: Digital Citizenship
Counter‑misinformation initiatives

Media production

National online platform

Priority 5: Institutional Sustainability
Multi‑year federal funding

Permanent national centre in Ottawa

Expanded research and administrative capacity

7. Multi‑Year Program Portfolio (2026–2030)
Flagship Programs
National Islamic Jurisprudence Convention (annual)

Anti‑Islamophobia Education Initiative

Youth Leadership Academy

Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy Program

National Curriculum Development Project

Community Capacity‑Building Workshops

Research & Publications
Annual National Islamophobia Report

Policy briefs for federal departments

Academic journal and monographs

Community impact studies

8. Federal Alignment
Fiqh.ca’s work directly supports federal priorities:

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Newcomer integration

Cultural competency

Anti‑Islamophobia training

Community engagement

Canadian Heritage
Multiculturalism

Anti‑racism

Digital citizenship

Cultural heritage

Public Safety Canada
Social cohesion

Countering misinformation

Community resilience

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Youth leadership

Community capacity‑building

9. Funding Strategy (Multi‑Year)
Fiqh.ca will pursue multi‑year funding through:

Multiculturalism and Anti‑Racism Program

Changing Narratives Fund

Commemorate Canada

Canada History Fund

Digital Citizen Research Program

Youth Take Charge Program

Provincial multiculturalism and anti‑racism grants

University partnerships

Philanthropic foundations

10. Organizational Capacity
Fiqh.ca maintains:

A national network of scholars and experts

Partnerships with universities and NGOs

Experience in hosting major national events

Strong administrative and governance structures

Proven ability to deliver high‑impact programs

11. Contact Information
Islamic Fiqh Council of Canada (Fiqh.ca)
Ottawa, Ontario
Email: info@fiqh.ca
Web: www.Fiqh.ca

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