Challenges in Canadian Education and the Role of Parents in the Islamic Faith - Maulana Syed M Rizvi

- Muslims in Canada are facing challenges in the public education system.
- Recent protests in Canada aimed to protect parental rights and children's religious beliefs but were portrayed by media as anti-LGBTQ.
- Concerns include the imposition of LGBTQ views on Muslim children in schools.
- Some provinces have reversed policies requiring parental consent for children under 16 to change names and pronouns.
- A study shows that a significant portion of Canadians believes parents should be informed and consent to such changes.
- Family life holds great importance in Islamic faith, with parents responsible for both worldly and spiritual well-being.
- Teaching Islamic values involves providing a good role model, formal education, and guidance through various stages of a child's development.

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September 22nd, 2023

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