Windsor Islamic Council

Welcome - Chair's Message:

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Windsor Islamic Council (WIC), I greet you with the Islamic greetings of peace and blessings of almighty God (Allah). At the WIC, we strive to promote an exemplary Muslim community in Windsor Essex County (WEC); in all aspects of life. We also strive to build better understanding of Muslims in WEC, the noble nature of their faith, and highlight their many contributions as an integral part of the Canadian fabric and society. As Canadian Muslims, we are especially blessed to be living in a free, tolerant, and prosperous society that embraces strength through diversity. We are also blessed with a dynamic and generous Muslim community that has among its ranks some of the most accomplished leaders in almost every field of work and professional practice. Such blessings come with an added sense of responsibility to fulfill our civic and societal responsibilities. The WIC therefore takes seriously the mandate to serve as a vehicle to translate the realization of these responsibilities into reality. We are especially proud to the expert and professional contributions that members of our community make to the larger society, and the many charitable and civic contributions of our community.

While Canadian Muslims across Canada and in WEC wish to live like their fellow citizens without a special attention to their religious identity, the unfortunate current political climate and the rise of Islamophobia in recent years has made such wish virtually impossible. Muslims in Canada and WEC are being judged based on the acts of a few who carry a perverted version of Islam. I therefore invite you to open your heart and mind to your fellow Muslim neighbours and judge them for who they are based of their own actions and character. After all, it is fairness and open mindedness that makes us the great country that we are.

To learn about our organization, our community, and our programs; I invite you to navigate this website – Thank you for visiting!

Dr. Maher El-Masri
Chairperson, Windsor Islamic Council