Global Imams Council (GIC)

GIC was deeply honoured to host a distinguished Eid Reception at its Western headquarters, welcoming diplomats, government officials, elected representatives, faith leaders, and members of civil society and religious communities to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2025.

The Global Imams Council wishes the Muslim World a Blessed Eid-ul-Fitr!

This day has been designated to recognize the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings.

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The Global Imams Council Congratulates The Republic of Mauritius on the occasion of Mauritius Day.

GIC STATEMENT ON UN RESOLUTION 2817 Today's adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2817 is a landmark moment of accountability — and a direct indictment of the Islamic Republic's deliberate campaign of terror against its neighbours. Passed by 13 votes with not a single country voting against, and co-sponsored by a record 135 UN member states, it strips Tehran of any remaining pretence that its strikes on civilian populations and infrastructure across the Gulf represent anything other than state-sponsored aggression in its most naked form. The resolution's unequivocal demand for the immediate cessation of all Iranian attacks against the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the Gulf States is a binding verdict of the international community: that Iran's ideological warfare against sovereign peoples will not be tolerated, normalized, or negotiated around — it will be condemned, isolated, and stopped. That even China and Russia chose abstention over veto speaks volumes. When Tehran's two most reliable shields in the Security Council decline to defend it, the regime stands exposed before the world not merely as a regional aggressor but as a pariah state that has exhausted the patience of every power willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. Resolution 2817 does not end the crisis — but it ends any ambiguity about where the world stands.

THE GLOBAL IMAMS COUNCIL STRONGLY CONDEMNS SHOOTING AT U.S. CONSULATE IN TORONTO As our communities observe Ramadan, a month that calls us to stand firmly for justice, the Global Imams Council unequivocally condemns the shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto on March 10, 2026, which authorities are investigating as a national security incident. Such acts of violence and intimidation against diplomatic missions are utterly unacceptable. Consulates embody international cooperation, dialogue, and peaceful relations between nations; attacking them threatens public safety, the rule of law, and global stability. From moral and religious standpoints, The Global Imams Council firmly rejects all forms of violence, extremism, and aggression that target institutions or instill fear. These contradict the core values of justice, responsibility, compassion, and respect for human dignity enshrined in our faith and shared human principles. Canada's reputation as a beacon of democracy, diversity, and peaceful coexistence among all faiths and backgrounds must be protected. Acts aimed at sowing division or fear stand in direct opposition to these ideals. We stand in solidarity with our American partners, Canadian authorities, and all communities affected by this incident. The Global Imams Council calls on everyone — religious leaders, community members, and citizens — to reject violence in all its forms and actively uphold peace, mutual respect, and harmony. We urge continued collaboration to ensure Canada's tradition of safety and unity remains unshakeable. May wisdom and peace prevail. CC: @cityoftoronto @TPSMyronDemkiw @usembassyottawa

STATEMENT FROM THE GLOBAL IMAMS COUNCIL TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AND TO CANADIAN LEADERS To our Jewish neighbours and friends in Canada: The Global Imams Council (GIC) unequivocally condemns the shootings at three synagogues in the Greater Toronto Area. Firing bullets at synagogues is an act of raw antisemitic terror. It is evil, it is criminal, and it is an attack on the Jewish community, the Jewish people, and on Canada itself. There is no “context,” no “but,” and no political cause on earth that can ever excuse or in any way lessen the moral turpitude of such an attack. We recognize that these attacks come after two years of the most violent and vile antisemitic rhetoric, accompanied by open calls for violence, that were unleashed into our world on October 7 by Islamist terrorists funded with billions of dollars by the regime occupying Iran. That day did not just bring mass murder and kidnapping; it also unleashed a wave of ideological hatred that has sought to normalize threats, intimidation, and incitement against Jews everywhere. The shootings of synagogues in Canada are a direct extension of this climate, and they must be confronted with the full moral and legal force of our society. As Muslim religious leaders, we speak to you plainly: these attacks violate the most basic principles of our faith and of every civilized legal and moral order. Our tradition categorically forbids acts of violence against our Jewish fellow Canadians with whom we have been privileged to share this country, and forbids the targeting of any of our fellow Canadians or the violation of any house of worship. Whoever the perpetrators may be, we condemn any individual—Muslim or otherwise—who supports or engages in the glorification of these acts or any other act of antisemitic violence, or who supports, promotes, or finances banned terrorist entities in Canada. There is no religious, political, or ideological justification for such violence nor is there any defence for remaining quiet or ambiguous about the targets of the attack or their motivation. The Global Imams Council has never wavered in its Islamic condemnation of antisemitism and of the extremists who weaponize it against our Jewish brethren. Our record is clear and consistent: the fight against antisemitism, as the toxic glue that binds extremists across the spectrum and corrodes democracies, is non‑negotiable. Nor will our resolve to combat this evil be in any way deterred by those who try to intimidate, harass, or smear Muslims who stand with their Jewish neighbours against antisemitic hate. To Canada’s political leaders and police officials—partners with whom we have worked and will continue to work to combat hatred and extremism—we say: targeted gunfire at synagogues requires a visible, immediate, and comprehensive policy response from law enforcement and elected officials that matches the gravity of the threat. We should not have to wait for a large‑scale atrocity like the Bondi Beach attack for Canada to apply the same level of seriousness, coordination, and resolve to protecting Jewish life here at home. We therefore explicitly and publicly support the demands of Jewish community leadership for urgent, concrete government action. We back, in full and without reservation, calls to: Dramatically strengthen and streamline security funding for vulnerable religious institutions—especially synagogues, Jewish schools, and community centres—so they can protect themselves immediately. Enforce, with maximum seriousness, hate‑crime and terrorism laws against individuals and networks who glorify, encourage, or facilitate antisemitic violence, both online and offline. Identify, expose, and disrupt foreign and domestic extremist actors who incite or support attacks on Jewish targets in Canada, including those linked to state sponsors and organized extremist movements. The Global Imams Council stands ready to work in partnership with Jewish communities, law enforcement, and all levels of government to confront this threat. We will use our pulpits, institutions, and networks to challenge those who fuel antisemitism, and we will support robust legal and security measures to prevent further attacks on our Jewish neighbours with whom we have been privileged to share this country. We are grateful to be joined in this note by GIC leaders in Europe, who have co‑signed this statement and who are painfully familiar with the trajectory of this type of antisemitic violence when there is not a whole‑of‑society, unmitigated response to prevent it from metastasizing. Signatories: The Global Imams Council - Canada The Global Imams Council - Europe

The Global Imams Council wishes His Highness President Mohammad Bin Zayed a Happy Birthday and blessed years ahead.

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The Global Imams Council honors the achievements and contributions of women worldwide while advocating for gender equality and women's rights.

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