Our Approach
Established in 2010, The Windsor Islamic Council (WIC) serves the civic and community interests of local Canadian Muslims through fostering partnerships within the Muslim community and greater Windsor community.
Recently, the Windsor Islamic Youth Council has formed, similarly uniting the several Muslim youth groups across Windsor.
Our Story
We envision an exemplary Windsor Muslim Community that embodies the common Islamic & Canadian values of community service, civic engagement, religious tolerance, respect of human dignity, and giving.
Our mission is to serve and promote the interests of the Muslim Community of Windsor by:
- (a) communicating its many contributions to society,
- (b) inspiring its members to reach their maximum individual and collective potential, and
- (c) building collaborative partnerships with the broader society
Objectives
- To promote cooperation, consensus, and unity with regards to the affairs of the Muslim Community of Windsor
- To promote an enlightened view of Islam as a noble and tolerant religion among Muslims and fellow citizens of other faiths in Windsor and beyond
- To promote a better understanding of Canadian Muslims as integral members of the wider Canadian family.
- To advocate on behalf of the Muslim community against all forms of bigotry, discrimination, and Islamophobia
- To highlight and promote the positive engagement and contributions of the Muslim Community in civic and societal activities that serve the better good of society,
- To foster collaborative partnerships with local community and civic institutions to serve the better good of society.
- To coordinate and cooperate with other Canadian Muslim organizations on civil rights issues that matter to Canadian Muslims
- To support the positive engagement of Muslim youth in civic life.