Abdul Nakua is a community organizer and a connector. His path to journalism was not the usual: he navigated it as he realized the importance of representation and the power of voice. His writings are informed by his lived experience as he explores the meaning of belonging and identity within the confinements of the pluralistic society. He has written for the Toronto Star, Rabble, The Hill Times, and Policy Options.
In addition to writing, reading and walking are important activities. His reading interests span a wide range of subject areas, from politics to biographies, and from history to philosophy.
He has broad experience in the technology and non-profit sectors, with a portfolio that includes program delivery, social innovation, community engagement, communication, branding, and philanthropy.
The Muslim Association of Canada audit became symbolic of the systematic targeting of Islamic charities, writes Abdul Nakua, and the lack of widespread condemnation from the philanthropic sector raises troubling questions.
Dès l’annonce de l’attentat de la Grande mosquée de Québec, le soir du 29 janvier 2017, la réaction a été rapide et forte au sein de
En mai 2016, les médias ont inondé les ondes de nouvelles sur les immenses feux de forêt à Fort McMurray. Les mosquées de tout le pays ont
The Islamic philanthropic ecosystem in Canada developed via a non-linear route that saw visionary leaders leveraging the energy and activism of a growing community to meet the challenges at hand. Contributor Abdul Nakua provides a historical overview and suggests that Islamic philanthropy holds lessons for Canadian society as a whole.
As we commemorate the Quebec City mosque massacre, the Muslim Association of Canada’s Abdul Nakua argues that non-profit organizations can play a critical role in nurturing a vibrant democratic society to combat the toxic effects of polarization.
