MMAC-CCI Islamic Bioethics Forum: A Landmark Collaboration Between Medicine and Fiqh

A deeper understanding of Islamic bioethical issues has always required collaboration across disciplines, where physicians, ethicists, and faith leaders come together to discuss the most pressing moral questions in medicine.

The Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC), in partnership with the Canadian Council of Imams (CCI), is hosting a collaborative one-day forum that unites thought leaders in Medicine and Fiqh to examine and deliberate on the evolving landscape of Islamic medical ethics in Canada.

About the Forum

This intimate, collaborative-style gathering will explore real-world bioethical issues faced by Canadian Muslim providers and patients, such as (but not limited to):

• Organ Donation & Transplantation
  
  

• Declaration of Death
  
  

• Reproductive Technology & Fertility Ethics
  
  

• Genetics and Emerging Medical Frontiers
  
  

The day will feature two engaging formats:

• Didactic Talks & Audience Q&A — Expert-led sessions by Canadian bioethics leaders designed to inform and inspire critical discussion.
  
  

• Interactive Focus Groups — Facilitated small-group dialogues that allow attendees to contribute their perspectives and collaboratively shape ethical frameworks.
  
  

Proceedings and outcomes from the forum will be published as a white paper, helping to formalize insights and foster ongoing collaboration between scholars and healthcare professionals nationwide. 

Forum Highlights

- This is the largest forum of its kind in Canada — a rare opportunity to add your voice to a national conversation shaping the intersection of faith, medicine, and ethics.

- Hosted at the historic Alderlea Estate in Brampton, ON, the setting provides an intimate and reflective environment ideal for meaningful dialogue and networking.

- Through the efforts of MMAC, Imam tickets are subsidized, ensuring accessibility and representation from across Canada’s Muslim communities. With only 75 spots available, this is an opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to an initiative that is changing the way Islamic medical ethics is understood in Canada. 

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Breakfast and Lunch Included
Location: The Alderlea, 40 Elizabeth St S, Brampton, ON L6Y 1R1

TICKETS

Faith Leaders and Healthcare Leaders Limited to 75 Attendees  

Deadline to Register: December 5th, 2025

NOTES

• If you are already an MMAC member, please use the email that you created your MMAC membership with. If you are unsure, please email membership@muslimmeds.ca
• Please be aware that audio, video recordings, and photography may be taken during this event for promotional, marketing, and educational purposes. By attending, you consent to the use of your image, voice, and likeness in these materials.