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What’s Canada’s national sport? Did you say hockey? It’s actually Lacrosse, believe it or not. But, we all know hockey is what us Canadians hold most dear to our hearts. We cheer our home team and our national team; win or lose. (That’s why the Leafs still have fans.)

And now Canada’s favourite past time has got a Muslim face! His name is Nazem Kadri, a first round, 7th overall draft pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is of Lebanese decent, born in Canada, a practicing a Muslim, and a one time president of his local high school Muslim Students’ Association.

He is 18 years old, born October 6, 1990 and weighs in at 160lbs, at a height of 6ft. He plays center and has razzle-dazzled hockey fans in the preseason with quick hands and quick feet; his lethal combination.

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But, before he got drafted, he was faced with a variety of questions of faith-based questions. Teams interested in taking him wanted to know if fasting during Ramadan was going to be a problem. He assured them fasting one month out of the year from dawn to dusk would not affect his abilities to play.

For the remainder of this season, the Leafs have sent him back down to the OHL to play for his team (the London Knights), so he may further develop. Once he gets his call up, I foresee more Muslims entering hockey, a better (non-political) understanding of Muslims in the eyes of the general public, and a brighter future for the Leafs.

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Zenaira
10/24/2009 10:58pm

AWESOME!

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Haseena
10/31/2009 1:29pm

i was so upset that they took him out

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Anonymous
11/01/2009 1:54pm

Fasting in Ramadan wouldn't affect his ability to play becuase he doesn't fast (according to The Star atleast, http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/697558)

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anas link
11/01/2009 2:21pm

Wow, that's news to me. In his video interview he did not mention that and even in the Star quotes he doesn't seem to be saying he doesn't fast at all.

It's with him and Allah. Allah knows best.

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wth??
11/01/2009 8:46pm

he also said in an interview that he eats pork. he's just another guy, not a Muslim hero. i wudnt want this dude representing me.

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anas
11/01/2009 9:18pm

Do you have a link to this interview?

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Asma
11/01/2009 10:33pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=463_m66xHXw&feature=related

skip to nazim kadri's part.

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anas link
11/01/2009 10:40pm

He said steak from the Keg right?

Not pork steak or should that just be inferred?

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