Ismael Mukhtar
Title: Author, Editor
Expert Overview
Ismael is an expert on issues of Islamic history, Muslim history, Muslim communities, Islamic thought and finance.
Ismael Ibrahim Mukhtar has been one of the key leaders of the Manitoba Muslim community for over three decades.
His extensive and wide-ranging community contributions include serving as president of the Manitoba Islamic Association, vice-president of the Muslim Student Association, editor-in-chief of the Manitoba Muslim Magazine, volunteer imam, and counsellor.
Ismael has recently published a book on the history of Muslims in Manitoba titled "Manitoba Muslims: A History of Resilience and Growth"
Publications/Media Experience
Web | Complicated road to community - Winnipeg Free Press
Web | Winnipegger's history of Muslims in Manitoba aims to document an era almost forgotten - CBC
Web | Winnipeggers pay tribute to London, Ont. attack victims at drive-in vigil - Global News
Video | Story of Manitoba Muslims Then and Now - Muslim Network TV