Polygamy

In this episode, Yassir’s mother insists that he take on a second wife. Amaar retorts that it’s against the law but she explains to Amaar that since the Nikah isn’t registered, it could be their little secret.
I’ve heard of men marrying two to three women where only one is actually registered. I suppose that isn’t proper [...]

Respect your parents

Yassir has a difficult time telling his mother that he doesn’t need another wife and Sarah is exactly what he needs. His mother can’t take no for an answer and even goes as far as faking a heart attack to gain the sympathy of his son.
Is Yassir really stuck between a rock and a [...]

Same-Sex Marriage

Reverend McGee is asked to perform a same-sex marriage for the ‘friend of Dorothy’ swim instructor. He is initially hesitant but much to the dismay of Fred Tupper, Fatima and Baber, he agrees to do the ceremony. The aforementioned characters are up in arms at the ‘abomination’. 
According to Islam, Nikah is a ‘contract’ between a man and a [...]

Episode 7 - Preview

Mother-In-Law 
Note: This episode was originally supposed to air Feb 21st 2007.
You can watch clips from Episode 6 at CBC.ca.
Second Marriage: Yassir’s mother talks with Amaar about a second marriage for her son.
Washing my body: Sarah’s mother-in-law reveals that she doesn’t want Sarah to wash her body when she dies.
Leaving home: Sarah has Rayyan bring her some things [...]

Episode 6 - The Archdeacon Cometh

Synopsis: The Muslim community steps in to help when Mercy Anglican Church faces financial ruin. 
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Note: The Mother-In-Law Episode has been pushed to next week.
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Misconceptions in Religion

Yassir turns the table around by offering a few misconceptions he has on the Anglicans. He asks the Arch-Deacon how the Vatican is, he asks Sarah if  Easter is when Jesus looks for his shadow.
Normally, the misconceptions are for Islam and Muslims; it was refreshing to observe misconceptions on a religion other than Islam. It [...]

Witch-Doctor Medicine

Fatima offers folk medicine to Fred Tupper to cure his ailing back. The body rub given to him turns his back green and the oral medication gives him nasty hives. Rayyan isn’t thrilled with the whole idea and Fred wonders if Fatima is in fact trying to kill him.
Grandmothers usually have such medicines and practices [...]

Pretending to be Anglican

The Muslims of Mercy have to pretend to be Anglican in order to fill the church when the Arch-Deacon arrives. They have to do this so that they can keep the Mosque running. They get lessons on singing hymns and are guided through the goings on in the church.
Some of the Muslims in my community would [...]

Episode 5 - The Convert

Synopsis: The mosque has a new white converted member and this leads to much discussion among the populace of Mercy and causes a few problems. 

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Prayer

Sarah makes a bet with Rayyan that she can pray 5 times a day for an entire month. To accomplish this she prays at her work, in the morning at her house, and also at Fatima’s place.
Praying 5 times a day requires a great deal of commitment and discipline. You have to train yourself and with [...]