Over the last decate, the number of Muslims in Southwestern Ontario has grown. Muslims come from many countries and different cultures. The rich diversity presents both opportunities and challenges. The opportunity to "know each other" and to share out common core values provides the basic community and the means to face the challenges of community development. Growth requires service to all members of the Islamic community irrespective of origin, sex, race or age. It requires striving for excellence, supporting each other, and cultivating cohesion and harmony.