Thank you for
your patience. I know you
have been waiting for
further information
regarding Abdulbasith
Muhammad and his family.
The jinazah
for our late Brother
Abdulbasith will be held
today,
Sunday
29th October 2017 at 3:30pm
in the Kuraby Masjid car
park.
The downstairs area of
the Masjid will be
dedicated for ladies
ONLY from 1:30 pm for
gathering and prayers.
Close ladies family
members will be able to
spend time with the
Mayyat from 2:30 til 3
pm. Men will be able to
pay their respects from
3 pm to 3:20 pm.
The jinazah Salah will
take place at 3:30 pm.
Ladies will be able to
pray the jinazah in the
sheltered area next to
the car park. Some
chairs will be provided
for non Muslim
participants.
Immediately after the
jinazah we will proceed
to Mt Gravatt Cemetery
for burial.
Due to advice from the
child psychologist, we
need to record parts of
the jinazah and burial
process for full
disclosure to the
children as they grow
into adults in the
future. Br Khalid Gerard
is leading and
coordinating this
effort. If you
particularly don't want
to be part of this
process then please
politely inform Br
Khalid.
We now have gaurds on
duty with police support
at Brother Abdulbasith
and his family's
residence and the house
area is cordoned off,
however some space will
be allocated for flowers
and messages.
Three of Abdul Basith's
brothers are travelling
from overseas to join
their elder brother in
Kuraby.
Also Bhabi Asma's father
is traveling from
overseas. Please take
time to pay respects to
them during the jinazah
and burial.
Mumtaz Saleem
Abdul Basith
was stabbed on his front lawn
after he walked outside to
inspect a blackout at his home.
Detectives believe Kuraby
restaurateur Abdul Basith
was lured to his death after
power cut
A CLEAR motive for the
horrific murder of Kuraby
father Abdul Basith remains
a mystery, police say.
Investigators have also
determined the attack was
not random, and the Saint
George St home had been
targeted by the offender.
Brisbane father and
restaurateur Abdul Basith,
35, was stabbed to death in
the front yard of his Kuraby
home, on Brisbane’s
southside in the early hours
of Wednesday morning after
he had left his house to
check on a power outage.
Detective Superintendent
Tony Fleming said that it
was a “reasonable
hypothesis” to assume the
cutting of Mr Basith’s
electricity supply had drawn
him out.
“Just to recognise the fact
that a person has been
killed, killed in his front
yard, we are still working
on the theory that the
electricity may have been
interfered with, it makes it
clear that someone was
there, we are not sure how
long they were there for,”
he said.
“It would appear that there
was something that drew
Abdul from the house, and it
is a reasonable hypothesis
that that may well have been
some interference with the
electricity that caused him
to leave the house,”
“We are still looking for
the implement that killed,”
Det Supt Fleming said.
“It’s unquestionably a
cutting implement of some
sort.”
SES crews are continuing to
scour the surrounding
bushland and adjacent train
tracks for the murder weapon
today.
Det Supt Fleming ruled out
the murder being a random
act and said there was no
indication it was racially
or religiously motivated.
Police are continuing to
appeal for witnesses, those
who may have been in the
area between 10.30pm and 1am
to come forward.
“We certainly don’t think
this is random, based on our
investigations today, we do
think that that address was
the focus of the offender,”
Det Supt Fleming said
“What [people] may think was
a bit of scuttlebutt, we
really want to hear that
because we really want to
bring the person who did
this to justice.”
DETECTIVES investigating the
murder of a Brisbane
restaurateur – believed he
was lured to his death after
power was cut to his home –
are delving into his
business and family ties.
Abdul Basith, 35, was
stabbed on his front lawn
after he walked outside to
inspect a blackout at his
Kuraby home south of
Brisbane about 12.30am
yesterday.
His killer fled and was last
night yet to be arrested in
a murder that has shocked
the tight-knit community who
say the Brisbane father was
an upstanding family man.
His terrified wife and four
children were inside at the
time.
Stabbed multiple times, with
what is believed to be a
knife, he was left lying at
the front of his home on
Saint George St.
Detective Superintendent
Tony Fleming said police
were investigating whether
his electricity was cut
before the murder.
“There’s certainly early
indications that there might
have been some interference
with electricity,” he said.
“We are following up a
number of inquiries, but
based on the information
that we have, we don’t think
there was a random person
running around the streets
of Brisbane.”
A much-loved member of
nearby Al-Farooq Mosque, Mr
Basith was described by his
friends as a softly-spoken
humble man who had no
enemies and worked hard on
his business, an Indian
Mediterranean restaurant
less than a kilometre from
his home.
He owned the Sizza Indian
and Middle Eastern
Restaurant for about 18
months and was regularly
seen working there with his
wife.
Detectives yesterday
doorknocked surrounding
homes and searched areas,
including the mosque, which
is about 200m from his
house.
They said they were looking
at all avenues of his life
to solve the murder.
It is understood
controversial Imam Zainadine
Johnson lives on the small
street, a few doors down
from Mr Basith.
Neighbours have reported
seeing two men in a car
blaring loud music minutes
before the attack, but it is
unknown if this is linked.
Islamic Council of
Queensland spokesman Ali
Kadri said Mr Basith was
respected and loved by “all
members of the community”.
“He has helped many in need
by providing them with
support and was known as a
generous person.
Anem Khan, owner of
restaurant Layalina
Mediterranean a few metres
from Mr Basith’s restaurant,
said he was very friendly
and down to earth.
“He was very kind, I can’t
think of him having any
enemies,” he said.
Det Supt Fleming said there
was “absolutely nothing”
that indicated the murder
was racially or religiously
motivated.
The Courier
Mail
Br Abdul Basith has left 4
children, all under 10.
A
gofundme fundraising drive
has been established to support
the family.
To date, $30,000 of the $200,000
has been raised.
For Bank deposits, use the ICQ
Social Aid account: BSB 034-013
The second annual National
Mosque Open Day took place
on Saturday October 28th, at
a number of cities across
Australia.
National Mosque Open Day, a
Lebanese Muslim Association
(LMA) initiative supported
by the Department of Social
Services, is an
Australia-wide event which
sees mosques around the
country opening their doors
to the public, promoting
cohesion within communities
and clarifying
misconceptions.
Yesterday (Saturday), a
number of Australian mosques
across each state extended
an invitation to the wider
public to come and find out
what a mosque is, and what
Islam and Muslims are really
like.
Samier Dandan, President of
the Lebanese Muslim
Association, earlier said,
“With even more mosques
taking part in the event
this year, we plan to build
on last year’s success and
host an even greater number
of ordinary Australians at
their nearest participating
mosque. I would personally
like to invite all members
of the public to take this
extraordinary and welcoming
step in finding and visiting
their nearest participating
mosque.”
At each participating
mosque, visitors will find a
different and unique
experience, from barbecues,
to traditional foods, and
from jumping castles for
children to open
question-and-answer forums
with local religious elders
for adults.
Samier Dandan continued,
saying, “A national
initiative such as this
could not come at a more apt
time. In light of recent
events, at home and abroad,
it is imperative that
people, whether they are
simply curious or have some
serious questions, take this
opportunity to enter a
mosque and find out for
themselves what the reality
actually is.”
The LMA also made the
following plea to the
community: National
Mosque Open Day is part of
the second National Day of
Unity, launched this year at
Parliament House on October
13th by the Prime Minister,
Opposition Leader and Leader
of the Greens. As part of
this National Day on October
31st, all Australians are
encouraged to contribute to
greater harmony in society.
This could be done by taking
part in a Walk Together
march, promoting the rights
of migrants and refugees,
attending a mosque open day
or by simply taking the step
of speaking to a neighbour
on your street who you have
not spoken to for some time.
In Toowoomba, the Garden
City Mosque on 217 West St
was opened to the public
from 11am to 2pm "with food,
fun and friendship".
Hon Member of Ipswich West,
Mr Jim Madden MP represented
Hon Grace Grace, Minister of
Multicultural Affairs of
Queensland. Prof Shahjahan
Khan welcomed the guests and
highlighted the religious
and cultural harmony in
Toowoomba. Other speakers
included Dr Mark Copland, Fr
Brain Sparksman and
representatives of
Interfaith Working Group.
Imam Abdul Kader answers
questions from audience. A
large number of members of
the wider community
participated in the event
and asked questions on
various aspects of Islam and
Muslims.
Everyone enjoyed the
delicious food from
different parts of the world
and had good time in a very
friendly and welcoming
environment. The children
enjoyed the jumping castle
and police car demo. "I want
to thank everyone
contributed in the
preparation of the event
including cooking and
setting up the hall and
gazebos," Prof Khan told CCN.
Apologies were received from
Federal MP Dr John McVeigh,
State MP Mr David Janetzki
and Mayor Cr Paul Antonio.
At the Logan Mosque, a
modest crowd including
Mosque attendees, local
residents, Queensland Police
and Multicultural Affairs
Queensland. Attendees heard
from a range of speakers
including the resident Imam
Mossad Issa, Kayser Trad,
Federal and State MPs: Dr
Jim Chalmers, Cameron Dick
and Duncan Pegg, along with
a One Nation candidate and
Queensland Police. Despite
being billed to be attending
the event, the Grand Mufti
of Australia did not attend
the proceedings..
At the Kent St Mosque in
Rockhampton a new Speed
Dating a Muslim initiative
was trialled. Imam Ikraam
Buksh welcomed and addressed
the visitors to the Mosque.
Speed date
a Muslim arrives in Rocky
SPEED DATE A MUSLIM: The
President of the Islamic Society
of Central Queensland, Binil
Kattiparambil pictured with his
wife, Nusra Noorudheen.
SPEED date a Muslim is a new
initiative introduced
at this year's National
Mosque Open Day in
Rockhampton yesterday.
President of the Islamic
Society of Central
Queensland Binil
Kattiparambil said the day
was a great opportunity to
bring the community
together.
"The whole purpose behind
the event is to bring people
of different faiths,
cultures and ideologies
together and to show that we
can all work in sync with
each other,” he said.
Binil said the speed date a
Muslim initiative was a new
concept for this year.
Earlier this week, he said
this and the broader open
day event were both designed
to provide people with a
platform to connect with
each other. "People can sit
together and talk to each
other about absolutely
anything and connect with
each other better on a
personal level,” he said.
"We are trying to create an
environment where people are
free and feel safe to ask
questions.”
The Rockhampton man said he
had seen the event grow from
a gathering of 40 people to
close to 250 people at last
year's event.
Binil said he had received
good feedback from the event
over the years.
"We've had people come in to
the mosque with preconceived
ideas and when they leave,
they go by making friends,”
he said.
"Many people are asking
about it and showing
interest to come along.”
The event also offered a
morning tea, face painting
and the opening of the
Salaam Cafe.
I recently met with members
of the Bangladeshi community
who live in my electorate
and my next door neighbour's
electorate the member for
Rankin - we're working on an
issue together.
I met
with Adjunct Professor, Mr
Adil Khan; Professor Reza
Monem; Mr Azharul Karim; Dr
Asad Khan; Adjunct Professor
Iyanatul Islam; and Dr
Mazhar Haque and many
others.
They presented us with a
petition calling on this
House to do all it can to
persuade the Myanmar
government to:-
• Establish a United Nations
led or independent
investigation into
allegations of genocide and
human rights violations;
• Immediately stop genocide
and killing of innocent
people; and
• Ensure rights of the
Rohingya minority.
And the Member for Rankin is
going to table that soon
Deputy Speaker.
We know this is a
catastrophic humanitarian
crisis. Over half a million
Rohingya refugees have fled
their homes in Myanmar. Most
are now camped near the
Bangladeshi city of Cox’s
Bazar, on the border of
Myanmar.
The atrocities committed
against the Rohingya
community in Rakhine State
are almost beyond our
comprehension.
It is crucial that there is
unimpeded humanitarian
access to the camps in
Bangladesh and that regional
partners, including
Australia, work together in
response to this crisis to
ensure that the Rohingya
population has a safe and
secure place to live in
peace.
Labor has made a formal
representation to the Prime
Minister and the Foreign
Minister to do everything in
the Government’s power to
respond to this escalating
crisis.
I look forward to working
with the Member for Rankin
and the Foreign Minister to
make sure we can do all we
can to get this sorted.
Jim
Chalmers MP
Shadow
Minister for Finance
Member
for Rankin
Thanks Deputy Speaker.
A few weeks ago a group of
esteemed and highly
qualified community members
sat around the meeting table
in my electorate office in
Logan City and at the Member
for Moreton's office in
Sunnybank.
They were doctors and
professors and
professionals. Experts in
their fields.
Brought together by Dr
Mohammed Islam they shared a
common message of concern
over the plight of the
Rohingya people in Myanmar
and in Bangladesh.
They brought with them a
petition signed by almost
2,000 residents from the
Member for Moreton’s
community, my community and
the surrounding areas.
In their words and the words
of the United Nations and
Human Rights Watch, they
consider what is happening
there to be an atrocity
beyond comprehension.
Labor expressed our deep
concerns through the Shadow
Foreign Minister, Senator
Wong,. What is happening
there is horrific and
inexcusable.
The Member for Moreton and I
took this petition to the
Foreign Minister and
received a briefing on the
Government’s response to
this humanitarian crisis in
the region.
I thank the Foreign Minister
and her office for
facilitating that meeting
urgently and for the
opportunity to discuss the
humanitarian assistance;
fact funding missions; the
continuation of the arms
embargo with Myanmar; and
other relevant issues like
international cooperation
and resettlement.
Labor wants to see the
Government continue to take
these meaningful steps.
I thank the Member for
Moreton, I thank Senator
Wong, I thank the leaders in
our communities raised these
issues with us and who do so
much every day not only to
support their loved ones but
bring peace and compassion
into our part of the world.
Iqbal Momen of the
Rohingya Support Group
which initiated the petition
posted the following on
Facebook:
Today, the Bangladeshi
community in Brisbane
made history. Our little
effort (from the #Rohingya
Support Group,
Queensland) reached the
Australian parliament.
A petition signed by
close to 2,000
Australians deeply
concerned about the
continuing ethnic
cleansing of the
Rohingya people was
tabled at the House of
Representatives by
Honourable Dr Jim
Chalmers MP, Shadow
Minister for Finance,
and Honourable Graham
Perrett MP, Opposition
Whip.
In his speech, Dr
Chalmers MP said, "Labor
expressed our deep
concerns through the
Shadow Foreign Minister,
Senator Wong. What is
happening there is
horrific and
inexcusable."
In his speech, Mr
Perrett MP said, "The
atrocities committed
against the Rohingya
community in Rakhine
State are almost beyond
our comprehension...It
is crucial that there is
unimpeded humanitarian
access to the camps in
Bangladesh and that
regional partners,
including Australia,
work together in
response to this crisis
to ensure that the
Rohingya population has
a safe and secure place
to live in peace."
On behalf of the
Bangladeshi community in
Brisbane, we express our
sincere gratitude to the
Labor leaders for
presenting the plight of
the helpless Rohingya
people in the
parliament.
Earlier, under the
initiatives of Dr
Mohammed Islam (Zaman
Islam) and Dr Mazhar
Haque, two groups of
community members met
with these Labor leaders
and handed over the
petition.
We are working hard in
our little capacity to
bring to light the
humanitarian crisis that
continues to unfold in
Myanmar.
We wish to thank all
those who worked hard
for the petition and who
signed the petition. We
invite all conscientious
members of the community
to join us for the good
cause as we are planning
more activities in
larger scales.
The Islamic Society of Gold
Coast invited the Australian
Federal Police and Border
Protection officials to the
Mosque for lunch.
They were taken on a tour of
the Mosque and were
introduced to basic Islamic
terms and concepts. They
also saw the construction of
the Islamic Cultural Centre
(Dawah and Youth Centre).
The Shahrouk
sisters are out to become
Australia's number one food
family
With beyond boundless energy,
the Shahrouks are ready to give
Family Food Fight their all.
In this competitive cooking
series, diverse and
multi-generational
Australian families will go
head-to-head in
high-pressure cooking
challenges to not only win
the experience of a lifetime
but also take home the title
of “Australia’s Greatest
Food Family”
Australian
International Islamic
College's Year 12 students
Rumana Akter, Sara Ahmed and
Kurshida Binti Mohd Ayub
were awarded Gold and Silver
badge winners for RACI,
Australian National
Titration Competition (ANTC).
They were also awarded a
plaque for being the most
outstanding team.
On Saturday 3 June, Rumana
Akter, Sara Ahmed and
Kushida binti Mohd Ayub
competed in the RACI
Regional Titration
Competition at Griffith
University, Nathan Campus.
They were the champion of
the Venue and qualified for
the Australian National
Titration competition (ANTC).
On Saturday 21 October, they
participated in the
Australian National
Titration Competition (ANTC)
at The School of Chemistry
and Molecular Biosciences,
The University of Queensland
St Lucia. 75 competitors
(regional champions) from
across Queensland travelled
to UQ for this competition.
The AIIC students performed
exceptionally well and
achieved one gold and two
silver medals.
(l to r) Dr Mohammed
Islam, Ms Mariam Banwa, Sara
Ahmed, Kushida binti Mohd Ayub,
Rumana Akter and Mr Mohammed
Ally
A Queensland Muslim group
has received threats after
plans to buy a church hall
The Gympie Islam supporters
plan to use the building for
a community centre
But a promotional flyer said
fundraising was for the
'Gympie Mosque Project'
Shahid Khan said the mention
of the word 'mosque' had
simply been a mistake
A group of Queensland Muslims
has received terrorist-style
threats after announcing plans
to purchase a church hall
(pictured)
A group of Queensland
Muslims has received
terrorist-style threats
after announcing plans to
purchase a church hall.
The local Islam supporters
were looking to buy the
building in Gympie, north of
Brisbane, to use as a
community centre for their
religion.
But they began to be
harassed and targeted after
a promotional flyer for an
event to raise money for the
sale mistakenly called it
the 'Gympie Mosque Project'.
The local Islam supporters
were looking to buy the
building in Gympie, north of
Brisbane, to use as a
community centre for their
religion, but a promotional
flyer (thumbnail left)
mistakenly labelled it as a
future mosque
Accountant Shahid Khan said
the group had been running
the same centre for more
than a decade in a property
nearby the new building's
Lady Mary Terrace location.
'We've been running a
community centre in Ada
Street, just around the
corner, in rented premises
for 13 years and no-one's
had a problem,' he told the
Gympie Times.
'I don't see how owning our
own hall is going to change
anything.
The flyer was shared online
and stated that the small
Muslim community had a 'big
hope' to find a place they
could conduct Jumma prayers.
The Gympie local said they
did not have an imam and
would not be holding five
prayers a day, reaffirming
it would not be a mosque
The congregational worship
is conducted on Fridays,
with many of those in the 30
- 40 strong group attending
said to be professional
people, according to Mr
Khan.
The Gympie local said they
did not have an imam and
would not be holding five
prayers a day, reaffirming
it would not be a mosque.
The building in question is
believed to sit on
approximately 1518sqm of
land, and comprise of a 20m
hall, large kitchen and
toilets.
As for the flyer, Mr Khan
said it was simply a mistake
that had not been clarified
correctly.
'Hatred, that's just people.
Some people are fighting
against intolerance by some
Muslims but are practising
it themselves.'
Daily Mail
Australia
Channel 7
News
A Gympie group planning to
transform an old church hall
into a Muslim community
centre has received hate
mail and abusive calls.
So where have all of you
people been for the past
13 years? They have been
gathering perfectly fine
all this time and you
didn’t even know.
What happened to
community centres where
everyone is welcome..
what happened to the one
multi cultural
Australia.. this is just
unAustralian and divides
people..
Honestly I can't believe
these narrow minded
people against people
having the right to be
who they are. Live and
let live. The one thing
that makes me furious is
racism. They're not
hurting anyone so what's
the problem. Amy Laurent
be nice.
Cool! Good luck with the
transformation, those
people clearly have no
lives and have nothing
better to do than
bombard another group of
people.
Australia is built on
multiculturalism. It is
bound to happen as it
has in the cities all
over Australia.
On Saturday, 10 February
2018 Graham Perrett MP,
Federal Member for Moreton
be continuing his tradition
of recognising local
volunteers at the 10th
Annual Moreton Australia Day
Awards.
He has issued an official
call for nominations. If you
know an individual, a couple
or a small group of people
who should be recognised,
why not nominate them?
For someone to be
considered, they must have
undertaken volunteer
activities in the Moreton
electorate.
A committee will consider
and decide on all
nominations. They will
consider things like
community influence –
whether the nominee has
shown initiative, achieved
outcomes and inspired
others. They will also take
into account enthusiasm –
whether the nominee has
shown dedication through
their length of service, the
routines they have adopted,
and their reliability.
"I look forward to seeing
all the local heroes
recognised for the work that
makes Brisbane's Southside a
fantastic place to live!,"
Mr Perrett said.
GOLD
Coast crooks are converting
to Islam while behind bars
for protection rather than
redemption, experts say.
Queensland legal and police
sources say an increasing
number of criminals were
becoming Muslims so they
could be aligned to dominant
factions in jail.
Other inmates were also
doing it to find “direction
and hope”.
In March, killer Lionel
Patea (pictured)
converted to Islam, citing
he wanted to “rehabilitate”
himself after murdering his
former partner Tara Brown on
the Gold Coast.
The Gold Coast Bulletin
revealed the former bikie
extortion king became a
Muslim and asked to be
“ultimately judged by God”
on the day he was sentenced
for Ms Brown’s death.
Glitter Strip police sources
said the practice of
“finding God” in jail was
growing for those who had
committed serious crimes. It
has become common in NSW
jails.
“In jails where these groups
are dominant, boys who come
in often convert,” one
source said.
“Not only is it about
blending in but when
(expletive) goes down in
there you’ve got to be one
of the brothers otherwise
you’re out on your own.
“One of the other things is
that the people inside will
forgive what you did on the
outside by saying: ‘You’ll
be judged by God’. Without
that if you’ve done
something really serious
they’re going to punish you
for it while you’re inside.”
Southport lawyer Campbell
MacCallum, of Moloney Mac-
Callum Lawyers, said he had
acted for several clients
who had converted to Islam
while incarcerated.
“There are usually a number
of groups within a jail,
some factions rule certain
sections,” he said.
“To be accepted and for
protection they are often
required to convert to Islam
and learn the teachings.
“In saying that, there are
several clients I’ve had who
say that despite the
teachings being forced on
them initially, they find it
gives them some solace and
they stick with it.
“Particularly those who are
in jail for a long time,
they seem to find it gives
them direction and hope.
“In other instances, it’s
clearly done to be accepted
in certain factions in the
jail.”
Local criminal lawyers also
said many Aboriginal clients
or those with ethnic
backgrounds were the ones
who chose to convert while
behind bars.
“They join so they’re left
alone on the inside,” one
source said.
“It’s ridiculous the people
who do it. I can tell you
they forget very quickly
about the faith when they
get out.”
Bond University
Criminologist Terry
Goldsworthy said it was no
surprise there were an
increasing number of Muslim
conversions in Queensland
jails.
“I suppose if you’re looking
to recruit you would have a
very captive market,” he
said.
Islamic
State-inspired jihadis who
arrive in Australia as
refugees and commit acts of
terror in their new home are
more the product of
Australian culture than
their home country’s, ASIO
boss Duncan Lewis
(pictured) said last
night.
Returning to a controversy
that saw him roundly
criticised in some quarters,
Mr Lewis said last night
that seven of the 56 people
targeted in terror
operations over the past
three years were refugees.
But Mr Lewis said all had
come to Australia at an
early age and had little
first-hand exposure to their
home countries.
In May, Mr Lewis drew
criticism following an
exchange with One Nation
senator Pauline Hanson in
which the ASIO boss appeared
to sidestep potential links
between migration and
terrorism.
“I have absolutely no
evidence to suggest there’s
a connection between
refugees and terrorism,” Mr
Lewis said in May.
The context of Mr Lewis’s
answer was in response to a
question from Senator Hanson
as to whether the terror
threat was being “brought
in’’ to Australia,
suggesting ISIL might have
been exporting its
operatives to Australia to
plan and conduct attacks.
But it subsequently emerged
that several of the terror
suspects arrested in recent
years were refugees, or —
far more commonly —
second-generation migrants,
engulfing Mr Lewis in
controversy.
Yesterday, Mr Lewis said it
remained crucially important
not to stereotype the
overwhelming majority of
Muslim Australians who were
of no security interest to
ASIO.
“There were 56 individuals
who were primary targets of
these 13 disruption
operations and they were
either arrested, charged or
the subject or search
warrants. Only seven of the
56 individuals came to
Australia as refugees and
six of those seven migrated
to Australia with their
parents as young children
aged 11 or younger,’’ Mr
Lewis said. “The trend since
2014 is consistent with
longer-term trends dating
back to 2002. Where an
individual is involved in
attack planning and arrived
as a refugee they generally
arrived as a child and have
spent more time in Australia
than they have elsewhere.’’
Mr Lewis, along with AFP
Commissioner Andrew Colvin,
has long been vocal about
the need to maintain good
relations with the Muslim
community, a message he
reiterated to a Senate
committee last night.
“Stereotyping any group as a
source of threat is not
helpful. It is behaviour,
not background, which ASIO
is investigating. Our focus
is identification and
prevention of terrorist
attacks and to achieve this
we have to be vigilant
regarding the course of
threat,” he said.
The ASIO boss also welcomed
the defeat of ISIL in Raqqa,
Syria, and Mosul, Iraq,
saying it would make it more
difficult for the group to
plan attacks abroad. “But,
and this is the big but,
ISIL propaganda remains a
powerful force for
radicalisation and
incitement and the threat
from ISIL-inspired lone
actors and local groups will
endure.”
Ellisa Parker has confidence
that Oakey is growing in
many ways, including
cultural diversity. Oakey is
in a significant chapter of
adaption and change in order
for our community to
continue to grow healthy,
strong & resilient. In the
2016 census approximately
18% of Oakey’s community
were born overseas,
this is up from 14% in the
2011 census. The most
significant cultures are
Brazilian, Filipino and
Pacific Nations.
There are 5 signs to a
healthy community, being
authenticity, inclusiveness,
outward focus, acceptance
and supportiveness. Bazaar
Culture Darling Downs
intends to display all of
these characteristics. We
unapologetically pride
ourselves for being
‘different’ and ‘new’…for
Oakey. On occasion this is a
challenge for some citizens
to receive, but for the
benefit of our growing
community we are who we are,
and proud. We are all about
inclusion; if you are a
proud citizen for Oakey’s
future, then we are the
store for you. Regardless of
where you come from, we
supply gifts, fashion,
groceries and
home-wares all as unique as
you are.
Ellisa, owner of Bazaar
Culture Darling Downs, loves
to travel, especially for
the experience of immersion
within cultures; it’s both
an exciting and daunting
awareness when in a
different country with
different ways of life.
Ellisa encourages her
daughters to expand their
world view beyond the
township of Oakey by
acknowledging their past and
also creating their
own future. It is a
privilege to have the
opportunity to discover
other cultures and
alternative ways of life;
this was how the idea of
Bazaar Culture was born.
Our growing grocery range
caters for many culinary
styles including Brazilian,
New Zealander / Pacific
Nations and Asian cuisine.
Be sure to come in for a
browse, special orders are
most welcome.
20% of our floor space is
dedicated to local arts and
craft. This is a great way
for local crafters to have
their wares available to the
wider community and tourists
who visit Oakey.
Finally, we anticipate
offering various social
gathering such as film
screenings and cooking
demonstrations to facilitate
understanding and
acknowledgement within our
community. Our patrons have
the unique opportunity to
listen and learn from one
another which in turn grows
our town into a community of
compassion and love; in a
time where we seem
to only hear doom and gloom.
Be sure to take to time to
visit Bazaar Culture Darling
downs, in the old jeweller’s
space in Oakey CBD, you
won’t be disappointed!
Kerrie and Mobinah have very
different views on Islam in
Australia.
What happens when they sit
down to talk?
Australia’s national
conversation about Islam is
often heated, sometimes
abusive.
Kerrie and Mobinah were both
born in Australia but they
have very different
backgrounds — and
contrasting perspectives on
Islam.
Kerrie fears the spread of
Islamic terrorism in
Australia. Mobinah thinks a
lot of the fear is driven by
ignorance. They’ve promised
to hear each other out.
Kerrie says her biggest
fears are related to Islamic
terrorism.
“We’re all on tenterhooks
because we’re waiting for
that moment to happen, when
that sort of devastation and
carnage is going to happen
in our country — and we know
it’s going to come from
someone who is of Muslim
descent.”
Mobinah challenges that,
saying terrorists have a
warped view of Islam and
there’s a double standard in
the way the media reports
events like mass shootings.
“What we find in America
is whenever a young kid
shoots up a whole bunch of
people ... he’s mentally
ill. But whenever it’s a
Muslim person who does
anything like that they’re
immediately a terrorist.”
However, Mobinah concedes:
“If I wasn’t Muslim and I
was viewing the news, I
would be scared too. I
totally understand that
these are legitimate fears
from looking at the media.
As I grew up –
and Australia
grew up – things
changed
radically. I
started to
understand that
the minority of
Australians who
did treat me
this way were
just that. A
minority.
By high school I
was a diehard
Australian team
supporter. But,
from a pathways
perspective, the
damage had been
done. Not to me,
but to some of
the other
immigrant kids
who potentially
could have gone
on to play for
Australia. They
chose not to
pursue a dream
because of the
negative
experiences they
had endured.
I count myself
lucky to have a
very
strong-willed
family. And a
natural instinct
that always
wants to compete
no matter what.
If I didn’t have
those things, I
may also have
been lost in the
process –
especially when
my Mother wanted
me to stop
playing cricket
and focus on my
studies when I
got to year 10.
Typical
subcontinental
Mum! Fortunately
for me my Dad is
the greatest
cricket tragic
of all time, and
told my Mum I
could do both.
He understood
you only get one
shot at a
sporting career.
Stop now and
that was the end
of it.
Unfortunately,
not everyone has
that support
base, and if you
don’t you can
fall by the
wayside very
easily as a lot
of kids did. You
might think they
needed to
toughen up. You
might be right
in some
respects.
Professional
sport is
cutthroat and
only the
strongest
survive to play
at the highest
level.
Some of them
said it just
quietly enough
for only me to
hear. It still
hurt, but I
would never show
it. Most of the
time it was when
I scored runs.
Some parents
take things too
seriously.
But that takes
years to
develop. And, as
kids, it’s
bloody tough to
cop.
I was actually
embarrassed to
call myself
Pakistani when I
was younger
because of this.
I had been
molded to
believe being
from there was
uncool. I used
to avoid the
question or tell
them I was from
Saudi Arabia, as
my parents lived
there for six
years during my
teenage years
while I lived
with my brothers
in Australia. I
went back and
forth there to
visit so it
seemed logical.
But it was a
lie.
My point is
this: it’s no
surprise it has
taken Australia
cricket so long
for coloured
players to come
through the
system.
There is no
doubt racism and
politics played
a large role in
selections in
the past. I’ve
heard a few
stories from
past Anglo-Saxon
players where
this seems to be
the case. It
would just be
the times that
they lived in.
Certainly
cricket and
society has come
a long way.
My Week As A
Muslim: Channel
4 prompts anger
and mockery
after 'blacking
up' white woman
to show
Islamophobia
Britain's
Channel 4 is
facing mockery
after airing a
documentary
which went to
the lengths of
getting a white
woman to go
undercover in
‘brownface’
make-up to show
the Islamophobia
faced by Muslim
women.
My Week As
A Muslim
showed Katie
Freeman, who
previously
supported
banning the
burqa, facing
abuse that
included
drinkers in a
Manchester pub
asking her
whether she
planned to blow
them up.
But many viewers
were left
wondering why
Channel 4 felt
that the way to
show this
Islamophobia was
to find a white
woman and put
her in
‘brownface’
make-up.
Many asked
pointed
questions about
why the
documentary
makers couldn’t
have simply
given a hidden
camera to one of
the hundreds of
thousands of
women in the
UK’s 2.7
million-strong
Muslim
population.
“Millions of
Muslims in the
UK experience
racism,” wrote
one viewer.
“Channel 4
didn’t ask them
but thought
better to
brownface a
white woman.”
Mhuram Ahmed, a
Muslim lawyer
based in
Manchester,
where the
documentary was
filmed, wrote:
“Because our
oppression does
not exist until
a white person
experiences it
and legitimises
it.”
Another viewer
complained: “I
want to see a
programme
following a
Muslim woman.
Not a white
woman made up as
a Muslim woman.
This is
insulting.”
The use of
‘brownface’ to
disguise a white
woman as someone
of Pakistani
origin had also
been criticised
before the
documentary was
aired, when
Fiyaz Mughal,
founder of
anti-hate crime
charity Tell
Mama, told The
Independent:
“They did not
have to do the
‘blacking up’.
“You could have
experienced what
Muslims
experience by
shadowing, using
a secret camera.
This could have
been done
without
pandering to
some quite silly
1920s
stereotypes.”
Mr Mughal added
that idea for
the documentary
was “coming from
a positive
place”, but the
manner in which
it was executed
was “offensive”.
“The most
offensive bit,”
he said, “Is the
gross
exaggeration of
features of the
face, and that
blurs the line,
pandering to
stereotypes of
race and
religion.”
After watching
the programme,
many viewers
expressed
similar views,
reacting with
varying degrees
of anger and
mockery to the
brownface
make-up and the
use of
prosthetics to
change the shape
of Ms Freeman’s
nose.
“A face mould?”
asked one
viewer. “Really?
Don’t we all
have a face with
two eyes, a nose
and a mouth?”
There was also
criticism of the
views expressed
by Ms Freeman,
42, before she
went undercover
as a Muslim.
The documentary
showed her
saying: “Banning
the headdresses
and burkas, I
think it would
make a lot of
people feel a
lot happier, a
lot safer. I
wouldn't want to
sit next to them
because I'd
automatically
assume they're
going to blow
something up.”
But she condemned
such
Islamophobia
after dressing
as a Muslim
during filming
that coincided
with the
Manchester Arena
terror attack.
Ms Freeman was
seen reacting to
being confronted
by pub drinkers
asking if she
was going to
blow them up by
saying: “That's
what they have
to put up with
all the time
don't they? What
harm am I doing
walking down
there?
Absolutely no
harm.
“And what did
they [mean]
about blowing
things up and
stuff like that?
F***ing idiots.
It just sickens
me the stuff
they've shouted
to me.”
By the end of
the documentary,
she had
concluded: “You
can't blame the
whole of the
Muslims for one
person's
mindless act of
terror can you?
Just because
they choose to
live their life
differently to
me doesn't mean
they're any less
welcome to be
here.
“We have to be
strong and put
on a united
front.”
Her move towards
a more
sympathetic view
of Muslims
ensured that the
programme was
welcomed by some
viewers.
Hassan Mohammad,
a
Birmingham-based
viewer,
commented: “It's
easy to call
Katie a racist
but at least
she's open to
learning more
about being
Muslim. If only
more were the
same.”
Shakil Seedat
agreed, saying:
“To all those
criticising My
Week As A
Muslim, there's
no better way to
learn empathy
and cure
ignorance than
walking in
someone else's
shoes.
Channel 4
responded to the
criticism with a
quote from Fozia
Khan, the
executive
producer of the
documentary, who
said: “The
programme
allowed Katie to
meaningfully
walk in the
shoes of someone
from a different
background and
to experience
what it is like
to be part of
the British
Pakistani Muslim
community rather
than observe it
as an outsider.”
In a Guardian
article ahead of
the
transmission, Ms
Khan said:
“People have
suggested that
we could have
used a different
approach – such
as giving Muslim
women hidden
cameras to show
their
experiences.
This has been
done before, and
we wanted to try
something
different.
“I was
determined to
make something
that would reach
people who
wouldn’t
normally watch a
programme about
Muslims.
“We hoped that
people who
shared some of
Katie’s views
would go on the
journey with
her. I think the
disguise element
was an
absolutely
crucial part of
this.”
She added: “The
reason for the
prosthetic nose,
teeth and
contact lenses
was simple – to
make Katie look
and feel
different, so
she could go
unrecognised in
her home town,
convincingly
experience what
it’s like to be
a Muslim woman,
integrate her
into her host
community and
experience it
from within.
“'Blackface' or
'brownface' has
historically
been used as a
form of
entertainment to
mock non-white
people. This
film is the
antithesis of
that. Its
purpose is to
inform and
promote
understanding
between
communities, not
to caricature
them.”
Killed For What Crime? | A
Khutbah For Abdul Basit (RH) |
Omar Saghir
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TOPIC:
"Jhalwa
- Seclusion
between
opposite
genders: it
types &
rules in
Islam"
IMAM:
Mossad Issa
MASJID TAQWA/BALD
HILLS MOSQUE
Friday
khutbah
(sermon)
DATE:
27 October
2017
TOPIC:
"Hazrat
Tufail Bin
Amar Dowse
conversion
to Islam
Part 2”
IMAM:
Mufti Junaid
Akbar
Summary
by Mohideen:
Mufti Junaid
started off
with a verse
from Suratul
Kahf and
spoke about
the
conditions
required to
benefit from
the Quran.
He gave
practical
examples of
a mobile
phone and a
car as to
how one
needs to
follow the
conditions
of these
things in
order to get
the benefit.
He went on
to say that
the Quran
affects only
on a sound
heart. He
continued
his story of
Hazrat
Tufail from
last week’s
kuthba. He
said how
hazrat
Tufail spoke
to the
Prophet (pbuh)
and told him
how
Prophet’s (pbuh)
own people
told Tufail
not to
listen to
the Prophet
(pbuh). Then
hazrat
Tufail asked
the Prophet
(pbuh) to
tell what
his religion
says and the
Prophet (pbuh)
recited two
surahs which
had an
instant
effect on
Hazrat
Tufail’s
heart. Mufti
went on to
say that we
will not
appreciate
the Quran
until we
understand
Arabic. He
said how all
other
Prophets
miracles
exited the
dunya when
the Prophets
departed but
when Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh)
departed the
dunya his
miracle
continued.
He said how
we
jeopardise
the
hereafter
for the
dunya. He
reminded how
the Prophet
(pbuh) said
that how he
cannot
payback the
favour of
hazrat Abu
Bakr. He
said that
how we
should
connect
ourselves
with Allah
both at the
beginning
and end of
each day. He
came back to
the story of
hazrat
Tufail and
said how
after
hearing the
two surah’s
he extended
his hand to
the Prophet
(pbuh) and
accepted
Islam. He
gave an
exercise and
compared the
years our
Prophet (pbuh)
prayed with
a person of
today and
explained
the value
and
sincerity of
the Salah’s.
He spoke
about how
hazrat
Tufail
requested
the Prophet
(pbuh) to
ask Allah to
give him a
sign to
assist in
propagating
Islam. He
concluded
explaining
that sign.
TOPIC: “True
love of
Allah is to
follow the
sunnah of
the Prophet
(pbuh)”
IMAM:
Mufti Naeem
Ali
Summary
by Mohideen:
Mufti Naeem
Ali said how
Allah says
in the Quran
to the
Prophet (pbuh),
tell the
Umma that if
you want
Allah to
love you or
if you want
to show
Allah that
you love
Allah then
you must
follow the
footsteps (Sunnah)
of the
Prophet (pbuh).
He explained
how some
people
dismiss the
Sunnah and
say they
only follow
the Quran.
He continued
how Allah
says, that
following
only the
Quran is not
sufficient
and one must
follow the
Sunnah of
the Prophet
(pbuh).
Allah said
that
whatever the
Prophet (pbuh)
is telling
is not from
his own
desire but
from Allah
(a
revelation)
and this
includes his
actions. He
gave an
example of
how not to
cheat in
business or
job and
follow the
command of
the Prophet
(pbuh) and
the Prophet
(pbuh) said
that a
person who
cheats is
not from
amongst us.
Mufti went
on to say
these tests
are applied
to
everything
in life and
asked the
question,
when salah
time
approaches
at work
place, whose
command will
you follow?
Allah’s or
your boss?
He said a
wise person
will always
follow the
command of
Allah. He
also said
that if your
love for
Allah is
true and
genuine then
you will
obey Allah
and follow
the Sunnah
of the
Prophet (pbuh).
He reminded
of what the
Prophet (pbuh)
said, that
is, your
emaan is not
complete
until you
love the
Prophet (pbuh)
more than
anything
else. He
went on to
tell the
story of the
love of
Majnoon and
Leila. He
concluded
with the
story of a
person
killing 100
people and
was
questioning
if Allah
will forgive
him and was
seeking to
ask someone
this
question
KENYA – A Kenyan bishop has converted to
Islam and turned his church into a
mosque, saying that he could not stand
how women wore indecently to his church.
“My church was known as Nyalgosi God’s
Call Church of East Africa, but it is
now Nyalgosi Jamia Mosque,” Bishop
Charles Okwany, now Ismael Okwany, told
The Nairobian.
“During my tenure as a Bishop, I
travelled to Malindi, Mombasa, Nairobi
and Tanzania to preach the word of God
“I used to take advantage of the
opportunity to study the conduct of both
Christians and Muslims living in the
areas, and it made me conclude that
Islam is better,” he added.
“The Biblical teachings discourage modes
of dressing which are likely to motivate
sexual desire in church. But it is
unfortunate that some women wear
miniskirts and other clothes that expose
their private parts,” said Okwany.
He added that women who dress indecently
tempt the clergy.
“It was unfortunate that some people
felt I was wrong when I discouraged
indecent dressing yet they were the ones
who were going against the will of God,”
said Okwany.
Okwany began his journey to Islam by
visiting a Muslim leader in Kisii County
to whom he explained his intentions. He
was then referred to Rangwe Imam,
Mustafa Saoke.
On September 26, Okwany converted to
Islam and was joined by 23 other members
of his church.
Currently, the mosque has a population
of 63 people after 30 Muslims who were
in the entire Kagan ward decided to
register their membership.
Becoming Muslim, Okwany wants to study
to know more about his faith.
“I will go for a theological training on
Islamic religion to enable me to preach
the word of God in Islam,” he added.
“I had never joined a theology class but
this will be my starting point.”
Saudi
Arabia wants to build a $500 billion
mega-city spanning 3 countries
SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Arabia plans to
build a new $500 billion metropolis that
spans three countries.
The development, called NEOM, was
announced at a conference on Tuesday by
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
It's the latest in a series of mega
projects designed to reshape the
kingdom's economy.
It is nothing if not ambitious.
"We try to work only with the dreamers,"
the young crown prince told investors
gathered in Riyadh. "This place is not
for conventional people or companies."
Plans call for the city to be powered
entirely by regenerative energy, while
also making use of automated driving
technology and passenger drones.
Wireless hi-speed internet will be free.
"All services and processes in NEOM will
be 100% fully automated, with the goal
of becoming the most efficient
destination in the world," the Saudi
Arabia Public Investment Fund said in a
statement.
The city, which will be independent of
the kingdom's "existing governmental
framework," will be built across 26,500
square kilometers (10,231 square miles)
near the Red Sea. According to the
fund's statement, its land mass "will
extend across the Egyptian and Jordanian
borders."
"NEOM will be constructed from the
ground-up, on greenfield sites, allowing
it a unique opportunity to be
distinguished from all other places that
have been developed and constructed over
hundreds of years," the fund said in a
statement.
The project will be backed by $500
billion from the Saudi government and
its investment fund, as well as local
and international investors.
It has caught the attention of foreign
investors including SoftBank (SFTBF)
founder Masayoshi Son and Blackstone CEO
Stephen Schwarzman, who joined the crown
price on a panel dedicated to the
project.
The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad with the
Christians of the World
by
John A. Morrow
About the book
The Prophet
Muhammad's treaties with the Christians of his
time, which John Andrew Morrow has rediscovered
in obscure collections and often newly
translated, uniformly state that Muslims are not
to attack peaceful Christian communities, but
defend them "until the End of the World."
Authored by the Prophet himself, they represent
a third foundational pillar for Islam outside of
Qur'an and hadith.
The "Covenants
Initiative" within the book represents a
movement by Muslims, both prominent and unknown,
in support of Christians under attack. These
treaties desperately need to be better known
among Christians, Muslims, and the general
public. For scholars, this book provides much
difficult-to-obtain material: facsimiles of
primary sources in Arabic and Persian; corrected
versions in modern Arabic typescript; and
alternate translations. They now have all they
need to study the covenants in depth.
"This narrative has the power to unite Muslim
and Christian communities. A work of
scholarship, its release is timely, and its
content critical in fostering mutual respect and
religious freedom."--IMAM FEISAL ABDUL RAUF,
Chairman, Cordoba Initiative
"In his indispensable contribution to the
study of the Abrahamic faiths, John Andrew
Morrow tells the story of how the Prophet
Muhammad used his desert experiences of
hospitality and protection to bring Muslims and
Christians together."--JOSEPH HOBBS,
University of Missouri
"These letters from the Prophet Muhammad to
Christian communities can serve to inspire both
Muslims and Christians about our ability to live
together as God's people, as friends, as
neighbors, and as custodians of the same small
planet."--OMID SAFI, University of North
Carolina
"With painstaking effort and much dedication
invested in this groundbreaking work, Professor
Morrow will surely manage to attract the
attention of Islamic studies students and
specialists."--AMAR SELLAM, Mohamed I
University
"This book documents what is possibly the
third foundational source of Islam: the
Prophet's treaties and covenants among people of
the Abrahamic faiths. Dr. Morrow brings forth
exceptionally important findings that dictate
peaceful coexistence among Jews, Christians, and
Muslims."--BRIDGET BLOMFIELD, University of
Nebraska
KB says:
Enjoy the
aromatic anise flavour of fennel and its juicy
bite, caramelized around the edges by the heat
of the oven. It is absolutely delicious!
ROAST CHICKEN WITH FENNEL AND LEMON
Ingredients
2 tsp fresh thyme
leaves
1 tsp whole fennel seeds
1 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp. green chillies
⅓ cup good olive oil
1 lemon, halved and sliced Ľ inch thick
1 onion, halved and sliced Ľ inch thick
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 chicken or 1kg breast, snitzeled
Juice of 1 lemon
Method
1. Preheat the oven
to 180 degrees.
2. Place the thyme,
fennel seeds, salt, pepper and chillies in a
mini food processor and process until ground.
Pour the olive oil into a small glass measuring
cup, stir in the herb mixture and use half of it
to marinate the chicken.
3. Distribute the
lemon slices in your greased oven pan and
distribute the onion and garlic on top. Place
the chicken, on top of the onion and brush it
all over with the rest of the oil and herb
mixture.
4. Roast the chicken
for 20 minutes and brush with the marinade and
cook for another 10mins.
5. Remove the
chicken from the oven, sprinkle it with the
lemon juice, cover the pan tightly with foil,
and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
6. Serve hot with
the pan juices, cooked lemon, and onion on a bed
of vegetables or with chips.
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Welcome to my weekly
column on
Self-Care and
Clarity of Mind.
If you’re taking
time out to read
this, pat yourself
on the back because
you have shown
commitment to taking
care of your mind
and body.
Today, In Shaa
ALLAH, we will
explore the topic:
It Takes Two To
Argue
Reflect on a time
when you had a
discussion which
ended up in an
argument. What do
you think happened
during the course of
the discussion which
turned it into an
argument? The major
difference between
discussion and
argument is that in
a discussion, a
topic is talked
about at length,
taking into account
different ideas,
opinions and issues.
Whereas, in an
argument, there is a
deliberate
opposition of ideas
with no common
ground.
Why Do You Argue?
• Control - it may
be a habit to prove
that your way is the
best way
• Fault - you may be
taking the easy way
out by placing blame
on another rather
than finding where
your responsibility
lies in the issue
being discussed (or
argued about)
• Perfectionist -
other people’s work
may be disappointing
to you because they
are not performing
the way you want
them to (also a
control issue)
• Ego - you may feel
like you have all
the answers
• Competitive - you
like to win. It
makes you feel good
when your point of
view wins over
someone else’s
• Fear - you may be
fearful of
acknowledging your
vulnerabilities.
Strategies To
Stop Arguing
It takes two to
argue. If you
believe someone is
arguing with you,
you need to realise
that you are part of
the argument. This
is an empowering
realisation because
once you know you
are a part of
something, you can
consciously CHOOSE
NOT TO BE a part of
it.
Here are some
strategies to stop
arguing:
1. Listen.
Maintain eye contact
and stay quiet. Let
the other person
vent if they need
to. It’s okay to be
a listener. Do not
feel compelled to
reply.
2. Take long,
deep breaths.
Oxygen supply to the
cells of the body
will help you
maintain your cool
and calm demeanor.
3. If you are
standing, find a
place to sit down.
This simple movement
can take the
pressure off the
heated moment and
ease some tension.
The other person may
also relax when
he/she sees you
relaxed.
4. Start sipping
on some water.
Again, any such
distraction helps
ease tension.
5. Say “I
understand”, if
the person is
provoking you for a
verbal response.
This does not mean
that you agree with
what is being said,
it simply means that
you comprehend it.
Saying “I
understand” may help
calm the other
person.
6. Once there is
a breathing space
and some moments of
silence, look at the
person in the eye
with kindness and
say, “Would you like
to talk about
something else?” and
smile.
In Shaa ALLAH, next
week we will explore
the topic:
Catastrophising
If you wish to know
about a specific
topic with regards
to Self-Care and
Clarity of Mind,
please text or email
me or visit
www.muslimahmindmatters.com.
If you wish to have
a FREE one hour
Finding Clarity
telephone session,
contact me on
0451977786.
Q: Dear
Kareema, I’m 55 years old and trying my best to
exercise during my busy schedule. Whenever I
exercise it takes at least 2 days to fight off
the pain in my legs, back, and also sore
muscles. Any thoughts on what I can do during or
after exercise to help with the muscle soreness
and pain?
A: During exercise it’s common to feel
the ‘muscle burn’ while you’re challenging it.
If you’re
experiencing pain, stop and make sure you’re
technique / posture is perfect to prevent
injury.
Also try to exercise on a regular basis. If you
take a week off every now and then, you’ll feel
sore after your workouts. So consistency is key.
Make sure you
stretch after every workout, this will help
alleviate the pain / soreness that sets in after
a day or two.
Keep up the good work.
Don’t let the muscle
soreness put you off your fitness regime.
A man asks Farmer
Jallalludin near a field, “Sorry brother, would you mind
if I crossed your field instead of going around it? You
see, I have to catch the 4:23 train.”
Farmer Jallalludin says, “Sure, go right ahead. And if
my bull sees you, you’ll even catch the 4:11 one.”
Whoever intercedes for a
good cause has a share in
it, and whoever intercedes
for an evil cause shares in
its burdens. Allah keeps
watch over everything.
The 2017 Scientific
conference of the Islamic
Medical association of
Queensland is an annual
meeting place for members to
share ideas and learn about
the latest developments in
the field of medicine. It is
also a platform for members
to network and broaden their
professional circles.
The event will aim to invite
both scientific and faith
based speakers on topics
which have been highlighted
by our members as areas of
interest.
The conference will be at
the Hilton Hotel Brisbane on
29 October 2017. Halal meals
and snacks will be provided
for all attendees and Salah
facilities will be available
on site.
We look forward to meeting
you at the conference and
hope it will be both a
medically stimulating and a
spiritually uplifting
experience.
The conference is open to
ALL Medical, Dental and
Allied healthcare
professionals and students
in these disciplines,
including non IMAQ members.
With the ongoing
humanitarian crisis in
Myanmar, IMAQ will be
donating your entire
registration fee to the
Myanmar Appeal.
Salam aleikum everyone. This Sunday 29th
of October marks 5 years since the opening of Shajarah
Islamic Kindergarten back in 2012.
Alhamdulillaah since then we have come along in leaps
and bounds until last year we received an Exceeding
Rating in the National Quality Framework from the
Department of Early Childhood Education and Care.
In March this year we were informed by the Qld
government that we must relocate as they will be
demolishing our building in January 2018 to make way for
a new upgrade of the M1.
After 7 months of searching and exhausting all avenues
we could think of as well as through whatever advice
others gave us, we are able to finally announce that we
have an agreement in place to lease a property in
Hillcrest, just opposite Browns Plains Grand Plaza. The
property is to be renovated and should be ready by the
start of the school year in January 2018.
Alhamdulillaah: A big thankyou and jazakumAllaah khair
to the parents of our children for their continued
support and all those who have tried hard to help us and
wished us well in our search for a new place. A new
start for Shajarah! InshaAllaah onwards and upwards!
We will now be starting our fundraising efforts in
earnest for our relocation. Our Gofundme page is
here. Please help us continue the Quality Islamic
Early Education we are known for inshaAllaah.
Please see our facebook page and website for updates on
construction and all info and news.
At the Islamic Women's
Association of Australia (IWAA)
this is what is being
organized over the next few
months.
1. inspiredNAFSi personal
leadership course:
This course is a signature
program of the Centre for
Islamic Thought & Education,
UniSA. The inspiredNAFSi
program is underpinned by a
strength-based approach and
Muslim worldview, that
utilises the nga
thanaluidha
Yarning Circle Framework
(developed by Aunty Debra
Bennett). This framework has
been adapted, infusing
Islamic worldview as this
informs Muslim people's ways
of knowing, being and doing.
The program offers a
holistic approach to
development of human
potential. It depicts a
journey of learning and
self-discovery, empowering
the individual and the
community and enabling
individuals with skills
through sharing, learning
and transforming life into
new futures.
Places are very limited.
Please the flyer below for
details.
2.
Parenting between Cultures
workshop
that will run over a three
week period on Fridays
starting 6th October. This
workshop has been very
popular and has been very
well received. The
facilitators are Joan
Burrows and Sr. Susan Al-maani
who come with a wealth of
knowledge and experience in
delivering these workshops.
Places are very limited.
Please the flyer below for
details.
3. “I am
Connected”
at IWAA. We have been very
privileged to start a
program to connect with our
indigenous sisters. The
“I am Connected” project
is aimed at developing
connections and linkages
between Muslim and
Indigenous women through
sharing of native foods,
customs, arts and crafts and
storytelling and
highlighting the
similarities between these
groups, forging friendships
and celebrating women's
interests across all
cultures in a respectful and
caring environment.
Current activities include:
• arts and crafts workshop
on Friday, 8th September at
IWAA hall from 5-7pm
• Soundtrack – Tuesday, 19th
September at IWAA hall from
11am-1pm
• Weekend camp – 12-14th
January 2018 (please note
that the dates for this camp
has changed from 24-26th
November). Please see flyer
for more details
• Walk in Country – date and
venue to be advised
We acknowledge our
indigenous and Muslim elders
for their support, advice
and guidance. Alhamdulillah
For more details and to
participate, please call
Muna on 0431 360 418
David Forde will be
undertaking a 10km swim +
100km cycle to provide
urgently needed shelter and
food security for displaced
and desperate Rohingya
persons on the Myanmar /
Bangladesh border.
The challenge? For every
$2,000 donated through Human
Appeal Australia, David will
swim 1km, up to 10km for a
total of $20,000.
Immediately after, if in
excess of $20,000 is raised,
he will cycle 10km for every
$2,000 raised, up to 100km.
His aim is to raise $40,000
and complete the 10km swim /
100 cycle in 11 hours on
Friday 24 November 2015
Donations will support food
and shelter security as
such: $20 provides a food
parcel for a family; $25
provides clothing for a
family; $100 provides a tent
shelter and utensils for a
family and $500 for a water
well. Tax-deductible
donations to Human Appeal:
CBA BSB 062191 – A/C 0090
3948. Reference your name
and “DF Challenge”
For further information and
receipts contact Imam Akram
Buksh on 0431 201 164 or
David Forde on 0413 874 008
and
visit the Facebook page.
Latest figures from the UN
are that 500,000 Rohingya
men, women and children have
been forced from their homes
and 1.2 million are
impacted. The best way to
immediately support
displaced persons is through
food and shelter security
Support the Basith Family
Children
Abdul Basith tragically lost his
life outside his home, leaving
four children behind.
A
Go Fund Me page has been set
up his 4 children, to make their
father's dream come true by
ensuring a stable future for
each and every one of them.
Please support generously.
Due
to the ongoing drought
affecting farmers in west
Queensland, MAA have joined
local organisations to help
Aussie farmers in their time
of need by trucking hay
bales from Victoria and New
South Wales to farmers in
west Queensland.
Farmers impacted by drought
often struggle to ask for
help and many due to the
financial strain of trying
to keep the farm afloat also
battle mental health issues.
By providing bales to help
farmers feed their animals
you'll be taking a huge
financial burden from them
as well keeping their
livestock alive.
GOLD COAST
ISLAMIC CULTURAL CENTRE
Update as at
October 2017
Construction of
the Cultural Centre (Dawah &
Youth Centre) is progressing
well.
The walls for the second floor
have already been erected and
very soon they will be working
on the roof.
We still need donations to fund
this construction.
Please donate
generously.
Islamic
Society of
Toowoomba is
collecting
donations to be
sent to the
Rohingya
refugees.
You may donate
any amount,
including ZAKAT,
to the following
Commonwealth
Bank of
Australia
account:
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Mehraj,
Lailatul Bhahraat
and
Lailatul Qadr – these dates refer to the commencement of the event
starting in the evening of the corresponding day.
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Australian
International Islamic
College's Year 12 students
Rumana Akter, Sara Ahmed and
Kurshida Binti Mohd Ayub
were awarded Gold and Silver
badge winners for RACI,
Australian National
Titration Competition (ANTC).
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Coast crooks are converting
to Islam while behind bars
for protection rather than
redemption, experts say. 
Islamic
State-inspired jihadis who
arrive in Australia as
refugees and commit acts of
terror in their new home are
more the product of
Australian culture than
their home country’s, ASIO
boss Duncan Lewis
(pictured) said last
night.
Bishop
Converts to Islam, Turns Church to Mosque 
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Due
to the ongoing drought
affecting farmers in west
Queensland, MAA have joined
local organisations to help
Aussie farmers in their time
of need by trucking hay
bales from Victoria and New
South Wales to farmers in
west Queensland.
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