THE FIRST MOSQUES IN AUSTRALIA BUILT BY MACASSANS
Dr Dzavid Haveric The story of Islam in Australia is also the story of the mosque (masjid) which is a living testimony to Islam’s roots in the history of the continent. Before the historical arrivals of the Afghans in Australia’s inland, there was for centuries also the comings of the Macassans on its islands and […]
Dr Dzavid Haveric Honoured as Australian Muslim Professional of the Year. (AMAA)
A great accomplishments of Dr Dzavid Haveric, an esteemed Adjunct Research Fellow at CISAC, Charles Sturt University. The award citation noted, “Dr Haveric’s expertise in the history of Islam in Australia and his dedication to writing books on Islam and Muslim achievements are commendable”. (AMAA, Mission of Hope) “Dr Haveric is a beacon of excellence, […]
The Saudi International Halal Expo & Summit
The Saudi International Halal Expo & Summit, which is the first of its kind to take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will serve as an outstanding platform to present the latest trends of the global Halal market and to highlight the challenges this industry face which may vary in complying with Halal regulations […]
BOOK LAUNCH: COBURG MOSQUE
Evolution of the local Turkish Muslim community The book is about the history and evolution of the local Turkish Muslim community centred around the Coburg Mosque, as it was the first mosque for the Turkish community in Victoria. The book was partnered by Scanlon Foundation, Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF), Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), Merri-bek City […]
Save a life through the Sunnah of Community wellbeing
The Sunnah of strengthening the Ummah and community wellbeing is one of the core teachings of our faith which many of us treasure in our daily lives. You, dear reader, may be someone who organises regular gatherings, treats friends like family and warmly greets any Muslim brother or sister who passes you by during your […]
GIFT OF KINDNESS – WHEN WORDS COLLIDE
Mermaids, airplanes, and puppets: dreams for 2022 Oh, the agony of miscommunication! Several years ago, I went sight-seeing with a group of tourists in a foreign country. We rode a double-decker bus. The weather was perfect. To top it off, we had an immaculately dressed tourist guide who seemed to know every nook and cranny […]
MERMAIDS, AIRPLANES, AND PUPPETS
Mermaids, airplanes, and puppets: dreams for 2022 In July 2021 I held the stack of birthday invites fresh from the printer in my hands. It featured mermaids swimming around a number six. My older daughter’s fifth birthday disappeared into a lockdown shaped hole last year. We were lucky this year, I thought. I left the […]
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE RIDING THE STORM WITH OVER 90% VACCINATED
Sydney and Melbourne Riding the Storm with over 90% Vaccinated More than 75% of Australian Muslims live in either Sydney or Melbourne. While the pandemic has brought about many deaths in those communities, and while both cities have been subjected to lockdowns and some curfews, their struggles have brought out some unpleasant features of our […]
PROHIBITED CATEGORIES OF FOOD AND DRINKS IN ISLAM PART III
Prohibited Categories of Food and Drinks in Islam Part III THE PROHIBITION OF SWINE – ITS PRODUCTS & BY PRODUCTS The pig (Sus Domesticus), often called swine, hog, or domestic pig when distinguishing from other members of the Genus Sus, is an omnivorous, domesticated even-toed ungulate. Pigs are amongst the largest population of domesticated mammals […]
SHOULD I COUNT CALORIES OR JUST LISTEN TO MY BODY???
Should I count calories or just listen to my Body??? By May Zaki Is it better to count calories or listen to your body? Plan out all your meals, snacks, and treats, or enjoy everything in moderation? Restrict yourself more or give yourself more permission to enjoy? The truth is that we need both. Both […]