Dynamic relationship between radicalisation and Islamophobia
In the post-9/11 “War on Terror” era “radicalisation” has been linked to Islam and Muslims and, therefore, inevitably has been rendered an Islamic and a Muslim phenomenon. As such, “radicalisation” has found a rather generous...
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New Arabic programs for Victorians kids
More than 5,000 Victorian children will start learning a new language – including Arabic, while at...
Read MorePublic servants are more important than Muftis
A Mufti is a religious scholar who give fatwas or religious rulings in accordance with Shariah or Islamic law within the context of time and place. However, in many Muslim societies, Muftis were appointed by rulers and were...
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Learning Arabic: Are we going to remain indifferent?
Muslims have always identified with Arabic as a language of religion. However, research suggests...
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The significance of Ashoorah in Muharram
The sacred month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It is a month of great...
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Four types of Jahiliyyah (Ignorance)
The term Jahiliyyah is an Islamic term that refers to the period of time, and the state of...
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Politics of Higher Education and National Identity in Pakistan
Postgraduate Islamic Studies Network at Western Sydney University held its second workshop...
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Zakat: At the heart of Ramadan community care
Zakat can easily be described as the “forgotten pillar” of Islam. We know that it is an annual...
Read MoreThe significance of sacrifice at Eid-ul-Adha
Eid-ul-Adha symbolises concepts like submission and surrender to Allah and feeling gratitude and being thankful for all the blessings He has bestowed upon humanity. In some cultures, the term Qurban for is used for Eid-ul-Adha...
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Australia: A nation of peace with inter-religious dialogue
At the Postgraduate Islamic Studies Network at Western Sydney University (WSU), it is safe to say,...
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The 5G network is upon us
It’s an exciting time for technology in Australia. And it’s happening right here in Queensland. Last Wednesday, Telstra switched on 5G technology across selected areas of the Gold Coast, as part of its $5 billion in mobile network investment over the three years to June 2019. Over the next few weeks, Telstra is giving “pre-commercial” 5G devices a test-drive in real world conditions. Its CEO Andrew Penn explained that this is done to support the early commercial deployment of 5G mobile services.
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The forgotten Sunnah of Khutbah: the duration
Khutbah or sermon is one of the requisites for Salat-al-Juma, the Friday congregational prayers....
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