Journal
The Quran presents the people around Prophet Muhammad as human beings accountable to God, not as a permanently protected class. Some are praised for faith,…
The doctrine commonly known as adhāb al-qabr, or punishment of the grave, occupies a prominent place in classical Islamic teaching. Many Muslims across Sydney,…
For many English-speaking Muslims, opening the Quran can feel like stepping into a familiar conversation about faith, yet surrounding commentary often pulls…
The Quran refers to a remarkable night journey in a single, concentrated passage: “Glory be to Him who took His servant by night from the Sacred Mosque to the…
Modesty in the Quran is a moral discipline that shapes vision, speech, clothing, movement, and private conduct. It is not presented as a burden placed on women…
The Arabic term shura carries a meaning that resonates across cultures and centuries: mutual consultation, collective deliberation, and shared decision-making.…
Across the many Muslim communities that have found a home in Australia, from the prayer halls of Lakemba in Sydney's south-west to the busy Eid markets in…
In a multicultural society like Australia's, where people of countless backgrounds share classrooms, workplaces, and football ovals, questions about belief…
The Quran speaks repeatedly about belief, disbelief, and the human capacity to change one's convictions. Yet it contains no prescribed worldly punishment for…
From the bustling Ramadan night markets in Lakemba to quiet prayer circles in suburban Adelaide, Muslim communities across Australia often navigate inherited…
