Journal
Freedom of religion begins with the recognition that faith has meaning only when it is embraced consciously. The Quran presents belief as a moral response to…
The Quran presents forgiveness as a moral achievement rather than a passive response to wrongdoing. It recognises anger, injury, loss, and the desire for…
Many readers exploring the Quran wonder about the unseen beings that interact with the human realm. Angels, known as malaika in Arabic, appear throughout the…
For Muslims and seekers in Australia and beyond, the question of what really happens at the end of time often arrives wrapped in centuries of narrative…
Around the mosques of Lakemba and the prayer halls of Broadmeadows, conversations about religious identity often surface in ways that differ from the debates…
The topic of polygamy often sparks heated discussion in multicultural societies, and Australia is no exception. In Sydney's western suburbs, in Melbourne's…
The phrase sirat al-mustaqim appears in the Quran more than thirty times, yet its meaning is often reduced to a formula recited seventeen times daily without…
The Quran refers repeatedly to books that were revealed before its own descent. These include the Torah, the Gospel, the Psalms, and the Scrolls given to…
Questions about Muslim dress often become questions about religious authority. A man may be expected to wear a kufi, turban, fez, or another cap in some…
Charity occupies a central place in the Quran’s moral vision. It is linked with prayer, trust in God, social justice, gratitude and care for people who have…
