Journal
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…
Across Australia, from the prayer rooms of Sydney's Lakemba to study circles in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Muslims continue to wrestle with a familiar…
The Quran presents Satan as a created being, a moral rebel and a persistent source of temptation. It does not portray him as an equal power opposing God, nor…
In the diverse religious landscape of modern Australia, where questions of belief often meet scientific literacy and public debate, many readers approach…
The Quran speaks extensively about justice, consultation, public responsibility, freedom of belief, economic fairness, and the protection of human life. Yet it…
