Australian political leaders agree gays don’t go to hell
Source: Associated Press By ROD McGUIRK CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The leaders of both of Australia’s major political parties agreed on Tuesday that gays don’t go to hell because of […]
‘I don’t understand’: Jacinda Ardern mystified by lack of US gun control
New Zealand prime minister says laws changed after massacres in her country and in Australia Eleanor Ainge Roy in Dunedin @EleanorAingeRoy Wed 15 May 2019 Play Video 0:36 ‘I do […]
How weeds help fight climate change
Source: BBC News By Georgina Kenyon More than 60 years ago, when he was a child, farmer Peter Andrews saw his first dust storm. He still remembers it. “The noise […]
Imam Mohammad Tawhidi: The problem with the media’s favourite Muslim
Source: abc.net.au. Imam Tawhidi’s use of social media has attracted both notoriety and attention for years. In particular, he has been accused of posting inflammatory statements about revered figures from […]
Reflections on Ramadan
RIDWAAN JADWAT May 09, 2019 Expatriates of different countries gather for Iftar at the courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on May 8, 2019. (SPA) The first time I experienced Ramadan in Saudi Arabia was in 2000, when I arrived in Riyadh to begin my first diplomatic posting as second secretary […]
British woman describes Australia road-trip kidnap
Source: BBC News A British backpacker has spoken for the first time about being kidnapped and raped by a man in Australia. Elisha Greer, 24, was held captive by Marcus […]
Australian prime minister rejects candidate’s Islam posts
Source: Associated Press By ROD McGUIRK CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said his Liberal Party rejected the anti-Muslim views of an election candidate who on Friday became the […]
Biased social posts forcing out some Australian candidates
Source: Associated Press By ROD McGUIRK CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian political parties have cut loose or chastised several of their candidates less than three weeks before elections for sexist, […]
Anti-Islam MP candidate expelled from Australia’s ruling Liberal party
Source: Daily Sabah An Australian election candidate for the ruling Liberal Party was dismissed on Wednesday due to his Islamophobic comments in an increasingly bitter campaign. Liberal candidate Jeremy Hearn […]
Muslims take part in ANZAC Day services in large numbers
ANZAC service Source: supplied: Ahmadiyya Muslim community Ahmadi Muslims attended ANZAC services today to honour the nation’s servicemen and servicewomen and to show solidarity for the victims of the Sri […]
Anzac commemoration should include Muslim contribution
Source: AMUST Posted by Bilal Cleland New Zealand, led by an outstanding Prime Minister, earned the respect of the world with its response to the Christchurch Massacre by a violent white […]
Jalsa Salana – Annual Gathering – Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Australia
WS SydneyVerified account @7NewsSydney FollowFollow @7NewsSydney More Marsden Park: Thousands of worshippers will attend Australia’s largest and longest-running Muslim convention this weekend. Organisers say the event provides an opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into the faith. #7NEWS 0:02 1,808 views Thousands to attend Australia’s largest Muslim convention this weekend […]
Australia Passes Law to Punish Social Media Companies for Violent Posts
Source: The New York Times By Damien Cave Australia passed sweeping legislation Thursday that threatens huge fines for social media companies and jail for their executives if they fail to […]
From the Web to Real LifeThe Growing Threat of Online-Bred Right-Wing Extremism
The gunman who killed 50 people in Christchurch, New Zealand is being celebrated by right-wing extremists around the world, including in Germany. It is a sign of how the internet […]
The ‘immigrant problem’
Apr 04,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – GWYNNE DYER In a recent survey of potential adult migrants worldwide, 47 million said they would most like to move to Canada. There are […]
Australian Muslims urge politicians to take action against anti-Muslim sentiment
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published26.03.2019 Members of the Muslim community in Melbourne hold a vigil at Hume Global Learning Centre in Melbourne for the victims of the Christchurch on March 22, […]
Aus: Ahmadiyya Muslims in Mountt Druitt serve humanity by participating in the Red Cross Door Knock Appeal
Terrorism does not discriminate – we must stand united against hate! Source: medianet.com.au Sydney University Red Cross Society is organising a special event in collaboration with Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association and Muslims Down Under to pay respect to all those impacted by Christchurch, New Zealand attack. The event is being sponsored by University of Sydney […]
‘Terrorism has no religion’: Imam Tahir of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth
Source: Written by Belinda Cipriano | communitynews.com.au A WEEK on from the Christchurch terror attack, Perth Imam Kamran Tahir believes solidarity between all cultures and religions will always overcome the attempt to divide communities. Imam Tahir, of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Cockburn, was preparing for his sermon last Friday […]
Aus: Wright MP Scott Buchholz offers support to Baitul Masroor Mosque of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community
Source: jimboombatimes.com.au “An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind.”, Mahatma Gandhi Mr Buchholz visited the mosque on Thursday, March 21 to discuss Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s $55 million announcement to boost security at places of worship. Imam Wadood Janud said he appreciated the support, but could […]
How prevalent is far-right extremism?
Source: BBC News By Ben Butcher & Micah Luxen The shootings at two mosques in New Zealand, which left 50 people dead and dozens wounded, have led to renewed questions […]
