COVID-19 has rapidly become a global phenomenon, reminding us in the process the Greatness of Allah (swt) and the inherent weakness of man
We would like to take this opportunity to remind the Muslim community of the following points: 1. COVID-19 is everybody's responsibility. It affects all of us, irrespective of our differences. 2. This crisis is a time for Muslims to demonstrate the sublimeness of...
New Military Style Policing at Airports a Concern for All
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Friday the deployment of additional AFP personnel at Australia’s airports under the newly formed Protection Operation Response Team (PORT). The $107 million initiative will reportedly see military style...
The abuse carried out by the two police officers is but a representation of the wider political order
Body cam footage showed two officers racially abusing and mistreating two Muslim women of Afghan background. Any mistreatment of this nature is confronting and upsetting, as it represents the abuse of power against the vulnerable, and abuse by those who are...
Political Theatre on again in “Anti-Terror” Raids
Malcolm Turnbull has been quick to again exploit the spurious “the threat of terrorism is very real” narrative.
Turnbull sees in Trump’s anti-Islam policies a reflection of his own
Policies such as this, which come as no surprise from the new Trump administration, are not an aberration of US policy when it comes to Muslims.
Dutton and Turnbull’s comments deplorable, policies worse still
At the core of such comments and policies is the abiding strategy of Australian Governments of both persuasions to blame Islam and Muslims for the ugly consequences of their own policies.
Growing anti-Muslim prejudice result of secular-liberal politics
An Essential Research poll released yesterday found 49% of Australians support a ban on Muslim immigration primarily due to “fears of terrorism” and the belief that Muslims don’t share “Australian values” or integrate. Whatever the accuracy of this particular...
Delegation to Pakistani Consulate regarding Dr. Iftikhar
A delegation from Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia delivered Monday morning, 29/08/16, a strongly-worded letter of protest and condemnation to the Pakistani Consulate in Sydney regarding the case of Dr. Iftikhar. The letter comprised of the media release issued by the...
Police entrapping vulnerable youth in “counter-terrorism” performance
A 16-yr Western Sydney boy was arrested this week alleged to have been intending an Anzac Day attack. Police have charged him with the (draconian) “doing an act in preparation or planning for a terrorist act” offence. It was originally alleged that police “picked up”...
Hallmarks of Politicised ‘Counter-Terrorism’ Policy in Leaked Document
A draft “sensitive” government document intended for the national security committee of cabinet was leaked late last week. The document flags proposals to be forwarded this year by the Minister for Immigration such as greater scrutiny and spying on asylum seekers...
