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Around the world, familiar routines shape our days and weeks: waking, washing, dressing, eating and, for many people, praying. Come, watch a video.
Forum discusses Just War
The Sunni – Shia Divide
Six lessons learned from Tunisia’s recent elections
ISIS is not the only option being taken in Islamic countries. An article in the German website, Qantara de, reports that, in spite of numerous setbacks over the last three years, the Arab Spring is bearing fruit. According to Egyptian journalist and professor Khalil al-Anani, the Tunisian experiment once again proves that Tunisia is a long way ahead of the other Arab countries undergoing transformation
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An Evening looking at Pilgrimages
A informative session was enjoyed at St Augustine's Hall, Shepparton on the evening of Monday, 29 September when speakers gave talks about pilgrimages in the many religions of humanity.
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The Pilgrimage
Restoration of the Caliphate is not religious activity
The Vatican interfaith bureau (called the Pontificial Council for Interreligious Dialogue) has condemned the atrocities accompanying the restoration of the self-declared "caliphate". The Council calls on all people engaged in interreligous dialogue to denounce and condemn the practices of the so-called "caliphate".
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Cobram imam: Islamic State is not our Islam
An Iraqi Cobram imam has expressed his sorrow at the humanitarian crisis unfolding in northern Iraq, and urged non-Muslim Australians to understand that the brutality of Islamic State is not what his religion stands for.
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Prayer in Islam
Prayer is one of the central elements of Islamic practice and worship. Indeed, it is the second of the Five Pillars of Islam and, along with the testimony of faith, the pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting the month of Ramadan and paying the poor tax, forms the essential framework of religious life for Muslims. More than that, the observance of prayer forms the framework of each Muslim’s day, from the pre-dawn morning prayer to the night prayer that precedes sleep.
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Ten Things Everyone needs to know about Islam
Islam and Muslims today suffer unjustly from a bad reputation. This new book opens ways of understanding, albeit more important as understanding is needed by many in our community in this day, this age. This simple and readable introduction to the salient points of Islam aid comprehension and understanding of the fundamentals of Islam as a religion for one who knows little.
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Christianity, Islam and the Secular State
Social Cohesion in Australia is always improved when religions jointly seek harmony.
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Australian Muslim Art
Australian Muslim Artists will be creating a collection of artwork showcasing the diverse talent of Muslim artists in Australia.
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Ramadan and Australian Society
"Where does Ramadan and what it stands for fit into current day Australian society?", asked Shepparton Interfaith Network Vice President Muhammad Graham at a Community Iftar Meal.
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Water References in the Quran
At the February 2012 meeting of the Shepparton Interfaith Network, there was an Interfaith Dialogue on "Water in our Spiritual Traditions." One of the presentations given was on Water References in the Quran.
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