For many years opinions on full face and body covering veils have been a hot topic of controversy. With the banning of Burqas in full force in countries such as France, Belgium and the Netherlands a focus of discussion in Australia has been front and centre: to ban or not to ban the Burqa? (Shorten, … Read more
In our ”Global Class”, we discussed about different topics consisted of learning how to live in a complex world as global citizens. After writing my first reflection on worldview of Afghanistan, I decided to do my final assignment on worldview of Muslims. The topic discusses about the different prospective that other people and Muslims may … Read more
The roles and rights of women in the Middle East is a topic that is always in the public eye being discussed. In the Western World, it is highly believed that all countries of the Middle East are the same- they all oppress and restrict their women. And this is because Islam (the dominant religion … Read more
Shahada, Salat, Zakaat, Sawm, Hajj The word “Islam” translates to “submission” or “surrender” to the Will of God. It derives from the word “salam”, which means peace. The Pillars of Islam are five basic acts, considered obligatory for all practicing Muslims. The Qur’an presents them as a framework for worship and a sign of commitment … Read more
Religion is one of the pillars of society. It can be used to rule the common with fair and just practice or it can be used for a rulers own self-improvement and greed. Many times over the course of world history religion is misconstrued and leads individuals to believe self-interrupted version of its holy text. … Read more
