Gulfstream: 16 October 2002

http://www.islam.org.au/articles/18/identity.htm

“Preserving The Islamic Identity in The West” (And Australia in particular.) This is actually a little disturbing. The aim of the article is “to expose some of the sources of misguidance for Muslims living amongst the Kuffar, as well as some solutions and defences we can employ.” So, for example, one must be wary of schools for within them “the mixing of sexes is not only tolerated but encouraged through the placement of children in multi-gender sporting teams and class groups.” And television shows give the impression that “in some sort of sick way … zina [sex] equates with love and is a ‘natural’ behaviour.”

“It is a fact of life that we must, to some extent, keep close company with the Kuffar. This is almost unavoidable given that we work, study and, unfortunately, play with them.” What, I wonder, is meant by unfortunately here? Is a distaste for other Australians compatible with a successful multicultural society? I hope these sorts of beliefs aren’t widespread.

Nida’ul Islam is billed as “A Comprehensive Intellectual Magazine.” It is produced by the Islamic Youth Movement (which is associated with Australia’s largest Mosque) and has a readership of over 4,000. (More articles.)