February 2016 by Al Wasat Magazine

‫وكذلك جعلناكم �أمة و�سطا‬

‫النظام السوري‬

‫‪20‬‬ ‫عامين‬

‫ألف‬ ‫ألقى‬ ‫برميل متفجر خـالل‬ ‫الوسط ¿ العدد ‪ ¿ 64‬جمادي األولى ‪ 1437‬هـ ¿ شباط ‪ 2016‬م‬ ‫‪www.alwasat.com.au ¿ info@alwasat.com.au‬‬

‫اتهام أستراليا بالتباطؤ في‬ ‫استضافة الالجئين السوريين‬

‫استراليا تعلن عن إصالحات‬ ‫انتخابية واحتمال حل البرلمان‬

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‫وق��ف��ة‬ ‫ت��ض��ام��ن��ي��ة‬ ‫م��ن اج��ل‬ ‫م��ض��اي��ا‬

‫أين يكمن الخلل؟‬ ‫فواز شوك‬

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‫اطالق المرحلة الثانية لبرنامج تحفيظ‬ ‫القرآن الكريم في مسجد وكلية التقوى‬

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‫مرض العصر (زيكا) يدفع‬ ‫(الصحة العالمية) العالنه‬ ‫حالة صحية طارئة‬ ‫‪13‬‬

‫حديث‬

‫بحث رائع‪:‬‬ ‫الدخان الكوني‬

‫االذاعة العبرية‪ :‬السيسي‬ ‫يستمد شرعيته من إسرائيل‬

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‫�إذا ما القينا نظرة عامة على واقع‬ ‫المجتمع اال�سالمي في ا�ستراليا‪ ،‬ف�إننا‬ ‫�سنجد كما هائال من الأن�شطة والم�شاريع‪ ،‬والتي‬ ‫تقوم على جهد م�ؤ�س�ساتي �أو فردي‪ .‬م�شاريع يمكن‬ ‫ان نقول عنها انها من �أهم مرتكزات البناء والتطور‬ ‫والتنمية عند الجالية اال�سالمية والمجتمع‬ ‫اال�سترالي‪.‬‬ ‫لكن اذا ما تعمقنا قليال في نظرتنا ف�سنكت�شف‬ ‫الكثير من مكامن الخلل في �أداء بع�ض الم�ؤ�س�سات‬ ‫والهيئات‪� ،‬سواء في مجال العمل الم�ؤ�س�ساتي او‬ ‫في مجال االدارة‪ ،‬ا�ضافة الى الخلل على م�ستوى‬ ‫القيادة‪.‬‬ ‫من اهم العوامل التي تعمل على زيادة مكامن‬ ‫الخلل‪:‬‬ ‫• ت�أ�صل الفردية وتغولها ووقوفها في وجه‬ ‫الم�شاركة الجماعية‪ ،‬وتقديم الم�صلحة الذاتية‬ ‫على الم�صلحة العامة‪ .‬حيث ي�صل البع�ض الى‬ ‫مرحلة الج�شع‪ ،‬فينظرون الى الم�ؤ�س�سة على انها‬ ‫مجرد مملكة خا�صة بهم‪ ،‬يحيطونها بالمح�سوبيات‬ ‫وبالمقربين لي�شكلوا منهم ا�سوارا تحمي «ممالكهم»‪،‬‬ ‫حتى اذا ما تعر�ض احدهم لخطر الإبعاد �أو الطرد‬ ‫من الم�ؤ�س�سة‪ ،‬ف�إنه قد ال يتردد في محاربتها‬ ‫والعمل على تدمير �سمعتها‪ ،‬وقد �سمعنا عن هذه‬ ‫النماذج في اكثر من مكان وفي اكثر من م�ؤ�س�سة‪.‬‬ ‫• االفتقار الى القيادة المتخ�ص�صة‪ ،‬والإبتعاد‬ ‫عن مبد�أ «الرجل المنا�سب في المكان المنا�سب»‪،‬‬ ‫وطغيان مبد�أ ال�شمولية الذي يُ�شكِّل في كثير من‬ ‫الأحيان عبئا �إ�ضافيا على هذه القيادات وعلى‬ ‫الجالية على ال�سواء‪ ،‬فقد يبرع �إمام الم�سجد على‬ ‫منبره و�أمام جمهوره ولكن لي�س بال�ضرورة انه‬ ‫يبرع على المنابر االعالمية وال�سيا�سية و�أمام‬ ‫الجمهور الآخر‪ .‬كذلك االمر بالن�سبة لل�سيا�سي‬ ‫واالكاديمي‪ ،...‬ال بد من وجود قيادات متخ�ص�صة‬ ‫ومدربة وقادرة‪.‬‬ ‫• الإفتقار الى فن الإدارة لدى بع�ض القيادات‬ ‫والم�ؤ�س�سات واالبتعاد عن مبد�أ ال�شورى والمحا�سبة‬ ‫وعن فن توزيع المهام‪ ،‬و�سيطرة الع�شوائية على‬ ‫اتخاذ القرارت والمواقف‪ ،‬بعيد ًا عن الدرا�سة‬ ‫والتخطيط‪ ،‬مما قد يت�سبب في نتائج كارثية على‬ ‫م�ستوى الم�ؤ�س�سة وعلى م�ستوى االفراد‪.‬‬ ‫ال �شك ان «التدريب على االدارة»‪ ،‬و«التخ�ص�ص في‬ ‫القيادة»‪ ،‬ا�ضافة الى «التربية االيمانية» والتم�سك‬ ‫بالقيم ومكارم االخالق‪ ،‬هي من �أهم ركائز بناء‬ ‫المجتمعات والم�ؤ�س�سات ومن �أهم مفاتيح التطور‬ ‫والتقدم واالبداع‪.‬‬ ‫‪chawkf@alwasat.com.au‬‬

‫الوسط االسترالي‬

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‫استراليا تعلن عن إصالحات انتخابية‬

‫واحتمال حل البرلمان‬ ‫رويترز‬

‫قدم رئي�س وزراء �أ�ستراليا مالكوم تورنبول م�شروع قانون‬ ‫ب�ش�أن �إ�صالح النظام االنتخابي ما ي�شير �إلى احتمال حل البرلمان‬ ‫و�إجراء انتخابات مبكرة لك�سر الجمود ال�سيا�سي في البالد‪.‬‬ ‫ود�أب النواب الم�ستقلون �أو المنتمون لأح��زاب �صغيرة على عرقلة‬ ‫جوانب رئي�سية في ج��دول عمل الحكومة وم��ن بين ذل��ك تعديالت‬ ‫�سترفع من تكلفة التعليم العالي والرعاية ال�صحية وتقيد اال�ستفادة‬ ‫من برامج الرعاية االجتماعية‪.‬‬ ‫و�ستجعل الإ�صالحات المقترحة من ال�صعب على الأحزاب ال�صغيرة‬ ‫دخول البرلمان من خالل اتفاقات تق�سيم الأ�صوات‪ .‬وتعد الإ�صالحات‬ ‫�ضرورية حتى تتمكن الحكومة من حل مجل�سي البرلمان والدعوة‬ ‫النتخابات مبكرة‪.‬‬ ‫وقال بيتر ت�شين �أ�ستاذ العلوم ال�سيا�سية في جامعة �سيدني «قبل طرح‬ ‫م�شروع القانون كانت االنتخابات المبكرة م�س�ألة افترا�ضية لكنها على‬ ‫الطاولة الآن‪ ...‬لي�س هناك �سبيل لإجراء المزيد من المفاو�ضات مع‬ ‫�أي من النواب‪ .‬قدرة هذا البرلمان على الت�شريع انتهت»‪.‬‬ ‫رئي�س الوزراء الأ�سترالي مالكوم تورنبول‬

‫اتهام أستراليا بالتباطؤ‬ ‫في استضافة الالجئين السوريين‬ ‫سيدني (رويترز)‬

‫رف�ض وزير الهجرة الأ�سترالي بيتر داتون‬ ‫االتهامات الموجهة �إل��ى ا�ستراليا بالتباط�ؤ في توطين‬ ‫الجئين من �سوريا والعراق بعد �أن ا�ستقبلت �أ�ستراليا‬ ‫‪ 26‬الجئا فقط في نف�س المدة التي ا�ستغرقتها كندا‬ ‫ال�ست�ضافة ‪� 26‬ألف �شخ�ص‪.‬‬ ‫وتعهد رئي�س ال��وزراء اال�سترالي ال�سابق توني �أب��وت في‬ ‫�سبتمبر �أيلول الما�ضي با�ست�ضافة ‪� 12‬أل��ف الج��ئ من‬ ‫�سوريا بالإ�ضافة �إلى برنامج �إن�ساني ت�ستقبل ا�ستراليا‬ ‫بموجبه ‪� 13750‬شخ�صا‪.‬‬ ‫وخ�لال جل�سة لمجل�س ال�شيوخ الأ�سبوع الما�ضي قال‬ ‫م�س�ؤولو الهجرة �إن ‪ 26‬الجئا �سوريا فقط و�صلوا �إلى‬ ‫البالد منذ الإع�لان عن الح�صة المقررة في �سبتمبر‬ ‫�أيلول وت�صل �إلى ‪� 12‬ألف الجئ‪.‬‬

‫وجاء في الموقع االلكتروني للحكومة اال�سترالية �أنه تم‬ ‫توطين ‪ 21313‬الجئا منذ نوفمبر ت�شرين الثاني و�أن‬ ‫هناك ‪� 4687‬آخرين تمت الموافقة على طلبات لجوئهم‬ ‫لكنهم لم ي�صلوا بعد‪.‬‬ ‫و�أ�شار المجل�س اال�سترالي لالجئين �إلى �أن دولة نيوزيلندا‬ ‫المجاورة �أعادت توطين ‪ 82‬الجئا �سوريا من �أ�صل ‪200‬‬ ‫الجئ وافقت على ا�ستقبالهم العام الما�ضي في �إطار‬ ‫برنامج مماثل‪.‬‬ ‫وقال بول باور رئي�س المجل�س “حكومتنا تتباط�أ بينما‬ ‫يتحرك باقي العالم ب�سرعة �أكبر للوفاء بما وعد به‪”.‬‬ ‫وجاء قرار �أ�ستراليا ا�ستقبال ‪� 12‬ألفا من الفارين من‬ ‫�سوريا والعراق ا�ستجابة لدعوة من الأمم المتحدة التباع‬ ‫�سيا�سات لجوء متما�سكة للتعامل مع الأعداد المتزايدة‬ ‫لالجئين الذين يتوافدون على �أوروبا هربا من ال�صراع‬ ‫ال�سوري الممتد منذ خم�س �سنوات‪.‬‬

‫مرتزقة في اوطانهم !‬

‫هل ستبقى سوريا ؟‬

‫د�أبت الدول الكبرى على ا�ستخدام الورقة الكردية من‬ ‫اجل تنفيذ مخططاتها الم�شبوهة في منطقة ال�شرق‬ ‫االو�سط‪ ،‬هذه الدول تتعامل مع الملي�شيات الكردية‬ ‫على ا�سا�س انهم مرتزقة ولي�س على ا�سا�س انهم حاملي‬ ‫ق�ضية‪ ،‬ويقا�س دعمهم لها بميزان الم�صالح ولي�س‬ ‫بميزان الأخالق‪.‬‬ ‫لقد ر�أت هذه الدول ان من م�صلحتها دعم هذه‬ ‫الملي�شيات في كل تركيا و�سوريا والعراق‪ ،‬بينما لي�س‬ ‫من م�صلحتها الدفاع عن حقوق ال�شعب الكردي في‬ ‫ايران رغم ما يعانيه من ا�ضطهاد وظلم من قبل النظام‬ ‫االيراني‪! .‬‬

‫لم يعد ال�س�ؤال في هذه المرحلة الم�صيرية هل �سيبقى‬ ‫ب�شار الأ�سد او �سيرحل؟‬ ‫بل ا�صبح ال�س�ؤال هل �ستبقى �سوريا ام �ستت�شكل خرائط‬ ‫وكانتونات جديدة ؟‬ ‫كل الم�ؤ�شرات ت�ؤكد ان الحل ال�سيا�سي الذي تريده‬ ‫الواليات المتحدة ورو�سيا فر�ضه على المعار�ضة‬ ‫ال�سورية‪ ،‬يعني امرين ال ثالث لهما‪:‬‬ ‫ �إما اال�ست�سالم ورفع الرايات البي�ضاء والقبول بحل‬‫�شكلي ي�ضمن بقاء ب�شار اال�سد واجهزته االمنية‪.‬‬ ‫ و�إما الت�سليم والقبول بـ (�سوريا اتحادية) كمقدمة‬‫لم�شروع تق�سيم على ا�سا�س طائفي وعرقي‪ ،‬يهدف‬ ‫الى تحويل �سوريا الى دويالت (فا�شلة ومت�صارعة)‪.‬‬

‫رئيس التحرير‪ :‬فواز شوك‬ ‫• سكرتير التحرير‪ :‬عبد المهيمن قمر الدين • مستشار التحرير‪ :‬قيصر طراد‬ ‫• سيدني‪ :‬منذر جبر‪ ،‬سعيد الطباع‪ ،‬فادي الحاج‪ ،‬عبد الجبار موالي • اداليد‪ :‬احمد زريقة‬ ‫• كانبرا‪ :‬طارق الشيخ • بريزبن‪ :‬جمال النعمان • صفحة القرن االفريقي‪ :‬ياسر محمود‬

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‫آراء وقضايا‬ ‫‪¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016‬‬

‫¿ الوسط ¿ العدد ‪ ¿ 64‬جمادي األولى ‪ 1437‬هـ ¿ شباط ‪2016‬‬

‫قراءة في المراجعات‬ ‫التي خضعت لها الثورة السورية مؤخرا‬

‫د‪ .‬محمد عادل شوك‬

‫م�ؤلم ٌة هي الأح ��داث التي �أل َّمت‬ ‫بالم�شهد ال�سوري م�ؤخ ًرا‪ ،‬ولكنها‬ ‫في الوقت نف�سه حم َل ْت المعنيين‬ ‫بالثورة‪ ،‬على القيام بمراجعة �شاملة لم�سيرتها‬ ‫عن الفترة الما�ضية‪ ،‬في م�سعى منهم للوقوف‬ ‫ال�سكة‪،‬‬ ‫على موا�ضع الخلل‪ ،‬و�إعادة العربة �إلى ِّ‬ ‫والعودة بالثورة �إلى م�سارها ال�صحيح‪ ،‬انطال ًقا‬ ‫من قاعدة( �إنقاذُ ما ُي ِ‬ ‫مكن �إنقاذُ ه )‪ ،‬وقد كانت‬ ‫العناوين الرئي�سة لتلك المراجعات هي‪:‬‬ ‫ـ ُ‬ ‫الظلم‪.‬‬ ‫ـ الف�ساد‪.‬‬ ‫ـ الإ�ساء ُة في الت�ص ُّرف‪ ،‬و�سو ُء تقديرِ الموقف‪.‬‬ ‫وق��د تم َّثلت مظاهرها ف��ي جملة م��ن الأم��ور‪،‬‬ ‫منها‪:‬‬ ‫غياب المنطق الم�ؤ�س�ساتي في �إدارة �ش�ؤونها‪،‬‬ ‫‪ُ .1‬‬ ‫وتغليب المنطق الف�صائلي‪ ،‬ال بلْ العائلي �أحيانًا‪،‬‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫وال�س ّيما في الجوانب ذات النفع المادي‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬ال��س�ي� ُر ف��ي ذات ال �ط��ري��ق ال �ت��ي َ‬ ‫اختطها‬ ‫النظام في ب�سط يد رج��ال الأم��ن على مرافق‬ ‫الحياة ك ّلها‪ ،‬فكان رجل الأمن ُمفت ًيا في �شتى‬ ‫�ش�ؤون الحياة؛ وهو ِ‬ ‫ال�شن ِْ�شن ُة التي ورِثتها عنه‬ ‫طائف ٌة من الثوار‪ ،‬فترى �أحدهم في ال�سيا�سة‪،‬‬ ‫والتخطيط اال�ستراتيجي‪ ،‬والإغاثة‪ ،‬والمخفر‪،‬‬ ‫والنقطة الطبية‪ ،‬والأوقاف‪ ،‬والمكتب الزراعي‪،‬‬ ‫وحتى برنامج التغذية الأ�سرية‪.‬‬ ‫وه��و الأم��ر ال��ذي �أط�ل��قَ ي� َ�د طائفة م��ن الذين‬ ‫دواعي ِع َّدة؛ ل ُيعيدوا ال َك َّرة‬ ‫حملوا ال�سالح تحت‬ ‫َ‬ ‫نف�سها ظل ًما وف�سا ًدا‪ ،‬ولنقُلْ‬ ‫ت�شبيحا على ك ّل من‬ ‫ً‬ ‫َ‬ ‫خالفَهم في الر�أي‪� ،‬أو كان لهم َمظ َلم ٌة عنده في‬ ‫�أيام النظام‪ ،‬فجعلوا من الثورة غطاء للم�آرب‬ ‫ال�شخ�صية‪.‬‬ ‫‪� .3‬إغالقُ باب الثورة في وجه الالحقين‪ ،‬عم ًال‬ ‫بقاعدة( ال�ث��ور ُة ل َم ْن �سبقَ ‪ ،‬ال َم� ْ�ن �صدق )‪،‬‬ ‫ورميهم بالعمالة والت�شبيح‪ ،‬وتغيير الوالء خوفًا‬ ‫من المحا�سبة وطم ًعا في المكا�سب في �سورية‬ ‫الم�ستقبل‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .4‬ال �ت �ف��ري� ُ�ط ف��ي اال� �س �ت �ف��ادة م��ن ال�خ�ب��رات‬ ‫ال �م �ت��راك �م��ة ل ��دى المن�شقين م��ن ال��ض�ب��اط‬

‫الثوري‬ ‫والع�سكريين المن�شقين‪ ،‬وجعل �شعار(‬ ‫ُّ‬ ‫�أو ًال )؛ الأمر الذي َ‬ ‫جعل كثي ًرا من الأرواح تُزهق‬ ‫ال�سن وقلة الخبرة‪.‬‬ ‫حداثة‬ ‫في الثورة ب�سبب‬ ‫ِّ‬ ‫‪ .5‬محاول ُة ال�سير بالثورة بجناح واحدة‪ ،‬اعتما ًدا‬ ‫على منطق الع�سكرة‪ ،‬انطال ًقا من � ّأن ما �أُ ِخذَ‬ ‫بالقوة ال ُي�ستر ًّد �إ َّال بها‪ ،‬و�أن ال�سيا�سيين قد‬ ‫ف ّرطوا بالق�ضية بجلو�سهم خلف الحدود‪ ،‬في‬ ‫غرف الفنادق؛ و�أ�صبحت الأل�سن ُة تلوك �شعار‬ ‫و�سكنى الفنادق ) دونما فق ٍه‬ ‫( ثوا ُر الخنادق‪ُ ،‬‬ ‫�أو ب�صيرة‪.‬‬ ‫وحتى ل ّما ا�ستطاعت ال�ث��ورة �أن تتخطى هذه‬ ‫العقبة في م�ؤتمر الريا�ض‪ ،‬خرج على ال ُمن�ضوين‬ ‫في �أروقته من الف�صائل الم�سلحة َم ْن ي�ستعدي‬ ‫عليهم �أبناءها‪ ،‬و ُي�ؤلّبهم على التمرد واالن�شقاق‪،‬‬ ‫ويرمي الهيئة التفاو�ضية المنبثقة عنه بالعمالة‪،‬‬ ‫وعل َمنتها‪ ،‬و ِر َّدتها‪.‬‬ ‫وخطف الثورة‪َ ،‬‬ ‫وقد ا�ستمر�أ كثي ٌر من المن�ضوين في الثورة هذا‬ ‫ذم الم�ؤ�س�سات المنبثقة‬ ‫الأمر‪ ،‬ف�أ�صبحت عادة ِّ‬ ‫عن معار�ضة الخارج ال�سيا�سية‪ ،‬والتنكرِ لها‪،‬‬ ‫�سم ًة غالبة على حديثهم؛ ال بلْ غدا َم ْن ينتمي‬ ‫�إليها دريئ ًة للت�صويب عليها في كثير من �أوقات‬ ‫ال ُم ِلمات و ال�شدائد‪� ،‬أو لك�سب ُو ّد الف�صائل‬ ‫الإ�سالمية‪ ،‬التي ال تخفي مناكفتها لها‪.‬‬ ‫قلب ظهرِ ِ‬ ‫الم َج َّن لليد ال�سورية‪ ،‬التي كان لها‬ ‫‪ُ .6‬‬ ‫تح�صل‬ ‫ال�سبق في الم�ساعدة بالقليل ال ُم ِّ‬ ‫ف�ض ُل َّ‬ ‫لديها‪ ،‬قبل �أن تُعطى �إ�شار ُة البذل للمنظمات‬ ‫الوافدة‪ ،‬التي لم ت�سلم هي الأخرى من التع ّدي‬ ‫على مرافقها؛ الأمر الذي جعلها ُ‬ ‫تكم�ش يدها‬ ‫في وقت هو مدعا ٌة للنظر في مقا�صدها ابتدا ًء‪.‬‬ ‫وقد ان�سحبت هذه الحال ُة من نكران الف�ضل‪،‬‬ ‫على كثير من الأفراد والم�ؤ�س�سات الذين �أمدوا‬ ‫الثورة في غير م ّرة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ِ .7‬ا� �س �ع �ت��دا ُء دول �صاحبة ن�ف��وذ ف��ي الملف‬ ‫ال��س��وري‪ ،‬ك��ال��والي��ات المتحدة ال�ت��ي ر�أت في‬ ‫� �ض��رب برنامجها ف��ي ت��دري��ب ج�م��اع��ات من‬ ‫الف�صائل المحلية‪ ،‬كجبهة ثوار �سورية وحركة‬ ‫حزم‪ ،‬امتدا ًدا لم�شروع ال�صدام المفتوح بينها‬ ‫وبين الجهادية العالمية‪.‬‬ ‫�صحي ٌح � ّأن جبهة الن�صرة‪ ،‬والجهات الأخ��رى‬ ‫المتحالفة معها‪ ،‬كجند الأق �� ص��ى‪ ،‬و�أط��را ٌر‬ ‫من �أح��رار ال�شام قد �س ّددوا ركلة في ال�شباك‬ ‫الأمريكية حينما �أجه�ضوا �سعيها في ك�سب والء‬ ‫طائفة من الجي�ش الحر‪� ،‬إ َّال � َّأن المباراة ما تزال‬ ‫مزيدا من الركالت ل�صالحها‪� ،‬سوا ٌء من‬ ‫ت�شهد ً‬ ‫خالل �إدارت�ه��ا للملف ال�سوري ب ��إدارة الظهر‪،‬‬ ‫�أو بفتح الباب موا َر ًبا لرو�سيا لتفعل بع�صاها‬ ‫الغليظة ما ُي ِ‬ ‫دم ُل جرحها‪.‬‬ ‫وه ��و م��ا ج�ع� َل�ه��ا ت��و ّل��ي وج �ه �ه��ا � �ص��وب بع�ض‬

‫الجماعات الكردية‪ ،‬وبقايا تلك المجموعات‬ ‫بزعامة جمال معروف‪ ،‬والع�شائر العربية؛ في‬ ‫م�سعى منها لالعتماد على �أذرع �أخ��رى‪ ،‬تكون‬ ‫ج��ز ًءا من م�شروعها البديل عنها وعن الأ�سد‬ ‫حد �سواء‪.‬‬ ‫على ٍّ‬ ‫‪ .8‬تع ُّمد الإ� �س��اءة �إل��ى ال ��دول المتحالفة مع‬ ‫الثورة( ال�سعودية‪ ،‬قطر‪ ،‬تركيا )‪ ،‬والغمز من‬ ‫وعدم تفويت فر�صة في‬ ‫قناتها ما �أمكن الأمر‪ُ ،‬‬ ‫تخوين مواقفها‪ ،‬وتحميلها تبعات �أ ّية انتكا�سة‬ ‫تلحق بالجبهات الميدانية‪ ،‬وه��و الأم��ر الذي‬ ‫جلب فتو ًرا في العالقة معهم في بع�ض الأحيان‪.‬‬ ‫َ‬ ‫وقد الك َْت �أل�سن ُة قادة ميدانيين في هذا الأمر؛‬ ‫م َّما ا�ستدعى عت ًبا لهم م��ن �إخ��وان�ه��م الذين‬ ‫�صحبوهم حين ا�ستالم الإم ��داد اللوج�ستي‪،‬‬ ‫والمادي من هاتيك الدول في م ّرات عديدة‪.‬‬ ‫�وي �ضيق على‬ ‫‪ .9‬ج�ع� ُل الق�ضاء ذا ُب�ع��د ج �ه� ّ‬ ‫الف�صيل الذي �أوجده‪ ،‬ويتولى رعايتها ع�سكر ًيا‬ ‫أبعد‬ ‫موحدة‪ ،‬فكان � َ‬ ‫و ماد ًيا‪ ،‬ولي�س دار ق�ضاء َّ‬ ‫ما يكون عن تج�سيده عناوين الدولة المن�شودة‪،‬‬ ‫التي تتخطى �سوءات العهد الما�ضي‪ ،‬المليء‬ ‫بالمح�سوبيات ال�ضيقة‪.‬‬ ‫الأم ُر الذي جعل ُج َّل �أحكامه خا�ضعة لقناع ٍة‪،‬‬ ‫م�صد ُرها( ال�شيخ )‪ ،‬ولي�س القا�ضي المخت�ص‬ ‫بعلم القانون‪ ،‬و�إج��راءات المحاكم الع�صرية‪،‬‬ ‫أنياب قراراته‬ ‫وما �س ِل َم من هذه اللوثة ُنزِ َع ْت � ُ‬ ‫من عنتريات ُم�سلحي الف�صائل الأخرى‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .10‬تغليبِ منطق( الأَن �� ص��اف ) على �أه��ل‬ ‫االخت�صا�ص والعلم والدراية والمعرفة‪ ،‬ف�أ�صبح‬ ‫هناك ن�صف ثائر‪ ،‬و�شيخ‪ ،‬و�سيا�سي‪ ،‬ووو‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .11‬اال�ستهانة بالدماء‪ ،‬والتج ُّر�ؤ عليها ب�شكل‬ ‫ف�ض الخ�صومات‬ ‫الفت للنظر‪� ،‬سواء من خالل ّ‬ ‫المحلي والعالمي‪ ،‬في‬ ‫الف�صائلية ذات ال ُبعد‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫�إطار ال�سعي لب�سط النفوذ‪� ،‬أو القيام ب�ضربات‬ ‫ا�ستباقية لإف�شال م�ساعي ال��دول النافذة في‬ ‫الملف ال�سوري �ضدها‪.‬‬ ‫وال يب ُعد الأم� ُر كثي ًرا عن دواف��ع فردية‪ ،‬مغلَّفة‬ ‫بتلك ال��راي��ات الف�صائلية‪ ،‬وه��و �أم � ٌر �شاع عن‬ ‫طائفة من حملة ال�سالح‪ ،‬الذين ُي ِّبدلون كتف‬ ‫البندقية بين الفينة والأخ� ��رى‪ ،‬تحت ذرائ��ع‬ ‫ومبررات ال تن�سجم مع �شعار تلك الف�صائل في‬ ‫كثير من الأحيان‪.‬‬ ‫الح ُرمات والأمالك‪،‬‬ ‫‪ .12‬ا�ستمرا ُء التع ّدي على ُ‬ ‫�رب �إل��ى‬ ‫الخا�صة وال�ع��ا ّم��ة‪ ،‬بتبريرات ه��ي �أق � ُ‬ ‫منطق الذرائع ّية المغ ّلفة بدثار م�صلحة الثورة‪،‬‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫يتوقف عنده كثي ًرا‪ ،‬في‬ ‫وهو �أم� ٌر كان النظام‬ ‫�أ�ش ّد مراحل الخ�صومة مع معار�ضيه في �أيام‬ ‫الثمانينات‪.‬‬

‫إنه بلد المفاجآت والنكايات‬ ‫عبد القادر األسمر‬ ‫ما من بلد في العالم تو�ضع فيه القوانين تمهيد ًا لخرقها كما‬ ‫هو الحال في لبنان‪.‬‬ ‫و�إن��ه البلد الوحيد ال��ذي اتخذ فيه ال�سيا�سيون القوانين‬ ‫والأع��راف ال�سيا�سية �ألعوبة ي�سخّ رونها لم�صالحهم ال�شخ�صية �ساعة‬ ‫ويتم�سكون بها �إذا اقت�ضت ال�ضرورة لذلك‪.‬‬ ‫ي�شا�ؤون‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫فكم من مرة خرقت فيه القوانين نكاية بالخ�صوم‪ ،‬وكم من قرار اتخذ‬ ‫خالف ًا للد�ستور طالما �أنه ير�ضي هذه الطبقة ال�سيا�سية �أو تلك دون �أن تعب�أ‬ ‫باالعترا�ضات الي يرفعها المواطن في وجهها‪.‬‬ ‫وهو بلد النكايات ال�سيا�سية التي يلج�أ �إليها معظم ال�سيا�سيين ولو ا�ضظر‬ ‫الأمر الى تغيير قناعاتهم ومبادئهم‪ ،‬كل ذلك ي�صبح مباح ًا وم�شروع ًا‬ ‫من �أجل �أن يقطع الطريق على �أحد خ�صومه ال�سيا�سيين وهذا ما لم�سه‬ ‫اللبنانيون من نوايا �سمير جعجع في تر�شيحه العماد مي�شال عون لمن�صب‬ ‫رئا�سة الجمهورية وب�صورة مفاجئة كما يبدو للوهلة الأولى ولكنه عزم على‬ ‫هذا الإجراء منذ �أن ر�شّ ح الرئي�س �سعد الحريري الوزير �سليمان فرنجية‬ ‫لهذا المن�صب‪.‬‬ ‫ان��ه بلد ال�م�ف��اج��آت ال�ت��ي �أ�صبحت ه��ي ال�ق��اع��دة الأ��س��ا��س للمبادرات‬ ‫واالجراءات المختلفة التي قد يكون لها بع�ض التبرير‪ ،‬والتعليل في اللعبة‬ ‫ال�سيا�سية ولكنها غير مبررة على االط�لاق في ال�ش�أن الق�ضائي عندما‬ ‫تفرج محكمة التمييز الع�سكرية عن االرهابي مي�شال �سماحة وتتجاوز‬ ‫العديد من المواد القانونية التي تدين المجرم �سماحة باعترافه ال�صريح‬ ‫في الدرجة االولى بنقله حوالى ‪ 50‬كلغ من المتفجرات الرتكاب مجازر‬ ‫تطاول �سيا�سيين ورجال دين ومدنيين بق�صد احداث فتن طائفية تزعزع‬ ‫ا�ستقرار البلد‪ ،‬وه��ذا جرم هو جناية ولي�س جنحة يكتفي بها القا�ضي‬ ‫ب�إ�صدار حكم �أربع �سنوات بحق �سماحة وك�أنه متهم حاز بندقية مخب�أة‬ ‫في المنزل كما كانت معظم مبررات توقيف المعتقلين الإ�سالميين الذين‬ ‫يق�ضون �أحكام ًا غير معلنة‪ ،‬وقد ق�ضى معظمهم ان لم نقل كلهم الحكم‬ ‫الذي يمكن �أن ي�صدر فيما لو تمت محاكمتهم‪.‬‬

‫لقد �أ�ضحى البلد في �أتون بلبالت وردود فعل م�ستنكرة للحكم المهزلة‬ ‫الذي �أ�صدرته محكمة التمييز الع�سكرية‪ ،‬وال��ذي اعتبر بمثابة البراءة‬ ‫ب�شكل �أو ب�آخر جراء االفراج عنه وتغريمه يمبلغ ‪� 100‬ألف دوالر هو �أقل‬ ‫من المبلغ الذي دفع له والبالغ ‪� 170‬ألف دوالر من الم�س�ؤولين الع�سكريين‬ ‫والمخابرات ال�سورية‪.‬‬ ‫�إنه �صيف و�شتاء فوق �سقف واحد حين يحكم العميل فايز كرم بحوالى‬ ‫ال�سنتين وهكذا بكل ب�ساطة فيما يحكم �شخ�ص متهم ب�إطالق الر�صا�ص‬ ‫في التبانة بتوقيفه لعدة �سنوات ويترك مهم ًال في ال�سجون‪.‬‬ ‫�إنه بلد يرفع فيه النواب رواتبهم ويتجاهلون مطالب الموظفين والمعلمين‬ ‫ب�إقرار �سل�سلة الرواتب والرتب التي باتت من الما�ضي المن�سي‪ ،‬ويبقى‬ ‫مئات الآالف من �أرباب الأ�سر يعانون ال�ضيق والديون المتراكمة عليهم‬ ‫ج ّراء عجز رواتبهم عن الإيفاء بمتطلبات �أ�سرهم‪.‬‬ ‫�إنه بلد االزدواجية في المفاهيم وتف�سير الن�صو�ص والقوانين �أو بالأحرى‬ ‫تجاوزها كلما اقت�ضت الم�صلحة ال�شخ�صية لهذه الفئة ال�سيا�سية �أو تلك‪،‬‬ ‫هكذا بكل �صفاقة والمباالة‪ ،‬وعلى ال�شعب الم�سكين �أن ير�ضخ هو للقوانين‬ ‫التع�سفية‪ ،‬وال من مدافع عنه‪.‬‬ ‫واالجراءات ّ‬ ‫�إنه بلد ال�شعارات التي يرفعها ال�سيا�سيون �ضد الف�ساد واالف�ساد المالي‬ ‫فيما معظمهم وال�غ��ون في م�ستنقعات ال�سم�سرات والعقود و�صفقات‬ ‫النفايات وما �شابه‪ .‬والأنكى من ذلك �أن المرتكبين ال يف�ضحون بع�ضهم‬ ‫بع�ض ًا لأنهم كلهم متورطون ولي�س �أحد بمنجاة عن الف�ساد المالي‪.‬‬ ‫وكم رفع المر�شحون لالنتخابات النيابية �شعارات مثالية من مثل مكافحة‬ ‫الف�ساد وا�صالح الم�ؤ�س�سات وتغيير العنا�صر الفا�سدة ودع��م القانون‬ ‫وان�صاف المناطق المحرومة لتنقلب هذه ال�شعارات ر�أ�س ًا على عقب فور‬ ‫دخوله البرلمان‪ ،‬وهذا منتهى االحتيال على الناخبين الم�صدومين‪.‬‬ ‫وكما �أ�شرنا �أعاله ف�إن لبنان ينفرد عن �سائر البلدان ب�أنه بلد المفاج�آت‬ ‫والنكايات ونكث المواثيق والعهود‪ ،‬واعتماد الأحابيل ال�سيا�سية التي‬ ‫يلج�أون �إليها لتمرير تطلعاتهم والوقوف في وجه خ�صومهم كما فعل جعجع‬ ‫بالوزير فرنجية نكاية به ولي�س حب ًا بالعماد مي�شال عون‪.‬‬ ‫وعلى اللبنانيين �أن يعتادوا على هذه ال�سيا�سات الملتوية التي يت�سم بها‬ ‫لبنان ومعظم �سيا�سييه‪.‬‬

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‫سوريا‬ ‫والمنعطفات‬ ‫التاريخية (‪)3‬‬ ‫بوران المذيب‬

‫و�صلنا في الحلقة الما�ضية من هذه ال�سل�سلة �إل��ى الإنقالب الثاني‬ ‫لأديب ال�شي�شكلي‪.‬‬ ‫لن �أ�ستر�سل في هذه الحلقة مع ما تال من �أحداث‪ ،‬لكن �س�أعود �إلى‬ ‫بداية ال�سل�سلة لأحاول �إلقاء ال�ضوء على الأح��داث ال�سابقة وتحليلها‪� .‬أحاول من‬ ‫خالل هذا التغيير فهم القوى الفاعلة في �سوريا في ذلك الوقت والآليات التي كان‬ ‫التغيير يح�صل من خاللها‪.‬‬ ‫�سوريا والإ�ستقالل‪:‬‬ ‫�أع�ل��ن ا�ستقالل �سوريا مرتين االول��ى م��ن قبل الم�ؤتمر ال��س��وري ال�ع��ام ي��وم ‪8‬‬ ‫�آذار(مار�س) ‪ 1920‬بعيد �سقوط الدولة العثمانية‪ ،‬وتمت خاللها مبايعة في�صل بن‬ ‫الح�سين مل ًكا و�إعالن المملكة ال�سورية العربية ب�شكل ر�سمي‪.‬‬ ‫الثانية‪ ،‬تمت يوم ‪� 28‬أيلول(�سبتمبر) ‪ 1941‬بعد ا�ستعادة الحلفاء �سيطرتهم على‬ ‫�سوريا خالل الحرب العالمية الثانية‪ ،‬و�أعلن في �إثرها تاج الدين الح�سني ك�أول‬ ‫رئي�س ل�سوريا الم�ستقلة‪.‬‬ ‫�أما جالء القوات الفرن�سية عن �سوريا فكان في ‪ 17‬ني�سان (�أبريل) ‪ ،1946‬حيث‬ ‫يعتبر هذا اليوم يوم الجالء وهو اليوم الوطني ل�سوريا‪.‬‬ ‫محاولة فهم ما حدث في �سوريا قبل جالء القوات الفرن�سية عنها في‬ ‫‪:1946‬‬ ‫بالنظر لما يح�صل اليوم للثورات العربية وما بدا �أكثر جال ًء في الثورة الم�صرية‬ ‫حيث تظاهر الع�سكر بالتعاطف معها ثم دبروا و خططوا لها بليل‪ .‬وقد ترافق ذلك‬ ‫مع غياب الوعي لدى الثوار‪ .‬وقد انقلب الع�سكر على هذه الثورة في ‪ 30‬حزيران‬ ‫(يونيو) ‪� .2013‬س�أحاول �إ�سقاط ما ح�صل في م�صر على ما فعلته فرن�سا وخططت‬ ‫له بين �إعالن الإ�ستقالل ال�شكلي في وربما قبله‪ 1941‬وبين جالء قواتها فعلي ًا عن‬ ‫�سوريا في عام ‪.1946‬‬ ‫�سيطر الجي�ش على �سوريا منذ الإ�ستقالل وكانت القيادات الع�سكرية هي من يعين‬ ‫القيادات ال�سيا�سية �أو من ي�سيطر فعلي ًا على الم�شهد ال�سيا�سي لذلك وجدت من‬ ‫المفيد محاولة فهم بنية هذا الجي�ش ومراكز القوى فيه‪.‬‬ ‫الجي�ش العربي ال�سوري‪:‬‬ ‫�إب��ان الحكم العثماني كان ما يمكن �أن ي�سمى الجي�ش ال�سوري هو مجموعة من‬ ‫الرجال الم�سلمين ال�سنة الذين كانوا ي�ستدعون ال��ى (ال�سفر برلك) للخدمة‬ ‫الإجبارية في الجي�ش التركي‪ .‬مما يعني �أنه عملي ًا لم يكن هناك جي�ش فيما �أ�صبح‬ ‫الحق ًا الدولة ال�سورية‪ .‬بعد ذلك و�أثناء التخطيط للثورة العربية للتخل�ص مما �أطلق‬ ‫عليه (االحتالل العثماني) حيث ت�شكلت قوات غالبيتها من العرب و�شكلت نواة‬ ‫للجي�ش ال�سوري‪ .‬ما حدث لهذه النواة الحق ًا كان مثير�أ للإهتمام فقد وجه الجنرال‬ ‫غورو قائد القوات الفرن�سية �إنذار ًا لحكومة الملك في�صل العربية في دم�شق‪ ،‬حيث‬ ‫ت�ضمن هذا الإنذار عدة �شروط منها حل ( ت�سريح ) الجي�ش العربي الذي �شكل فيها‬ ‫حديث ًا وقد قبلت حكومة الملك في�صل بهذه ال�شروط ومنها حل الجي�ش العربي‪.‬‬ ‫وقد كان العثمانيون يمنعون على الأقليات الإلتحاق بالجي�ش وعندما دخلت القوات‬ ‫الفرن�سية �إلى �سوريا �سمحت للأقليات بالإلتحاق بالجي�ش ف�سارع العلويون بالإلتحاق‬ ‫ل�ضيق ذات اليد و�سارعت الأقليات من م�سيحيين ودروز وا�سماعيليين �أي�ض ًا لذلك‪،‬‬ ‫لأنه كان ممنوع ًا عليها في زمن الحكم العثمانية‪� .‬أما ال�سنة فقد زهدوا من الإلتحاق‬ ‫بالجي�ش لأنهم ربطوا بينه وبين الخدمة في الجي�ش العثماني التي كانوا يمقتونها‪.‬‬ ‫كل ذلك �أدى �إلى وجود ن�سبة قليلة من ال�سنة في الجي�ش �أثناء الحكم الفرن�سي‬ ‫ون�سبة عالية من الأقليات التي وجدت في هذا الو�ضع فر�صة لتقوية نفوذها في‬ ‫الجي�ش الذي قد ي�صبح الم�سيطر والمتحكم في الدولة ال�سورية‪.‬‬ ‫كانت �سوريا وما زالت مفتاح ًا لل�شرق الأو�سط وكانت الدول العظمى تتناف�س على‬ ‫ال�سيطرة عليها و�س�أروي هذه الحادثة الطريفة التي تدلل على �أهمية �سوريا تاريخيا‬ ‫و حتى الآن‪:‬‬ ‫كانت القوى الدولية التي اتفقت في �سايك�س بيكو عام ‪ 1916‬تدرك �أن الأمور لن‬ ‫تبقى على حالها في ال�شرق الأو�سط لذلك كانت تحاول الإفادة وا�ستغالل �أي تغيير‬ ‫في ال�شرق الأو�سط ل�صالحها‪ .‬يروي حبيب كحالة ق�صة ح�صلت في عام ‪“ :1941‬‬ ‫خالل مناق�شة ق�ضية ا�ستقالل �سورية في مجل�س الأمن‪� ،‬أظهر االنجليز معار�ضة‬ ‫�شديدة وقالوا بوجوب بقائهم فيها حتى اليقتتل ال�سوريين بع�ضهم بع�ض ًا بعد خروج‬ ‫الفرن�سيين‪ ،‬وكان الفرن�سيين �أي�ض ًا يقولون بوجوب بقائهم وحجتهم �أنهم �إذا تركوا‬ ‫�سورية ف�إنها �سوف التنتفع من جالئهم عنها لأن االنجليز �سيحتلون مكانهم وهم ال‬ ‫يطيقون �أن يروا الإنجليز يحتلون مكان الفرن�سيين !‬ ‫وكان دولة الأ�ستاذ فار�س الخوري ير�أ�س الوفد ال�سوري في ذلك العام فقال لهم‪� :‬إن‬ ‫موقفكم هذا ي�شبه تلك الحكاية ‪ ،‬وهي �أن رج ًال �شاهد كومة من الحجارة وقد ارتكز‬ ‫عليها فانو�س �أحمر ‪ ،‬ف�س�أل لماذا هذه الحجارة ‪ ،‬قالوا له ‪ ،‬حتى نركز الفانو�س‬ ‫عليها ‪ ،‬ف�س�أل ولماذا هذا الفانو�س ؟ ف�أجابوه لكي يرى المارة الحجارة فال يتعثرون‬ ‫بها ‪ !!...‬و�ضحك �أع�ضاء مجل�س الأمن لهذه النكتة و�أقروا الجالء لبعد �شهرين!‬ ‫يتبع في العدد القادم ب�إذن اهلل‪.‬‬

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‫الوسط الدولي‬ ‫¿ الوسط ¿ العدد ‪ ¿ 64‬جمادي األولى ‪ 1437‬هـ ¿ شباط ‪2016‬‬

‫‪¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016‬‬

‫عندما يتولى ملف «ريجيني» ضابط مزوّ ر!‬ ‫محمود سلطان‬

‫�إيطاليا و�صفت التعذيب الذي تعر�ض‬ ‫ل��ه مواطنها “جوليو ريجيني” ب ��أن��ه “تعذيب‬ ‫حيواني”!! وه��و تعبير رب�م��ا ال يفي بو�صف ما‬ ‫تعر�ض له هذا المواطن الإيطالي المحب لم�صر‪،‬‬ ‫كما قال زم�لا�ؤه و�أ�ساتذته‪ ،‬من تعذيب م��روع ال‬ ‫يمكن �أن يتحمله ب�شر �أو �أن يقوم به ب�شر‪� .‬صحيفة‬ ‫“ال�صنداي تايمز” نقلت عن تقرير الطب ال�شرعي‬ ‫ال��ذي � ُ��س��رب �إل��ى “رويترز” بع�ض التفا�صيل‪..‬‬ ‫ومنها‪�“ :‬أن ريجيني تعر�ض لل�صعق بالكهرباء على‬ ‫ع�ضوه الذكري‪ ،‬وك�سر ‪� 7‬ضلوع‪ ،‬و�إ�صابات �أخرى‬ ‫�شديدة‪ ،‬ونزيف المخ‪ ،‬كما يبدو �أنه تعر�ض لتقطيع‬ ‫في ج�سده ب�آلة حادة مثل المو�س‪ ،‬ولل�ضرب بالع�صا‬ ‫واللكمات والأرجل”‪ ..‬كان تقرير �إيطالي قال في‬ ‫وقت �سابق �إن ريجيني تعر�ض للحرق بال�سجائر‪،‬‬ ‫و�إن �أظ��اف��ره قد نزعت وقطع الجزء العلوي من‬ ‫�أذنه”!! �أخطر ما في تقرير الطب ال�شرعي الذي‬ ‫ن�شرته وكالة “رويترز” للأنباء‪ ،‬وكذلك الذي‬ ‫ن�شرته �إيطاليا‪ ،‬ه��و �أن��ه يت�ضمن قائمة ب��أن��واع‬ ‫التعذيب التي يمكن �أن يتعر�ض لها المختفون‬ ‫ق�سر ًيا‪ ..‬وكل �شيء ال يمكن ا�ستبعاده‪ ..‬فحتى الآن‬ ‫لم يثبت �أن ريجيني كان معتق ًال لدى جهاز �أمني‬ ‫م�صري‪ ،‬ولكن الإيطاليين ال ي�صدقون‪ ،‬وكذلك‬ ‫الإعالم الغربي‪ ،‬و�صحيفة “ال�صنداي تايمز” يوم‬ ‫�أم�س ‪� 2016/2/14‬صدرت بعنوان كبير و�ضخم‬ ‫بحجم ال�صفحة يقول �صراحة‪“ :‬القاهرة متهمة‬ ‫في قتل ال�شاب الإيطالي”!! وكذلك الم�صريون‬ ‫ال ي�صدقون‪ ،‬فتجربتهم م��ع الأج �ه��زة الأمنية‪،‬‬ ‫تجعلهم يتوقعون ما توقعه الغربيون ب�ش�أن تعذيب‬

‫وقتل “ريجيني”‪ ..‬ناهيك عن الإج ��راءات التي‬ ‫اتخذتها القاهرة‪ ،‬كانت ف�ضائحية ب�شكل يعزز من‬ ‫انطباعا‬ ‫ال�شكوك واالتهامات وال ينفيها‪ ،‬ويعطي‬ ‫ً‬ ‫�إل��ى المجتمع ال��دول��ي ب�أنها �ستتعامل مع ق�ضية‬ ‫“ريجيني” على طريقة تعاملها مع مواطنيها من‬ ‫الم�صريين الم�ست�ضعفين‪ :‬الطرمخة والتزوير في‬ ‫تقارير التعذيب‪“ .‬ال�صنداي تايمز” في تقريرها‬ ‫الم�شار �إليه فيما تقدم‪ ،‬فجرت مفاج�أة من العيار‬ ‫الثقيل‪ ،‬عندما ك�شفت �أن ال�ضابط الم�س�ؤول عن‬

‫التحقيق‪ُ ،‬حكم عليه في ال�سابق بعقوبة مع وقف‬ ‫التنفيذ ل�ت��زوي��ر ت�ق��اري��ر ال�شرطة ح��ول تعذيب‬ ‫ً‬ ‫�ضابطا‬ ‫معتقلين حتى ال �م��وت!! يعني اخ �ت��اروا‬ ‫خبي ًرا في الطرمخة والتزوير!! وهو اختيار مخز‬ ‫ال يترك فر�صة لأن ُيح�سن الم�صريون والغربيون‬ ‫والإيطاليون الظن في �شفافية الموقف الم�صري‬ ‫من مقتل طالب الدكتوراه الإيطالي‪ .‬الر�سالة هنا‬ ‫لن يتلقفها المجتمع ال��دول��ي‪ ،‬على ه��ذا النحو‪،‬‬ ‫أي�ضا ف ��إن الم�صريين معنيون بمعناها‬ ‫و�إن�م��ا � ً‬ ‫الحقيقي‪ :‬ف�إذا كانوا يفعلون ذلك مع �إيطاليا‪ ..‬فما‬ ‫ع�سانا نتوقع حال كان ال�ضحية من الم�ست�ضعفين‬ ‫في م�صر؟! ولعل ذلك ما يجعل الخطاب الإعالمي‬ ‫الغربي‪ ،‬يتو�سع في ق�ضية ريجيني‪ ،‬ويتخذ منها‬ ‫تك�أة لمطالبة المجتمع ال��دول��ي‪ ،‬باتخاذ موقف‬ ‫�أكثر ت�شد ًدا �إزاء انتهاكات حقوق الإن�سان في‬ ‫م�صر‪ ..‬و�أن ريجيني مجرد رق��م من بين مئات‬ ‫ال�ضحايا‪ ،‬الذين تتحدث عنهم منظمات حقوقية‬ ‫دولية م�ستقلة وتحظى باالحترام والثقة‪ ،‬ناهيك‬ ‫عن منظمة حقوق الإن�سان الحكومية في القاهرة‪.‬‬ ‫وفي تقديري ف�إنه في ظل الأو�ضاع الحالية‪ ،‬وغياب‬ ‫وج��ود �إرادة �سيا�سية ج��ادة‪ ،‬ترغب بنية �صادقة‬ ‫في الت�صدي لالنتهاكات‪ ،‬و�إ�صالح مرفقي الأمن‬ ‫والعدالة‪ ،‬ف�إن محنة ال�شعب الم�صري �ستت�ضاعف‪،‬‬ ‫لأن الم�ساعدات التي يعي�ش عليها الآن‪ ،‬مرهونة‬ ‫بكفاءة �صناع القرار‪ ،‬وبوعيهم ب�أن الدنيا تغيرت‬ ‫و�أن �أدوات القوة لم تعد في يد ال�سلطات المحلية‬ ‫وح��ده��ا‪ ..‬ولكن يبدو لي �أن تلك الكفاءة وهذا‬ ‫الوعي‪ ،‬باتا محل �شكوك هي �أق��رب �إل��ى القطع‬ ‫واليقين‪.‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪ :‬الم�صريون‬

‫معاريف‪ :‬انتصار الروس واألسد أفضل إلسرائيل‬ ‫قال رئي�س دائرة ال�شرق الأو�سط في‬ ‫جامعة تل �أبيب البروفي�سور عوزي‬ ‫رابي �إن م�صلحة �إ�سرائيل تكمن في‬ ‫ا�ستمرار ال�صراع ال�سوري �أكثر ف�أكثر و�صوال �إلى‬ ‫انت�صار محور الرو�س مع الرئي�س ال�سوري ب�شار‬ ‫الأ�سد‪ ،‬معتبرا �أن ذلك �سيكون �أف�ضل لإ�سرائيل‪.‬‬ ‫ونقلت �صحيفة معاريف الإ�سرائيلية عن رابي قوله‬ ‫في حوار مع �إذاعة “�أف‪� .‬أم‪� ،”103 .‬إنه طالما �أن‬ ‫الحرب في �سوريا ت�أخذ منحنيات �صعبة �أكثر‪ ،‬ف�إن‬ ‫ذلك يكون �أف�ضل لإ�سرائيل‪.‬‬ ‫وب � ّي��ن �أن �إم�ك��ان�ي��ة ال�ت��دخ��ل الع�سكري التركي‬ ‫وال�سعودي في �سوريا تعني �أن الدولتين في الطريق‬ ‫لأن ت�أخذا بعين االعتبار م�صالحهما الحيوية في‬ ‫�سوريا‪ ،‬في �ضوء ما يقوم به الرو�س وحالة التعافي‬ ‫ال�ت��ي ي�شعر بها ن�ظ��ام الأ� �س��د‪ ،‬وف��ي ظ��ل افتقار‬ ‫الريا�ض و�أن�ق��رة لدولة عظمى ت�ساندهما‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫ذلك يعني بال�ضرورة زيادة حدة ال�صراع الإثني‬ ‫والديني بين ال�سنة وال�شيعة‪.‬‬ ‫حرك و�أهداف‬ ‫و�أ�ضاف “يبدو من ال�صعوبة بمكان قراءة التحرك‬ ‫ال�سعودي التركي تجاه �سوريا بعيدا عن االتفاق مع‬ ‫الأميركيين الذين ال يريدون ربط الكارثة الإن�سانية‬ ‫الحا�صلة في �سوريا ب�سجل الرئي�س باراك �أوباما‪،‬‬ ‫وهو ما يعني �أن لديهم رغبة برفع كلفة ال�صراع‬ ‫على الرو�س‪ ،‬الذين يحققون اليوم �إنجازات ملفتة‬ ‫للغاية دون دفع �أي �أثمان في المقابل”‪.‬‬ ‫و�أو�ضح �أن الرو�س �سيوا�صلون تو�سعهم في ظل‬ ‫ع��دم وج ��ود معار�ضة �أم��ام �ه��م‪ ،‬ي ��أت��ي ذل��ك مع‬ ‫ا�ستمرار ال�سيا�سة الأميركية المعروفة بـ”الإدارة‬ ‫من الخلف”‪ ،‬في حين يحاول الأتراك وال�سعوديون‬ ‫تح�سين مواقعهم ويبحثون عن طريقة جديدة‬ ‫لإدارة ال�صراع الم�شتعل في �سوريا‪.‬‬ ‫وخ�ت��م حديثه ب��ال�ق��ول “الم�سلحون ال�سوريون‬ ‫المعار�ضون للنظام ال ي�ستطيعون �أن يقفوا �أمام‬ ‫الإيرانيين والرو�س والأ�سد وحزب اهلل‪ ،‬في حين‬

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‫االذاعة العبرية‪ :‬السيسي‬ ‫يستمد شرعيته من إسرائيل‬ ‫�أرج �ع��ت محافل �إ�سرائيلية ح�ف��اوة ر�أ� ��س النظام‬ ‫الم�صري‪ ,‬عبد الفتاح ال�سي�سي برئي�س ال��وزراء‬ ‫الإ�سرائيلي بنيامين نتنياهو �إلى حر�ص الأول على‬ ‫تقوية عالقته ب�إ�سرائيل التي قالت الإذاع��ة العبرية العامة �أن‬ ‫ال�سي�سي ي�ستمد �شرعيته منها‪.‬‬ ‫وقالت الإذاعة‪� ،‬أن ال�سي�سي يجاهر بعالقته المميزة ب�إ�سرائيل‪،‬‬ ‫وذلك اعترافا منه بدورها في دعمه وت�أمين �شرعية دولية له بعد‬ ‫انقالبه على الرئي�س المدني المنتخب محمد مر�سي ‪.2013‬‬ ‫و�أك ��دت الإذاع ��ة �أن ال�سي�سي ي�شعر بالعرفان تجاه المواقف‬ ‫الإ�سرائيلي الداعم له ول�سيا�ساته على ال�ساحة الدولية‪ ,‬حيث �أن‬ ‫�إ�سرائيل تلعب دور ال�ضامن في ا�ستمرار هذا النظام وديمومة‬ ‫الدعم الدولي له‪ ،‬وتحميه من ردود فعل العالم الغا�ضبة �إزاء‬ ‫االنتهاكات ال�صارخة التي ح�صلت وتح�صل في م�صر خالل‬ ‫عهده‪.‬‬ ‫و�ضربت االذاع��ة مثاال في ال��دور ال��ذي لعبته �إ�سرائيل لإقناع‬ ‫الم�ست�شارة الألمانية �أنجيال ميركل كي ت�ستقبل ال�سي�سي‪ ،‬وذلك‬ ‫على الرغم من المطالبات داخل �ألمانيا بمنع ا�ستقباله‪� ,‬إال �أن‬ ‫ميركل ا�ستقبلته فزاد هذا من �شرعيته �أمام دول العالم‪.‬‬ ‫وم��ن الجدير بالذكر �أن ال�صحافة العبرية نقلت ت�صريحات‬ ‫لل�سي�سي وهو يكيل المديح لنتنياهو‪ ،‬وي�صفه بالفذ‪ ,‬وذلك في‬ ‫جر�أة لم ي�سبق لها مثيل من حكام عرب‪.‬‬ ‫وقام ال�سي�سي با�ستقبال منظمات يهودية متهمة بدعم اال�ستيطان‬ ‫داخل ال�ضفة الغربية و�شرق القد�س‪ ،‬في �إطار حر�صه على اظهار‬ ‫نوع مميز من التطبيع مع �إ�سرائيل‪.‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪ :‬جريدة ال�شعب‬

‫تقرير‪:‬‬ ‫النظام السوري ألقى ‪ 20‬ألف‬ ‫برميل متفجر خالل عامين‬ ‫و ّثقت “ال�شبكة ال�سورية لحقوق الإن�سان”‪� ،‬إلقاء‬ ‫القوات الحكومية ال�سورية ما يقارب ‪� 20‬ألف برميل‬ ‫متفجر‪ ،‬خ�لال العامين الما�ضيين‪� ،‬أي منذ ‪22‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫فبراير‪�/‬شباط ‪ ،2014‬وهو اليوم الذي �أ�صدر فيه مجل�س الأمن‬ ‫ال �ق��رار(‪ ،)2139‬ال��ذي دعا فيه �إل��ى الوقف الفوري ال�ستخدام‬ ‫المتفجرة‪ ،‬وت��وع��د ب ��إج��راءات �أخ��رى ف��ي ح��ال عدم‬ ‫البراميل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫االل �ت��زام‪ .‬وب ّين تقرير �صادر عن “ال�شبكة ال�سورية”‪ ،‬اليوم‬ ‫الإثنين‪ ،‬بمنا�سبة الذكرى ال�سنوية الثانية ل�صدور القرار‪� ،‬أن‬ ‫هذه البراميل المتفجرة‪ ،‬التي تعد �أ�سلحة ع�شوائية‪ ،‬ذات تكلفة‬ ‫قليلة‪ ،‬وقدرة تدميرية عالية‪ ،‬ت�سببت بمقتل ‪ 8136‬مدني ًا‪ ،‬بينهم‬ ‫‪ 2274‬طف ًال‪ ،‬و‪ 2036‬امر�أة‪ .‬ولفتت “ال�شبكة ال�سورية”‪� ،‬إلى �أن‬ ‫ال فرق ُيذكر بين ما قبل �صدور القرار وما بعده‪ ،‬من حيث �أعداد‬ ‫البراميل المتفجرة‪ ،‬ما ُيعد �إهانة لجميع �أع�ضاء مجل�س الأمن‬ ‫الدولي‪ ،‬وانت�صار ًا للدكتاتوريات على العدالة‪ .‬من جهته‪� ،‬أ�شار‬ ‫مدير “ال�شبكة”‪ ،‬ف�ضل عبد الغني‪� ،‬إل��ى �أن “النظام ال�سوري‬ ‫يهدف من خالل هذه البراميل �إل��ى تدمير �أي �إمكانية لإن�شاء‬ ‫دولة و�سلطة بديلة في المناطق التي خرجت عن �سيطرة القوات‬ ‫الحكومية”‪ .‬و�أو�ضح عبد الغني‪� ،‬أن “الجهة الوحيدة التي تمتلك‬ ‫الطيران الحربي والمروحي هي النظام الحاكم والقوات الرو�سية‬ ‫الموالية ل��ه‪ ،‬وعلى ال��رغ��م م��ن ذل��ك فهما ينكران �إل�ق��اء هذه‬ ‫البراميل المتفجرة”‪ .‬و�أول ا�ستخدام بارز للبراميل المتفجرة‬ ‫كان �ضد �أهالي مدينة �سلقين في محافظة �إدلب‪ ،‬بداية �أكتوبر‪/‬‬ ‫ت�شرين الأول ‪.2012‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪ :‬عربي ‪21‬‬

‫خريطـة توزع القوى المتقاتلة في �سوريـا ‪2015/12‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪www.beirutme.com :‬‬ ‫يبدو الأت ��راك وال�سعوديون ق��ادري��ن على توجيه‬ ‫�ضربات مو�ضعية م�ؤلمة لذلك التحالف‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫الخالف يبقى بين ال�سعودية والواليات المتحدة‪،‬‬ ‫فالريا�ض تقول �إنه ال يمكن الق�ضاء على تنظيم‬

‫ال��دول��ة الإ�سالمية �إال حين يكون الأ��س��د خ��ارج‬ ‫الم�شهد ال�سيا�سي‪ ،‬في حين �أن الأميركيين يرون‬ ‫�إمكانية بقائه في الحكم ومحاربة تنظيم الدولة‬ ‫في الوقت ذاته”‪.‬‬

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‫مؤسسة الوقف اإلسالمي النيوزلندي للتنمية‬ ‫تحصل على شهادتي اعتماد (لمنح شهادات‬ ‫الحالل على المستوى العالمي)‬

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‫الحاج حافظ قاسم‪:‬‬ ‫نعمل بكل جد مع وزارة التربية والتعليم‬ ‫من اجل تأمين جميع االحتياجات في مجال‬ ‫اإلدارة والشفافية في مدرسة الملك فهد‬ ‫ب�سم اهلل الرحمن الرحيم‬ ‫ال�سالم عليكم ورحمة اهلل‬

‫ال��س�ي��د ع �ب��داهلل ال�م�ع�ي�ن��ي م��دي��ر ع ��ام ه�ي�ئ��ة الإم� � ��ارات للموا�صفات‬ ‫والمقايي�س «موا�صفات» ي�سلم ال�شهادة لل�سيد توفيق ادري�سي بح�ضور‬ ‫ال�سفير النيوزيالندي في االمارات‬

‫االمين العام لمركز الخليج لالعتماد ال�سيد نبيل المال ي�سلم‬ ‫ال�شهادة لل�سيد توفيق ادري�سي‬

‫ح �� ص �ل��ت م ��ؤ� �س �� س��ة ال ��وق ��ف الإ��س�ل�ام��ي‬ ‫النيوزلندي للتنمية على �شهادتي اعتماد‬ ‫(لمنح ��ش�ه��ادات ال �ح�لال على الم�ستوى‬ ‫العالمي) من قبل كل من هيئة الإم ��ارات للموا�صفات‬ ‫والمقايي�س “موا�صفات” ومركز الإعتماد الخليجي‪.‬‬ ‫حيث قامت هيئة الإم� ��ارات للموا�صفات والمقايي�س‬ ‫“موا�صفات” باعتماد �أول ‪ 3‬جهات محلية وعالمية‬ ‫متخ�ص�صة ف��ي منح �شهادات ال�ح�لال على الم�ستوى‬ ‫ال��دول��ي‪ .‬وق��د �سلم ال�سيد عبداهلل المعيني مدير عام‬ ‫الهيئة � �ش �ه��ادات االع �ت �م��اد لممثلي ال�ج�ه��ات ال�ث�لاث‬ ‫الم�ستوفية للمعايير وهي الوقف الإ�سالمي النيوزلندي‬ ‫للتنمية حيث ا�ستلم ال�شهادة الرئي�س التنفيذي للوقف‬

‫ال�سيد توفيق ادري�سي‪ ،‬وم�ؤ�س�سة الحالل الطيب من مملكة‬ ‫هولندا و�شركة راك�س لخدمات �إ�صدار �شهادات الجودة‬ ‫من دولة الإمارات خالل احتفال �أقيم بح�ضور عدد من‬ ‫الم�س�ؤولين بالهيئة وع��دد من المخت�صين والمهتمين‬ ‫بقطاع االعتماد والمطابقة في مجال الحالل في جناح‬ ‫هيئة الإمارات للموا�صفات و المقايي�س بالدورة ال�سنوية‬ ‫الحادية والع�شرين لمعر�ض الخليج للأغذية “ جلفود‬ ‫‪ “ 2016‬الذي اقيم في دبي‪ .‬من جهته قدم االمين العام‬ ‫لمركز الخليج لالعتماد ال�سيد نبيل المال �شهادة المركز‬ ‫للرئي�س التنفيذي لم�ؤ�س�سة الوقف الإ�سالمي النيوزلندي‬ ‫للتنمية ال�سيد توفيق االدري�سي‪.‬‬

‫الكاتب فيصل قاسم يوقع كتابه‬

‫غربة قلم‬

‫الحاج حافظ قا�سم‬ ‫رئي�س االتحاد الفيدرالي‬ ‫للمجال�س اال�سالمية في‬ ‫ا�ستراليا‬

‫ترددت في االونة االخيرة الكثير من االخبار ال�سلبية عن مدر�سة الملك‬ ‫فهد اال�سالمية وخا�صة في ما يتعلق بالإدارة‪.‬‬ ‫وانا اذا اتفهم مخاوف الطالب واولياء االم��ور والمدر�سين واالع�ضاء‬ ‫الداعمين اال انني اريد ان اطمئن الجميع ان مدر�سة الملك فهد �سوف‬ ‫تتغلب على كل الم�صاعب ب�إذن اهلل تعالى و�سوف تت�ألق مرة اخرى لتعود‬ ‫منارة للتميز في هذه الوالية‪.‬‬ ‫ون�ؤكد لكم اننا نعمل االن بكل جد مع وزارة التربية والتعليم و�أ�صحاب‬ ‫ال�ش�أن من اجل ت�أمين جميع االحتياجات في مجال الإدارة وال�شفافية‬ ‫واالمتثال لها والتقيد بها ب�شكل �صحيح‪.‬‬ ‫تركيزنا هو تعليم �أطفالنا‪ .‬ول��ن نقبل بعد االن ان يتعر�ض تعليمهم‬ ‫وم�ستقبلهم لأي خطر‪.‬‬ ‫ال بد ان نقف ونقول كفى ثم كفى‪ ،...‬وال بد ان نبد�أ �صفحة جديدة ان �شاء‬ ‫اهلل ونتغلب على كل تراكمات ال�سنين الما�ضية‬ ‫ن�س�أل اهلل �سبحانه وتعالى ان يوفقها في فعل الخيرات وان يجعلها خال�صة‬ ‫لوجهه الكريم وان يبعدنا عن م�ساوئ االعمال و�سفا�سفها‪.‬‬

‫وقفة تضامنية في سيدني من اجل فك‬ ‫الحصار عن مضايا وباقي المناطق السورية‬

‫سعيد الطباع‬

‫نظمت الجمعية الأ�سترالية ال�سورية‬ ‫في مدينة �سيدني وقفة ت�ضامنية من‬ ‫اجل فك الح�صار عن منطقة م�ضايا‬ ‫في ريف دم�شق وكل المناطق ال�سورية المحا�صرة‬ ‫من قبل قوات النظام والملي�شيات الطائفية‪� ،‬أمام‬

‫مبنى البرلمان في الوالية بتاريخ ‪ 23‬كانون الثاني‬ ‫‪ . 2016‬حيث حمل المت�ضامنون �أع�ل�ام الثورة‬ ‫ال�سورية و��ص��ور المت�ضررين والمحا�صرين في‬ ‫م�ضايا والزبداني في محاولة لإظهار حقيقة ما‬ ‫يحدث للعالم ولل�شعب الأ�سترالي‪ .‬وقد توقف بع�ض‬ ‫المارة للتحدث مع المت�ضامنين وثمنوا وقفتهم‬ ‫و�إظهار �صوت الحرية لل�شعب المظلوم‪.‬‬

‫أنت‬ ‫تكفلهم‬ ‫ونحن نرعاهم‬ ‫اق��ام الكاتب والنا�شط االجتماعي في�صل‬ ‫قا�سم حفل توقيع كتابه (غربة قلم) في‬ ‫قاعة الت�شريفات التابعة لجمعية المنية في‬ ‫�ضاحية اوبرن‪�/‬سيدني‪ .‬بح�ضور النائب الدكتور جهاد‬ ‫ديب ومفتي ا�ستراليا الدكتور ابراهيم ابو محمد ونائب‬ ‫رئي�س بلدية كانتربيري الحاج خ�ضر �صالح وح�شد من‬ ‫ابناء الجالية العربية و�أبناء المنية في �سيدني ا�ضاقة‬ ‫اعالميين واك��ادي�م�ي��ن ون�شطاء و�أط �ب��اء ومهند�سين‬ ‫وممثلين عن جميعات خيرية وثقافية‪.‬‬ ‫وقد اكد ابن مدينة المنية اللبنانية في�صل قا�سم في كلمته‬

‫امام الح�ضور ان ت�سميته للكتاب (غربة قلم) جاءت من‬ ‫اال�ستاذ محمد عو�ض واك��د ان��ه «ال ي�شعر بالغربة في‬ ‫ا�ستراليا‪ ،‬وانما الغربة في لبنان و�أوطاننا العربية التي‬ ‫يعاني فيها �شعبنا من ظلم وجور ال�سيا�سين والحكام وال‬ ‫بد ان ي�ستجيب القدر وينك�سر الحقد وتعود �إلينا ارا�ضينا‬ ‫العربية المحتله من الم�ستعمرين الغا�شمين وع�صابات‬ ‫الكرا�سي»‪.‬‬ ‫وقد تخلل الحفل كلمات لبع�ض ال�ضيوف ثم اختتم الحفل‬ ‫بتناول الع�شاء وتوقيع قا�سم لكتابه‪.‬‬

‫يعترب م�سروع كفالة الأيتام من امل�سروعات الأ�سا�سية‬ ‫التى تقوم هيئة الأعمال اخلريية برعايتها من خالل‬ ‫توفري الرعاية ال�ساملة لقرابة ‪ 65‬األف يتيم موزعني‬ ‫على ‪ 15‬دولة‪ ,‬حيث تقدم لهم الهيئة العون املالى‬ ‫وامل�ساعدة التعليمية والعناية ال�سحية‪ .‬ليزال هناك‬ ‫الكثري من الأيتام فى انتظار مد يد العون وامل�ساعدة‪.‬‬ ‫�خى �لكرمي �أختى �لكرمية �سارعو� �إلى كفالة يتيم‬ ‫مل�سح دمعته و�لتخفيف من م�سابه‪.‬‬

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‫الضوابط المنهجية لفقه األقليات المسلمة (‪)1‬‬ ‫صالح سلطان‬ ‫اسالم اون الين‬

‫‪� ...‬أح�سب �أننا نحتاج �إلى جهود عديدة في‬ ‫و�ضع ال�ضوابط والمعايير التي تحكم عملية‬ ‫االجتهاد في فقه الأقليات‪ ،‬ولقد حر�صت من‬ ‫خالل معاي�شتي لكتب �أ�صول الفقه والقواعد‬ ‫وال�م�ق��ا��ص��د م��ع معاي�شة ي��وم�ي��ة وزي� ��ارات‬ ‫ميدانية للم�سلمين في �أمريكا و�أوروبا والهند‬ ‫وال�صين وغيرها على �أن �أ�ساهم في ر�ؤي��ة‬ ‫متوا�ضعة بين يدي �أ�ساتذتي و�إخواني العلماء‬ ‫في المجل�س الأوروبي للإفتاء والبحوث لعلي‬ ‫�أحظى بتقويمهم و�أنعم بدعائهم‪.‬‬ ‫�ضوابط ال قواعد‬ ‫وق ��د اخ �ت��رت ل�ف��ظ ال �� ض��واب��ط ق��ا� �ص��دا به‬ ‫الإطار الذي يحكم عملية االجتهاد للأقليات‬ ‫الم�سلمة‪ ،‬وحر�صت �أال �أكتبها القواعد حتى‬ ‫تناق�ش وت�ن�ق��ح‪� ،‬أم ��ا كونها منهجية لأنها‬ ‫تر�سم الطريق في عقل ووج��دان المجتهد‬ ‫�أن ي�ست�صحب ه��ذه الأط��ر وال�ضوابط عند‬ ‫االجتهاد‪ ،‬والفقه هو العلم بالأحكام ال�شرعية‬ ‫العملية من �أدلتها التف�صيلية‪� ،‬أما الأقليات‬ ‫الم�سلمة فهم في نظري حقيقة نوعان‪-:‬‬ ‫– �أو ًال‪� :‬أقلية عددية في �أوروب��ا و�أمريكا‬ ‫وال �ه �ن��د وال �� ص �ي��ن ع �ل��ى ��س�ب�ي��ل ال �م �ث��ال ال‬ ‫الح�صر‪.‬‬ ‫ثانيا‪� :‬أقلية في الحقوق القانونية بما يمار�س‬ ‫عليهم م��ن ا�ضطهاد مثل م�سلمي ك�شمير‬ ‫وال�شي�شان و�أوزبك�ستان و�أذربيجان وقرقيزيا‬ ‫‪�..‬إلخ وقد يدخل فيها بع�ض الدول الإ�سالمية‬ ‫التي ال تحظى فيها الأكثرية الم�سلمة بحقوق‬ ‫الأقلية غير الم�سلمة‪ ،‬ويطارد فيها الدعاة‬ ‫والم�صلحون‪ ،‬ويعي�شون ظروفا �أ�سو�أ بكثير‬ ‫من الم�سلم الذي يعي�ش في الغرب‪.‬‬ ‫ال�شعور بالمواطنة‬ ‫ال�ضابط الأول‪ :‬تعميق ال�شعور بالموطنة‪.‬‬ ‫من فطرة الإن�سان ال�سوي �أن يحب الوطن‬ ‫الذي تن�سم هواه وت�ضلع بمائه وت�شبع بطعامه‬ ‫وتنعم بخيراته واع �ت��ز ب�ت��راث��ه‪ ،‬وال�ف�ق��ه ال‬ ‫ي�صادم الفطرة ال�سوية بل يحر�ص على �أن‬ ‫يمدها بالتزكية واالعتدال‪.‬‬ ‫و�إذا ك��ان الم�سلمون الأق �ل �ي��ة ال ي�شعرون‬ ‫باالنتماء �إل��ى بلد ا�ستوطنوه ف ��إن ه��ذا يعد‬ ‫خد�شا في المروءة وطعنا في الكرامة ويفتح‬ ‫ب��اب ال��ذرائ��ع �أن تتوج�س الأكثرية من هذه‬ ‫الأقلية فينفونهم �أو ي�ضطهدونهم‪.‬‬ ‫و �إذا كان الفقه يعالج واقعا قائما فنحن �أما‬ ‫ما يلي‪:‬‬

‫علم الحديث‬ ‫الحديث ال�صحيح‬ ‫هو الحديث الذي ات�صل �سنده‬ ‫بنقل ال �ع��دل ال�ضابط �ضبط ًا‬ ‫كام ًال عن العدل ال�ضابط �إلى منتهاه‪ ،‬وخال‬ ‫من ال�شذوذ والعلة‪.‬‬ ‫�شرح التعريف‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬االت�صال‪ :‬ومعناه �أن يكون كل واحد من‬ ‫رواة الحديث �سمع ممن فوقه حتى يبلغ قائله‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬ال�ع��دال��ة ف��ي ال ��رواة‪ :‬الملكة التي تحث‬ ‫على التقوى‪ ،‬وتحجز �صاحبها عن المعا�صي‬ ‫والكذب وما يخل بالمروءة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬ال�ضبط‪ :‬نوعان‪:‬‬ ‫�ضبط �صدر‪ :‬وهو �أن ي�سمع الراوي الحديث‬ ‫من ال�شيخ ثم يحفظه في �صدره‪ ،‬وي�ستح�ضره‬ ‫متى �شاء‪.‬‬ ‫و�ضبط كتاب‪ :‬وهو �أن ي�سمع الراوي الحديث‬ ‫من ال�شيخ ثم يكتبه في كتاب عنده وي�صونه‬ ‫من التحريف والتبديل‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -4‬الخلو من ال�شذوذ‪ :‬ب�أن ال يخالف الثقة‬

‫‪ -1‬الم�سلمون في �أمريكا �أكثر من ‪ 8‬ماليين‬ ‫منهم ‪� % 22.4‬أميريكيون �أ�صليون و‪%77.6‬‬ ‫مهاجرون ا�ستوطنوا �أمريكا ح�سب ما ن�شرته‬ ‫وزارة الخارجية الأمريكية عن “الإ�سالم‬ ‫في �أمريكا” ون�سبة المهاجرين منهم �أكثر‬ ‫من ‪ %40‬هم �أبناء �إما �أت��وا �صغارا �أو ولدوا‬ ‫في البلد نف�سه و�صلة ه ��ؤالء ببالد �آبائهم‬ ‫�صلة حنين ومتعة يثيرها الآب��اء في الأبناء‬ ‫بالحديث عن الوطن والجد والجدة والعم‬ ‫والخال لكن ه��ؤالء ي�شعرون �أن �أمريكا هي‬ ‫بلدهم وهي جزء من حياتهم وقلوبهم‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬الم�سلمون في �أوروب��ا (�شرقية وغربية)‬ ‫يعي�شون الم�شاعر ذاتها و�أغلبهم ال يملك‬ ‫�إمكانية العودة �إلى دياره الأولى تحت �ضغط‬ ‫الفقر والقهر‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬الم�سلمون ف��ي ال�صين �أك�ث��ر م��ن ‪150‬‬ ‫مليون هم جميعا �أ�صليون‬ ‫‪ -4‬الم�سلمون في الهند �أكثرمن ‪ 200‬مليون‬ ‫م�سلم هم من نخاع الهند‬ ‫‪ -5‬الم�سلمون في دول �شرق �آ�سيا هم �أ�صليون‬ ‫�أغلبية �أو �أقلية في �أوزباك�ستان وطاجك�ستان‬ ‫وكازاخ�ستان وقيرقيزيا و�أذربيجان وتايالند‬ ‫و�سنغافورة و�سيريالنكا‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -6‬الم�سلمون الأقلية في �أفريقيا هم مواطنون‬ ‫لي�س لهم دار غير دارهم في تنزانيا و�أوغندا‬ ‫وكينيا وغانا والنيجر وجنوب �أفريقيا‪.‬‬ ‫لمثل ه��ؤالء وغيرهم في اليابان و�أ�ستراليا‬ ‫و…‪ ..‬يجب �أن ي�صدر المجتهدون والفقهاء‬ ‫والأئ �م��ة والم�صلحون م��ن فقه المواطن ال‬ ‫المهاجر‪ ،‬المقيم ال الراحل‪ ،‬ابن البلد ولي�س‬ ‫الدخيل ؛ لأن هذا هو الواقع �أوال‪ ،‬ولأن الوفاء‬ ‫للمكان الذي فيه درجت �أو احتميت �أو ارتويت‬ ‫بعد ظم�أ �أو �شبعت بعد ج��وع وتعلمت بعد‬ ‫جهل �أو تحركت بعد كبت يوجب خلق الوفاء‬ ‫�أن ي�شعر بحق هذا البلد عليه في الإ�صالح‬ ‫والم�شاركة الجادة في نموها وا�ستقرارها‪،‬‬ ‫وهذا ال يمنع من الحنين �إلى الموطن الأ�صلي‬ ‫�إن وجد لدى “المهاجرين” كما كان –�صلى‬ ‫اهلل عليه و�سلم‪ -‬تدمع عيناه �أ�صيال يمدح مكة‬ ‫وكذا بالل وغيره لكنهم ا�ستوطنوا المدينة‬ ‫و�أق��ام��وا بها وحولت �إل��ى مهد للخير والنور‬ ‫في الأر�ض كلها ودعا النبي –�صلى اهلل عليه‬ ‫و�سلم‪ -‬للمدينة �أن يبارك في �صاعها ومدها‬ ‫و�أن ينقل حماها �إلى الجحفة ف�صارت يثرب‬ ‫طيبة في هوائها ومائها وغر�سها و�أهلها‪.‬‬ ‫االبتعاث �إلى الخير‬ ‫ول�ست �أعني هنا �أن ي�شعر الم�سلم المقيم في‬ ‫دول غير �إ�سالمية بما كان ي�شعر به ال�صحابة‬ ‫نحو المدينة حيث اجتمع فيها الن�ص ال�شرعي‬

‫م��ع ال�ت�ط�ب�ي��ق ال�ع�م�ل��ي ف��ي �سلطة �شرعية‬ ‫ودول��ة �إ�سالمية �صارت ن��ورا للب�شرية ولكن‬ ‫�أعني �أن الحنين �إلى بلد الوالدة والمن�ش�أ ال‬ ‫حرج فيه وال يمنع من المقام في بلد �آخر‪،‬‬ ‫و�إ�صالحه والحنين �إليه �أي�ضا والوفاء لحقه‬ ‫ه��ذا مع الأخ��ذ باالعتبار �أن الن�سبة الأكثر‬ ‫في الأقلية الم�سلمة هم مولودون �أو ترعرعوا‬ ‫في بالد عير �إ�سالمية �إذا �أ�ضفنا الأبناء �إلى‬ ‫الأ�صليين‪.‬‬ ‫و�إذا كانت ق�ضية المواطنة في البالد غير‬ ‫الإ�سالمية مو�ضع خالف حتى الآن ف�إن الذين‬ ‫ي�صلحون للفتوى واالجتهاد هم �أولئك الذين‬ ‫ي��رون �صحة �أو ا�ستحباب �أو وج��وب الإقامة‬ ‫والتوطن في البالد غير الإ�سالمية حمال‬ ‫للأمانة وتبليغا للر�سالة وابتعاثا في الخير‬ ‫كما ن�ص ال�ق��ر�آن (كنتم خير �أم��ة �أخرجت‬ ‫ل�ل�ن��ا��س)‪ ،‬وق ��ال ال�ن�ب��ي –�صلى اهلل عليه‬ ‫و�سلم‪�( -‬إنما بعثت لأتمم مكارم الأخالق)‬ ‫وقد هيمنت فكرة االبتعاث �إلى الخير حتى‬ ‫على الأعراب مقولة ربعي بن عامر‪�“ :‬إن اهلل‬ ‫ابتعثنا لنخرج العباد من عبادة العباد غلى‬ ‫عبادة رب العباد ومن جور الأديان �إلى عدل‬ ‫الإ�سالم ومن �ضيق الدنيا �إل��ى �سعة الدنيا‬ ‫والآخرة”‪.‬‬ ‫رفع الحرج �أم الإيقاع في الحرج؟‬ ‫وفي جميع الأح��وال لو �أجمع فقهاء الأر��ض‬ ‫الآن على عدم �صحة الإقامة والمواطنة فلن‬ ‫يغير هذا من الواقع البالد التي بها �أ�صليون‪،‬‬ ‫ولن يرحل �أكثر المهاجرين �إلى بالدهم التي‬ ‫عانوا منها‪ ،‬فهل من وظيفة الفقه �أن ي�ؤثم‬ ‫النا�س ‪� ،‬أم يرفع عنهم �إ�صرهم والأغ�لال‬ ‫التي كانت عليهم؟‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍!‬ ‫ولذا يبدو لي �أنه يظهر الم�سلم في �أي بلد �أنه‬ ‫مواطن يحب بلده ويكره من يف�سدها ويعاديها‬ ‫وه��و ح��ام لحماها حري�ص على حا�ضرها‬ ‫وم�ستقبلها وهذا ال يعني الوالء للأديان التي‬ ‫علت بف�سادها �أو الأفراد الذين يف�سدون في‬ ‫الأر�ض وال ي�صلحون �أو الحكومات التي ت�سن‬ ‫القوانين المخالفة للإ�سالم بل هو والء للبلد‬ ‫الذي يحمل �صاحبه على التفكير الجاد في‬ ‫�أن يقدم الخير ل�شعبها و�أر�ضها حتى يحقق‬ ‫فيها رحمة الإ�سالم للعالمين‪ ،‬ويبذر الخير‬ ‫للنا�س �أجمعين‪.‬‬ ‫وعليه ف�لا ح��رج حتى على المهاجرين �أن‬ ‫يقول �أن��ا م�سلم فرن�سي �أو مريكي �أوياباني‬ ‫م��ن �أ��ص��ل �شامي �أو مغربي �أو م�صري �أو‬ ‫هندي …‪�.‬إلخ‪ ،‬كما �أنه ال حرج �أن يعتز ابن‬ ‫البلد الأ�صلي ببلده ال بحكومتها وال بقوانينها‬ ‫المخالفة لدينه‪.‬‬

‫الحديث الصحيح‬ ‫من هو �أوثق منه من الرواة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -5‬الخلو من العلة‪ :‬وهي �سبب يطر�أ على‬ ‫الحديث فيقدح في �صحته مع �أن الظاهر‬ ‫ال�سالمة منها‪.‬‬ ‫وجه داللة هذه ال�شروط الخم�سة على �صحة‬ ‫الحديث‪:‬‬ ‫�أن العدالة وال�ضبط يحققان �أداء الحديث‬ ‫كما �سمع م��ن قائله‪ ،‬وات�صال ال�سند على‬ ‫هذا الو�صف في ال��رواة يمنع اختالل ذلك‬ ‫في �أثناء ال�سند‪ ،‬وعدم ال�شذوذ يحقق وي�ؤكد‬ ‫�ضبط هذا الحديث الذي نبحثه بعينه و�أنه لم‬ ‫يدخله وهم‪ ،‬وعدم الإعالل يدل على �سالمته‬ ‫من القوادح الخفية‪.‬‬ ‫حكم الحديث ال�صحيح‪:‬‬ ‫�أجمع العلماء من �أه��ل الحديث َوم� ْ�ن ُي ْع َت ُد‬ ‫به من الفقهاء والأ�صوليين على �أن الحديث‬ ‫ال�صحيح حج ْة يجب العمل ب��ه‪� ،‬سواء كان‬ ‫راويه واحدا لم يروه غيره‪� ،‬أو رواه معه راو‬ ‫�آخر‪� ،‬أو ا�شتهر برواية ثالثة ف�أكثر‪.‬‬

‫م��رات��ب ال�صحيح باعتبار م�صنفات‬ ‫الم�شاهير مراتب �سبع وهي‪:‬‬ ‫‪ -1‬ما اتفق عليه ال�شيخان البخاري وم�سلم‬ ‫(متفق عليه)‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -2‬ما تفرد به البخاري‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -3‬ما تفرد به م�سلم‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -4‬ما كان على �شرط البخاري وم�سلم ولم‬ ‫يخرجاه في ال�صحيح ق��ال الإم��ام النووي‪:‬‬ ‫(وال�م��راد بقولهم‪ :‬على �شرطهما �أن يكون‬ ‫رجال �إ�سناده في كتابيهما ‪� -‬أي في �صحيح‬ ‫البخاري و�صحيح م�سلم ‪ -‬لأن��ه لي�س لهما‬ ‫�شرط في كتابيهما وال في غيرهما)‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -5‬ما كان على �شرط البخاري ولم يروه في‬ ‫�صحيحه‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -6‬ما ك��ان على �شرط م�سلم ول��م ي��روه في‬ ‫�صحيحه‪.‬‬ ‫‪ -7‬ما �صححه غيرهما من العلماء ولي�س على‬ ‫�شرط واحد منهما‪.‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪alfajrsite.net :‬‬

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‫العفة‬ ‫العفة هي البعد عن الحرام و�س�ؤال النا�س‪.‬‬ ‫�أنواع العفة‪:‬‬ ‫عفة الجوارح‪ :‬الم�سلم يعف يده ورجله وعينه و�أذنه وفرجه عن الحرام فال‬ ‫تغلبه �شهواته‪ ،‬وقد �أمر اهلل كل م�سلم �أن يعف نف�سه ويحفظ فرجه حتى يتي�سر‬ ‫نكاحا حتى يغنيهم اهلل‬ ‫له الزواج‪ ،‬فقال تعالى‪{ :‬ولي�ستعفف الذين ال يجدون ً‬ ‫من ف�ضله} النور‪.33 :‬‬ ‫وحث النبي �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم ال�شباب على الزواج طل ًبا للعفة‪ ،‬و�أر�شد من‬ ‫يغ�ض ب�صره ويح�صن‬ ‫ال يتي�سر له الزواج �أن ي�ستعين بال�صوم والعبادة‪ ،‬حتى َّ‬ ‫فرجه‪ ،‬فقال اهلل �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪(:‬يا مع�شر ال�شباب‪ ،‬من ا�ستطاع منكم‬ ‫الباءة(�أداء حقوق الزوجية) فليتزوج‪ ،‬ف�إنه �أغ�ض للب�صر و�أح�صن للفرج‪،‬‬ ‫ومن لم ي�ستطع فعليه بال�صوم ف�إنه له و َِجاء(وقاية)‪ .‬متفق عليه‪.‬‬ ‫عفة الج�سد‪ :‬الم�سلم ي�ستر ج�سده‪ ،‬ويبتعد عن �إظهار عوراته؛ فعلى الم�سلم‬ ‫�أن ي�ستر ما بين �سرته �إلى ركبتيه‪ ،‬وعلى الم�سلمة �أن تلتزم بالحجاب‪ ،‬لأن‬ ‫�شيمتها العفة والوقار‪ ،‬وقد قال اهلل ‪-‬تبارك وتعالى‪{:‬ولي�ضربن بخمرهن على‬ ‫جيوبهن} النور‪ ،31 :‬وقال تعالى‪} :‬يا �أيها النبي قل لأزواجك وبناتك ون�ساء‬ ‫الم�ؤمنين يدنين عليهن من جالبيبهن ذلك �أدنى �أن يعرفن فال ي�ؤذين وكان‬ ‫اهلل غفو ًرا رحي ًما{ الأحزاب‪.59 :‬‬ ‫العفة عن �أموال الغير‪ :‬الم�سلم عفيف عن �أموال غيره ال ي�أخذها بغير‬ ‫حق‪ .‬وقد دخل على الخليفة عمر بن عبد العزيز ‪-‬ر�ضي اهلل عنه‪� -‬أح ُد وزرائه‬ ‫ليال يعر�ض عليه �أمور الدولة‪ .‬ولما انتهى الوزير من ذلك‪� ،‬أخذ ي�سامر الخليفة‬ ‫ويتحدث معه في بع�ض الأمور الخا�صة‪ ،‬فطلب منه عمر االنتظار‪ ،‬وقام ف�أطف�أ‬ ‫م�صباحا غيره‪ ،‬فتعجب الوزير وقال‪ :‬يا �أمير الم�ؤمنين‪� ،‬إن‬ ‫الم�صباح‪ ،‬و�أوقد‬ ‫ً‬ ‫فعلت ذلك؟ فقال عمر‪ :‬الم�صباح‬ ‫فلم‬ ‫عيب‪،‬‬ ‫به‬ ‫لي�س‬ ‫َه‬ ‫ت‬ ‫�‬ ‫أ‬ ‫أطف‬ ‫�‬ ‫الم�صباح الذي‬ ‫َ‬ ‫الذي �أطف�أتُه ُيو َق ُد ٍ‬ ‫بزيت من مال الم�سلمين‪ ..‬بحثنا �أمور الدولة على �ضوئه‪،‬‬ ‫م�صباحا يوقد ٍ‬ ‫بزيت من‬ ‫�دت‬ ‫فلما انتقلنا �إلى �أمورنا الخا�صة �أطف�أتُه‪ ،‬و�أوق� ُ‬ ‫ً‬ ‫مالي الخا�ص‪ .‬وبهذا ي�ضرب لنا عمر بن عبد العزيز المثل الأعلى في التعفف‬ ‫عن �أموال الدولة مهما كانت �صغيرة‪.‬‬ ‫كما �أن الم�سلم يتعفف عن مال اليتيم �إذا كان يرعاه ويقوم على �شئونه‪ ،‬ف�إن‬ ‫ينميه ويح�سن �إليه طل ًبا لمر�ضاة اهلل ‪-‬عز‬ ‫كان غن َّيا فال ي�أخذ منه �شي ًئا‪ ،‬بل ِّ‬ ‫وجل‪ ،-‬يقول تعالى‪ {:‬ومن كان غن ًيا فلي�ستعفف}الن�ساء‪.6 :‬‬ ‫عفة الم�أكل والم�شرب‪ :‬الم�سلم يعف نف�سه ويمتنع عن و�ضع اللقمة‬ ‫حراما في فمه ال يتقبل اهلل منه عبادة‬ ‫الحرام في جوفه‪ ،‬لأن من و�ضع لقمة ً‬ ‫يوما‪ ،‬وكل لحم نبت من حرام فالنار �أولي به‪ ،‬يقول تعالى‪ {:‬يا �أيها‬ ‫�أربعين ً‬ ‫الذين �آمنوا كلوا من طيبات ما رزقناكم وا�شكروا هلل �إن كنتم �إياه تعبدون}‬ ‫البقرة‪.172 :‬‬ ‫وحثنا النبي �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم على الأك��ل من الحالل‪ ،‬وب َّين �أن �أف�ضل‬ ‫الطعام هو ما كان من عمل الإن�سان‪ ،‬فقال اهلل �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪(:‬ما �أكل‬ ‫طعاما قط خي ًرا من �أن ي�أكل من عمل يده‪ ،‬و�إن نبي اهلل داود كان ي�أكل‬ ‫�أحد ً‬ ‫من عمل يده) البخاري‪.‬‬ ‫عفة الل�سان‪ :‬الم�سلم يعف ل�سانه عن ال�سب وال�شتم‪ ،‬فال يقول �إال طي ًبا‪ ،‬وال‬ ‫يتكلم �إال بخير‪ ،‬واهلل ‪-‬تعالى‪ -‬ي�صف الم�سلمين بقوله‪{ :‬وهدوا �إلى الطيب‬ ‫من القول وهدوا �إلى �صراط الحميد} الحج‪ .24 :‬ويقول عز وجل عن نوع‬ ‫الكالم الذي يقبله‪�} :‬إليه ي�صعد الكلم الطيب والعمل ال�صالح يرفعه{ فاطر‪:‬‬ ‫‪.10‬‬ ‫وي�أمرنا اهلل ‪�-‬سبحانه‪� -‬أن نقول الخير دائ ًما‪ ،‬فيقول تعالى‪} :‬وقولوا للنا�س‬ ‫ح�سنًا ٍح ً�سنْا{ البقرة‪ .83 :‬ويقول �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪( :‬ال يكون الم�ؤمن‬ ‫ل َّعانًا) الترمذي‪ .‬ويقول‪(:‬لي�س الم�ؤمن َّ‬ ‫بالط َّعان وال ال َّل َّعان وال الفاح�ش وال‬ ‫البذيء) الترمذي‪.‬‬ ‫وقد حثنا النبي �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم على ال�صدق في الحديث‪ ،‬ونهانا عن‬ ‫الكذب‪ ،‬فقال‪�( :‬إن ال�صدق يهدي �إلى البر‪ ،‬و�إن البر يهدي �إلى الجنة‪ ،‬و�إن‬ ‫الرجل لي�صدق حتى ُي ْكت ََب عند اهلل �صديقًا‪ .‬و�إن الكذب يهدي �إلى الفجور‪،‬‬ ‫و�إن الفجور يهدي �إلى النار و�إن الرجل ليكذب حتى ُيكتب عند اهلل كذا ًبا)‬ ‫متفق عليه‪.‬‬ ‫وقال اهلل �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪( :‬من كان ي�ؤمن باهلل واليوم الآخر ف ْل َيق ُْل خي ًرا‬ ‫�أو ِل َي ْ�ص ُم ْت) متفق عليه‪ .‬والم�سلم ال يتحدث فيما ال ُيعنيه‪ .‬قال اهلل �صلى اهلل‬ ‫عليه و�سلم‪( :‬من ح�سن �إ�سالم المرء تركه ما ال ُيعنيه) الترمذي وابن ماجه‪.‬‬ ‫التعفف عن �س�ؤال النا�س‪ :‬الم�سلم يعف نف�سه عن �س�ؤال النا�س �إذا احتاج‪،‬‬ ‫أنا�سا من الفقراء ال‬ ‫فال يت�سول وال يطلب المال بدون عمل‪ ،‬وقد مدح اهلل � ً‬ ‫ي�س�ألون النا�س لكثرة عفتهم‪ ،‬فقال تعالى‪} :‬يح�سبهم الجاهل �أغنياء من‬ ‫التعفف تعرفهم ب�سيماهم ال ي�س�ألون النا�س �إلحافًا{ البقرة‪.273 :‬‬ ‫وقال اهلل �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪( :‬اليد العليا خير من اليد ال�سفلى‪ ،‬وابد�أ بمن‬ ‫ي�ستعفف ُي ِع َّف ُه اهلل‪ ،‬ومن‬ ‫تعول وخير ال�صدقة ما كان عن ظهر ِغنًى‪ ،‬ومن‬ ‫ْ‬ ‫ي�ستغنِ ُي ْغ ِنه اهلل) متفق عليه‪.‬‬ ‫ف�ضل العفة‪:‬‬ ‫و�إذا التزم الم�سلم بعفته وطهارته ف�إن له عظيم الأجر ووافر الثواب عند اهلل‪،‬‬ ‫قال اهلل �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم‪(:‬ومن ي�ستعفف يعفه اهلل‪ ،‬ومن ي�ستغنِ ُي ْغ ِنه‬ ‫اهلل) متفق عليه‪.‬‬ ‫ولذلك كان الر�سول �صلى اهلل عليه و�سلم يدعو ربه فيقول‪(:‬اللهم �إني �أ�س�ألك‬ ‫ا ْل ُه َدى وال ُّتقَى والعفاف والغنى) م�سلم‪.‬‬ ‫الم�صدر‪ :‬مو�سوعة اال�سرة الم�سلمة‬

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‫دورات تدريبية يف (التخطيط الشخصي االسرتاتيجي)‬ ‫و(قوة اإلرادة) برعاية الندوة العاملية‬

‫يف ملبورن‬ ‫يف سيدني‬

‫برعاية الندوة العاملية للشباب االسالمي يف اسرتاليا ونيوزيالندا وجنوب الباسفني قدم الدكتور حممد‬ ‫ماميون ‪ 6‬دورات تدريبية يف”التخطيط الشخصي االسرتاتيجي” و”قوة اإلرادة و”حتفيز االبناء ‪ ...‬الرؤية‬ ‫واملبادرة” يف كل من ملبورن وسيدني وبريث‪ .‬حضر الدورات املهندس فؤاد عابدين مدير مكتب الندوة‬ ‫وعدد من ابناء اجلالية االسالمية‪.‬‬ ‫الدكتور حممد ماميون هو عضو هيئة التدريس جبامعة اجلزائر‬ ‫ومؤسس مشروع سفراء التنمية العاملي‬ ‫واملدير التنفيذي لألكادميية العربية العاملية للتدريب والتطوير‬

‫يف بريث‪ /‬غرب اسرتاليا‬

‫ﺑﻴﺖ الزكاة‬ ‫بيت‬ ‫اﻟﺰﻛﺎة‬ ‫استراليا‬ ‫اﺳﺘﺮاﻟﻴﺎ‬ ‫‪ ø«Y‬حزينة‬ ‫‪ »a‬عين‬ ‫‪ á©eO‬في‬ ‫‪ áØµØc‬دمعة‬ ‫كفكفة‬ ‫‪áæjõM‬‬ ‫المجد‬ ‫وعرو�ش‬ ‫االر�ض‬ ‫كنوز‬ ‫ت�ساوي‬ ‫‪óéªdG ¢ThôYh ¢VQ’G Rƒæc …hÉ°ùJ‬‬ ‫‪ πeGQ’Gh‬والم�ساكين‬ ‫‪ ΩÉàj’G‬واالرامل‬ ‫‪ √ƒLh‬االيتام‬ ‫‪ ≈∏Y‬وجوه‬ ‫‪ áª°ùÑdG‬على‬ ‫‪ º°Sôd‬الب�سمة‬ ‫‪ ƒg‬لر�سم‬ ‫‪ IÉcõdG‬هو‬ ‫‪ â«H‬الزكاة‬ ‫بيت‬ ‫‪ø«cÉ°ùªdGh‬‬ ‫والمحتاجين‪.‬‬ ‫والفقراء‬ ‫‪.ø«LÉàëªdGh AGô≤ØdGh‬‬ ‫‪ ô£ØdG‬وال�صدقاتواال�ضاحي‬ ‫‪ IÉcRh‬الفطر‬ ‫‪ ºµdGƒeG‬وزكاة‬ ‫‪ IÉcR‬اموالكم‬ ‫‪ πÑ≤à°ùj‬زكاة‬ ‫‪ IÉcõdG‬ي�ستقبل‬ ‫‪ â«H‬الزكاة‬ ‫بيت‬ ‫‪»MÉ°V’GƒJÉbó°üdGh‬‬ ‫وغيرها‪.‬‬ ‫والتبرعات‬ ‫الغذائية‬ ‫والمواد‬ ‫‪.Égô«Zh äÉYôÑàdGh á«FGò¨dG OGƒªdGh‬‬ ‫‪ ≈dG‬الجمعة‬ ‫‪ ø«æKE‬الى‬ ‫‪ øe‬ا‪G‬ل’إثنين‬ ‫‪ ´ƒÑ°S’G‬من‬ ‫‪ »a‬اال�سبوع‬ ‫‪ ΩÉjG‬في‬ ‫‪ á°ùªN‬ايام‬ ‫‪ íàØj‬خم�سة‬ ‫‪ IÉcõdG‬يفتح‬ ‫‪ â«H‬الزكاة‬ ‫بيت‬ ‫‪á©ªédG‬‬ ‫م�ساء‪.‬‬ ‫الرابعة‬ ‫وحتى‬ ‫�صباحا‬ ‫العا�شرة‬ ‫من‬ ‫‪.AÉ°ùe á©HGôdG ≈àMh ÉMÉÑ°U Iô°TÉ©dG øe‬‬ ‫‪ â«H‬الزكاة‪:‬‬ ‫‪ ≈dG‬بيت‬ ‫‪ ºµJÉYôÑàd‬الى‬ ‫لتبرعاتكم‬ ‫‪:IÉcõdG‬‬ ‫‪Bank of Sydney:‬‬ ‫ \‪%DQN RI 6\GQH‬‬ ‫‪ACC: 939 686, BSB: 942 206‬‬ ‫ ‪$&& %6%‬‬ ‫‪Ph:9758 5288 Fax: 97585299‬‬ ‫ [‪3K )D‬‬ ‫‪47A Wangee Road Lakemba NSW 2195‬‬ ‫ ‪ $ :DQJHH 5RDG /DNHPED 16:‬‬ ‫‪E:info@baytalzakat.com.au‬‬ ‫‪( LQIR#ED\WDO]DNDW FRP DX‬‬ ‫‪W:www.baytalzakat.com.au‬‬ ‫‪: ZZZ ED\WDO]DNDW FRP DX‬‬

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‫اﻟﺼﻮت االسالمي‬ ‫إذاﻋﺔ الصوت‬ ‫اﻟﻰ إذاعة‬ ‫اﺳﺘﻤﻌﻮا الى‬ ‫استمعوا‬ ‫اﻻﺳﻼﻣﻲ‬

‫الحاج ابراهيم الزعبي مدير البرامج في �إذاعة ال�صوت اال�سالمي‬ ‫‪»eÓ°S’G äƒ°üdG áYGPEG »a èeGôÑdG ôjóe »ÑYõdG º«gGôHG êÉëdG‬‬

‫‪� øe‬سيدني‬ ‫‪ »eÓ°SE‬من‬ ‫’إ�سالمي‬ ‫‪ áYGPE‬ال�صوت ال‬ ‫�إذاعة‬ ‫‪»fó«°S‬‬ ‫‪G äƒ°üdG‬ما يلي‪:‬‬ ‫‪G‬برامجها ت�شمل‬ ‫‪Ée πª°ûJ‬‬ ‫‪ -:»∏j‬محا�ضرات �إ�سالمية‬ ‫الكريم‬ ‫‪É¡éeGôH‬القر�آن‬ ‫ تالوة‬‫‪á«eÓ°SE‬‬ ‫‪G‬‬ ‫‪äGô°VÉëe‬‬ ‫‬‫‪ºjôµdG‬‬ ‫‪¿B‬‬ ‫‪ô≤dG IhÓJ‬‬ ‫مبا�شر‪G‬لخطبة الجمعة ‪� -‬أخبار محلية وعالمية‬ ‫‪ -‬بث‬‫‪á«ªdÉYh‬‬ ‫‪á«∏ëe -QÉÑNC‬‬ ‫‪G - á©ªédG‬‬ ‫‪ô°TÉÑe‬‬ ‫‪åH -‬‬‫ثقافية‬ ‫م�سابقات‬ ‫اجتماعية‬ ‫‪áÑ£îd‬برامج‬ ‫وثائقية ‪-‬‬ ‫برامج‬ ‫ ‪á«aÉ≤K äÉ≤HÉ°ùe - á«YÉªàLG èeGôH - á«≤FÉKh èeGôH‬‬‫ا�ستمعوا الى‪:‬‬ ‫‪:≈dG Gƒ©ªà°SG‬‬ ‫�صباحيات مع الحاج ابراهيم الزعبي‪ ،‬يومي ً‪k‬ا ال�ساعة الثامنة‬ ‫ برنامج‬‫‪áæeÉãdG áYÉ°ùdG É«eƒj ,»ÑYõdG º«gGôHG êÉëdG ™e äÉ«MÉÑ°U‬‬ ‫ ‪èeÉfôH‬‬‫�صباحا‪.‬‬ ‫والن�صف‬ ‫‪ً.ÉMÉÑ°U ∞°üædGh‬‬ ‫ لقاء مع ال�شيخ ‪k‬‬‫يحيى �صافي كل يوم �أربعاء ال�ساعة العا�شرة �صباح ًا‪.‬‬ ‫‪.Ék MÉÑ°U‬‬ ‫‪Iô°TÉ©dG‬‬ ‫‪áYÉ°ùdG‬‬ ‫‪AÉ©HQC‬‬ ‫‪G‬‬ ‫‪Ωƒj‬‬ ‫‪πc‬‬ ‫‪»aÉ°U‬‬ ‫‪≈«ëj‬‬ ‫‪ ™e‬ال‪ï«°ûdG‬‬ ‫‪AÉ≤d -‬‬‫أطفال (ماما �صفاء) كل يوم جمعة ال�ساعة الخام�سة‬ ‫ برنامج‬ ‫‪á°ùeÉîdG áYÉ°ùdG á©ªL Ωƒj πc (AÉØ°U ÉeÉe) ∫ÉØWC’G .èeÉfôH‬‬ ‫ ع�صر ًا‬‫‪.Gk ô°üY‬‬

‫�إذاعة ال�صوت الإ�سالمي من �سيدني تبث‬ ‫‪åÑJ‬‬ ‫على‪»fó«°S‬‬ ‫اليوم ‪øe‬‬ ‫مدار‪»eÓ°SE‬‬ ‫‪’G äƒ°üdG‬‬ ‫‪áYGPEG‬‬ ‫الترددات‬ ‫برامجها على‬ ‫‪äGOOôàdG ≈∏Y Ωƒ«dG QGóe ≈∏Y É¡éeGôH‬‬ ‫التالية‪:‬‬ ‫‪:á«dÉàdG‬‬ ‫‪• 87.6 FM‬‬

‫‪ )0‬‬ ‫)‪• 173.350 MHz (Narrow Band‬‬ ‫ ‪ 0+] 1DUURZ %DQG‬‬ ‫)‪• 173.425 MHz (Narrow Band‬‬ ‫ ‪ 0+] 1DUURZ %DQG‬‬

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‫تربية‬ ‫‪¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016‬‬

‫¿ الوسط ¿ العدد ‪ ¿ 64‬جمادي األولى ‪ 1437‬هـ ¿ شباط ‪2016‬‬

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‫بحضور مفتي عام استراليا‪ ،‬اطالق المرحلة الثانية لبرنامج‬

‫تحفيظ القرآن الكريم في كلية التقوى‬

‫ملبورن‬

‫تم الإطالق الر�سمي للمرحلة الثانية‬ ‫لبرنامج تحفيظ القر�آن الكريم في‬ ‫كلية ال �ت �ق��وى‪ ،‬بح�ضور مفتي ع��ام‬ ‫ا�ستراليا الدكتور ابراهيم ابو محمد ومدير كلية‬ ‫التقوى الحاج عمر الحالق و�إمام م�سجد التقوى‬ ‫ال�شيخ عبد العظيم عفيفي‪ ،‬ا�ضافة ال��ى �أئمة‬ ‫الم�سجد وا�ساتذة من الكلية والطلبة الم�شاركين‬ ‫في البرنامج وعددهم ‪ 25‬طالب‪.‬‬ ‫ب��د�أ البرنامج بتالوة عطرة من ال�ق��ر�آن الكريم‬ ‫تالها احد الطلبة الم�شاركين ثم اعقبتها كلمة‬

‫الطالب‪ .‬ثم كانت كلمة للمفتي الدكتور ابو محمد‬ ‫اعرب فيها عن فخره بهذا الم�شروع واكد للطلبة‬ ‫ان «هذا الم�شروع �سيكون ا�ضافة اخالقية وثقافية‬ ‫في هذا البلد من خالل جهودكم»‪.‬‬ ‫وا� �ض��اف مخاطبا الطلبة «�إن �ك��م تحملون نف�س‬ ‫الر�سالة التي حملها الر�سل جميعا‪ ،‬ان��ا �سعيد‬ ‫باللقاء بكم في هذا اليوم الذي قال عنه العلماء‬ ‫انه يوم �أزهر»‪.‬‬ ‫وق��ال «ان اهلل كرمكم وا�صطفاكم لهذه المهمة‬ ‫المباركة فهنيئا لكم وطوبى لكم»‪.‬‬ ‫ام��ا مدير كلية التقوى الحاج عمر الحالق فقد‬ ‫رحب بال�ضيوف وقدم �شكره لهم كما قدم �شكره‬

‫لل�شيخ عبد العظيم عفيفي ولجميع القيمين على‬ ‫البرنامج كما توجه بالتحية للطالب الم�شاركين‪،‬‬ ‫واكد لهم ان كلية التقوى �سوف تبذل كل جهد من‬ ‫اجل الم�ساعدة في اتمام هذا الم�شروع على اكمل‬ ‫وجه‪.‬‬ ‫كما �أكد �إمام م�سجد التقوى ال�شيخ عبد العظيم‬ ‫عفيفي على �أهمية تالوة وحفظ القر�آن الكريم‪،‬‬ ‫وذك��ر ف�ضل تالوته‪ ،‬ومكانة �صاحبه‪ .‬واعتبر ان‬ ‫البرنامج يهدف الى تخريج حفظة لكتاب اهلل‪،‬‬ ‫وال��ى تحفيز وت�شجيع الطالب والطالبات على‬ ‫الحفظ والتالوة والتجويد‪.‬‬

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‫بدأ البرنامج‬ ‫ طالب وطالبة‬25 ‫بـ‬ ‫وقد وصل عدد‬ ‫المسجلين‬ 200 ‫الى‬ ‫طالب وطالبة‬

Al-Taqwa College has launched the Dawaah and Hifz programs Al-Taqwa College has recently launched the Dawah and Hifz Programs.The Programs runs during school days where participating students arrive to school an hour early and for another 3 hours on Saturday. Al-Hamdulilah, in a very short time, and from a modest start of 25 selected students from our primary and secondary, the number has increased to 200 participants on Saturdays. The main aim of the program is to produce Hafazaah (Quran memorisers) and future ambassadors who will be able to spread the word of Islam and give the best presentation of ourreligion. It will also equip the participants with ample knowledge about Islam.

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‫إعالن‬ ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

2016 ‫ هـ ¿ شباط‬1437 ‫ ¿ جمادي األولى‬64 ‫¿ الوسط ¿ العدد‬

‫علوم وصحة‬ ‫¿ الوسط ¿ العدد ‪ ¿ 64‬جمادي األولى ‪ 1437‬هـ ¿ شباط ‪2016‬‬

‫‪¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016‬‬

‫مرض العصر(زيكا) يدفع (الصحة العالمية)‬ ‫العالنه «حالة صحية طارئة»‬

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‫والسنة‬ ‫القرآن‬ ‫االعجاز العلمي‬ ‫والسنة‬ ‫القرآن‬ ‫العلميفيفي‬ ‫االعجاز‬

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‫الدخان‬ ‫الكوني‬ ‫بقلم الدكتور عبد الدايم الكحيل ‪°‬‬

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‫حقائق جديدة يك�شفها لنا العلماء حول الدخان الكوني ت�أتي‬ ‫لت�شهد على �صدق هذا القر�آن‪ ،‬و�أن الكلمة التي اختارها القر�آن‬ ‫للتعبير عن بداية خلق الكون دقيقة علمي ًا‪....‬‬ ‫�أ ف ب – اعلنت منظمة ال�صحة العالمية فيرو�س زيكا‬ ‫حالة �صحية عالمية طارئة بعد ان باتت «ال�شكوك قوية»‬ ‫ب��ان الفيرو�س ه��و �سبب االرت �ف��اع الكبير ف��ي الت�شوهات‬ ‫الخلقية لدى المواليد في القارة االميركية الجنوبية‪.‬وقالت المديرة‬ ‫العامة للمنظمة مارغريت �شان ل�صحافيين في جنيف “علينا �أن‬ ‫نتحرك” مو�ضحة ان اجتماع خبراء ال�صحة الدوليين الذين ي�شكلون‬ ‫لجنة الطوارىء لدى المنظمة وافقوا على ان “ال�شكوك قوية (بوجود)‬ ‫عالقة �سببية بين اال�صابة بفيرو�س زيكا خالل الحمل و�صغر الرا�س رغم‬ ‫انها غير مثبتة علميا”‪.‬وفي اعالنها‪ ،‬قالت المنظمة ان هناك “�شكوكا‬ ‫قوية” بوجود عالقة �سببية بين فيرو�س زيكا الذي ينقله البعو�ض وارتفاع‬

‫حاالت �صغر الرا�س عند المواليد واعتبرته «حالة �صحية طارئة على‬ ‫الم�ستوى العالمي» بعد ان بات منت�شرا في ‪ 13‬بلدا في االميركيتين‬ ‫وكذلك في ا�سيا وافريقيا من حيث انطلق‪.‬وتبدو المنظمة التابعة لالمم‬ ‫المتحدة حري�صة على تفادي االنتقادات التي وجهت اليها ب�سبب بطء‬ ‫تحركها امام تف�شي وباء ايبوال في غرب افريقيا‪ .‬وا�ضافت �شان «اتفق‬ ‫الجميع على الحاجة لتن�سيق الجهود الدولية للتق�صي وفهم هذه العالقة‬ ‫ب�صورة �أف�ضل»‪ .‬وحذرت منظمة ال�صحة العالمية اال�سبوع الما�ضي من‬ ‫تف�شي زيكا بطريقة «�سريعة جدا» في االميركيتين مع توقع ا�صابة ‪ 3‬الى‬ ‫‪ 4‬ماليين �شخ�ص خالل ‪.2016‬‬

‫‪ 6‬مفاهيم خاطئة ترتبط بمرض السكري‬ ‫‪CNN‬‬

‫و� �ص��ف داء ال �� س �ك��ري بمر�ض‬ ‫الع�صر‪ ،‬لي�س مبالغة في عالمنا‬ ‫ال �ح��ال��ي‪ ،‬وخ��ص��و��ص� ًا �أن منظمة ال�صحة‬ ‫العالمية �أح�صت ‪ 347‬مليون حالة �إ�صابة‬ ‫بمر�ض ال�سكري حول العالم‪� ،‬أي �أكثر من ‪4‬‬ ‫�أ�ضعاف عدد �سكان �شبه الجزيرة العربية‪.‬‬ ‫ورغم �أن مر�ض ال�سكري ينت�شر �إلى حد كبير‪،‬‬ ‫�إال �أن ه�ن��اك مفاهيم خاطئة ترتبط بهذا‬ ‫المر�ض‪ ،‬بح�سب ما يلي‪:‬‬ ‫الخط�أ الأول‪ :‬تناول الكثير من ال�سكر ي�سبب‬ ‫الإ�صابة بمر�ص ال�سكري من النوع الثاني‬ ‫م��ا زال ال�خ�ب��راء يجهلون ال�سبب م��ن وراء‬ ‫الإ�صابة بمر�ض ال�سكري من النوع الثاني‪،‬‬ ‫وال��ذي ي�سبب ع��دم ق��درة الج�سم على �إف��راز‬ ‫هرمون الإن�سولين‪ ،‬الذي ي�ساعد الخاليا على‬ ‫ا�ستهالك ال�سكر في الدم‪ .‬والنتيجة هي ارتفاع‬ ‫ن�سبة ال�سكر وال�ضغط في الدم‪ .‬لكن االلتزام‬ ‫بحمية قليلة الكولي�سترول وال�سكر والملح‬ ‫والدهون‪ُ ،‬يعتبر �أمر ًا �أ�سا�سي ًا للوقاية منه‪.‬‬ ‫الخط�أ الثاني‪ :‬الأ�شخا�ص الذين يعانون من‬ ‫ال�سمنة �أو البدانة ي�صابون بمر�ض ال�سكري‬

‫من النوع الثاني‬ ‫ه�ن��اك ع��وام��ل ت� ��ؤدي �إل ��ى الإ� �ص��اب��ة بمر�ض‬ ‫ال�سكري من النوع الثاني‪ ،‬منها البدانة‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫هذا ال يعني �أن جميع �أ�صحاب ال��وزن الزائد‬ ‫�سيعانون من مر�ض ال�سكري من النوع الثاني‪.‬‬ ‫فهناك عوامل �أخرى تلعب دور ًا‪ ،‬مثل التاريخ‬ ‫العائلي مع المر�ض‪ ،‬وتخطي ال�شخ�ص ل�سن الـ‬ ‫‪ 40‬عام ًا‪.‬‬ ‫الخط�أ الثالث‪ :‬مر�ض ال�سكري من النوع الثاني‬ ‫لديه �أعرا�ض جانبية وا�ضحة‬ ‫قد تتطور �أعرا�ض مر�ض ال�سكري ببطء‪� ،‬إذ‬ ‫لن يعرف المري�ض ب�أنه م�صاب �إال بعد مرور‬ ‫فترة طويلة‪ ،‬وهناك �أع��را��ض �أول�ي��ة ب�سيطة‬ ‫ال ت�ن��ذر بالمر�ض ب�سهولة‪� .‬أم ��ا الأع��را��ض‬ ‫المر�ضية المعروفة فتتمثل بالعط�ش والجوع‪،‬‬ ‫والتبول المتكرر‪.‬‬ ‫الداع للقلق من �أعرا�ض مر�ض‬ ‫الخط�أ الرابع‪ٍ :‬‬ ‫ال�سكري‬ ‫عند ت�شخي�ص مر�ض ال�سكري‪ ،‬قد ي�صنف‬ ‫ال�شخ�ص على �أن ��ه م�ع��اف��ى‪� ،‬أو م��ري��ض‪� ،‬أو‬ ‫يعاني من �أعرا�ض مر�ض ال�سكري‪� .‬أما وجود‬ ‫الأعرا�ض المر�ضية التابعة لمر�ض ال�سكري‪،‬‬

‫فتعني زي ��ادة ن�سبة �إ��ص��اب��ة ال�شخ�ص بهذا‬ ‫المر�ض‪ .‬لكن‪� ،‬أظهرت الأبحاث �أن خ�سارة ‪7‬‬ ‫في المائة من الوزن يقلل من �إمكانية الإ�صابة‬ ‫بالمر�ض بـ ‪ 58‬بالمائة‪.‬‬ ‫الخط�أ الخام�س‪ :‬يمكن عالج مر�ض ال�سكري‬ ‫من النوع الثاني‬ ‫ال يوجد عالج تام لمر�ض ال�سكري من النوع‬ ‫الثاني‪ ،‬لكن يمكن ال�سيطرة عليه من خالل‬ ‫ات �ب��اع ن�م��ط ح�ي��اة ��ص�ح��ي‪ ،‬وت�ع��اط��ي الأدوي ��ة‬ ‫والإن�سولين‪.‬‬ ‫الخط�أ ال�ساد�س‪ :‬اتباع مر�ضى ال�سكري من‬ ‫النوع الثاني لحمية غذائية‬ ‫تناول الأطعمة المخ�ص�صة لمر�ضى ال�سكري‬ ‫لي�س �أم ��ر ًا ��ض��روري� ًا‪ ،‬لكن كلمة ال�سر تكمن‬ ‫ف��ي االع��ت��دال‪� .‬أم ��ا ت �ن��اول ال�ك��ارب��وه�ي��درات‬ ‫والن�شويات والحلويات باعتدال لن ي�ؤثر على‬ ‫ال�م��ري��ض‪ ،‬خ�صو�ص ًا �إذا م��ار��س التمارين‬ ‫الريا�ضية ‪ -‬التي تزيد من ا�ستهالك الغلوكوز‬ ‫ف��ي ال� ��دم‪ ،‬ب��الإ� �ض��اف��ة �إل ��ى ت �ن��اول الفاكهة‬ ‫والخ�ضار والحبوب الكاملة‪.‬‬

‫كيف تغير أوراق األشجار ألوانها؟‬ ‫ومن أين تأتي أوراق الخريف بألوانها الجميلة؟‬ ‫يمكنك حتم ًا �أن ت�شعر ببرودة الطق�س في الخارج‪ ،‬و�أن ترى‬ ‫كيف تبد�أ الأوراق بتغيير �ألوانها‪ ،‬ولكن لماذا يح�صل كل‬ ‫ذلك؟‬ ‫�أريدكم �أن تفكروا بالأوراق على ال�شجرة وك�أنها �ألواح م�صغرة للطاقة‬ ‫ال�شم�سية‪ .‬ما هي قادرة على فعله مده�ش حق ًا‪ ،‬فهي ت�أخذ �أ�شعة ال�شم�س‪،‬‬ ‫وعبر عملية التركيب ال�ضوئي (‪ )photosynthesis‬تتمكن من‬ ‫تحويل طاقة ال�شم�س الى مادة كيميائية هي الكلوروفيل‪ .‬والكلوروفيل‬ ‫�أ�سا�سي جد ًا لأنه هو الذي يعطي الأوراق لونها الأخ�ضر خالل �أ�شهر‬ ‫ال�صيف الطويلة‪.‬‬ ‫ولكن تحت ال�سطح تبقى الأل ��وان الحمراء وال�صفراء والبرتقالية‬

‫موجودة ولكن بوجود الكلوروفيل ف�إن لون الورقة الظاهر يبقى اللون‬ ‫الأخ�ضر‪ ،‬ولكن مع انخفا�ض كمية الكلوروفيل خالل �أيام و�شهور الخريف‬ ‫الق�صيرة‪ ،‬ف�إن هذه الألوان الأ�سا�سية تعود لتظهر على ال�سطح‪.‬‬ ‫وبالت�أكيد ف�إن حالة الطق�س يمكن �أن تلعب دور ًا في هذا وال�سيما في تنوع‬ ‫الأل��وان‪ ،‬ذلك �أنه كلما زادت كمية الأمطار خالل مرحلة النمو وف�صل‬ ‫الربيع‪ ،‬كلما ح�صلنا على �أل��وان جميلة خالل �أ�شهر �سبتمبر‪� ،‬أوكتوبر‬ ‫ونوفمبر‪� ،‬أما �إذا كان هناك حر �شديد �أو جفاف �شديد �أو ربما جليد‬ ‫وعوا�صف ثلجية �أو حتى رياح قوية ف�إن ذلك �سي�سبب �أ�ضرار ًا بالت�أكيد‬ ‫وقد ال تظهر الألوان الجميلة‬

‫في ه��ذا البحث تتجلى �أمامنا معجزة حقيقية في كلمة واح��دة هي كلمة‬ ‫( ُدخان) الواردة في القر�آن الكريم �أثناء الحديث عن بداية خلق الكون‪ .‬وعلى‬ ‫الرغم من اعترا�ض الم�شككين على هذه الكلمة بحجة �أن العلماء ي�سمون‬ ‫ال�سحب الكثيفة المنت�شرة بين النجوم ي�سمونها بالغبار‪ ،‬وهذا هو الم�صطلح‬ ‫العلمي‪� ،‬إال �أن القر�آن يثبت يوم ًا بعد يوم �صدق كلماته ودقة تعابيره‪ ،‬وهذا ما‬ ‫�سنراه ر�ؤية يقينية بال�صور الحقيقية بالمجهر الإلكتروني‪.‬‬ ‫يقول تبارك وتعالى في كتابه المجيد متحدث ًا عن بداية خلق هذا الكون‪،‬‬ ‫وكيف �أن ال�سماء كانت في بداية خلقها دخان ًا‪ ،‬و�أن اهلل تعالى ف�صل بين‬ ‫ا�س َت َوى �إِ َل��ى‬ ‫هذه ال�سماوات �إل��ى �سبع �سماوات‪ ،‬يقول تبارك وتعالى‪ُ } :‬ث� َّ�م ْ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ين‪،‬‬ ‫ال�س َما ِء َو ِه َي ُدخَ ا ٌن َفقَالَ َل َها َو ِل ْ أ‬ ‫لَ ْر ِ�ض ِا ْئ ِت َيا َط ْو ًعا �أَ ْو َك ْر ًها قَا َلتَا �أَ َت ْينَا طائع َ‬ ‫َّ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫َ‬ ‫ِّ‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫ال�س َما َء‬ ‫َفق ََ�ض ُاه َّن َ�س ْب َع َ�س َم َو ٍات ِفي َي ْو َم ْينِ َو�أ ْو َحى في ُكل َ�س َم ٍاء �أ ْم َر َها َو َز َّينَّا َّ‬ ‫ِيح َو ِحف ًْظا ذَ ِل َك َتق ِْدي ُر ا ْل َعزِ يزِ ا ْل َع ِل ِيم{ ف�صلت‪ .12-11 :‬هذا‬ ‫ال ُّد ْن َيا ِب َم َ�صاب َ‬ ‫الن�ص القر�آني العظيم فيه عدة معجزات علمية لم تتجلى �إال حديث ًا جد ًا‪.‬‬ ‫فطالما نظر العلماء �إلى الكون على �أنه مليء بالغبار الكوني‪ ،‬وكانوا كلما‬ ‫اكت�شفوا �سحابة يقولون �إن هذه ال�سحابة �أو هذه الغيمة تت�ألف من ذرات‬ ‫الغبار‪ .‬ولكن بعدما ت�ط��ورت معرفتهم بالكون وا�ستطاعوا �إح�ضار هذه‬ ‫الجزيئات التي كانوا ي�سمونها غبار ًا كوني ًا جا�ؤوا بها �إلى الأر�ض و�أخ�ضعوها‬ ‫للتحليل المخبري‪ ،‬فماذا كانت النتيجة؟‬ ‫يقول العالم ال��ذي �أ�شرف على ه��ذا التحليل في مختبرات وكالة الف�ضاء‬ ‫الأمريكية نا�سا‪:‬‬ ‫«�إن هذه الجزيئات التي كنا ن�سميها غبار ًا كوني ًا ال ت�شبه الغبار �أب��د ًا‪ ،‬و�إذا‬ ‫�أردنا �أن ن�صف بدقة فائقة هذه الجزيئات ف�إن �أف�ضل كلمة هي كلمة (دخان)‬ ‫وباللغة الإنكليزية تعني ‪.» Smoke‬‬ ‫والعجيب �أن هذه الكلمة (‪ )Smoke‬ي�ضعونها بين قو�سين‪ ،‬لأنها كلمة جديدة‬ ‫عليهم ولكنها لي�ست بجديدة على كتاب اهلل تبارك وتعالى‪ ،‬كتاب العجائب‬ ‫ال��ذي حدثنا عن هذا الأم��ر قبل �أربعة ع�شر قرن ًا‪ .‬ولذلك ف��إن اهلل تبارك‬ ‫وتعالى عندما حدثنا عن هذا الأمر حدثنا بكلمة دقيقة وهي الكلمة ذاتها التي‬ ‫ي�ستخدمها العلماء اليوم للتعبير عن حقيقة هذا الدخان الكوني‪.‬‬ ‫ويقول العلماء اليوم بالحرف الواحد‪:‬‬ ‫�إن انفجار ال�سوبر نوفا (انفجار النجوم) والتي تبث كميات كبيرة من الدخان‪،‬‬ ‫تعطينا ح ًال ل�سر من ا�سرار الكون �أال وهو وجود كميات �ضخمة من الدخان‬ ‫الكوني في بدايات ن�شوء الكون‪.‬‬ ‫�إذ ًا العلماء ي�ؤكدون �أن الكون في بداياته كان مليئ ًا بالدخان!! �ألي�س هذا ما‬ ‫ال�س َما ِء َو ِه َي ُدخَ ا ٌن )؟!‬ ‫ا�س َت َوى �إِ َلى َّ‬ ‫يقوله القر�آن في قوله تعالى ( ُث َّم ْ‬ ‫طالما تحدث علماء الغرب عن “�سحب من الغبار” منت�شرة في هذا الكون‬ ‫الوا�سع‪ ،‬ولكنهم �أخير ًا بد�أوا يعترفون �أن هذه الت�سمية لي�ست دقيقة علمي ًا‪ ،‬بل‬ ‫�إن كلمة “دخان” هي الأدق‪ ،‬ولذلك يقولون بعدما اكت�شفوا الدخان المنبعث‬ ‫من انفجارات النجوم ‪: Smoking Supernovae‬‬ ‫“�إن الغبار الكوني هو عبارة عن جزيئات دقيقة من المادة ال�صلبة ت�سبح‬ ‫في الف�ضاء بين النجوم‪� .‬إنها لي�ست مثل الغبار ال��ذي ن��راه في المنازل‪،‬‬ ‫بل �شديدة ال�شبه بدخان ال�سيجارة‪� .‬إن وج��ود ه��ذا الدخان الكوني حول‬ ‫النجوم النا�شئة ي�ساعدها على الت�شكل‪ ،‬كذلك الدخان الكوني هو حجر البناء‬ ‫للكواكب”‪.‬‬ ‫والآن لنت�أمل بع�ض ال�صور الحقيقية لجزيئات الدخان الكوني‪� ،‬سواء التي‬ ‫التقطتها عد�سات مر�صد هابل الف�ضائي‪� ،‬أو التي خ�ضعت للتحليل المبا�شر‬ ‫تحت المجهر الإلكتروني‪.‬‬ ‫هذا الدخان نتج عن انفجارات النجوم‪ ،‬وقد يكون نتج عن االنفجار الكوني‬ ‫الكبير في بداية الخلق‪ ،‬وي�ؤكد العلماء �أن حجم ال�سحب الدخانية قد يكون‬ ‫�أكبر من حجم النجوم في الكون! وهي ت�سبح ب�شكل دائم‪ ،‬وهناك احتمال كبير‬ ‫�أن يقترب هذا الدخان الكوني من ر�ؤو�سنا!!‬ ‫�أي �أن العلماء ال ي�ستبعدون �أن تقترب منا �سحابة دخانية تظ ُّل الأر��ض بل‬ ‫وتخترق الغالف الجوي! والعجيب �أن القر�آن قد �أخبر عن حدوث هذا الأمر‬ ‫وهو من عالمات ال�ساعة‪ ،‬و�أن اهلل �سيك�شف هذا الدخان ويمهل النا�س لأن‬ ‫ال�س َما ُء‬ ‫النا�س وقتها �سيلج�أون �إلى اهلل تعالى‪ ،‬يقول تعالى‪} :‬فَا ْر َت ِق ْب َي ْو َم َت�أْ ِتي َّ‬ ‫اب �إِنَّا‬ ‫َّا�س َهذَ ا َعذَ ٌ‬ ‫اب �أَ ِلي ٌم * َر َّبنَا اك ِْ�ش ْف َعنَّا ا ْل َعذَ َ‬ ‫ِب ُدخَ انٍ ُمبِينٍ * َي ْغ�شَ ى الن َ‬ ‫ِين * ُث َّم َت َو َّل ْوا َع ْن ُه َوقَالواُ‬ ‫ُم�ؤ ِْمن َ‬ ‫ُون * �أَنَّى َل ُه ُم الذِّ ْك َرى َوق َْد َجا َء ُه ْم َر ُ�سو ٌل ُمب ٌ‬ ‫ُم َع َّل ٌم َم ْجنُو ٌن * �إِنَّا َك ِا�شفُوا ا ْل َعذَ ِ‬ ‫ون{ الدخان‪.15-10 :‬‬ ‫اب َق ِليلاً �إِ َّن ُك ْم َعا ِئ ُد َ‬

‫المهند�س عبد الدائم الكحيل‪ ،‬باحث في الإعجاز العلمي‬ ‫في القر�آن وال�سنة‪� ،‬صدر له �أكثر من �أربعين كتاباً وكتيباً‪.‬‬

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‫ساهموا في توسعة مسجد السالم في برزبن‬

‫‪Islamic association of logan city/Masjid Al salam‬‬

‫م�سجد ال�سالم ‪ /‬لوغن ‪ -‬برزبن‬

‫يقول اهلل �سبحانه وتعالى في كتابه الكريم‪�} :‬إنما يعمر‬ ‫م�ساجد اهلل من �آمن باهلل واليوم الآخ��ر و�أق��ام ال�صالة‬ ‫و�آتى الزكاة ولم يخ�ش �إال اهلل فع�سى �أولئك �أن يكونوا من‬

‫المهتدين{‪.‬‬ ‫تتوجه الجمعية اال�سالمية في منطقة لوغن في والية كوينزالند بال�شكر‬ ‫الى كل من �ساهم معها في �شراء المبنى المجاور لم�سجد ال�سالم مع‬ ‫قطعة االر�ض‪.‬‬ ‫وتتمنى الجمعية من ابناء الجالية اال�ستمرار في دعم م�شروع تو�سعة‬ ‫م�سجد ال�سالم حتى ي�ستطيع تلبية احتياجات الجالية اال�سالمية‪.‬‬ ‫لال�ستف�سار يمكنكم التوا�صل مع رئي�س الجمعية الحاج جمال الخالد‬ ‫على الرقم ‪0406914631‬‬

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A Journey Through Islamic Civilisation Exhibition

12th March 2016 – 30th May 2016 Celebrate the launch of Australia’s first Islamic Coins Exhibition at the IMA, presenting 100 original gold Dinars dating from the Umayyad period through to the Ottoman era. Journey coin by coin, through the Empires, Sultanates, Khanates, Caliphates and territories from which these coins are derived. The rich his history of Islamic finance is illuminated in this showcase, comprising part of a vast personal collection belonging to coin specialist, Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Mutairi. This renowned Emirati historian and numismatist* has 15,000 coins in his collection, representing one of the largest and most rare collections in the world. Al Mutairi is regarded as an international expert in this field, sought out by fellow coin researchers and institutions the world over, engaging him to assess their coins. *A person who studies or collects coins, money and medals

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Our Muslim Heritage Under Threat Slowly sinking into oblivion, an important part of our Australian Muslim heritage sits in the old cameleer north camp at Broken Hill, in inland NSW. Although the first Muslims to our shores were from Sulawesi in the north and then convicts from various parts of the British Empire during the period of convict transportation, it was the Afghan Muslims who made the greatest contribution to national development. They opened up the interior of the continent, accompanying every major expedition from Burke and Wills in 1860 to the Madigan Expedition across the Simpson Desert in 1939. They also proved themselves during the construction of the Overland Telegraph Line 187072. They were used in both the survey and construction work, carrying loads of materials into otherwise impenetrable country. The cameleers established camps outside the main white settlements of the interior, as they were seen as unsuitable for co-habitation with white Christians. The mosque at Broken Hill was built in 1887. It was the first in NSW, and the only one of two mosques built by cameleers remaining.

Bilal Cleland

ilal42@bigpond.com SBS carried a report on the mosque 20 January 2016, pointing out: “Termites, water damage and the ravages of time are all taking their toll.” Caretaker, Mr Shamroze said “The prayer room needs a new floor on it and the wall checked on one side, and the windows fixed…… But if nothing gets done, it’s going to keep deteriorating, and the timber will just fall to pieces.” As he reminded SBS and Australia, “They’ve got to remember what the camel drivers have done around here.” Mr Shamroze’s grandfather, the last imam, died in 1960 and the council which had acquired the land, contemplated demolition. This was resisted by the local historical society.

Inside Broken Hill Mosque , source: www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au There was a warning to us from Mayor Wincen Cuy. He says he would like to see the mosque preserved for future generations – but in a city filled with historic buildings, it’s not necessarily a priority. In the present atmosphere of Islamophobia, and the racism directed at recent immigrants and refugees, it is vitally important that this part of our Muslim heritage should be preserved for future generations. Given

the disarray of the Muslim community in contemporary Australia, a concerted effort to protect this part of our history is by no means assured. The history of the early Muslims of Broken Hill illustrates the profound changes which have occurred in attitudes in the past 120 years. The Immigration Restriction Act was passed in 1901 as soon as the new Commonwealth Parliament was established. It provided that all ‘coloured’

The Day a Horse Raced a Camel:

people trying to enter Australia would be required to submit to a medical examination and to a dictation test. The 1902 Roads Act placed a high registration fee on each camel, and it prevented “any camel from being driven along any part of a road or track or within 20 yards of the centre thereof”. The aim was to reduce nonEuropean commerce and nonEuropean immigration. It worked. There had been several years

The author is a prominent Australian Muslim scholar and activist.

190 km

By AbdulShaheed Drew The race took place in the 1890s in Australia’s outback. The challenge was put forward between a man riding a horse and Abdul-Wade (possibly Abdul-Waheed), a cameleer. Spectators came out early to see the two set-off from Bourke (NSW). Their final destination was Wanaaring (NSW), a total distance of 190 kilometres. The race of endurance took the entire day with both parties crossing the finish line before sun-down. The horse won the race by a small margin. However, on the following day, the horse was pronounced dead. As for the camel, Abdul-Waheed rode it all the way back to Bourke before night-fall. The cameleers and their camels became one of Australia’s greatest assets in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Muslim cameleers were present at many of Australia’s major exploration feats and infrastructure projects…Among the advantages, camels could: • carry up to four times more than a horse • travel long distances • go days without water • access terrain where wagons could not go • thrive on natural vegetation • live for forty years or so References: -The Afghans in Australia, Michael Cigler, Australian Ethnic Heritage Series, 1986, p 18. AbdulShaheed Drew shaheed.drew@gmail.com www.muslimhistoryprojects.com

of intense anti-Afghan and anti-Chinese propaganda in the years preceding federation. It continued. The editor of the Barrier Truth in Broken Hill, R.S. Ross wrote an article on “The Afghan Menace” 13 March 1903, well after the 1901 Immigration Restriction Act had introduced the White Australia Policy. He attributed everything from sexual depravity to brutality and gross superstition to these people who were ‘by breed and nature a bird of prey’. There was no apparent awareness leave alone gratitude shown for the contribution made by these isolated and exploited men to the economic development of Australia. Out of respect for these early Muslim pioneers of Australia and out of awareness of the discrimination and insults they experienced, it is our Islamic duty to preserve the Broken Hill Mosque. By preserving and supporting this place of worship we are showing our appreciation for the courage and endurance of those men. We are also reminding ourselves and the nation of a less accepting time in our past.

Abdul-Waheed (State Library of Queensland, John Oxley Library)

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MARK PELLEY Principle Migration Agent Assalamu Alaikum to the Muslim community of Australia, I feel very honoured that Al Wasat Newspaper has chosen me to provide regular articles for the Muslim community about migration law. I would like that thank Al Wasat Newspaper and the Muslim community in general for this opportunity and I look forward to working with you. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Mark Pelley. I have been Muslim for 12 years now and you will see me around Melbourne with my 5 daughters. I work in several jobs: I have my own business working in mental health, I am a snake catcher (how I’m mostly known in the community), and of course I am a registered migration agent. I have migration agency offices in Diamond Creek and Broadmeadows. As a registered Migration Agent, I can come to you at your home/business also where I can provide expert migration advice and assist with visa applications, tribunal hearings, Ministerial interventions and so much more. As a registered migration agent, I can handle any type of migration case. From spouse/ partner visas to student visas, business and investment visas, tourist visas, refugee and humanitarian visas, work visas

Mark at the office

Mark and his 5 daughters and so much more. My details are at the bottom of this article. Each month,I will provide a different article about specific topics in migration law. For my introduction I would like to speak about the most necessary thing for the Muslim community to understand about registered migration agents. The Australian government Department of Immigration and Border Protection has the Office of the ‘Migration Agents Registration Authority’ (MARA). Any person wanting to work

officially as a migration agent needs to be registered with this authority. To do so, one must have post graduate qualifications specialising in migration law, pass appropriate character tests, and participate in ongoing compulsory professional development. Registered Migration agents such as myself need to abide by a code of conduct set out to ensure we comply with rules, regulations and laws pertaining to migration agents. If a migration agent does not comply

with these conditions, or breaks the law in any way, they may lose registration and face severe penalties. If a person claims to be a migration agent, you can easily identify if they’re genuine by looking up their details at www.mara.gov.au to verify such claims. If a person (Australia or overseas), is not listed on the MARA website, any claims of being a migration agent may be fraudulent and advice given must be dealt with caution. It is very unfortunate that I have had a lot of clients come to me from the Muslim community advising that they have previously consulted with alleged “migration agents” in Australia or overseas who took their money and gave them bad advice. I cannot emphasise enough to only use a registered migration agent.

Mark Pelley

VISA APPLICATION REJECTION By Mark Pelley As a registered migration agent,I notice an increase in both Department of Immigration fees and the tendency for individuals to compensate for the fee increase by attempting to apply for visas without the assistance of a registered migration agent. As a result, a lot of new clients come to visit me with failed visa applications seeking advice on what to do now. If your visa application has been rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection, you will have several options depending on the type of visa applied for. These options can include (but are not always available): 1.Apply again for the same visa: Depending upon the type of visa you apply for and the reason it was rejected, you may have the option to apply again for the same visa. This is particularly applicable if your circumstances

have changed since the initial application. It must be noted, that while nothing prevents you from applying again for the same visa, each application has its own separate cost. While each application is considered against its own merit, the Department will review details provided in your previous visa application so be sure to be consistent. 2. Apply for a different visa: You may be eligible to apply for a different visa depending on your circumstances. It would be best to discuss your case with a registered migration agent. It must be noted that visas exist for different circumstances. You need to find the right visa to suit you as oppose to try to deliberately change your circumstances to suit the visa. 3.Appealing the decision to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal: This tribunal reviews decisions made by the Department of Immigration and can overrule a rejection. The Tribunal has extensive waiting periods

and will review individual cases on their merit. The advantage of the Tribunal is that it can consider new relevant information and any changes in circumstances since the cancellation/rejection of the visa. It must be noted that just because you apply for an appeal, it does not mean that your appeal will always be accepted. 4. Further appeals: If you fail at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, you may have the option to apply to the Federal Court, and failing that, make an appeal for Ministerial Intervention. These processes can be quite lengthy and still have no guarantee of an outcome in your favour. I will be discussing in detail the Tribunal, Federal Court and Ministerial Interventions options in a different article. Mark Pelley visastoaustralia@yahoo.com.au

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Refugee Affairs

Downward Spiral in Civilisation Bilal Cleland

ilal42@bigpond.com “A “draft” cabinet document recently leaked to the media suggests the idea that refugees are a potential source of terrorism and radicalisation will soon shape Australia’s humanitarian resettlement policy. If implemented, refugees – not just boat arrivals – would be seen as a security issue. By offering only temporary residence and making Australia a less attractive destination, it makes deterrence the aim of the entire refugee program.” This is the introduction to an article by Michael Humphrey, Professor of Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Sydney, in the 18 February 2016 edition of “The Conversation,” a rather academic publication which features well argued discussion of major issues. It points to the drift under the Turnbull government towards treating all refugees as would-be terrorists. With the numbers of refugees and internally displaced people at some 60 million worldwide, we as a nation are retreating into a policy of ever increasing deterrence. The shame with which the deportation of refugee babies to Nauru has been greeted and the wonderful response of the Lady Cilento Hospital staff in Brisbane to the threat to return a sick baby to that hell-hole, suggest that public opinion is turning. Greater deterrence which means ever worsening conditions for innocent asylum seekers on offshore islands, may now be met with more determined public resistance. This “draft” document examined by Professor Humphreys justifies harsh treatment of refugees by linking them to terrorism. The whole Australian community should be very concerned at the attitudes expressed. It indicates lingering remnants of the old White Australia Policy in the thinking of those who drew it up, the political apparatchiks of the LNP, whether in the party or the public service. “It points out that individuals who arrived on humanitarian-linked or refugee visas – Man Haron Monis, Farhad Jabar and Abdul Haider – have committed recent terrorist acts. The document also identifies previous humanitarian programs as having contributed to radicalisation and the increased risk of terrorism. It says the special humanitarian program for Lebanese refugees during the civil war in the late 1970s is evidence refugees can import “extremism”, and “unsuccessful integration” can make young Muslims more receptive to extremist beliefs.” Our rulers have not yet understood recent research into these matters. As Humphreys puts it: “…the ethnic stigmatisation of Lebanese Sunni Muslims highlights shortcomings with the contemporary understanding of radicalisation and terrorism. It equates ethnicity with “extremism” and the potential for radicalisation with social environment.” The type of thinking in this government document is more like what Geert Wilders and his disciples publish, than would be expected in mainstream, developed country, policy making. It may suit the Tory wing of the Liberal Party to develop a justification for its mistreatment of asylum seekers and refugees under the banner of “fighting terrorism” but this may not satisfy an increasingly aware Australian public.

The author is a prominent Australian Muslim scholar and activist.

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Jihad Dib MP announces $300,000 of community grants

On Friday February 19, Mr Jihad Dib MP hosted a morning tea to recognise some of the recipients of the 2015 Community Building Partnership Program. This program supports the improvement of community infrastructure and is focused on the purchase, construction or maintenance of capital infrastructure. Grants were open to local councils and incorporated not-for-profit bodies such as charities, sporting, social and environmental groups. In the electorate of Lakemba grants totalling $300,000 were awarded. At the morning tea Mr Dib echoed comments he had made in the NSW parliament earlier that week: congratulating local community groups and recognising the contribution they make to building of stronger, vibrant communities. “Being a part of this process was a strong reminder to me and to the selection panel of a number of important things, especially the diversity of community organisations, the ingenuity of these groups, the significance and impact of the not-for-profit sector and the absolute need to keep supporting these organisations with in-kind as well as financial measures.” “Reviewing the grants applications was not easy. The panel had the unenviable task of choosing between many worthy causes. The biggest problem was that we were oversubscribed, with grants requests totalling almost three times more than the money we had to distribute. That was an indication to me of the degree of need in my electorate.” “I am proud of my electorate and I often talk about the great things people do there. Yet, knowing all that, I was still struck by the diversity of organisations and their needs—from churches and other faith groups through to Scouts, councils, community centres, sporting associations and a theatre group. To me, this was a great overview of the network of organisations each working in their own unique way to support a part of the community.” “So often the need was not glamorous—fixing change rooms, repairing kitchens and repairing stormwater facilities. These issues are the nitty-gritty of the not-for-profit community sector. I hope that the grants go some way to alleviating these issues and will enable the groups to get on with their real work of helping others.”

Refugees are Welcome at Lakemba Mosque‫‏‬

Don’t wait until

it’s too late

LMA As a symbol of our solidarity with those seeking asylum and refuge, a banner has been placed in front of Lakemba Mosque that makes our position clear: “Refugees are Welcome.” Providing refuge to those in need is a core tenet of our faith. The Quran states “… those who gave shelter and helped, these are the believers truly; they shall have forgiveness and honourable provision.” (8:74) The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) and Lakemba Mosque unequivocally condemn the treatment of vulnerable people in detention, including children. Lakemba Mosque has a long history of providing support and services to those who have fled persecution, civil unrest and war. The LMA office doors are open for those in need and we encourage you to come and see us. We will continue to provide support and services for those fleeing persecution, civil unrest and war. Samier Dandan, LMA president said, “This is not an issue to be utilised for political point scoring, our shared humanity demands that we provide security and safety for those who are escaping war and oppression.” We call upon the Australian government to #LetThemStay and to overhaul their cruel policies that places vulnerable people, including children, at substantial risk of harm. The LMA endorsed #LetThemStay rally held last night at Townhall. Ahmad Malas, LMA spokesperson delivered an address to the crowd stating the LMA’s position on the issue.

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Bank of Sydney announces the departure of CEO Julie Elliott and the appointment of Rob Anderson as new CEO Media Release / Bank of Sydney The Chairman of Bank of Sydney, Nicholas Pappas AM, announced the resignation of CEO Ms Julie Elliott from her role and the appointment of former ANZ senior executive Mr Rob Anderson as the Bank’s new CEO with effect from 1 February 2016. Ms. Elliott leaves the Bank having successfully steered it through three years of record growth since its rebranding as Bank of Sydney in 2013. Mr. Pappas said, “It is with sadness that we bid Julie farewell given the significant role she has played during the Bank’s exceptional growth over the last three years. Julie is a born leader who leaves behind many grateful customers, devoted staff and a thankful Board. She leaves with our very best

wishes.” Mr. Anderson joins Bank of Sydney as CEO having led ANZ’s Business Bank in NSW and the ACT for the last five years. During his time, and in prior senior roles at both Westpac and NAB, Mr. Anderson achieved stellar results and, in so doing, has demonstrated that he is ready for a leadership role of an Australian financial institution. Mr. Pappas said, “The Board of Bank of Sydney is delighted that Mr. Anderson has accepted our invitation to lead our Bank through the next phase of its history. Rob undoubtedly brings with him banking and leadership skills of the highest quality, and we are confident that he is the right person to take the Bank into the next phase of its history by building upon the excellent foundations Julie Elliott leaves behind.” Julie Elliott highlights: • Successfully oversaw the Banks’ re-

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branding • Exceeded $1 billion in both deposits & loans for the first time in the Bank’s history • Achieved record monthly profit of over $1m in December 2015 • Launched the Bank’s new website in December 2015 Rob Anderson career highlights: • Thirty years’ experience at three of the major banks successfully leading large front line teams in retail, business and corporate banking • Set up the Business Acquisition and Premium Banking teams at Westpac in NSW • Championed the diversity program at ANZ and known for mentoring and supporting bankers •Well networked in the local business communities and highly respected by clients and their professional advisers

WORTHY CAUSES Australian Islamic Centre VIC

It is with great pleasure that we announce the start of construction works at the new Australian Islamic Centre. Please donate generously to make this dream come true soon.

Bank Commonwealth Bank of Australia BSB: 063 152 Account Number: 1009 7396 Account Name:Newport Islamic Society

Punchbowl Mosque & School NSW Donate online, by direct deposit or by mail For Direct Deposit: Australian Islamic Mission-Building Account Commonwealth Bank of Australia Branch: Lakemba NSW BSB: 062191 Acc No.: 10171325 By Mail: Send your cheque or Money Order payable to AIM to: PO Box 678 Punchbowl NSW 2196

Islamic Cultural Centre of Brisbane QLD The Islamic Cultural Centre of Brisbane (ABN:62 865 323 179) has embarked on a holly journey to build the First Youth Centre with a boarding Madrasah and Masjid in Brisbane/ QLD. we have commenced plans towards a three stage

plan of the first boarding Madrasah. DONATE TO NEW MASJID & BOARDING MADRASSAH Commonwealth Bank of Australia Islamic Cultural Centre of Brisbane (I.C.C.B. INC.) Bsb: 06 4130 Acc: 1066 8026 Swiftcode:CTBAAU2S

Bendigo Islamic Centre VIC Let us work together to build up the first mosque in Bendigo. This mosque will have also Weekend school , Indoor soccer , Gym, Different Communities activities And more Please donate to this account: Commonwealth Bank BSB: 063122 Account number : 10767878

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slamic Schooling Conference Keynote Speakers

Dr Abdullah Trevathan

Professor Mohamad Abdalla

Mufti Aasim Rashid

Over 200 delegates from around Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, and New Zealand attended the conference

From Right: Muhammad Abdullah, Dr Abdullah Trevathan, Mufti Aasim Rashid, Professor Mohamad Abdalla, Dylan Chown, Omaira Alam, Dr Freda Shamma

Dr Nadeem Memon

Omaira Alam

Dr Freda Shamma

Speakers • Professor Mohamad Abdalla Founding Director,Islamic Studies (Griffith University) • Muhammad Abdullah Head Teacher, Alexandria Park Community School PhD Candidate, Griffith University • Mufti Aasim Rashid President and Founder of Al-Ihsan Educational Foundation,Canada • Dr Jan A. Ali Senior Lecturer in Islam and Modernity University of Western Sydne • Esra Boz Head of Teaching and Learning, Al Siraat College. • Dylan Chown Principal Amanah Institute PhD candidate (Griffith University). • Shaykh Abdullah Elleissy Member, College’s Curriculum Committee, Policy Committee and Management Committee Darul Ulum College of Victoria • Dr. Al-Tahir Hafiz President of the British Islamic Association for Spiritual Advancement,UK • Andrew Houghton Principal, Al Siraat College • Peter D Jones Teacher of Modern World History and Comparative Religion at The Friends’ School ,Hobart • Dr Shaikh Abdul Mabud Associate Professor, Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), University of Brunei Darussalam. • Troy Meston Member,Australian Council for Educational Research • Anne McDonald Principal,Nazareth College(Melbourne) • Toni Pikos Sallie Deputy Principal at the Australian Islamic College in Perth, Western Australia • Nadia Selim Arabic Teacher(Institute of Modern Languages at the University of Queensland); PhD candidate (Griffith University). • Ayda Succarie PhD candidate at Western Sydney University • Goolam Vahed Associate Professor in the Department of History, University of KwaZulu Natal • Don Walkley Executive Director of the Australian Institute for School Governance (Institute) • Salifu Baba Teacher,Minaret College

Chairs/Moderators Don Walkley

Andrew Houghton

• Fazeel Arain Director, Al Siraat College • Abdullah Saeed Director, National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies and Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab & Islamic Studies • Abdullah Khan Executive Principal of Australian Islamic College in Perth • Silma Ihram Director of Diversity Skills Training • Aynur Simsirel Principal,Ilim College

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Australia’s First National Is CONTINUITY AND CHANGE:

ENVISIONING THE WAY FORWARD FOR ISLAMIC SCHOOLING IN THE WEST For the first time in Australia, a two days intensive conference on Islamic schools was held at Melbourne’s Convention Centre on 20th and 21st February 2016.

Professor Mohamad Abdalla Griffith University’s National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (NCEIS), organised the inaugural Australian Islamic Education Conference to start a national and international conversation in relation to the challenges, issues and opportunities facing Islamic schooling, particularly within Western contexts. The conference was sponsored Al Siraat College, the Council of Arab Australia Affairs (CAAR), the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies (University of Melbourne), and Islamic Schools Association of Australia (ISAA). The conference was aptly themed, Continuity and Change: Envisioning the way forward for Islamic Schooling in the West. Over 200 delegates from around Australia, the UK, Canada, the USA, and New Zealand attended the conference. Teachers (the largest group), school governors and school leaders, leading researchers and academics in the area of Islamic education / schooling, and Islamic scholars joined. Leading international scholars in the field of Islamic

schools in the West included Dr Nadeem Memon, Dr Abdullah Trevathan, Dr Freda Shamma, and Omaira Alam. Local academics, scholars and practitioners included Professor Mohamad Abdalla (Convenor and director of the conference); Dylan Chown, Shaykh Muhammad Abdullah, Anne McDonald and Andrew Houghton. Dynamic presentations and discussions covered a host of issues: the purpose and vision of Islamic schools and the extent to which this is understood and implemented in schools; the extent to which an ‘Islamic’ worldview that shapes Islamic schools; appropriate pedagogical methods that can synthesise productive and prophetic approaches; effectiveness and relevance of Islamic and Arabic studies in Islamic schools; how best to attain the ‘Islamic’ in Islamic schools; and how best to move toward a holistic curriculum models as opposed to add on appended models. In his keynote address, worldrenowned scholar, Dr Memon, explained different models of Islamic schools in the West fulfil distinct objectives, and

that we must learn from the various exiting models. He also recognised that schools are often shaped to meet parents’ expectations. He also spoke about creating a community of schools that can lead to a complimentary and not competitive relationship between Islamic schools. While this was acknowledged by other scholars they argued that a clear vision that is understood by all stakeholders, informed by an Islamic worldview, a dignified behavioural model (based on mercy, and compassion), infused with prophetic pedagogy can enhance the learning experience of students and help to transform Islamic schools in ways that are positive. This case was made by the principal of a Christian College, Anne McDonald, who demonstrated how implementing a clear vision consistent with their own Christian values helped renew and invigorate their school. Dr Trevathan (first principal of Yusuf Islam’s schools in the UK), Omaira Alam and our own Dylan Chown argued that principles of Hudur (presence); ikhlas (authenticity), mercy, compassion and justice are an integral part of our Islamic way of life and must be incorporated in our Islamic schools. Furthermore, Dylan Chown and Dr Freda Shamma argued that an ‘Islamic’ worldview premised on tawhid (unifying principle) can greatly assist Islamic schools in attaining their Islamic aims without compromising

universal values and national curriculum requirements. Professor Abdalla shared his ground breaking Applied Islam program aimed at students ages 14-20 years, and demonstrated through clear evidence how students from Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have engaged and benefited from an Islamic studies program that is not deemed by them as ‘boring,’ ‘irrelevant,’ and ‘out-oftouch’ with the lives of young Australian Muslims. Mufti Aaasim Rashid shared the experience of Islamic schools in Canada and he and Shaykh Abdulla Elleissy (Darul Ulum College of Victoria) spoke aptly on how best to attain the “Islamic” in Islamic schools. There was a strong feeling amongst conference delegates on the need to continue this conversation, and importantly set structures in place to ensure that we can work together to develop solutions to the many issues and challenges that were discussed. Indeed, schools in Australia are well funded and well placed in relation to the resources they have, putting us in an excellent position to contribute and work together. Undoubtedly, the conference raised more questions than providing answers. As intended this is a start of a conversation and these are healthy questions that we look to unpack through collaborative efforts to devise positive strategies for our Islamic schools to further progress and prosper.

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ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF CANBERRA NATIONAL CURRICULUM As the Units of work are released by ACARA, the Islamic School of Canberra will incorporate them in its program of studies according to the guidelines as stipulated by the National Curriculum. The School has already made provisions in its units of work for the introduction of Maths, English, Science and History. The Islamic School of Canberra is committed wholeheartedly in delivering the finest quality of education to ALL students.

MOTTO The School’s motto is ‘In knowledge lies the strength.’ The school strongly believes that knowledge provides strength and ability to achieve the goals of life.

CHANGE AND INNOVATIONS The Islamic School of Canberra proactive in its keeping up to date with the most current teaching practices in the 21century. •The use of blended pedagogy in classrooms •Modern technology changes in the classroom • Being aware of current trends in education • Recognise that education is a lifelong process

MISSION To run a good Islamic school for all students irrespective of their faith. Because we as a member of the Muslim community, value the Islamic pillars of faith and its expression of Islamic School tradition we aim to: • Regard Allah and his prophets as a source of our religion • Encourage a love of Allah and his prophets • Provide for opportunities to pray and practice the religion of Islam • Foster Islamic values in everyday lives • Instill an understanding of social justice issues among staff and students • Nurture and develop the Islamic faith in ourselves and others

IN KNOWLEDGE LIES STRENGTH Because we believe that knowledge is the foundation of strength in all curricula activities, we: • Provide holistic knowledge of Islamic faith and values as articulated in Quran • Strive for excellence • Offer a comprehensive and relevant range of subject disciplines • Develop enthusiasm for discovering the world around • Nurture effective communication skills between all stakeholders • Encourage students to be self motivated learners • Encourage metacognitive development in all Key Learning Areas • To foster scholastic initiative within each student.

ADDRESS: 33 Heysen Street, Weston, ACT 2611 Phone: (02) 6288 7358 • Fax: (02) 6287 3517 WEB:islamicschoolofcanberra.act.edu.au Email: isc-act@bigpond.com

INDIVIDUAL Because we regard every child as an individual we: • Develop each child spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally • Heighten the importance of developing positive self esteem • Foster a sense of self control and self discipline • Emphasise mutual trust and responsibility of actions • Provide opportunities to develop interpersonal skills

PARENT COOPERATION: Because we regard the parents as important partners in education, we aim to: Give supremacy to a safe and caring environment Affirm positive relationships among the members of the school community Foster a close cooperation between parents, students, staff and religious instructors Encourage respect amongst the school community Instill acceptance of all people regardless of religious beliefs

STAFF MEMBERS: The Islamic School of Canberra ensures that staff: Acknowledge attitudes in line with Islamic code of conduct Develop high level of professionalism Show competence, consistency, fairness, dedication and flexibility in their responsibility role as educators Are a caring presence for each other and for the students Support and help parents in their responsibilities as partners in education

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Muslims Australia

Australian Federation of Islamic Councils INC.

‫االتحاد الفدرالي للمجالس اإلسالمية في استراليا‬

AFIC

Schools Western Australian Schools Langford Islamic College

NSW SCHOOLS Malek Fahd Islamic School

Lot 176, Southgate Road, Langford. WA-6108 PO Box: 289. Thornlie WA-6108 Phone: +61 (08) 9458-5206 Fax: +61 (08) 9258-5661 Email: admin@afic-lic.com.au Website: www.afic-lic.com.au

405 Waterloo Road,Greenacre NSW 2190 PO Box 514, Greenacre NSW 2190 Phone: (02)9642-8766, Fax: (02)9642-5479 Email: admin@mfis.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au

Victoria School Islamic College of Melbourne

Malek Fahd Hoxtn Park Campus 210 Pacific Palms Circuit Hoxton Park New South Wales 2171 Phone: 02-8783-5190

83 Wootten Road, Tarniet VIC 3029 Phone: 03 8742 1739 Email: admin@icom.vic.edu.au Web: www.icom.vic.edu.au

Islamic College of South Australian Schools

Malek Fahd Beaumont Hills Campus 20 Mungerie Road Beaumont Hills, NSW 2155 Phone: 02 8814 5282 Email: beaumont.hills.dp@mfis.nsw.edu.au Website: http://www.mfis.nsw.edu.au/

22 Cedar Ave. West Croydon SA 5008 Phone: (08) 8340 7799 Email: admin@icosa.sa.edu.au

AFIC Schools (ACT) Limited Islamic School of Canberra CIT Block A&B, 33 Heysen Street, Weston ACT 2611 Phone: +61 (02) 6288 7358 Fax: +61 (02) 6287 3517 Email: iscact@bigpond.net.au Website: www.islamicschoolofcanberra.act.edu.au

Queensland School Islamic College of Brisbane 45 Accacia Road, Karawatha QLD 4117 PO Box 1769 Springwood Qld. 4127 Phone: (07) 3841 3645 Fax: (07) 3841 4320

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ANTI-TERROR LAWS AND THE UNFAIR TREATMENT OF AUSTRALIAN MUSLIMS

Whoever builds a Masjid for the sake of ALLAH. ALLAH will build something similar for him in Paradise (Muslim) Who We Are: Mackay is a regional town in Central Queensland housing approximately 80 Muslim families and has had a strong Muslim presence since the late 18th Century. In 1983, a 3 bedroom house was bought and converted into a Masjid. By the Grace of Allah, since early 2014 the community has funded a full time resident Imam. Our Current Situation: The current Masjid is not large enough to shelter the growing community and there is inadequate parking space. With this factor coinciding with the massive fall in the Mackay property market, our community feels this is the right time to expand and redevelop our Masjid.

from Right: Alex Bhathal, Sen.Janet Rice, Adam Bandt MP, Mehreen Faruqi MP0

Our Objective: To buy adjacent property and renovate the existing Masjid. The refurbished Masjid will include the following features: - A bigger prayer area for brothers and sisters - Facilities for Islamic education run three times a week - Activity centre for youth - A larger car-parking area Our Plea: Your fellow brothers and sisters of the Mackay Islamic community are in dire need of your support for Phase 1 of the Masjid's expansion. The total amount required for our Phase 1 is $500,000. Please donate generously to the following bank account:

- Account Name: Islamic Society of -

Mackay Bank Name : WestPac BSB: 034150 Account Number: 244778

By Mohammad Safar

Cheques can be drawn out in favour of “Islamic Society of Mackay” & mailed to P.O. Box 5616, Mackay Mail Centre, QLD 4741 Australia

The Greens have held a community meeting on the subject of escalating anti-terror laws in the country, and what they mean to Australian Muslims. The meeting, titled ”Terror” Laws & other challenges facing Muslim Australians’ was held at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub on Elizabeth street, and featured a variety of different noteworthy speakers. These speakers included; Adam Bandt, The Greens’ Federal member for Melbourne, Mehreen Faruqi, The Greens NSW member of the legislative council, and first female Muslim MP in Australia, Bayram Aktepe, president of the Islamic Council of Victoria, and Robert Stary and Samira Zeno, lawyer and solicitor respectively. The aim of this meeting was to identify and differentiate between the way anti-terror laws target Muslim Australians, and the difference in which they are treated when compared to right wing hate groups such as UPF and Reclaim Australia. This talk aims to drive the conversation forward and create an all-inclusive environment for Muslim Australians, and to deconstruct and analyse the current anti-terror laws that have put security ahead of community values and inclusion.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

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- Dr Waheed Haider (President): 0422259891 - Dr Muneeb Khan (Secretary): 0424324519

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Sack Fairfax Columnist Paul Sheehan

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In light of Paul Sheehan’s recent article in which he put forward false sexual assault allegations made by a member of an anti-Islam activist organisation ‘Reclaim Australia’, we request that Fairfax Media terminate his employment contract.

As many academics and media commentators have noted, Sheehan’s work is consistently guided by an anti-Islam and anti-Arab agenda. He has continued to display a contemptuous disregard for journalistic integrity and ethical reporting, and Fairfax Media has provided him with a platform to do so. In this instance, a serious failure of basic editorial procedure has come at too high a cost to a widely respected organisation’s credibility and reputation. Muslim/Arab men have been collectively maligned and racially vilified, raising potential racial vilification implications and serious irreparable harm has been done to victims of sexual assault Members of the Muslim community have, consistently and repeatedly raised Sheehan’s cumulative record of demonising minority groups, Muslims in particular, with Editor in Chief Darren Goodsir over the past few years. To

date, no action has been taken commensurate with the gravity of Sheehan’s conduct. Fairfax Media must treat this with the same gravity it has treated other instances of professional misconduct if it is to have any ounce of credibility to its readers whom it owes both transparency and accountability. The subsequent apology issued by Fairfax Media fails dismally on so many fronts and when compared to past apologies issued in relation to the Mike Carlton saga, it speaks volumes about the double standards that continue to be applied. The executive leadership at Fairfax Media must take immediate and appropriate action that is consistent with the standards of journalistic integrity that Fairfax seeks to uphold. Should Paul Sheehan continued to be employed by Fairfax Media, we the undersigned will: · commence a campaign to contact all Sydney Morning Herald advertisers raising these same concerns and urging them to direct their advertising dollars elsewhere · withdraw all cooperation with Fairfax Media journalists across the country, including declining interview requests and ceasing to offer exclusive media stories to Fairfax Media staff.

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Aussie Muslim Diana Abdel-Rahman receives Order of Australia Medal By Mohammad Safar Councillor, activist, volunteer, Diana AbdelRahman has been a lot of things, but being a Muslim Australian has always been at the forefront. She spent the past 27 years serving her community in every way imaginable. In fact, she’s made such a mark on the multicultural community of Canberra, that she’s earned one of Australia’s highest honours in the process. This past Australia Day, AbdelRahman was awarded the Medal in the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to the community through a range of multicultural organisations. Born to Lebanese migrants in sunny Queensland, Abdel-Rahman moved to the ACT 30 years ago, where she soon began to influence the broader multicultural community. This isn’t the first award that AbdelRahman has received for her selfless commitment to her community, but the latest in a long line of successes. In 2001, she received the Centenary of Federation Medal for her contribution to the betterment of the Australian Muslim community. In 2005 she received the international Women’s Day award, and subsequently appeared in the

Diana Abdel-Rahman

Australian Women’s Weekly in 2006. She was honoured once again on International Women’s Day in 2011, and received a separate award for her role in developing a multilingual radio platform.

Abdel-Rahman dedicates her latest award to her daughter, who she says persevered throughout the hard working and busy lifestyle that’s become the norm for Abdel-Rahman over the past few years. A founding member of Canberra’s peak multicultural body, the Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF), which represents over 100 multicultural organisations, Abdel-Rahman is used to getting things done. As founder and current president of Australian Muslim Voice, AbdelRahman runs an Islamic radio station from her own home every Ramadan. She is currently working on getting the radio station to become a permanent broadcast, and not just a Ramadan exclusive. Abdel-Rahman has also been an active member at some point within at least 12 other community based multicultural organisations around Canberra. It’s this level of hard work and dedication that’s really been a force for change within the community. Being a Muslim in Australia can be tough these days, but it’s important to be tougher, and spread the message of multiculturalism and cohesion, Just like Diana AbdelRahman, one of Australia’s most decorated Muslims.

The Late Hajj Abdallah Tabbaa By Inaam Tabbaa AM The Late Hajj Abdallah Tabbaa, of Syrian descent, was born in Nigeria on 17 June 1950. Even as a toddler his compassion, empathy and humanity were evident. Those qualities amplified with time – throughout his childhood, his teenage years, his working life and his so-called retirement. He worked with State Rail soon after his arrival in Australia in February 1973. He was diagnosed with cancer at 45 years. He resigned because it was “haram” to take off the hundreds of hours accrued in sick leave to obtain chemotherapy! He did not want to live off the community coffers so he worked with State Transit and then Australia Post while his health permitted it. In the interim, he was diagnosed with polythycaemia vera for which there is no cure. His bones were wearing out. His determination to achieve what he believed he was on earth for strengthened. Despite his health issues, some community members were unrelenting in their requests for help, which were never declined. He theorized that the problems faced by our youth were linked to a lack of sporting and recreational facilities and public spaces necessary to develop them into responsible members of the community. His

vision was to build a sporting complex which would play a pivotal role in creating a positive environment for building confidence and self-esteem in young people of various cultures and keeping them off the streets. He physically worked on the foundations of the complex under the midday sun to save the Club money. That translated into skin cancers. All his life he advocated for everyone who needed help. He fought every good cause against what he perceived as corruption without expecting any thanks in return and often at the expense of his family and his health. As his pain increased and his time ran out, his temper got shorter and he became more frustrated. Unfortunately, he sometimes helped

ungrateful people because he made the mistake of always giving people “the benefit of the doubt” – his favourite expression. Hazem El Masri was not one of those. He nominated Hajj Abdallah who was awarded, in 1999, both the State and the National Pride of Australia in the Fair Go category. On 27 November 2011 his valued contribution to the construction of the complex was recognized by an Appreciation Award. Before his bad health, he enjoyed playing table tennis, squash and basketball. In addition to being a soccer referee, he held various positions with the Canterbury District Soccer Referees’ Association (Appointments Officer, Junior Vice President, Treasurer, Appeals Board Chairman and Life Member). Shortly before he passed away, Abdallah appeared in a video produced as part of the Radiation Oncology “Targeting Cancer” campaign in order to encourage other persons with the disease. When Hajj Abdallah passed away on 23 May 2015 from multiple myeloma he had accomplished what he set out to do. The complex was completed. His three daughters were married to good men and he saw their children. He ensured that his son was on the right path studying medicine. He was not afraid of death when it came. I miss my brother. May he rest in perfect peace.

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Famous author arrives in Australia

Renowned journalist and Islamic author Shaykh Adil Salahi held a series of Islamic talks in Melbourne and Sydney this February. Salahi, who is best known for his highly praised book ‘Muhammad: Man and Prophet’ and his time spent at the Arab News in Saudi Arabia, spoke about family life in Islam and the teachings of our Prophet (saw) on the subject. The events were held at Ilim College in Melbourne and at Auburn Town Hall in Sydney, and were a generally successful affair, with a decent turnout across both locations. Salahi has come to Australia ahead of the commencement of a project to translate Imam Al-Nawawi’s ‘Al-Minhaj’ to English, in collaboration with Islamic Community Milli Görüs (ICMG). If you want to donate to this cause, visit: www.imamnawawiproject.com.

Asem Judeh (1958 – 2016)

You will always be in our prayers By Mohammad Helmy Asem Judeh (Abu Faisal) passed away in Melbourne, after a battle with cancer, on the 29th of January 2016. Asem was of Palestinian origin. He was well known for his contribution to the Palestinian cause. Infact, he dedicated his life to the Palestinian. I have known him through numerous initiatives supporting the Palestinian cause, and more recently the Gazan cause as it came to prominence. Asem was not known to be affiliated with any particular side of the Palestinian political spectrum. Infact, his liberalism could easily have led one to believe that he is anti-Hamas. However, he was known to have stood by justice and he strongly supported the right of Palestinians to freely elect who governs them and the right of Hamas to govern on that premise. Many were used to his electronic publication titled “Israeli Terrorism Monitor” which he continued to publish for almost ten years and stopped only when he became ill. In 2008 he gave Oral Evidence before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Petitions about Israeli atrocities and its destruction of projects funded by Australian tax payers. Some may also know that in 2009 he made a parliamentary committee submission to re-list the Hamas Qassam brigades and openly argued that its listing in Australia as a terrorist organisation was politically incited. When the Arab spring started, he sided with the plight of the people for their freedom and right to elect who governs them. He wrote hundreds of articles, spoke at numerous seminars and organised tens of events in support of the Palestinian cause. Many years ago gifted me with a Palestinian kofiah which I treasure and continue to wear to many public events. Asem: We are indebted to you to your life long work for the Palestinian cause. We will not forgot and you will always be in our prayers. May Allah swt bless your soul and acept you in Jannah.

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More Terror Laws To Come By Lydia Shelly

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) recently released their Report on the Counter CounterTerrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2015. The inquiry received over 17 substantial submissions from security and legal experts, as law enforcement and government agencies. Many questioned the need and justification for the proposed changes. The changes that are proposed by the Bill are significant. If the Bill is made into law, it would permit control orders for children as young as 14 years old, establish a strict compliance system with the control, order regime, prevent an affected individual from accessing evidence that could be used against them in control order proceedings and lowers the threshold for preventative detention orders to be granted. It is ironic that the Australian Government, in attempting to mitigate the risks of terrorism and to protect “our way of life” has introduced suites of counter terrorism legislation which erodes fundamental legal rights, curtails civil liberties and disregards the human rights of its citizens. This Bill raises serious questions over the need for further legislation, the impact of counter terrorism legislation on our civil liberties and human rights; as well as whether further legislation is counterproductive in achieving the security of Australia. Control orders represent a serious deprivation of liberty. Law Council of Australia President elect Fiona McLeod SC raised concerns over the Bill removing the requirement that PDO’s are only utilised when there is an “imminent” terrorist act is capable of being carried out within a 14-day period. Ms. Mcleod went on to say: “PDOs are a form of imprisonment without charge, trial or conviction, which has always been justified on the basis of an imminent threat to public safety. If the PDO regime is

Lydia Shelly is a lawyer and principal of Shelly Legal, a legal practice located in Parramatta. She is also a member of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties and is a community advocate.

to be retained, it should continue to require the imminence threshold and the terrorist act should be one that is likely to occur, within the next 14 days. Otherwise, a person may be detained without charge on the basis of a mere theoretical possibility that a terrorist act could occur.” The Muslim Legal Network (NSW) submitted to PJCIS that allowing children to be placed on control orders is “counterproductive and misguided…that we will be kept safe from such radicalisation by meaningfully restricting the liberty of a child without sufficient evidence to charge him or her…the reality is, the reduction of any threat that radicalised children may bring, goes hand in hand with their rehabilitation and connection to community and

greater society”. As regards the proposed monitoring control order regime, it would allow significant intrusions into the privacy of unrelated individuals. Ms McLeod explained that “it may, for example, impact on monitoring computers in educational institutions where the privacy of many students may be affected”. The Bill also demonstrates how the concept of “secrecy” is increasingly incorporated into legislation (not just counter terrorism legislation, but also, for example, laws affecting refugees) by the Government. The Report recommends that a system of “special advocates” is introduced to represent those affected by control order proceedings in order to have access to information that would otherwise be withheld from them. The Report also recommends that a minimum standard of information is disclosed to the affected person. The Bill and the recommendations of the Report will likely be discussed in Parliament early next week. Whilst the Report contains many welcomed recommendations, the serious questions of whether further laws are justified and proportionate, or if they are counterproductive, remains. As do the serious questions over the extent we are willing to curtail our civil liberties and human rights. As a country, we must have a serious and open discussion regarding our foreign policy and our political support of despots, autocrats and dictators. As a community, we talk “about” the youth; but rarely do we provide forums where their grievances are acknowledged; where they are given a platform to engage and encouraged to seek social change within our democratic country. Clearly, terrorism will not be stopped with the introduction of further laws. Will we heed the age old warning that “those who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety”?

Compensation for fraudulent

migration law advice By Farhan Rehman If someone has requested or obtained money from you for an Australia visa it may be illegal, dishonest and could be fraudulent. There could be serious legal implications, including pecuniary criminal penalties, for those who have obtained a financial interest unlawfully from you in return for the promise of a grant of an Australian visa. Some examples may include: • An Employer who sponsors you under a business for the purposes of a visa grant who does not agree to pay you your wage entitlements. • Institutes providing fake or fraudulent completion certificates for large payments. • Paying someone for the purposes of obtaining a Partner Visa.

• A Migration Agent requesting a large amount of money from you to secure you a sponsor employer. Some key notes that may protect you: • Check to see if the Migration Agent is registered on the Migration Agent Authority Register: https://www. mara.gov.au/ • Always request what they purport to provide to you in writing for example by email. • Ensure any service provider discloses their fees, costs and what they are going to do for you in writing. You may be entitled to compensation. If you believe you are a victim of negligence, misrepresentations or fraud, please contact RSG Lawyers on 9350 4440 for a confidential discussion of your legal options available.

Farhan Rehman Partner/Solicitor RSG Lawyers www.rsglaw.com.au Ph: 9350 4440 MEL:505 Sydney Rd,Coburg VIC 3058 WAGGA:33 Fitzmaurice St,Wagga Wagga NSW 2056

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Legal Corner

Bioethics in Islam:

The Principles ASAK and Greetings All. This m o n t h s article will continue our bioethical theme from last month’s article about the preservation of life as a principle of Islam. We are all familiar with life being sacred and the notion that the entire universe Hyder Gulam results and supports human life, as tenet of Al wasat our faith. Life is nothing Legal Editor short of a miracle, from the galactic stars to the smallest of living organisms. Although Islam treats the life of all creatures as valuable, it gives greater honour to human life. Knowledge of these Maqasid of Shariah, that is the higher objectives, can certainly go a long way to relieving some of the doubt and confusion that creeps into our lives when reconciling living our life as a Muslim Minority in Australia, and the Divine gifts and benefits of these Islamic principles. Scholars generally divide Maqasid into two general categories: (1) higher objectives of the lawgiver; and (2) objectives of those accountable before the law. Like Imam al-Ghazali (d. 1111), Imam al-Shatibi (d. 1388) concluded that the major objectives of Shariah are the preservation of religion, human life, progeny, material wealth and human reason. Islamic law aims to preserve essential and other interests by preserving their existence and also protecting them from annihilation. So what are these higher objectives in relation to bioethics? Here are a few key ones. • For every sickness and disease (except aging) God has already created a cure. This means that scientific investigations and looking for treatment is encouraged. • Islam has made it an onus upon the sick to seek treatment. This means that searching for a cure is a responsibility for the individual and the community. • Human life is sacred. The saving of one life is considered to be the same as saving the life of all of humanity. This means that effort ought to be made to save life, however this must not endanger others or be reckless. • God does not burden a soul greater than what it can bear. The plain understanding behind this is that we should not be overwhelmed by our illnesses, instead use the experience to strive towards piety and be shukr for all the gifts from our Lord. • Necessity can remove a prohibition temporarily for as long as necessity is removed. This means that those things which are clearly prohibited, can be made permissible, such as their use in a medicine (i.e. alcohol) if there is no alternative, and for the period of the necessity. • When confronted with two evils, the lesser evil is preferred. This is not better explained that in our article in last month’s Al Wasat, where we discussed the utility of organ transplant, especially as a superior religious alternative than choosing to die. • Everything in Islam is permissible unless otherwise proved otherwise by clear evidence. This means that Islam approves of most of the biological researches, which aim to benefit human life. • Our family and lineage should be protected. This is manifested by the permissibility of IVF within wedlock. • Actions will be judged according to intentions. Intention plays a critical role with all bioethical matters. In fact, this maxim is the cornerstone for judging actions generally. Inshallah (God willing), this article will help you, the reader, consider these principles and their application, in your daily lives. Till next time, Masalama.

By SQNLDR (ret) Hj Hyder is a registered nurse (UK), a qualified lawyer, and an accredited mediator, and co-founder of the Muslim Legal Network Inc. Footnotes available upon request.

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AUSTRALIAN HALAL CERTIFIER ALLIANCE Australian Halal Certifier Alliance (AHCA) will be: Australian Halal Certifier Alliance (AHCA) was established on 24th of July 2010 because of the demands of Overseas Halal Authorities. The Australian Halal Certifier Alliance (AHCA) was established to cultivate harmony amongst Australian Halal Certification organizations and to rectify problems on Halal issues in the spirit of Muslim brotherhood in accordance with Shari ‘a Law (Islamic teaching). This umbrella organization AHCA currently has eleven members. The Adelaide Mosque Islamic Society of South Australia Inc, Australian Federation of Islamic Council Inc, Australian Halal Authority and Advisor, Australian Halal Food Services, Halal Sadixq Bux, Global Halal Trade Centre Pty Ltd, Islamic Association of Kataning, The Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria Pty Ltd, Islamic Council of Western Australia, Supreme Islamic Council of Halal Meat in Australia and Perth Mosque Incorporated.

Executing consistently and consequently all rules, criteria and requirements of Halal certification according to Islamic teaching that is issued by Overseas Authorities. Halalness is a part of Islamic faith. Every member of AHCA will honour and execute fully all Halal issues. Cultivating harmony amongst members of AHCA to finalize problems on halal issues in the spirit of Muslim brotherhood. Enhancing the status of Halal Standards & Procedures and to have an unified approach among the Halal Certifiers in Australia. Issuing Halal slaughterman/inspector/supervisor ID Cards to control and monitor the Halal according to Shari’a Law. Protecting the integrity of Halal. Establishing harmony amongst the Australian Halal certifiers. Having cooperation amongst Australian Halal certifiers.

The main aim of Australian Halal Certifier Alliance (AHCA) is to set International Halal standards that can be used world wide

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Maseh Nuristani visitet EPIC

Australian champion kick boxer Maseh Nuristani (Afghan Muslim) visited EPIC this month to speak about anti-bullying and his career East Preston Islamic College 55 Tyler Street, East Preston, VIC, 3072, Australia. Ph: +61 3 9478 3323 • Fx: +61 3 9470 1255

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ISLAMIC CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL OF VICTORIA

ICCV

The Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria (ICCV) which was established in 1992 is the major and the largest Islamic organization responsible for the certification, monitoring, and supervision of Halal food exports from Australia. We also provide Halal Food (Halal Meat and Halal Processed Food) Certification and Supervision for domestic market. Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Kuwait, Libya, South Africa and others recognizes Islamic Coordinating Council of Victoria as a Halal Authority in Australia (for Saudi Arabia State of Victoria only) providing Supervision, Certification and advisory services to the Halal Meat and Livestock and Halal food products.

Benefits of ICCV Halal Certification With the establishment of high standards and consumer confidence in ICCV certified Halal products, business organizations gain access to the vast marketing potential of Halal consumers on a global scale.ICCV recognition provides export opportunities to the global Halal market which is estimated to be in the region of US2.3 trillion dollars comprising of approximately 1.6 billion Halal consumers Very important competitive advantage is gained The unique ICCV certification Mark (Logo) affixed on all products is a means of greater promotions and marketing advantage

The ICCV is the only body in the State of Victoria, Australia, recognized by the Halal authority of the Saudi Arabia Government.ICCV IS THE MOST RESPECTED HALAL ORGANIZATION for the Supervision and Certification of Halal Meat and Halal Processed Food from Australia to Republic of Indonesia. With five office staff, two food technologists, four Sharia advisors and over 140 registered, Halal slaughtermen/ inspectors ICCV is the largest and the most respected Halal Certifier in Australia. We have the capacity to increase 140 registered Halal slaughtermen/inspectors to more than 250. We have no shortage of manpower.We are ready to provide Halal Certification Service to interested organizations.

Interested institutions/organizations/ Companies/individuals can contact our office contact details are;

Phone: 61 3 9380 5467 • Fax: 61 3 9380 6143 Email: iccv@bigpond.com • Website: www.iccv.com.au

The assistance of ICCV personnel by providing ongoing support and effective and efficient Halal marketing strategy ICCV certified products will be acceptable with no exceptions by all Muslims all around the world Accreditation and certification is provided whilst maintaining the confidentiality of company trade and product details. The discharge of your responsibility in investigating and providing assurance of genuine Halal to the Halal product consumers in the era of excessive deceit and false labeling and certification of Halal.

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9 MEMBER ORGANISATIONS OF AFIC

• The Muslims Of New South Wales • The Islamic Council Of Victoria. • The Islamic Council Of Queensland.

• The Islamic Council Western Australia. • The Islamic Council South Australia. • The Islamic Council ACT.

• The Islamic Council Of Tasmania. • Christmas Islands Islamic Council. • Northern Territory Islamic Council.

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Islamic College of Melbourne

Umrah Trip

Message from the President

Assalaamu Alaikum, There is much negativity floated around in relation to the administration of AFIC’s MFIS school, in particular. I want to reassure our students, parents, teaching and support staff, Insha’Allah MFIS will overcome all the adversity and shine once again as a beacon of educational excellence in this State.

The Islamic College of Melbourne will be sponsoring two Year 10 students for Umrah this year during the Term 2 break. The following will be our criteria for the selection process for the scholarship: 1. Good performance in Islamic Studies, Quran and Arabic 2. Good Academic performance 3. Good Behaviour at school 4. Akhlaq (manners) 5. A high score in a test on general Islamic Knowledge

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Based on the criteria, a panel of teachers will select the students who will be awarded the scholarship, which will cover the Umrah expenses, including flight tickets, accommodation and food. We would like to further inform you that two male staff members will accompany the students on the trip. The college will also take care of the expenses of the trip for the staff members. We are excited about launching this program and we hope that it will motivate the students to excel in all aspects, both academic and behaviour.

The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc AFIC is the oldest and longest serving government recognised Halal certification service provider. AFIC’s Halal service has been established over 40 years ago as the first formally structured Halal Meat certification service in Australia. This service has progressed into provision of Halal certification services for meat and non-meat products. Revenue generated through AFIC Halal Services is put back into the community. For details of benificiaries please refer to AFIC Annual Reports on: www.afic.com.au For further information on how to obtain Halal Accreditation for your products, please contact our Sydney office on (02) 9319 6733 or AFIC’s Melbourne office on (03) 9329 1228 Or come in for a chat: 932 Bourke Street, Zetland, Sydney, and 6668- Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne. Email: halal@afic.com.au or aficmelb@bigpond.com

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We are working extremely hard with the Department of Education and all stakeholders to ensure all requirements in relation to governance and transparency are complied with and properly adhered to. Our focus is the education of our children. We will not jeopardise their education and their futures any longer. Enough is enough… We are reminded: “If Allah helps you no one can overcome you. If He forsakes you, who is there, after that, that can help you. In Allah, then, let believers put their trust’” Al Quran 3:160. Furthermore, “ So patiently persevere: For verily the promise of Allah is true: nor let those shake thy firmness, who have (themselves) no certainty of faith”. Al –Quran 30:60 May Allah help and guide our hearts, minds and deeds at all times. Until next time, Insha’Allah. Assalaamu Alaikum

Hafez Kassem

President, Muslims Australia- AFIC

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AFIC HISTORY In 1963 the Australian Muslim community adopted an organisational structure for the cause of Islam in Australia. At the grass roots level local Muslims formed Islamic Societies to serve their basic needs in terms of education and prayer facilities. The building of Mosques and providing religious education became the primary objective. The Islamic Councils of each State and Territory united to form State Islamic Councils representing their respective Muslim communities at the peak State level. At the national level the State and Territory Islamic Councils formed the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc (AFIC), as the national umbrella organisation for Australian Muslims representing Islam and Muslims at a national and international level. AFIC has its head office in Sydney with branch offices in Melbourne.

AFIC Schools

Islamic College of Brisbane

As a democratic organisation, AFIC holds Federal Council Meetings with all State and Territory affiliates quarterly and an Annual Congress with all State , Territory Councils and Societies participating. The AFIC Committee of Management is elected every three years by the Annual Congress.

OUR MISSION The mission of AFIC is to provide service to the community in a manner that is in accordance with the teachings of Islam and within the framework of Australian law. To advocate on behalf of the Muslim community on all such matters that will affect the community’s relevance, settlement and integration within Australian society. The main role of AFIC is to represent Islam and Muslims of Australia as one “Ummah” to the government and other bodies nationally and internationally. AFIC coordinates and provides resources for activities of its State Islamic Councils and member Islamic societies.

AFIC Publications Muslims Australia

The Islamic College of Brisbane was established in January 1995. It offers high quality education at both primary and secondary levels. The college is situated on the outskirts of the city next to a large nature reserve, the Karawatha forest. The Islamic College of Brisbane is :

* a project of AFIC (Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Inc.) * registered with the Department of Education * a member of the Association of Independent Schools of Queensland (AISQ) * funded by both the Queensland and Australian governments * registered to offer courses from PreparatoryYear to Year 12 * has accreditation to enrol both local and overseas students The College is proud of its excellent academic achievements and awards won over the years and continues to maintain this level.

Muslims Australia is a quarterly community based magazine published by AFIC’s Melbourne office and is distributed throughout Australia. The first edition of Muslims Australia was published in June 2007.To be a part of the voice of the community, we welcome your articles, editorial comments

Hand in hand for a brighter Australia Muslims Australia – Head Office 932 Bourke St, Zetland NSW 2017 Tel:02 8303 2100 E-mail:admin@afic.com.au Muslims Australia – Melbourne Office 6668- Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003 Tel:+61 3 9329 1228 E-mail:melb@afic.com.au

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AFIC SCHOOLS The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils. AFIC is committed to provide educational facilities to all Australian Muslims that will enable Muslim children to be schooled at the highest level in an Islamic environment which would then enable them to take their rightful place in Australian society.

NSW SCHOOLS

Malek Fahd Islamic School Email: admin@mfis.nsw.edu.au Web:www.mfis.nsw.edu.au Malek Fahd Hoxtn Park Campus Email:hoxtonparkdp@ mfis.nsw.edu.au Web:www.mfis.nsw.edu.au Malek Fahd Beaumont Hills Campus Email:beaumont.hills.dp@ mfis.nsw.edu.au Web:www.mfis.nsw.edu.au

VICTORIA SCHOOL

Islamic College Of Melbourne Email: admin@icom.vic.edu.au Web: www.icom.vic.edu.au

QUEENSLAND SCHOOL

Islamic College of Brisbane Email: admin@icb.qld.edu.au Web: www.icb.qld.edu.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL

Langford Islamic College Email: admin@afic-lic.com.au Website: www.afic-lic.com.au

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL Islamic College of South Australia Email:admin@icosa.sa.edu.au Website: www.icosa.sa.edu.au

AFIC SCHOOL (ACT)

Islamic School of Canberra Email: iscact@bigpond.net.au Website: www. islamicschoolofcanberra.act. edu.au

AUSTRALIAN ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

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MLN Presents on Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness to the Law Institute of Victoria First On Monday, 8 February 2016, The Muslim Legal Network presented to the Law Institute of Victoria’s Conference of Council on “Diversity in the workplace - emerging challenges and opportunities”. The conference is the premier event of the LIV and is attended by up to 60 delegates including legal leaders, chief executive officers of state based law societies, section chairs, suburban and regional legal professionals, council members, representatives of the large law firm group and the Law Council of Australia. MLN’s presentation on cultural diversity, inclusiveness and bias was made alongside similar presentations by esteemed panelists including Fiona McLeod SC, President Elect, Law Council of Australia.

MLN President, Jazeer Nijamudeen

Walk for Justice for Refugees Palm Sunday Rallies Around Australia: Walk for Justice wherever you are.

• Melbourne: 2.00pm, 20/3/16. State Library cnr Swanston and Latrobe street. • Adelaide: Parliament House, North Terrace, 2.00pm • Brisbane: Reddacliff Place, 3pm • Canberra: Garema Place, 1pm • Darwin: Nightcliff Jetty, 5pm • Newcastle: Railway Sheds, Newcastle Foreshore Park, 11.30am • Perth: St. Georges Cathedral, 1pm • Sydney: Belmore Park, 1pm

MLN focused on the value of inclusiveness to the workplace but also its benefits to wider society and the importance of ensuring that the community can have confidence in the legal system. MLN President, Jazeer Nijamudeen, explained how cultural diversity brings “diverse skill sets, networks and perspectives” which can lead to “increased innovation, opportunities to expand into untapped markets and a workforce that is more capable of leveraging connections from language and culture” to benefit business. Mr Nijamudeen also explored how the failure to be inclusive can result in a drain of talent including senior practitioners leaving to start their own practice instead. The delegates listened attentively to an outline of the issues that may affect Muslim employees and how successful firms have implemented “small accommodations to be inclusive” about Friday prayers, Halal food, Alcohol, daily prayers and the Hijab. Mr Nijamudeen also stressed that “[d]iversity is not just important for the workplace but also for those that our profession serves” before moving onto a jarring anecdote. Conference delegates were speechless as Mr Nijamudeen quoted a racist remark “from just last week” where a senior legal officer told a Muslim client of an MLN member, “This is not Morocco. In Australia, women have rights. Do you understand me? Women have no rights in Morocco, do they?” LIV President, Steven Sapountsis emphasized this quote in his article on the LIV website titled: “Cultural Inclusivity in the Legal Profession: ‘This is Not Morocco - It’s Australia 2016, Isn’t It?’”. He stated: “[t]hat such bigotry and prejudice is openly paraded in Australia is a surprise, but that it is done so by anyone holding senior positions in the law, is shocking and unacceptable” Conference delegates agreed that bad behavior such as racism must be called out and Mr Sapountsis echoed these sentiments in his article “to make some small changes in your workplace...make the law a much more culturally inclusive and diverse profession – and to call out the racists and bigots” It was impressive to see the LIV CEO, Ms Nerida Wallace, inform delegates that LIV is proposing legislative changes that will enable LIV to investigate and call out such bad behavior and maintain community confidence in the institutions of justice. The presentation concluded on a positive note with Mr Nijamudeen recommending some proven strategies to address the opportunities and challenges of diversity in the workplace. Education and a courageous senior leadership were important elements of these strategies. You can seek more information about the speech or provide your feedback to contact@muslimlegalnetwork. com or at www.facebook.com/muslimlegal.

AUSTRALIAN ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

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South Eastern Islamic Forum ‘Consultation Dinner’

Islamic Council Of Victoria (ICV)

The ICV in partnership with the SMCT – Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust hosted the first South Eastern Islamic Forum ‘Consultation Dinner’ with Muslim religious and community leaders of the Sth Eastern suburbs of Melbourne on Tuesday, 23rd February 2016 at the Springvale Botanical Cemetery. 30 leading community members attended and became aware of SMCT’s vision and future planning and contributed to valuable discussions regarding Muslim burial needs and practices. Michele Blyth, General Manager Engagement and Partnerships hosted the dinner and shared SMCT plans and opportunities for the Muslim communities. Michelle says “I am really looking forward to going on the journey with the Islamic Council of Victoria and all of the Muslim communities”.

ICV Vice President Mohamed Mohideen, ICV Imam Sheikh Magidih Essa and Dandenong Interfaith Network’s Helen Heath all presented and felt the evening to be very insightful with a very wide representation of the diverse Muslim communities and groups. A follow up

For the first time in history, educational institutions, language colleges, and international students gathered to show the world that Australia is a top destination for study and travel. On the 12th February 2016, the ICONIC

Bondi Beach received 3000 international students. In total, students from 62 different nationalities attended an unprecedented outdoor live English lesson and a Guinness World Record attempt! With backing from the NSW State Government and English Australia.The latest global education data from the OECD showed Australia was the third most popular study

To highlight diversity in the multicultural seat of Batman, the launch is being held at the much-loved Cedar Bakery in Preston Indian-Australian social worker Alexandra Kaur Bhathal is running to win the Greens second most winnable lower house seat of Batman. More than 250 people packed Preston’s Cedar Bakery to Alex Bhathal’s campaign launch, which Adam Bandt MP, Sen. Richard Di Natale, Sen.Janet Rice spoke to encourage people to volunteer and donate to a people powered campaign to win the seat of Batman in 2016, using similar tactics to Adam Bandt’s winning campaign in 2013. Alexandra Kaur Bhathal, a well-known in the community for her work with young people, multiculturalism and equal rights of diverse communities, especially women and work for Peace and people seeking asylum. “I have lived and worked in this seat for many years and I can’t imagine living

Alex Bhathal For Batman anywhere else in Melbourne – I love our multiculturalism and the generosity of people here. I’m deeply committed to getting the representation that lives up to our values” said Ms Bhathal. To highlight diversity in the multicultural seat of Batman, the launch is being held at the much-loved Cedar Bakery in Preston. Batman has the highest primary Greens vote in Australia after the federal seat of Melbourne and since 2010, the twoparty electoral contest in Batman has

Reform in Superannuation Taxation is Looming

By Dr. Abul Jalaluddin The Government is effectively considering a radical reform plan for superannuation system as super tax concessions are poorly targeted, providing hugely disproportionate benefits to high income earners. The measure is expected to save the budget $6 billion a year. The superannuation regime is a vehicle to accumulate savings for retirement and not a tax planning opportunity. Under the current rules based on the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992, superannuation contributions are taxed at 15%, earnings of superannuation funds are also taxed at 15% and you get the superannuation benefits tax free when you reach the age of 60 and above. This rule applies to taxpayers of all income levels (low, middle and high income earners) which creates the basis for inequalities in superannuation tax concession benefits.

destination for international student after the USA and UK and one of the few major destination countries to increase its global market share over the last decade. The standing also proves Australia is punching well above its weight internationally, with the sector forecasting to grow to $30 billion by 2020.

Alex Bhathal and Adam Bandt MP launched the biggest campaign to win the seat of Batman for the Greens Media Release

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Dinner is planned in April at Bunurong Memorial Park. SMCT manages a total of 8 cemeteries for further information you can visit: smct.org.au

The Biggest English Lesson in the World Bondi Beach, Australia

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between Labor and the Greens, making a Greens win in the seat possible. Adam Bandt MP and Greens Leader Richard Di Natale have both expressed their strong commitment to the Alex Bhathal for Batman campaign. “Liberal and Labor have let Australia’s migrant communities down. Our nation’s family reunion scheme is does not work, with 20 plus year waiting lists. And both parties are watering down the basic democratic right, in a multicultural nation, to hold dual citizenship” said Ms Bhathal. “The Greens are deeply committed to Australia’s multiculturalism, the most successful in the world. We are committed to restoring the family reunion program, to treating all Australians equally in matters of citizenship and to making things easier with access to jobs and services for newly arrived migrant communities. We have the courage and vision to lead for all Australians” said Ms Bhathal. Ms Bhathal and Greens party leaders will be hosting a dinner on multiculturalism and migrant rights in the near future.

The reform plan being considered is to abolish the current concessional tax rate on superannuation contributions, treat superannuation contributions as income in the hands of the individuals, tax contributions at marginal personal tax rates and provide a 15% tax rebate to all superannuation contributors for the amounts contributed to superannuation funds. This plan would equalise the tax incentive for making contributions to superannuation funds for everyone at 15% in the dollar and make the system fairer for low income earners. Because of progressive rate of tax, a 15% tax incentive to a low income earner with an annual income of, say, less than $100,000 will not produce the same tax benefit for someone with an annual earnings of, say, over $200,000. The Murray Review into Financial System completed in November 2014 documented the highly disproportionate superannuation tax benefits to people in the high income brackets. It found that only $1 in every $200 tax benefits goes to bottom 20% of income earners and more than half (more than $100 of every $200 tax benefits) goes to top 20% of income earners. The review also found that 10% of Australians receive 38% of Australia’s superannuation tax concessions, more than the combined benefit of the bottom 70% of Australians. The concept of flat-rate tax concession was mooted in the Henry Tax Review in May 2010. The specific details of the plan were recently provided by the Deloitte Access Economics in a report entitled “Shedding Light in the Debate: Myth Busting Tax Reform” which concluded that we should consider making tax incentives for contributing to superannuation the same for everyone at 15% in the dollar. Australians need reform to superannuation system that ensures the sustainability of this system in a way which delivers fairness and enables retirees to maintain a comfortable standard of living in retirement. This proposed plan seems to be a step closer to achieve these goals of sustainability and comfortable living standard in retirement phase of our lives.

EDUCATION ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

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How to Approach Higher Islamic Learning in the West By Pro Mehmet Ozalp How does one approach establishing higher Islamic learning in Western countries and Australia? The challenge stands before us – on one hand, there is the obvious inclusion of the vast array of classical Islamic sciences and disciplines; on the other, there are inconspicuous contemporary needs and academic standards. This challenge is precisely what we set out to address in the last six years of continually improving our course design for the Islamic Studies programme at ISRA and Charles Sturt University. Since the tenth century, madrasas have been the primary education providers in the Muslim world. Ever since the introduction of Western-influenced educational institutions in the nineteenth century, there has been a chasm between madrasa and university educational approaches, not only in the study of Islam but educational approach in general. The result was the fragmentation of Muslim countries into two segments that had dramatically different visions for society. The problems facing Muslim societies could be traced to this chasm in education that has continued to widen for the last 200 years. Even though madrasas and their influences have diminished in the twentieth century, they have survived in their traditional form in many Muslim countries. Islamic higher education in Australia and the West has also gravitated towards madrasastyle traditional education, mainly due to its low cost, being offered through mosques unencumbered by regulation, and esteem held about the sheikhs and the institution in Muslim religious circles.

Madrasa-style education is characterised by a study of traditional Islamic sciences, including tafsir (exegesis), the Qur’an, hadith (Prophetic traditions), fiqh (Islamic law) and usuli (foundational methodology) disciplines, along with Arabic and logic. The advantages of this style of education are: it focuses on usuli or method-based disciplines; it places greater emphasis on Arabic and therefore allows access to primary sources and classical texts; and the thorough coverage and memorisation of the Qur’an and hadith literature. Madrasa-style education, nevertheless, has its disadvantages that are particularly accentuated in the Western context. Shortcomings include: limited curriculum constituting only classical disciplines; lack of or poorly designed assessments; overemphasis on information recollection and memorisation; and limited focus on research skills and critical thinking. Madrasas also fall outside the structured and formal educational system and their quality assurance processes; therefore, there is no acknowledgement by way of qualifications, accreditation or awards for students. Consequently, while madrasastyle Islamic education gives an excellent grounding in tradition, graduands are usually not prepared well for the societies in which they live nor is there formal acknowledgement of their efforts and standard of education. Although Islamic studies programmes offered at Western universities provided a contemporary approach and rigour of academic standards, a brief examination reveal shortcomings here also. For the last few centuries, university departments

SHINING LIGHT

Hanan Dover dedicated to Middle Eastern and Near Eastern languages and civilisations often housed Islamic studies. These were historically dominated by Orientalist approaches and nonMuslim academics who did not share Muslim sensitivities and priorities. Further, the courses offered often exhibited an exaggerated emphasis on culture and politics, rather than Islam as a faith tradition. As a result, Muslims generally did not trust courses on Islam offered through Western universities and students often felt frustrated at their lecturer’s lack of knowledge of Islam and lack of depth in how Islam is understood and practiced by Muslims. Hence, it seemed reasonable that, rather than picking one or the other, there was a need to bridge the chasm between the madrasa and university styles of education to provide a comprehensive, integrated and balanced course profile for students of Islam. It was with this specific intent that ISRA partnered with Charles Sturt University to establish CISAC (Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation) and design new bachelors and masters courses in Islam. CISAC’s Islamic Studies course design constituted three core

components: classical Islamic sciences; contemporary academic liberal arts; and human development and leadership. The combination of these three components ensured balance between traditional and contemporary disciplines as well as setting a platform for encouraging desired graduate attributes of grounding in the tradition of Islam, being relevant for the society in which we live and prepare ourselves to address deeply rooted issues affecting all humanity. Added to this is our approach to knowledge: Qur’an, Sunnah and authentic historical reports as well as the knowledge of the universe and natural world are essential sources. Human reason is the critical instrument that seeks correlation between the revealed sources and creation to correctly understand both. The Muslim world and Muslims in Australia need men and women who have acquired a balanced higher education of grounding in core Islamic sciences, a deep familiarity with the contemporary world and human reality, and a competence in academic and liberal arts offered by universities.

ISLAMIC COURSES INFORMATION PROGRAM AT ISRA

ISRA (Islamic Sciences Research Academy) Melbourne started the new year by organising an information session on Saturday 30 January, providing course details and information for the academic year of 2016. The program commenced with a speech from Omer A Ergi, General Manager of ISRA and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University. Omer emphasised the importance of knowledge, reminding the audience that the first command to Muslims in the Qur’an is “Iqra” (read). Omer also gave the alarming fact that Islamic Studies courses are predominantly taught by non-Muslims in the West due to the insufficient number of Muslim academics, stressing the need for more Muslim academics in the West. Dr Zuleyha Keskin, Course Coordinator of ISRA and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University provided detailed information about the courses. One of the key points Zuleyha made is the extensive experience the staff at ISRA have in teaching at the academic level. Zuleyha also noted the flexible nature of the courses; students are able to study 1

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subject to 4 subjects per session depending on their other commitments. The program continued with a number of student testimonials. Waeza Mahomed-Osman delivered a heart-felt reflection about her studies at ISRA, highlighting how studying Islam at the academic level had transformed her in so many ways, generating love and passion for knowledge. Waeza’s speech was followed by a testimonial by Muhammad Harris Siddiqui who has been studying Islam for 6 years. Whilst Muhammad admittedly has immense Islamic knowledge, he noted his appreciation for the application of that knowledge into the contemporary context in the course he was studying at ISRA. He also expressed his gratitude for the support shown by the staff. Ahmet Demir, a Masters student who is also the General Secretary of the Board of Selimiye Foundation, commented on how he has been able to successfully study this course despite his extremely busy lifestyle. “The staff are aware that their students are extremely busy, they have clearly designed the course accordingly” he said. Matthew Wallis, the

Enrolment Officer, provided enrolment information to the potential students and reminded them that the courses are covered by HECS which means Australian citizens do not need to pay any money upfront. The night concluded with a question and answer session followed by refreshments. There was a positive buzz in the air as the participants got excited at the idea of starting their new course. ISRA is an academic institution that has a centre (CISAC) within Charles Sturt University offering the following courses: Bachelor of Islamic Studies, Master of Islamic Studies, Master of Arts (Classical Arabic). It is the only university course in Australia that offers classical subjects such as Usul al-Tafsir, Usul al-Fiqh and Usul al-Hadith combined with a contemporary understanding of Islamic Studies. Melbourne contacts details: melb@isra.org.au and (03) 9305 2858. Sydney contact details: info@isra.org.au and (02) 9649 9040.

Hanan Dover is a clinical and forensic psychologist and managing director of psychcentral. She has completed four degrees in area of psychology and is currently enrolled in PhD at the school of medicine at western Sydney university. Her PhD research is on the role of religious coping amongst traumatised Iraqi refugees. Her current research also includes exploring Islamophobia. Current counter terrorism law and surveillance on Australia Muslims and its impact on their psychological health. Hanan Has presented internationally and nationally as an invited speaker on issues relating to psychology. Mental health,Islam,and Muslims Hanan Is the Founder of mission of hope and is the project Director of Hayat House. She is also an executive member of the psychology from an Islamic perspective interest group of the Australia psychological society. A member of the APS College of clinical psychologists and the APS college of forensic psychologists.

Dr Ghena Krayem

Dr Ghena Krayem is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of law university of Sydney. Since 2000 Ghena has been s legal academic teaching in the areas of constructional law , public law and legal ethics. She has researched and published in many areas to do with Islam in Australia particularly focusing on Muslim women and Islamic family law. Ghena is a regular commentator on the Muslim community in Australia. She is also the author of the recently published book Islamic Family Law in Australia. To Recognise or not to Recognise.

OPINION ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

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Shari’ah is a controversial topic in Western eyes When I was to Himself whoever turns preparing my back [to Him]. (Quran Masters thesis 42:13) in Islamic Accordingly, what Muslims Studies at the Sydney have as Shari’ah is what it University, one of my was given to people before classmates asked me about them. So every tradition the title of my thesis. before Islam had a path, a When I answered that I was methodology or a Shari’ah. preparing a thesis titled According to the Muslim Shari’ah and its relevance scholar Khaled Abou El to Muslims in the West, she Fadl, Shari’ah: “is about opened her mouth and said a process, methodology Dr. Rawaa El Ayoubi Gebara in a shocked voice:“Why and morality. At the core do you Muslims want to of this morality is the Sydney bring your bad Shari’ah value of beauty. Human everywhere?” understanding of the law This event was an incentive for me to conduct (fiqh) engages the process and searches the further research about Shari’ah, to personally various normative values of Shari’ah, but human learn about it and to help clear up some understanding can never be the embodiment misunderstandings in the minds of others. As a of God’s beauty”. In Islamic scholarship, Muslim, I was at the beginning of developing my Shari’ah means broadly the way to well-being understanding of Shari’ah principles. From my or goodness and the fountain or source of experience and the discussions that take place nourishment. This journey leads to God (Allah), in the media and academic fields, I noticed, but the way for Muslims has been shown by God, when the term Shari’ah is mentioned, a dark the Creator, through the Prophet Muhammad image of Islam comes up in people’s minds about (pbuh). Since Shari’ah is a path to religion, it physical punishments, the repression of women is primarily concerned with the set of values and other similar negative comments. Shari’ah that are essential to Islam and the best manner has become a controversial topic in Western of its protection. Therefore, Shari’ah refers to eyes and its manner of representation has been guidance, beliefs, commands, prohibitions, laws infuriating for Muslims. It has reached the extent and principles that God addressed to humanity that many intellectual Muslims are ashamed to relating to their conduct in this world and mention the term “Shari’ah” and usually replace salvation in the hereafter. it with “Islamic law”. However, this is a mistake The second point that I want to make here because Islamic law is just a small entity under that Shari’ah tells Muslims that in order to be the large umbrella of Shari’ah. faithful to the principles of Islam they have to As a practising Muslim woman living in a act with good morals in the society. Therefore, modern secular society, I noticed the difficulties they should understand the constitution and faced by some Muslims in navigating their way the ideals of this country because a lot of through actualising Shari’ah in their daily lives, Australians values are very similar to the values which represents their faith and identity, while of Shari’ah. For instance, social justice, respect, living as good Australian citizens. This challenge social security, health system, taking care of takes on another dimension when one is also the elderly people, equality in front of the law, a student and a researcher. Therefore, after I humanitarian values and moral principles are all finished my research, I thought it is a must, to from Shari’ah. share its outcomes and to point out some of the Shari’ah is also about accepting what is good dimensions of Shari’ah. and ingrate it in the system and rejecting what As a starting point, it is important to mention is bad. Also, Shari’ah fulfils the criteria of here that there is a connection between the justice and legitimacy, and binds the governed message of Islam and the previous messages, as and governor alike, because it is based on the the Quran states in chapter 42: rule of law and thus deprives human beings He has ordained for you of religion what He of capricious authority over each other. Then enjoined upon Noah and that which We have there is the concern for justice, which is a major revealed to you, [O Muhammad], and what We preoccupation of Shari’ah: Justice is concerned enjoined upon Abraham and Moses and Jesus - to with the manner in which God wants creatures to establish the religion and not be divided therein. be treated, expounded mainly under the general Difficult for those who associate others with heading of mu’amalat (civil transactions). I will Allah is that to which you invite them. Allah expand more about the importance of justice in chooses for Himself whom He wills and guides Shari’ah in my following article.

GIFT OF KINDNESS

The No. 1 Reason You Might Fail As A Parent By Jamilah Samian Most of us agree that parenting is arguably the most important job anyone could do. In this post, I want to talk about the No. 1 reason why many parents today fail in their parenting job. The key word is “Time”. When Internet hit the world, the complaints poured in from parents. Parents complained of children addicted to computer games, Internet chat rooms, demanding to have their own mobile phones and devices, so they could access anything online, anywhere. A recent report illustrated that things have changed. The balance has now swung to the other side: A growing number of children are now complaining that their parents are so attached to their mobile phones and devices, it makes these children feel ignored and neglected. The word that came up repeatedly was, ‘sad’. An eight-year-old boy said that pretty often, when he came to his mother to ask her about something, she would ask him to wait, so she could finish whatsapping a friend or finish her post on Facebook or Instagram or reply an email related to work – the list goes on. It reminds me of the time when I was at a restaurant, waiting to be served. At the next table sat two women and a young girl, not more than five years old. As the two women checked their mobile phones, posed and snapped photos of themselves and rechecked their mobile phones, the little girl buried her head in her arms and looked away. There was such sadness in her face, I wish I could get up and tell the women to stop whatever they were doing and start paying attention to her. The drama went on until I left. Here is to remind you that TIME is the most valuable, important investment you could ever make as a parent. Take the time to look at your child when he comes to you. Take the time to listen and understand what she is saying. It won’t be long before they grow

up. If you don’t give them your time when they need it, it is unlikely for them to make you their reference point when they need it. At times, it is good to remind ourselves of the difference we parents can make to shape our children’s thoughts and actions. Perhaps you have heard of the oft-quoted saying, “It takes a village to raise a child”. To an extent this is true, but taken to the extreme, it might imply as if we parents are off the hook and other people should bear the responsibility in case our offspring don’t turn out right. So let us make the record straight. As a teacher of mine said, “Yes, it takes a village to raise a child, but what a parent can do is much much more than what a village can do.” Never underestimate the power and influence that you, the parent, can make. All the little things that you do on a daily basis, which your kids observe, are the most powerful lessons you are imparting to your children. Never mind if the world is showing them something on the contrary. Let me share a personal experience. Growing up, my parents never bought any entertainment magazine, the pages of which were filled with reports and photos of actors, singers and entertainers. Ever. What they did buy were other reading materials that were worth reading. I saw plenty of entertainment magazines whenever I visited my cousins’ and neighbours’ homes. My parents never told me not to buy those magazines. Yet it never crossed my mind to read, let alone buy them. When it comes to raising the future generation, action speaks louder than words. Case closed.

Jamilah Samian is the author of “The Kindness Miracle”, “Cool Mum Super Dad”, “Cool Boys Super Sons”, and “The Groovy Guide to Parenting Gen-Y & Z”. Visit her website www.coolmumsuperdad.com Check her out at www.coolmumsuperdad.com

Come on Australia – Let’s Go! Register today to Clean Up Australia in 2016 Clean Up Australia It’s time to take a look around your local area – your streets, parks, sporting grounds, beaches, bushland and waterways to find those rubbish hotspots that need attention and register a local site for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March 2016. 2015 was the year when, with your support, we saw great progress with the announcement of a container refund scheme in NSW, and discussion about how we reduce the number of plastic bags being handed out at checkouts.in NSW and Qld. But it is imperative that we also keep on top of all the other litter that accumulates areas around us. According to Chairman and Founder of Clean Up Australia, Ian Kiernan AO, registering a local site on Clean Up Australia Day is the perfect way to identify local trouble-spots and free your favourite local areas of senseless rubbish. “Come on Australia – Let’s make this Clean Up Day the biggest one yet! Our website is open

for registrations and once again we need your generosity and passion for the environment to make 2016 a success,” said Mr Kiernan. In 2015 more than 535,000 volunteers removed an estimated 14,000 tonnes of rubbish from 6,890 sites across Australia. “I am pleased once again to work with all of our volunteers who continue to tirelessly remove rubbish from your local area. However, this year I would like to challenge everyone else to get involved in what is now the biggest community mobilisation event in the Southern Hemisphere.” [can we support this?] “First option is to find a local rubbish hotspot or favourite location and then organise your family, friends, neighbours and colleagues to join your team.” “But if that doesn’t appeal – there is another way YOU can be involved. In 2016 YOU can have your say in programs Clean Up develops as we continue our efforts to stop rubbish. YOU donors choose the rubbish item that annoys YOU the most and Clean Up allocates your donation towards development of a program that focuses

on that item. Becoming a YOU donor is as easy as texting CLEAN to 0437 371 371 or follow the prompts on our website. ” said Mr Kiernan. Clean Up Australia is a not-for-profit charity which relies on donations from individuals and businesses to help us fund the free materials we provide for the thousands of volunteers at community sites all year round. Membership of YOU will help us eradicate those rubbish items that consistently plague their efforts. Come on Australia - 2016 is your chance to get involved and join the hundreds of thousands of volunteers who will grab their white and yellow bags and don their gloves to clean up their local community. Over the last 26 years volunteers have donated more than 29.8 million hours towards caring for the environment through Clean Up Australia Day, by removing the equivalent of 315,776 ute loads of rubbish from 158,809 sites across the country. Registrations for 2016 Clean Up sites are now open. To register go to: cleanupaustraliaday.org.au

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NEWS ¿ ALWASAT ¿ Issue 64 ¿ Jumada Al-awwal 1437 ¿ February 2016

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Is the term ‘anti-Semitic’ defamatory?

Sharri Markson’s about to find out BY MYRIAM ROBIN/ Crikey media Calling critics of the Israeli government”antiSemites” might prompt a call to the lawyers, pending the outcome of a defamation case brought against Australian journalist Sharri Markson and her employer. The case revolves around a column Markson wrote in the midst of the(somewhat successful) push by some within NSW Labor to force those going on educational trips to Israel to also spend an equivalent amount of time in Palestinian territory. Under the headline”ALP’s anti-Semitic views behind push for trip ban”, she strongly criticised NSW’s first Muslim MP, Labor’s Shaoquett Moselmane, for broadcasting”anti-Semitic sentiment” when he used terms like”cancerous and malicious” to describe the Australian Israeli lobby in a speech made in Parliament in 2013. Moselmane is suing for defamation. Rick Mitry of Mitry Lawyers, who is acting for the MP, told Crikey this morning that the criticisms of his client were dishonest and unfair. “If you look at original speech in Parliament, it didn’t say anything about Jews or the Semitic race. He criticised Israeli government policies. “That’s why he began these proceedings. [News Corp] didn’t retract — if they had we might have withdrawn. But now that they’re insisting that [the column] wasn’t in any way dishonest or defamatory of him, we have to pursue. First to recover damages to his character, but also, so it does become a test case.” Mitry says his client would be open to

Rick Mitry of Mitry Lawyers a settlement,”if they withdraw [the accusation in Markson’s column], which is false, and apologise, and pay appropriate damages”. There isn’t an”abundance of cases” dealing with this kind of thing in Australia, Mitry says. Sydney University defamation expert David Rolph could only name a handful of defamation cases involving a charge of racism. And there were fewer, if any, involving charges of anti-Semitism.”They’re relatively rare. And it does create some difficulty for judges sitting alone or for juries,” he said. “In many of these cases, the defence that might arise is honest opinion or fair context. But it depends on the context in which the allegation is made. If you’re raising a range of facts,

it might be defensible as comment. But if you’re baldly asserting somebody is a racist, defamation law might treat [that] as an assertion of fact. Which throws up the difficult issue of how many instances of dubious actions or iterations prove someone is a racist?” Mitry says his client didn’t say anything against the Jewish people.”He only said something against the Israeli parliament. Often when you say something against Israeli policy, the race card gets played. Which is rubbish.” Markson has levelled charges of antiSemitism towards critics of Israeli policy before(though she is hardly alone in how she uses the term). For example, after then-Fairfax columnist Mike Carlton left The Sydney Morning Herald in explosive circumstances, she wrote that his abuse of readers on Twitter was”anti-Semitic”. Going by the tweets used to illustrate the article, it appears that the claim revolved around Carlton’s use of terms such as”Likudniks”(a reference to Israel’s conservative Likud party) and”Jewish bigot” towards detractors. Carlton told Crikey this morning he never considered suing Markson over calling his conduct anti-Semitic, though he says the claim is”utterly untrue”. He added that the charge of anti-Semitism was hurled to counter the”slightest criticism of Israel”. “And it’s very effective. It’s a very hard charge to rebut. Once you’re smeared with that tag, it’s got you. It terrified Fairfax all the way up to the board.” It’s a criticism seconded by Peter Slezak, a Jewish-Australian philosophy academic who is a vocal critic of both Israeli groups in Australia and the Israeli government.

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He says the charge has a chilling effect on discussion of Israeli policy and detracts from incidences of real anti-Semitism. “The charge [of anti-Semitism] is used against anyone who raises their voice against the crimes of the state of Israel,” he told Crikey.”They should be called on it.” The annual report on anti-Semitism of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry(ECAJ) gives an example of how anti-Semitism is tracked by Jewish groups, and how the term is used with relative ease in an Australian context. The ECAJ’s 2015 report distinguishes between anti-Semitic discourse and anti-Semitic incidents, and notes that”antisemitism will never disappear or be destroyed”. While it says criticism of Israeli policy isn’t of itself anti-Semitic, it says one source of anti-Semitism in Australia is”political antisemitism disguised as anti-Zionism and the denial of Jewish peoplehood, history and rights”. In other words, criticism of Israeli policy can act as a smokescreen for antiSemitic sentiment, both through the use of symbols or caricature or more explicit sentiments.

This was the argument made about a Glen Le Lievre cartoon accompanying the column that led to Carlton parting ways with Fairfax — while Le Lievre’s cartoon was clearly about Israeli military tactics, the fact that the Jew in the cartoon was depicted with a Star of David and a stereotypical Jewish nose, in a manner said to be reminiscent of anti-Semitic imagery, brought the charge of anti-Semitism by some Australian Jewish groups. The ECAJ’s report initially emphasises anti-Semitic incidents such as harassment or physical assaults of Jewish people(of which it tracked 190 in 2015). But it argues such behaviour does not exist in a vacuum: it is legitimised through anti-Semitism in the mainstream media and society. Much of the Australian media is, in the report, accused of publishing antiSemitic content. This includes Crikey, which is criticised both for some of the claims in articles published in 2014 and for the reader comments allowed under the articles. Source: www.crikey.com.au

First International Conference of Muslim Councils in the West The President of the Islamic Council of Western Australia Dr. Rateb Jneid attended the 1st International Conference of Muslim Councils in the West - a major initiative for Muslims in Western nations - in Washington, D.C., February 1-3 in Arlington, Va. This conference was the first of its kind to bring Muslim leaders around the world together to exchange experiences and to discuss common issues of concern to our communities. A conference of this scale, uniting the voices of Muslims across the Western Hemisphere and world, is vital to our continued growth and development as a global community. The 200 attendees included representatives from Muslim Councils and their member organizations from North America, South America, the Caribbean, Australia, and Europe. International representatives presented reports on Muslims in their respective countries. Conference discussions focused on: • Identifying and developing strategic priorities for the Muslim communities in the West, • Exchanging ideas and developing strategies to address the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim bigotry in the West, • Developing ways with which to challenge and counteract the problem

Dr Rateb Jneid President-Islamic Council of WA

of violent extremism in all its forms, • Enhancing the integration and positive contributions of Muslim communities in the societies in which they live, • Developing strategies for the resettlement of the new waves of refugees and exchanging experiences and resources.

The Conference was a successful and productive event with participants discussing issues and working together to propose solutions. The leaders were able to come up with a set of initiatives and proposals for further deliberation. The conference resolved that: The leaders participating in the

conference have acknowledged the need and have agreed to form a Coordinating Body of Muslim Councils in the West and have formed a steering committee to implement this decision. “We will continue to engage in civic, social, political and educational areas to better integrate the Muslims

in their own countries, as well as internationally” The historic conference was a vibrant open discussion with enthusiastic participation from a diverse set of leaders who represented the Muslim community in the West. A commitment to continue such meetings, which bring leaders together for a common purpose and a vision for our community, was agreed on by all. Dr Rateb Jneid President-Islamic Council of WA

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The principal of Al-Taqwa College made a visit to some Historical Mosques and Educational Institutions in China By Mohammad Safar Melbourne In December of 2015, principal of Al-Taqwa College and its campuses Omar Hallak made a momentous visit to China in what was a grand tour of its historically significant mosques and Islamic landmarks. In a tour that spanned over five days, Mr. Hallak was guided through a total of seven of the Country’s most notable mosques and quite a few Islamic schools and colleges along the way. This trip by Mr. Hallak aimed to increase the reach and the influence of Al-Taqwa college to the far east. Seeing the Country’s great mosques and Islamic institutions is crucial in order to truly understand the Islamic culture in China, and what life is like for Chinese Muslims. Starting in the Chinese city of Guangzhou, located in the Guangdong province in the south of China, Mr. Hallak began his tour by visiting one of the oldest mosques, Huaisheng Mosque. This mosque is said to have been built in 627AD by Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas, the uncle of the prophet Muhammad (SAW). This is an extremely significant site to not only China, but to the Islamic world, as it illustrates the reach and influence of Islam from almost 1400 years ago. As a result of this influence, there are more than 120 million Muslims living in China today, and more than 100.000 mosques. Mr. Hallak also visited one of China’s largest and most famous mosques, the Shuncheng street mosque. This mosque is located in Kunming city, in the Yunnan province in south west China, and covers almost 10,000 square metres of land. The mosque was originally built almost 600 years ago in the year 1425, and serves as one of the busiest mosques in the country. During his trip, Mr. Hallak also attended meetings and talks at many Islamic schools in china, where Al-Taqwa aims to foster an exchange program for students and staff related to the schools. This can be a major learning experience for all parties involved, as it can increase the exposure and power of Islam as it is practiced in many different cultures. The trip was a great success, and has made a great impact in strengthening ties between Islamic institutions in both Australia and China.

The Grand Mosque of Shadian, one of the biggest in China. Grand Mosque of Shadian is consisted by main buildings of prayer hall, vault and four minarets. This grand mosque has inherited the decoration style for its galleries, arches and pillars from Nabawi Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Leaders from the Girls’ School of Dianbaimu Mosque

Mr. Hallak visited the Kindergarten and Girls’ Islamic School of the Shigoutou Mosque of Yuxi

At the Dazhuang Mosque of Kaiyuan

Mr. Hallak gave a speech and answered questions from the students and teachers at the Girls’ school of Dianbaimu Mosque

Life outside Huaisheng Mosque of Guangzhou

Mr. Hallak at the classroom of Islamic School of Shuncheng Mosque.

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