July 2021

Eid Mubarak Issue 121 ¿ Dhul Hijjah 1442 ¿ July 2021 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1442 ‫ ¿ ذو الحجة‬121 ‫العدد‬

ARABIC & ENGLISH MAGAZINE

“THERE SHOULD BE NEITHER HARMING NOR RECIPROCATING HARM” PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)

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Eid al-Adha 2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

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Editor in Chief: Fawaz Chawk Art Director: Omar Alhashemi

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Editorial Secretary: Dr. Abdul M. Kamareddine Sydney: Monzer Gabr Adelaide: Ahmed Zreika

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Guidelines for Leading through Crisis: Scenario of Coronavirus Outbreak

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Every Father Leaves A Legacy

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The Number One Secret the Diet Culture Doesn’t Want You to Know

Doubtful ingredients in processed food

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Every person to be counted in 2021 Census

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Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims

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PRIME MINISTER

MESSAGE FROM THE PRIME MINISTER

EID AL-ADHA 2021 Eid Mubarak, to all who are celebrating Eid al-Adha.

I send my best wishes, gratitude and thanks to Australia’s Muslim community for the sacrifices you have made over this past year.

Though we have achieved so much saving lives and livelihoods, many Australians – especially in Sydney and Melbourne – cannot gather and celebrate as they would like.

I know we have asked much of Muslim Australians over this past year with many of your gatherings, celebrations and rituals curtailed, yet you have demonstrated your faith through the sacrifices you have made and the courage and kindness you have shown.

No matter what our creed, we know that faith always finds a way to shine brightly in the darkness – and I know your commitment to each other and to your community shines brightly in cities, suburbs, towns and farms across our land.

I thank you for what you have done, and what you continue to do to protect each other and your fellow Australians. It has not been easy – particularly for families who are separated from each other.

Though in many places this Eid al-Adha we are being tried, we have demonstrated as a country what we can achieve when we all play our part and work together.

No matter where we are in Australia we can all play our part – by answering the call of sacrifice, by staying COVID safe and by getting vaccinated.

I have every confidence that our sacrifices, compassion and support for each other will be rewarded with better times.

The Hon Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister of Australia July 2021

‫رسالة من رئيس الوزراء‬

2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

.‫ لكل الذين يحتفلون بعيد األضحى‬،‫عيد مبارك‬ ‫أرسل أطيب متنيايت وامتناين وشكري للجالية اإلسالمية يف أسرتاليا للتضحيات‬ .‫التي قمتم بها خالل العام املايض‬ -‫ فإنّ العديد من األسرتاليني‬،‫رغم أننا حقّقنا الكثري من إنقاذ األرواح واألرزاق‬ .‫ ال يستطيعون التج ّمع واالحتفال كام يو ّدون‬-‫خاصة يف سيدين وملبورن‬ ‫أنا أعلم أننا طلبنا الكثري من مسلمي أسرتاليا خالل العام املايض فجاء العديد‬ ‫عبتم عن‬ ّ ‫ غري أنكم‬،‫من تج ّمعاتكم واحتفاالتكم وشعائركم الدينية مقتضبة‬ .‫إميانكم من خالل التضحيات والشجاعة والطيبة التي أظهرمتوها‬ ‫ نعلم أنّ االميان يجد دامئ ًا سبي ًال ليش ّع ساطع ًا يف‬،‫بغض النظر عن عقيدتنا‬ ‫الظالم – وأنا أعرف أنّ التزامكم تجاه بعضكم البعض وتجاه جاليتكم يش ّع‬ .‫ساطع ًا يف املدن واألحياء والبلدات واملزارع يف جميع أنحاء بالدنا‬ ‫أشكركم ملا قمتم به وتواصلون القيام به لحامية بعضكم بعض ًا ومواطنيكم‬ ‫ مل يكن ذلك سه ًال – خاصة للعائالت التي تف ّرقت عن بعضها‬.‫األسرتاليني‬ .‫البعض‬ ‫ إ ّال أ ّننا‬،‫يتم اختبارنا يف عدة أماكن‬ ‫هذا‬ ‫األضحى‬ ‫عيد‬ ‫يف‬ ‫أنه‬ ‫من‬ ‫الرغم‬ ‫عىل‬ ّ .‫أثبتنا كبلد أنّ باستطاعتنا اإلنجاز عندما نقوم جميع ًا بدورنا ونعمل مع ًا‬ ‫ باالستجابة‬- ‫بغض النظر عن موقعنا يف اسرتاليا ميكننا جميع ًا القيام بدورنا‬ ّ .‫ وبتلقي اللقاح‬COVID ‫اىل نداء التضحية وبالبقاء آمنني من‬ ّ ‫إنني واثق‬ ‫كل الثقة بأنّ تضحياتنا وتعاطفنا ودعمنا لبعضنا البعض س ُيكافأ يف‬ .‫أوقات أفضل‬

،‫معالي النائب سكوت موريسن‬

‫رئيس وزراء أستراليا‬ 2021 ‫يوليو‬/‫تموز‬

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Eid al-Adha 2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

COMMUNITY

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Guidelines for Leading through Crisis:

SCENARIO OF CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK A crisis can bring fear to individuals and organisations. However, if we let this fear overcome our thinking and actions, we may react in an emotional way and make the wrong decisions. In times of crisis, good leadership is the link that can hold family together and make organisations move forward through the strength and resilience of its team and can eventually rise above difficulties and challenges

Dr. Rawaa El Ayoubi Sydney

• At this time, we need a strong, visionary and genuine leader who can use the right model in a form and fashion that are unique to the particular circumstances and can turn them to his/her advantage in the situation at hand.

• Nowadays, our situation has become very tough, and the world is completely different to how we have known it before. Everyone is suffering, whether they already have a business or not. Crisis is a big revealer as it can test the skill of the leader, can he/ she continue to maintain momentum in their life and work?

• Right now, whether we are an individual, a family, organisation or government, it all comes down to how resilient we are and how strong our will is to follow the instructions and cooperate for the best of our society.

It is an open challenge to find out the level of strength and patience we all have as humans.

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Leadership in crisis management is really tough because the success or failure of all organisations, community circles, schools, hospitals and governments rests on the perceived quality of the people at the top.

Here are seven guidelines that will help you as a leader, and your organisation to rise above the crisis and thrive on time of change and uncertainty. They are: 1- Empathise by listening to your employees and seeking to understand their points of view and acknowledging that your organisation is facing a crisis. It is a difficult step, but it is your first step towards mounting a response. What leader needs during crisis is to be transparent and to have a strong mindset that allows him/her to stay focused on positive outcomes instead of negative thoughts and can help navigating pandemic crisis and future crisis.

2- Emphasise the value

of collaboration and teamwork by organising a network of teams that can take place outside business operations. The objective of this team network is to promote rapid problem solving and performance under high-stress conditions. It will cover three domains: employees protection, planning the response to crisis and engaging experts from different fields.

3- Reminding your people of your organisation’s vision that will remain strong and clear even in times of crisis. Your vision is like the root of a big tree that will move with the wind while the root remains strong.

4- Risk assessment.

Encourage your team to take risks after planning a risk assessment that can contain a good percentage of risk averse and a risk appetite. Also, do not underestimate both the possibility of a similar crisis and the impact that it could have on your organisation.

5- Create a good system of communication and provide your employees

with frequent updates.

Also, expect the best from your people and assuring them with encouraging words that the only mistake is to do nothing and be pessimistic.

6- Maintain the longterm view. Keep your eyes on your vision but you can change your goals according to the new crisis scenario.

7- Create strategic plan with your alliances in recognising the value of creating bonds with other organisations whose vision is similar to yours.

Try to embrace the above guidelines and practices that can support your organisations during this crisis and to learn how to prevent similar crisis in the future and to prepare you well for the next challenge to come.

Eid Mubarak.

‫عيد األضحى ‪Eid al-Adha 2021‬‬

‫‪5‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫مفتي عام استراليا‬

‫يوجه رسالة للمسلمين وللمجتمع تتعلق بوباء كورونا‬

‫‪Message from the Grand Mufti of Australia to the Australian‬‬ ‫‪Muslim Community during these challenging times‬‬

‫إلى مجتمعنا األسترالي عامة والمسلمين خاصة‪.‬‬ ‫• ندرك جميعا أننا نعيش مرحلة من أصعب مراحل الوجود اإلنساني‪ ،‬ليس في استراليا وحدها وإنما في كل بالد العالم‪ ،‬ونواجه حربا‬ ‫ضد عدو مجهول ربما تكون أخطر في تداعياتها النفسية واالجتماعية واالقتصادية ‪ -‬والتي لم تظهر بعد‪ -‬من حروب كثيرة ‪.‬‬ ‫• كما نواجه متغيرات طالت كل جوانب الحياة‪ ،‬في البيوت وفي الشوارع‪ ،‬وحتى في المساجد والكنائس ودور العبادة‪.‬‬ ‫• وألن العدو غير مرئي (‪ )Covid-19‬فخطره أشد‪ ،‬وتحوراته تستهدف أغلى ما وهبه الله لإلنسان‪ .‬وهي الحياة‬ ‫• واألمم العظيمة تواجه تحدياتها بوحدة شعبها وامتزاج لحمته االجتماعية‪ ،‬ويظهر ذلك واضحا في الوعي بالخطر واالستعداد‬ ‫لمواجهته‪ ،‬والتزام الناس بتوجيهات مؤسسات الدولة المعنية بالشأن العام ومنه الشأن الصحي‪ ،‬واحترام القوانين المطلوبة لحماية‬ ‫الناس في ذلك الظرف الطارئ‪.‬‬ ‫• وألن الثمن هو حياة الناس‪ ،‬فإن ما سبق كله يتطلب التحلي بالوعي‪ ،‬والحكمة‪ ،‬والصبر‪ ،‬والتضحية أحيانا بمساحة من حرية الحركة‬ ‫التي كنا ننعم بها في الحياة العادية‪.‬‬ ‫• و ٌن َذ ِّكر مجتمعا المسلم في استراليا أن إخوة لنا من العلماء المسلمين في دول أوروبا وأمريكا وكل دول العالم كانوا في مقدمة صفوف‬ ‫المواجهة لهذه الجائحة «كطواقم طبية» أطباء وتمريض في المستشفيات‪ ،‬وعلماء في المعامل والمختبرات يصلون الليل بالنهار‬ ‫بحثا وتجريبا واكتشافا ألمصال تحمي حياة الناس من هذا الفيروس‪ ،‬وتضحياتهم معروفة وجهودهم مشكورة ومثمنة‪.‬‬ ‫• ونحن هنا في مجتمعنا األسترالي العظيم لن نكون أقل منهم في التضحية دعما ومساندة والتزاما بتوجيهات الجهات المعنية بحماية‬ ‫الناس‪ ،‬وأن الوعي بطبيعة المرحلة ومسؤوليتنا جميعا في حماية بلدنا من هذا الوباء لن يتحقق على الوجه األكمل إال بالتعاون‬ ‫والدعم‪ ،‬ووحدة الصف وااللتزام‪ ،‬وأنا على يقين أنكم أهل لتحمل المسؤولية وأداء الواجب والتعاون التام عندما يتطلب األمر ذلك‪.‬‬ ‫• كما أدعوكم إلى استثمار هذه األيام المباركة في الضراعة إلى الله أن يرفع الوباء والبالء عن بلدنا استراليا وعن كل بالد العالم‪.‬‬ ‫حفظكم الله وأدام عليكم نعمة العافية والحرية واألمان‪.‬‬

‫أ‪.‬د‪ :‬إبراهيم أبو محمد‪.‬‬ ‫المفتي العام للقارة األسترالية‬

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Eid al-Adha 2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

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Message from the Grand Mufti of Australia

to the Australian Muslim Community during these challenging times To the Muslim community and wider Australian community.

Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohammed Mufti of Australia

• We realise that we are living in a very challenging time in the history of mankind, not only in Australia but also globally.

• We are facing a great war against an enemy that is constantly changing its tactics. Sadly, the physical, economical and psychological repercussions of this war will be felt long after it is over..

• And we are facing changes that have permeated all aspects of our lives; our homes, the streets, mosques, churches and other places of worship.

• The enemy (Covid-19) despite being nearly invisible, its dangers are so severe, impacting the most valuable gift given to us by our creator, life.

• Great nations face their challenges by uniting and working together. We do this by understanding the dangers of this virus and the methods to combat it and abiding by the regulations placed by the appropriate government bodies whose job is to protect the

public in these unprecedented times.

• People’s lives are at risk. Now more than ever we need to be wise in our actions and practice patience as we sacrifice a portion of our freedom of movement for the greater good.

• We remind the Muslim community in Australia that we have brothers and sisters worldwide who are scholars, scientists, doctors, nurses and other health professionals who are at the forefront of fighting off this pandemic in hospitals and laboratories, doing everything they can to help protect people from this disease.

• As Australian Muslims we continue to strive towards contributing to our great nation Australia. We will aid, support and abide by recommendations from the health bodies that are working towards educating and protecting the people.

• I urge the community to use these holy days to ask Allah swt to remove this disease from Australia and around the world.

• I ask Allah swt to protect you and to maintain the bounties of our freedom, health and security.

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Eid Al Adha is an important celebration of love and sacrifice. On this day, I extend my warmest wishes for a happy and prosperous Eid.

TONY BURKE MP

MEMBER FOR WATSON

HON TONY BURKE MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR WATSON

Office: Shop 29/1 Broadway Punchbowl 2196 Phone: (02) 9750 9088 Email: tony.burke.mp@aph.gov.au @Tony_Burke Tony Burke MP www.tonyburke.com.au Authorised by Tony Burke MP, Australian Labor Party, Shop 29/1 Broadway Punchbowl 2196

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BLESSINGS AND GOOD WILL ON THE OCCASION OF EID AL ADHA Lynda Voltz MP

MEMBER FOR AUBURN P (02) 9737 8822 E auburn@parliament.nsw.gov.au A Mezzanine Level 92 Parramatta Road Lidcombe NSW 2141 Authorised by Lynda Voltz MP, Mezzanine Level, Lidcombe Centre, 92 Parramatta Road, Lidcombe NSW 2141.

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We’d like to send our best wishes to all Muslim Victorians celebrating Eid Al Adha.

We know how important this time of the year is for all of you. It’s a time to go to mosque for prayer and celebrate with friends and family. But right now, we need everyone to stay at home and follow the rules that keep us safe.

That means changing the way we celebrate Eid – watching services online and catching up with friends and family over Zoom. We know it’s not the first time we’ve asked you to do this – but it’s more important than ever.

We’ve done this before and we can do it again.

Dan Andrews Premier of Victoria

Stay safe.

Ros Spence Minister for Multicultural Affairs

Eid al-Adha Mubarak

coronavirus.vic.gov.au/translations Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Dear brothers and sisters,

The current lockdown situation has raised many questions, in both opposition and agreement of the new rules that rolled out.

Many benefits and disadvantages have been raised regarding the impact of this lockdown on the community’s health, wellbeing, economy, and many other factors.

Each side offering legitimate issues and challenges.

However, as Muslims debate the lockdown laws, we should take this opportunity to spend time with our children and to expand our knowledge of the deen. COVID-19 is a fact that is threatening our vulnerable community members. We are aware of the death-toll and those impacted by the effects of the virus.

Engaging in enjoying and time-consuming activities this lockdown has been difficult. For me personally, the end of the European and South-American Championship has caused a lull in the activities available for me to pass the time and occupy myself.

Lockdown is challenging and suffocating at times but it is a matter of necessity, it must be done. Staying at home is critical for the safety and protection of myself, my family and the community.

With the constant extensions of lockdown and the increase in restrictions, there is a steady pace of anxiety throbbing through the community, loud calls of frustration and the loss of resolve from between us. We are tired, and are eager to return to our lives, our jobs and schools.

Things will return to normal. Stay at home. Enjoy your time. Spend your Eid with your immediate family members, enjoy a small, private and intimate Eid. Look at the positives!

Eid Mubarak,

Saud Abu-Samen

Independent Candidate for Canterbury-Bankstown

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Eid al-Adha 2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

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ADD A LITTLE SWEETNESS TO YOUR LIFE! Mona Albadawy Pharmacist and Nutritionist Founder of @monyhealthcoah Member of the Global Weight Management Federation

We all need a little sweetness in our lives. The trick here is how to indulge in special occasions without ruining our health or wellness plans. As a mum and a nutritionist, I think about how to prepare guilt-free desserts and treats to enjoy and share with my family and friends. Therefore, I will share with you my favourite nourishing and delicious recipes for energy balls. This dessert works well for Eid and many other special occasions, when we often eat more sweets than usual.

Energy balls are raw, healthy, and convenient snacks made of natural ingredients that do not need to be baked. As we all know, the long cooking or baking times for food at high temperatures may destroy or reduce some vitamins and minerals. These balls contain a variety of raw nuts, seeds, dried fruits, superfoods, nut butters and flours and healthy carbs. All of these are unrefined, natural, and provide generous amounts of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, proteins, slow-release complex carbohydrates and fibres. Energy balls are an excellent way to indulge without feeling guilty while satisfying our sweet tooth and gaining energy.

Chocolate Fudge Energy Balls Store bought chocolate fudge cookies are popular sweets, but they are not always the healthiest option, as they can be packed with saturated fats and refined sugars. While this recipe is full of vitamin C-rich dried fruits “cranberries”, antioxidants nut butter “almond butter”, high omega-3 fatty acid rich seed “flaxseed” and slow releasing complex healthy carbohydrate “rolled oat”. Serve chocolate balls as part of a dessert with fresh fruit or serve them with coffee at the end of a meal.

Ingredients: (make 24 balls) • 2/3 cup of rolled oats • 1 cup dried cranberries • 6 Tbsp desiccated coconut + extra for rolling.

• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed • 4 Tbsp cocoa powder • 2 Tbsp peanut butter or can be substituted with Tahini if you are allergic to nuts.

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil • 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 2 Tbsp water or more to make the mix more wet

Instructions: • Place all the ingredients in food processor and combine until smooth like fudge.

• Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into your palm and roll to form a ball, each ball should be around 1 inch round.

• Roll in desiccated coconut.

• Repeat with remaining mixture.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Recipe Note: • Make sure you choose a good quality cocoa and peanut butter that is lower in salt and sugar.

• Store the balls in an airtight container in your fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze them for up to 2 months. When putting balls in the freezer, ensure it placed in a properly sealed container and labelled with its’ date.

Apple Pie Energy Balls Apple and cinnamon are a dream duo, so it is no wonder that the apple pie remains our favourite treat.

In this recipe, the cinnamon is not added just for its aroma, but it will boost your immunity and stabilize your blood sugar levels. The dates also make these balls sweet without adding sugar, and the healthful fats from the almond butter and chia seeds make them really filling.

Ingredients: (make 20 balls) • 1 cup rolled oat + extra for rolling • 1 cup pitted and chopped Medjool dates • 1 cup coarsely grated small Pink Lady or Gala apple • ½ cup homemade apple purée or more to make the mix more wet • 1/2 cup almond meal

• 2 Tbsp raw almond butter or peanut butter • 1 Tbsp chia seed • 1 Tbsp ground Saigon cinnamon + extra for dusting • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg • ¼ tsp ground clove • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Instructions: • Place all the ingredients in food processor and combine until the mixture starts to come together.

• Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the mixture into your palm and roll to form a ball, each ball should be around 1 inch round.

• Roll in oat or in ground cinnamon.

• Repeat with remaining mixture.

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Eating healthily is one of the most important things you can do for yourself, and your family and I also believe that a little deliciousness occasionally is important … Stay Safe Everyone!

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Eid al-Adha 2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬

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I wish you and the Muslim community a blessed and happy Eid al-Adha HON STEVEN

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M A R S H A LL m p MEMBER FOR DUNSTAN PREMIER FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA Unit 2, 90-94 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067 dunstan@parliament.sa.gov.au

(08) 8363 9111

StevenMarshallMP

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Authorised by S Marshall, Unit 2, 90-94 The Parade, Norwood SA 5067.

Message From The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans

،‫رسالة من سعادة السيدة ناتالي وارد‬ ‫النائبة في المجلس التشريعي‬ ‫وزيرة الرياضة والتعدديّة الثقافية وكبار السن‬ ‫وقدامى المحاربين‬

Eid Al-Adha 2021 On behalf of the NSW Government, I want to wish everyone celebrating Eid AlAdha in NSW a safe, blessed and peaceful celebration.

Eid Al-Adha represents the universal values of sacrifice, love and renewal. These values are relevant to all of us as we navigate the current COVID-19 restrictions at this critical time.

I want to take this opportunity to deeply thank our communities for following the public health advice at this critical time and helping keep us safe.

Our religious and community leaders in particular have played a vital role in sharing public health messages far and wide throughout our communities. I am so grateful to our community leaders for working with us to ensure everyone has access to

2021 ‫عيد األضحى‬ reliable and trusted information.

Although Eid Al-Adha celebrations will look different this year, we can celebrate this special time with our immediate households. We can continue to connect spiritually and with loved ones online.

Thank you for staying home, staying connected and staying safe.

I wish everyone a safe, peaceful and blessed Eid Al-Adha.

Eid Mubarak!

The Hon. Natalie Ward MLC Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans

‫معنا لضمان وصول الجميع إلى‬ .‫معلومات موثوقة وذات مصداقية‬ ‫على الرغم من أن احتفاالت عيد‬ ،‫األضحى ستبدو مختلفة هذا العام‬ ‫فإنه يمكننا االحتفال بهذه المناسبة‬ .‫الخاصة مع أسرتنا المباشرة في بيتنا‬ ‫ويمكننا االستمرار في التواصل روح ًيا‬ .‫ومع أحبائنا عبر اإلنترنت‬ ‫نشكركم على البقاء في البيت والبقاء‬ ‫ أتمنى للجميع‬.‫على اتصال وآمنين‬ ‫قضاء عيد األضحى بأمان وبركة‬ .‫وسالم‬

‫عيد مبارك‬ ‫ النائبة‬،‫سعادة السيدة ناتالي وارد‬ ‫في المجلس التشريعي‬

‫وزيرة الرياضة والتعدد ّية الثقافية‬ ‫وكبار السن وقدامى المحاربين‬

،‫بالنيابة عن حكومة نيو ساوث ويلز‬ ‫أو ّد أن أعرب عن تمنياتي لكافة‬ ‫المحتفلين بعيد األضحى المبارك في‬ ‫نيو ساوث ويلز بقضاء احتفال العيد‬ .‫بأمان وبركة وسالم‬ ‫يمثل عيد األضحى الق َيم الشاملة‬ ‫ هذه الق َيم‬.‫للتضحية والمحبة والتجديد‬ ‫تعني لنا الكثير هذه األيام ونحن‬ ‫ الحالية‬-19‫نعيش في ظل قيود كوفيد‬ .‫في هذا الوقت الحرج‬ ‫ألتوجه‬ ّ ‫أود أن أغتنم هذه الفرصة‬ ‫بالشكر الجزيل لجالياتنا ال ّتباعها‬ ‫نصائح الصحة العامة في هذا الوقت‬ ‫الحرج والمساعدة في الحفاظ على‬ .‫سالمتنا‬ ‫لقد لعب رؤساء الدين وقادة‬ ‫الجاليات على وجه الخصوص دو ًرا‬ ‫حيو ًيا في نشر رسائل الصحة العامة‬ .‫على نطاق واسع بين كافة جالياتنا‬ ‫جدا لقادة جالياتنا للعمل‬ ً ‫وأنا ممتنة‬

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FAMILY

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GIFT OF KINDNESS

EVERY FATHER

LEAVES A LEGACY

By Jamilah Samian

www.coolmumsuperdad.com What kind of memories did you have with your father? Were they sweet or sour or a mix of both? In a study done by Michigan State University (MSU) in 2016 involving more than 730 families, fathers’ relationships were found to have long-term implications on their children’s wellbeing. If a father was often depressed and stressed, his children would be adversely affected.

The results were expected; it provided further proof of how important dads are in the family. Still, no father is the same with another.

Every father is unique. My father, for instance, worked 7 days a week. As a busdriver, he was away dawn to dusk, earning daily wages.

But my mother’s frequent references: “What would abah say to that?”, “Be

sure to leave some food for abah”, ensured his presence were felt for my siblings and me.

I often hear moms’ voices out there about Dads not measuring up. How well a man plays his role as a father is largely tied to how much exposure he had growing up. Did he have a father when he was young? Did he have a role model? Growing up, not all men had a father who was emotionally close, who tried to help with household chores, who did his best to balance work and life.

A mother told me: “My husband is unable to make even the simplest decisions.

All his life he never had a dad.” This woman had her kids declare, “Mom, you’re the boss.” As painful as this sounds, and coming back to the MSU study, the question becomes: What can a mother

do to encourage her husband to become a more involved father? Do what you can to break the cycle. Together, we are all raising the next generation of fathers.

Little things go a long way.

Create opportunities for your husband to interact with the kids. Remarks in front of the kids like, “What do you think, Dad?” might nudge him a little towards the desired outcome. Even praising Dad in front of the kids, “Your Dad was so kind this morning, he (did such-and-such)” can encourage him to be more present with the kids. And remember, Dads are not Assistant Mums. If he tried to help around the house but what he did failed to meet your expectations, drop the criticism. If you’re a single mom, or your spouse isn’t a good role model, help your son connect with a male figure he can look up to. It

could be a grandfather, an uncle, a coach or teacher.

I want to conclude with the story about how a Dad transformed his son in 4 days. This was a true story shared by a couple who attended a workshop I did some time ago. This couple had a teenager who was doing well in school, but upon starting upper secondary, he began to do poorly in Mathematics. All he would do after school was to lock himself up in his room and play computer games all evening. Every day, he would receive an earful from his parents. One day, the couple decided to do something different; what they were doing was not working. They sat the boy down and asked him nicely. What was going on? That was the turning point for this family. “I couldn’t understand what the teacher taught in class,”

said the boy. “At home what I get is a scolding every day.

Playing computer games makes me feel powerful.”

It was a wake-up call for his parents. They apologised to their son. The father took 4 days off to teach his son Mathematics at the end of which the son said, “Dad, this was the best 4 days of my life.” The son went on to become a Dean’s list student in university. Believe it or not, Dads do matter. A lot.

Jamilah Samian is the author of “Cool Mum Super Dad”, “Cool Boys Super Sons”, “Leadership In Parenting”, “Parenting Generation Y & Z”, “The Kindness Miracle” and “77 Power Parent Tips”.

Ref: https://msutoday.msu. edu/news/2016/dads-play-keyrole-in-child-development

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HEALTH

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THE NUMBER ONE SECRET

THE DIET CULTURE DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW

May Zaki - Sydney Have you ever met someone who went on a strict diet and was able to maintain their results for the long term?

Neither have I. I have spent a fortune on diet products - from shakes to pre-prepared meals - not to mention the number of “miracle pills” that were supposed to suppress my appetite and boost my metabolism, yet there I was - stuck in the endless, desperate cycle of yo-yo dieting.

Like millions of other teenagers, I started dieting when I was fourteen years old, torturing myself with starvation and harmful pills all for the sake of achieving the ideal body. Eventually, I started wondering who had made the decision about what the ideal body actually was. Of course, the answer is “society”, so people destroy their happiness, their health, and sometimes even lose their lives trying to win the praise and approval of strangers.

According to several shocking, long-term studies, girls who start dieting as teenagers are three times more likely to be overweight five years later, even if they started at a normal weight!

In addition, all of these studies found that the same factors that predicted weight gain also predicated the development of eating disorders.

The undeniable fact is that dieting just doesn’t solve our weight issues.

In fact, it leaves us in a more miserable state, destroying our selfconfidence. And over time, it causes us to lose faith in ourselves, along with any hope that we can achieve our weight goals and have a healthy body.

Studies show that 95% of people who go on a weight loss diet gain all the weight back again - sometimes more - within a year or two.

What other industry can get away with a 95% failure rate? Don’t you think it’s time to stop dieting?

The shocking truth that the diet industry doesn’t want you to know is that they rake in profits of 72 billion dollars a year, but more people than ever are overweight.

As a body transformation mentor for Muslim mums, I have the privilege to coach women from different backgrounds all over the world from community leaders to corporate leaders to housewives. I can never stress strongly or often enough that we all face the same struggles when it comes to body image.

Diets don’t only fail to help us achieve what we want, they actually increase hatred of our bodies, cause severe emotional eating episodes, and make us believe that we are addicted to food. The diet culture also affects women on deeper levels, making them feel that they will never be enough, that they will never meet the standards forced upon them by the diet industry (which are actually designed to keep them stuck where they are so that they remain perpetual customers),

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and that they will be forever trapped by their own weight, hating every single inch of their bodies.

This kind of thinking puts us in a state of perpetual war with our bodies, and associates our self-worth with the number on the scale. The lower the number, the greater our feeling of worth becomes. It’s all about losing weight, not paying attention to our actual physical and mental health.

While we lose our identities by constantly seeking diet trends, miracle products, and absurdly expensive surgeries, the diet industry makes billions. The question is, do these trends really heal the root cause of our poor body image, or just make things worse?

The real problem lies in our emotional connection with food. As we all know, we are wired to love food. Food is at the centre of our most precious family memories. So how can we expect to continue a restrictive diet that bans the foods we love? So what is the solution then?

According to neuroscience, 80% of our success simply depends on our mindset. As I always say, most people are not willing to do the mental workout!

The only way out of this silly yo-yo

diet cycle is to start investing in our mindsets and working on the psychology behind eating - behind the ideal, healthy body - not the ideal body the con artists and manipulative advertisers in the diet industry try to implant deeply in our minds to make us slaves to their products forever.

From my experience in the field of body transformation, we sometimes need to dig deeper than just our mindset, we need to question our beliefs about our bodies and the myths we believe about diets and what health truly is.

In the next couple of articles, I will share simple, powerful techniques so you can experience a quantum shift in your mindset and finally achieve long-term results. You will discover mind-blowing strategies you can use to enjoy your favourite foods while effortlessly getting in shape. If you’re fed up with diets that don’t work and you’re ready for true, healthy change, freedom and your ideal body are just around the corner.

May Zaki The #1 Body Transformation Authority for Muslim Mums across the world.

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AUSTRALIAN

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‫هل ِمدفأتك التي تعمل بالغاز آمنة؟‬ .‫تأكـَّد من سالمة ِمدفأتك‬ A message from Cesar Melhem MP, Member for Western Metropolitan Region, regarding Extended Lockdown and Stronger Borders to keep us safe

Cesar Melhem MP, Member for Western Metropolitan Region undertaken to ensure we get on top of this Delta outbreak and keep each other safe.

In the community, we can recognise the importance of following the current restrictions and expert medical advice to keep each other safe and stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

We must make sure that we are wearing masks both inside and outside places

that are not our residential home, we are staying home and not leaving the house unless if it is for the 5 specified essential reasons and we are not allowing visitors into our homes.

I wish to extend my best wishes to all Muslim’s here in Victoria and around the world celebrating Eid al-Adha. The values at the heart of Eid al-Adha have never been more important.

Whether it is supporting a local charity, being there for your neighbours, or helping those who are more vulnerable, the Victorian Muslim community continues to show us what it means to serve our community.

We recognise the service and the many contributions that Victorian Muslim’s have made, and continue to make, to our communities and to our State.

Once again, this year’s celebrations will look a little different. Please know by staying home and staying

safe, you are keeping your family and your community safe.

Please remember the five specified essential reasons to leave home are: • getting the food and the supplies you need • exercising for up to two hours • care or caregiving (including medical reasons) • work or education (if you cannot do this from home) • Getting vaccinated at your nearest possible location.

Shopping and exercise must be done within 5kms of your home or the nearest location.

In great news for many Victorian families, from Wednesday 21 July There are changes to attendance at school to support kids with disabilities access onsite learning, along with the authorising of more outdoor work. This support is granted to students with a disability

KEEP SOCIALLY DISTANT GET TESTED IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS AND GET VACCINATED Katie Hall MP

that cannot learn from home due to vulnerability or family stress, will be provided on-site learning.

Thank you for your support Victoria. Remember to Stay COVID-Safe.

For further information visit:

• Victorian Government Coronavirus Information: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov. au/coronavirus • Victorian Government Business Support Information: https://business.vic.gov.au/ business-information/covid19-business-information • Federal Government Business Support Information: https://business.gov. au/risk-management/ emergency-management/ coronavirus-information-andsupport-for-business

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Due to the current level of community transmission of the coronavirus in Victoria, arising from the recent New South Wales outbreak, the current 5-day lockdown has been extended. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has advised that the current restrictions in Victoria will remain in place for at least another seven days, until Tuesday, 27 July at 11.59 pm.

In addition to this directive, for at least the next two weeks, the Red Zone Permits system that allows Victorian residents to re-enter back into Victoria from other States has been temporarily paused. Victorian residents in red zones, from other States, requesting reentry will now require an exemption to enter Victoria – and these will only be granted in exceptional circumstances. This border measure has been

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Expand Together Multicultural Grants SECOND ROUND The Expand Together Grants provide oneoff funding to eligible multicultural organisations to upgrade, extend or build community facilities or purchase equipment for use by South Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The Expand Together Grants aim to ensure there are necessary facilities and equipment for community members to come together, access the services and programs they need, and connect with the wider network of the local community.

There are two categories of grants under the Expand Together Grants available to multicultural organisations for projects to be delivered over 12 months, commencing in September 2021: 1. Infrastructure Grants of up to $100,000 2. Equipment Grants of up to $20,000.

There are matched funding requirements for applicants requesting more than $20,000.

Expand Together Grants. Organisations with regional offices can submit one application per regional office.

Key multicultural service providers, who have a direct responsibility working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, can apply up to two times per round, as a lead agency in partnership with one or more multicultural community organisations.

Applications for the second round of Expand Together Grants 2021–22 are now open and close on 31 July 2021 at 11 pm.

Successful recipients of the first round of Expand Together Grants 2021–22 (closed 28 February 2021) are not eligible to apply for this second round of funding.

Please read all guidelines carefully and get all supporting documentation ready because late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.

For further information including the grant guidelines, please visit the website at: www.multicultural.sa.gov.au

Multicultural Affairs will only accept one application per organisation for the

My warmest best wishes to you and your family during Eid al-Adha!

How COVID-19 has changed the way we grieve None of us are immune from the pain that comes with losing a loved one, but the arrival of COVID-19, the global pandemic that continues to play havoc with our lives, has also had a profound impact on the way we experience loss and grief.

Dr Glen Hosking, a Clinical Psychologist at Victoria University, says local and international border restrictions means people have been unable to be present with loved ones facing the end of life or to attend the funerals, which can provide solace and ease the pain of loss.

“I have experienced both patients in my work as a psychologist, and people in my personal life who have been impacted in these ways. Together with making the experience of losing a loved one even harder, not being able to be with family and friends or to attend funerals raises significant issues on how people can deal with and adapt to their loss, which also has implications for their ongoing mental health,” said Dr Hosking.

The rituals associated with death and dying are profoundly important and provide an opportunity for family and friends to gather to support each other and commemorate and celebrate the

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Since early 2020, countless people have been unable to participate in these rituals. “When someone experiences the death of a loved one overseas and is unable to be with them or attend the funeral, there is a possibility that this impacts their ability to grieve or process their loss.

When this occurs, symptoms may include frequent and ongoing intrusive thoughts of the person who died, preoccupation with sorrow, excessive bitterness, disconnection from previous social relationships, difficulty accepting the death, and thoughts of hopelessness and helplessness. These symptoms may persist and have a significant impact on the individual and their day to day functioning.”

Dr Hosking says there are several ways to help people who are struggling with the fact that they were not able to be with their loved one in their final hours, or was unable to attend end of life rituals. “Make time to remember the person you have lost, connect with others who knew the person, express your frustration about not being able to attend, and although we are all tired of online meetings, attending a virtual funeral, while far from ideal, is better than nothing at all.”

Best wishes to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Wishing everyone good health, much happiness and a wonderful Eid Celebration.

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life of the deceased.

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Member of the Legislative Council of Victoria

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GREETING

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Eid Mubarak

We are all in this together.

Please stay safe by staying at home.

Walid Ali

Chief Executive Officer Islamic Relief Australia

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EDUCATION

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A message to our community...

Disease Victorians are facing a rather difficult time going through the State’s fifth lockdown. This means that Victoria’s Muslim community cannot celebrate the Eid festival with their extended family and friends.

The Coronavirus has undoubtedly affected many people around the world.

However, in addition to the challenges posed by COVID-19, there are many people across our global community also contending with hardships, such as deadly floods in Europe, blasting dust storms in the Middle East and raging wildfires across America.

“So, why is this happing to us?”. This is a very common question that arises during times of hardship. However, in the context of COVID-19, the same question has been

asked numerous times with many unqualified individuals - even among the Muslim community - professing to know all the answers.

Allah (swt) is The AllKnowing. In the Holy Qur’an, God advises believers to speak to those who are knowledgeable, so when seeking information about faith, or any other important matter, Muslims should always consult with trained experts and qualified professionals in the field.

Rather than consume ourselves with trying to understand why something has occurred in our lives, a Muslim should have Tawakkul (reliance on God and trusting in His plan). This is one of the most important facets of our faith, so much so that one cannot fully believe in God without placing trust in Him.

Only Allah (swt) truly knows why things occur in our lives, however, if we all work together and help one another during difficult times, we will come out of any adverse situation stronger.

What should we do then?

• During this difficult time, let’s do our best to look after one another by reaching out to people who need help i.e. your neighbours, relatives, community members, work colleagues, etc. Sometimes, a single phone call can make a big difference to someone who is facing challenges, especially those in the community that are dealing with mental health issues, or domestic violence.

• Be careful and mindful of who you follow on social

Imam Dr Bekim Hasani media. Instead of listening to individuals that create negative feelings and frustration within yourself, find someone who motivates you to be a better person, a better citizen, and above all a better Muslim during times of difficulty. We may have different views on matters, such as the current

pandemic, however do not allow differences of opinion break family ties and long held friendships.

• We do not know how much time we all have in this life; therefore it is crucial to manage our time effectively. Organising your time paves a path to your very own personal development - physically by way of exercise and mentally by engaging in activities that help you learn new skills.

• As Muslims, we are obliged to follow the laws of the land and in this case, we should follow the health and safety guidelines advised by the Victorian Government and health authorities, especially during the days of Eid.

I wish everyone a blessed a happy Ei’d Al Adha!

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Every person to be counted in 2021 Census

EVERY STAT TELLS A STORY

With less than 6 weeks to go until the 2021 Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will start its advertising campaign on 4 July. Tailored communication in 29 languages ensures Australia’s multicultural communities are informed and prepared to participate.

It will be Australia’s 18th Census, to be held on Tuesday 10 August. It will include over 10 million households and 25 million people.

There will be advertising and resources available to support the 21% of Australians who speak a language other than English at home. The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is also available on 131 450 to assist those requiring additional inlanguage support.

Census General Manager, Chris Libreri, said it was important for our multicultural communities to

have information about the Census in their own language, in particular new migrants who will be doing their first Australian Census this year.

“The last Census in 2016 showed that our diversity is increasing – with nearly half of Australians either born overseas or with one or both parents born overseas,” Mr Libreri said.

“Many people don’t realise that information collected in the Census, such as country of birth and languages spoken at home, helps inform important services and support for migrant and refugee communities across Australia.

“Our message for Census this year is “Every stat tells a story”. We’ll have illustrations and real-life examples of how Census data has benefited the multicultural community.

This includes community services for new migrants, and activities to keep older people healthy and

connected.

“Everyone who is in Australia on Census night needs to complete it – it doesn’t matter if you’re a citizen, a resident, or just visiting.

The only exception to this is foreign diplomats and their families.”

Mr Libreri said Census staff are already engaging across the country, working with local community groups and stakeholders to get Censusready.

“We’ve particularly focused on hiring field staff who speak additional languages, and reflect the diversity of the communities they’ll be working in.”

Mr Libreri said this year, people can start their Census as soon as they receive instructions if they know where they’ll be on Tuesday 10 August.

For information in your language, visit www.census. abs.gov.au/language

What is the Census?

The Census, held on Tuesday 10 August 2021, is a snapshot of who we are and tells the story of how we are changing.

It is one of the largest and most important statistical collections undertaken by the ABS.

How will people complete their Census?

People will be able to complete the Census online, on their mobile device, or on paper. There will be a number of options available for people who need assistance to complete their Census form, including help from Census field staff, and phone and online help.

What’s new with the Census?

People will be encouraged to complete their Census as soon as they receive their instructions, if they know where they’ll be on Tuesday 10 August. They don’t have to wait until Census night. The ABS will also introduce new questions in the 2021 Census—the first changes to questions collected since 2006. The new questions are on long-term health conditions, such as arthritis and diabetes, and on service in the Australian Defence Force.

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Most Australian Muslims (63%) believe Australia is a welcoming society, despite an even greater majority (80%) experiencing prejudice or discrimination.

The figures were included in a report published today by the Australian Human Rights Commission, Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims.

It found three in four (74%) Australian Muslims said they felt ‘Australian’, but one in four (23%) said they felt unable to speak up when they experienced discrimination.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan said: “Australia’s Muslim communities make significant economic, community and charitable contributions to Australian society, yet they still experience widespread discrimination.

“Australia prides itself on being a diverse country, where equality and opportunity are afforded to all. If we are to live up to these values, urgent national attention is required to improve social cohesion. Supporting and including diverse communities enriches the whole country.”

Commissioner Tan said the report underlines the need for a National AntiRacism Framework and clear goals and

commitments on tackling racism.

“It’s not enough to simply condemn racism. We need a coordinated strategy that works on many fronts to actively counter racism at the various levels that it occurs,” Commissioner Tan said.

The report details nine solutions that Australian Muslims have identified to help improve social harmony with the broader community and increase cultural acceptance.

These include stronger support from Australian community and political leaders, improved media representation, public awareness education, and better implementation of existing initiatives.

The report’s findings are based on a national, representative survey of more than 1000 Australian Muslims, and extensive consultations with community members and leaders across Australia.

The report examines the Muslim community’s concerns and priorities in the wake of the tragic Christchurch mosque attack. It includes many examples of social harmony and cultural acceptance, but these are offset by experiences of hate, violence and negative public commentary.

Court shows sexual harassment will not be tolerated The Law Council of Australia acknowledges the statement of the Chief Justice and Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia in relation to two complaints against a Judge of that Court.

Law Council President, Dr Jacoba Brasch QC said “it could not have been easy for these women to come forward, but once they did, the Chief Justice implemented a rigorous and thorough process to investigate the complaints whilst affording privacy and procedural fairness to those involved.

“It is also most appropriate that the Chief Justice has released as much detail of that process as he could today.

“Every person should feel safe wherever they are, and wherever they work.

That is why we have called for amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act (Cth) to make it plain that court staff and judicial officers, along with politicians and their staff, are covered by its terms.

“I absolutely commend the Court for its detailed investigations and inquiry process, including the appointment of three independent former judges and a counsel-assisting, which may well be a first in the federal courts.

“Once again, this highlights the need for a consistent approach across all Commonwealth courts, which a Federal Judicial Commission would provide.”

Eid Mubarak Natalie Suleyman MP State Member for St Albans

Keilor Downs Shopping Centre 80 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs VIC 3038 Ph: (03) 9367 9925 natalie.suleyman@parliament.vic.gov.au Funded from Parliamentary Budget

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EidMubarak ‫الدكتور جمال ريفي‬

Dr. Jamal Rifi AM

Stay at home Get tested Get vaccinated

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Council services roll on despite the virus Sydney

service it is business as usual. We understand you need us, especially during these tough times.

Canterbury Bankstown Councillor Bilal El-Hayek said that Council is committed to continue providing the essential services the community needs and expects.

Like most businesses in Our City, our business has also been affected by the health orders and restrictions. And in the best interests of both our community and employees we have reviewed all our nonessential operations.

It is obvious with the stay at home orders, services like our libraries, swimming pools and lifestyle centres have been affected. We understand people need to exercise that’s why we will keep our outdoor facilities and parks open but ensuring all health

As you will all appreciate these measures are only temporary and I know most of you will understand.

Canterbury Bankstown Councillor Bilal El-Hayek restrictions are adhered to.

The latest restrictions announced also impact on our capital works and maintenance areas, but you can rest assured the safety of our residents will not be compromised and if a job needs doing, it will be done.

And for those in the community who rely on our Meals on Wheels

I can also reveal the Mayor is currently looking at ways he can assist business and the community through this pandemic. He will announce these measures at Council’s ordinary general meeting next week

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak On behalf of the Bank of Sydney management and team, we convey our best wishes to the Muslim Community in Australia and around the world, for a Happy Eid.

Our front doors may be locked but Council staff are still working and available to assist you with your inquiries, either on the telephone, or via Council’s website.

Finally, I urge the community to listen to the health advice and stay safe.

Fawaz Sankari Chief Banking Officer

Bank of Sydney Ltd, ABN 44 093 488 629, AFSL 243 444

13 95 00 / banksyd.com.au

Eid Mubarak A small act of kindness can make a

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STAY SAFE

“I wish you and your families a very blessed and safe Eid. “This is typically a special occasion to catch up with and visit loved ones.

“Obviously, in light of recent events, things won’t be the same this year.

“While the significance of Eid will remain, I know all of you understand all too well the importance of staying safe and following the latest health measures.

“Hopefully, by this time next year, Eid can be celebrated the way it usually is.”

Linda Burney MP Member for Barton

Office: Shop 41 Plumpton Marketplace, Cnr Hyatts & Jersey Road, Plumpton NSW 2761

Authorised by Ed Husic MP, ALP, Shop 41 Plumpton Marketplace, Cnr Hyatts & Jersey Road, Plumpton NSW 2761.

STAY SAFE SAVE LIFE

While we don’t yet know when we will be out of lockdown, it is important to know where to get help if you need it. If you find yourself in difficulties reach out. If you are not sure where to get help or have any questions about the lockdown rules, contact my office on 9737 8822, we can always guide you.

• The contact for State Government assistance (primarily small and medium business grants) is Service NSW service.nsw.gov.au or call 13 77 88.

• For Federal Government assistance (individual disaster payments) call Services Australia on 1800 22 66.

• For multilingual phone service call 131 202.

Stay safe and stay home.

Lynda Voltz MP Member for Auburn

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HALAL ISSUE

DOUBTFUL INGREDIENTS

IN PROCESSED FOOD PART 1

Manufacturers of processed foods in the west, and particularly in Australia, are required by law to list all ingredients on food labels. However, it can sometimes be difficult to identify and determine the source of an ingredient when only the name of the chemical compound is provided.

A number of these ingredients can come from halal sources, such as plant and vegetable-based ingredients, seafood-based ingredients, or even meat that has been slaughtered according to halal standards. Although, ingredients can also come from non-halal sources, such as beef or chicken that isn’t sourced from halal suppliers.

Some of the most common components that are found in both types of products - both permitted and prohibited - are gelatin, fats, cooking oils, preservatives additives, and catalysts. These ingredients are considered doubtful until we have the ability to determine whether or not they originate from halal suppliers.

Gelatin Gelatin is a pure protein made from the skins of pigs, cattle hides or from demineralized animal bones - They contain the collagen protein that is used to manufacture gelatin.

In Australia, gelatin is very

commonly used in many food products. Gelatin can be halal if it comes from animals that have been slaughtered according to halal standards (zabihah), doubtful if it comes from halal animals but there is no information of the halal status or haram if it comes from prohibited animals.

In recent years, some vegan-friendly processed food companies have found a substitute for gelatin, a substance called Agar (Agar Agar).

Agar (Agar Agar) is a gelatinous substance that is extracted from seaweed and processed into flakes, powders and sheets. It is without taste,

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Dr Bekim Hasani Head of Shariah Affairs,

odour, or colour and can be used in desserts and other cooking without altering the taste or smell.

There are few companies around the world that produce gelatin from cattle and are certified halal, including one in Australia.

In Australia, food products that contain any major allergens, such as nuts (peanuts, cashews, almonds, walnuts, etc.), shellfish, fish, eggs, sesame seeds, soybeans, wheat, gluten, must be declared on food labels. In addition, foods containing more than 10mg sulphite preservatives must also be stated on food labels because it may trigger asthma attacks in some asthmatics.

Although the Australian

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Department of Health & FSANZ does not mandate that food labels identify the source of gelatin, Halal products can only contain gelatin from either beef that has cattle slaughtered in an Islamic manner, fish, or any other plant-based gelatin.

If in doubt, it is important for Muslims living in the west to ask the producer for more information about the source of the ingredient.

Glycerin Glycerin (glycerol) is a natural compound derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It’s a clear, colorless, odorless and syrupy liquid with a sweet taste.

Glycerin is used in a

wide variety of foods and beverages, including nutrition and energy bars, various drinks, cake icings, soft candies, chewing gum, condiments, diet foods, dried fruits and vegetables, marshmallows, soups, spices and seasonings. Glycerin is also naturally found in fermented foods and beverages such as honey, vinegar etc...

Products containing glycerin are avoided by Muslims unless the origin of this ingredient is from palm oil and other vegetable oils.

To be continued in next edition

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As COVID-19 cases have surged across the nation, so too has sexual abuse & sexual assault of children and young people, cites Kids Helpline.

Kids Helpline, a service of yourtown for children and young people aged 5 to 25, reports an increase of nearly 50% (49%) nationally in sexual abuse by family members over the past 6 months 1st January 2021 to 30th June 2021 when compared to the same period in 2020 from young people making contact with counsellors.

“Child sexual abuse can take place behind closed doors. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected daily life through restrictions on people’s movements and interactions, potentially limiting opportunities for child abuse to be detected and reported. It is uncomfortable to think children are being sexually abused by those who have responsibility to care for them most, but Kids Helpline statistics for the past 6 months highlight the vulnerabilities children have in their own homes,” continued Ms Adams.

Breakdown by State of Sexual Abuse (Intra familial abuse/Incest) and Sexual Assault (classified as being external to the family) for the period 1st January to 30th

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June 2021 vs the same period in 2020: • Victoria has had an increase of 70% in contacts from children and young people making contact with counsellors about sexual abuse (intra familial abuse) and an increase of 19% for reports of sexual assault (classified as being external to the family) • New South Wales has had an increase of 49% in contacts from children and young people making contact with counsellors about sexual abuse and an increase of 43% for reports of sexual assault

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• Queensland has had an increase of 30% in contacts from children and young people making contact with counsellors about sexual abuse and an increase of 37% for reports of sexual assault “Child vulnerability evidenced by this spike in sexual abuse (intra familial) and sexual assault (external to the family) of children and young people across Australia is shocking and needs to be acknowledged.

“Kids Helpline plays an important role as a child protection safety net to support young people and we have employed an additional 100 counsellors to help meet current demand,” said Ms Adams.

Kids Helpline supports a new podcast No Laughing Matter in which comedians including Adam Hills, Fiona O’Loughlin and Jean Kittson narrate adult incest victim/ survivors and their stories. A go fund me page has been set up to help ensure the No Laughing Matter podcast series continues to help reduce the prevalence of incest in Australia – https://gofundme. com/f/nolaughingmatter

Julie Owens

Authorised by J Owens, ALP, 1/25 Smith Street Parramatta

“Kids Helpline answered 210 additional contacts in the first six months of 2021 (a total of 662) from children and young people raising the issue of being sexually exploited by family members. A total of 452 contacts were responded in the same time period in 2020, said yourtown CEO Tracy Adams.

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Federal Member for Parramatta

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I am delighted to send my very best wishes to our Muslim community for a happy and blessed Eid Al-Adha.

May you and your family enjoy the blessings of Eid al-Adha

Mayor Wendy Waller

May we all be inspired by the Prophet Ibrahim and his willingness to sacrifice. This is especially important during these challenging and uncertain times.

May God’s peace and rich blessings be upon you and your families on this holy occasion of Eid Al-Adha.

Clr Khal Asfour MAYOR City of Canterbury Bankstown

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“STAY AT HOME AND DO NOT HAVE VISITORS IN YOUR HOME” Public health experts and community leaders are urging community members to stay at home, as new COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Dr Leena Gupta, Clinical Director of Public Health in Sydney Local Health District says we can keep our families and each other `safe by following the tightened COVID-19 movement and gathering restrictions.

“Please do not leave the house unless is absolutely necessary. You should not have visitors to your home at this time. If you do need care or assistance you should only have one

person visiting your home to help.

“It is important our community to be aware that additional restrictions are now in place. Only one person per household can leave the home for shopping, and browsing in shops is prohibited; when exercising outdoors you must stay within 10kms from home, and all outdoor gatherings are limited to two people, excluding members of the same household. Remember it is important not to share a car ride with people outside of your household.

“The virus is continuing to spread in our communities. We need people to be alert and get tested if you have any symptoms,” she said.

“If you have any symptoms at all, like a sore throat, cough, fever, or runny nose, get tested straight away and then go straight home and stay there until you get your result.

You should not go to work or go out for exercise or food while you are waiting for the result of your test.

When isolating, don’t share a room or bathroom if possible, keep 1.5 metres apart, and wear a mask when in the same room as others. Also, don’t share household items such as towels, bedding or dishes. You may need to isolate for 14 days if you are identified as a contact of a COVID-19 case.

Randa Kattan, CEO of Arab Council

Australia, encourages everyone to follow the government restrictions.

“We know taking care of family and friends is very important. You may think you are doing the right thing by visiting your loved ones, or helping around the house instead of isolating. But you are increasing the risk of spreading the virus. Please stay at home and stay safe.

“We know this is hard. But we also know that it works. COVID-19 is a dangerous virus. Together, we can stop the spread.

For more information, go to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

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‫‪29‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫«ابقَ في المنزل وال تستقبل الزوار في منزلك»‬ ‫نيو ساوث ويلز‬ ‫يناشد خبراء الصحة العامة‬ ‫وقادة المجتمع أفراد المجتمع على البقاء‬ ‫نظرا الستمرار ارتفاع عدد‬ ‫في المنزل ً‬ ‫حاالت اإلصابة بكوفيد‪.-19‬‬ ‫قالت الدكتورة لينا غوبتا‪ ،‬المديرة الطبية‬ ‫في قسم الصحة العامة في منطقة سيدني‬ ‫الصحية المحلية‪ ،‬بأنه من الممكن الحفاظ‬ ‫على سالمة عائالتنا وبعضنا البعض من‬ ‫خالل اتباع القيود المشددة المفروضة‬ ‫على التنقل والتجمعات جراء كوفيد‪.-19‬‬ ‫“من فضلك‪ ،‬ال تغادر المنزل إال في‬ ‫حاالت الضرورة القصوى‪ .‬وال ينبغي عليك‬ ‫استقبال الــزوار في منزلك في الوقت‬ ‫الحاضر‪ .‬إذا كنت بحاجة إلى رعاية أو‬ ‫مساعدة‪ ،‬يجب أن يكون لديك شخص‬

‫واحد فقط حاضر في منزلك للمساعدة‪.‬‬ ‫“من األهمية بمكان أن تكون جالياتنا‬ ‫على علم بوجود قيود إضافية مفروضة‬ ‫اآلن‪ .‬يمكن لشخص واحد فقط من كل‬ ‫أسرة مغادرة المنزل للتسوق‪ ،‬كما يحظر‬ ‫التج ّول في المحالت التجارية؛ عند‬ ‫ممارسة الرياضة في الهواء الطلق‪ ،‬يجب‬ ‫أن تبقى ضمن مسافة ‪ 10‬كم من منزلك‪،‬‬ ‫كما تقتصر جميع التجمعات الخارجية على‬ ‫شخصين‪ ،‬باستثناء أفراد األسرة الواحدة‪.‬‬ ‫تذكر‪ ،‬من المهم عدم الركوب في نفس‬ ‫السيارة مع أشخاص آخرين من خارج‬ ‫نطاق أسرتك‪.‬‬ ‫“الفيروس مستمر في االنتشار في‬ ‫مجتمعاتنا‪ .‬نحن بحاجة أن يكون الناس‬ ‫حذرين وأن يخضعوا لالختبار إذا كانت‬ ‫لديهم أي أعراض”‪ ،‬بحسب قولها‪.‬‬

‫‪EID AL-ADHA‬‬ ‫‪Wishing you peace and‬‬ ‫‪prosperity on this blessed‬‬ ‫‪occasion.‬‬

‫‪Linda Burney MP‬‬ ‫‪Member for Barton‬‬

‫‪Authorised by L. Burney, ALP, 203/13 Montgomery Street, Kogarah NSW 2217‬‬

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‫“إذا كانت لديك أي أعـــراض على‬ ‫اإلطــاق‪ ،‬مثل التهاب الحلق أو السعال‬ ‫أو الحمى أو سيالن األنف‪ ،‬يجب عليك‬ ‫إجراء االختبار على الفور ثم العودة إلى‬ ‫منزلك مباشرة والبقاء هناك حتى تحصل‬ ‫على النتيجة‪ .‬يجب أال تذهب إلى العمل أو‬ ‫تخرج لممارسة الرياضة أو لشراء الطعام‬ ‫أثناء انتظار نتيجة االختبار‪ .‬أثناء عزل‬ ‫نفسك‪ ،‬ال تتشارك نفس الغرفة أو الحمام‬ ‫مع أي أحد إذا أمكن ذلك وحافظ على‬ ‫مسافة ‪ 1.5‬متر فيما بينك وبينهم ِ‬ ‫وارتد‬ ‫قناعا عندما تكون في نفس الغرفة مع‬ ‫ً‬ ‫أيضا‪ ،‬ال تستخدم نفس األدوات‬ ‫اآلخرين‪ً .‬‬ ‫المنزلية مثل المناشف أو المفارش أو‬ ‫األطباق‪ .‬قد تحتاج إلى عزل نفسك لمدة‬ ‫يوما إذا تب ّين بأنك على اتصال بحالة‬ ‫‪ً 14‬‬ ‫مصابة بكوفيد ‪.19 -‬‬

‫تشجع السيدة رنــدا قطان‪ ،‬الرئيس‬ ‫التنفيذي للمجلس العربي في أستراليا‪،‬‬ ‫الجميع على اتباع القيود المفروضة من‬ ‫قبل الحكومة‪.‬‬ ‫بأن رعاية األسرة واألصدقاء‬ ‫“نحن نعلم ّ‬ ‫أمر في غاية األهمية‪ .‬قد تظن بأنك تفعل‬ ‫الصواب عن طريق زيــارة أحبائك أو‬ ‫المساعدة في المنزل بد ًال من عزل نفسك‪.‬‬ ‫لكنك تزيد من خطر انتشار الفيروس‪.‬‬ ‫يرجى البقاء في المنزل والحفاظ على‬ ‫سالمتك‪.‬‬ ‫بأن هذا األمر صعب‪ .‬لكننا‬ ‫“نحن نعلم ّ‬ ‫أيضا أنــه فعال‪ .‬كوفيد‪ 19 -‬هو‬ ‫نعلم ً‬ ‫فيروس خطير‪ .‬م ًعا‪ ،‬يمكننا وقف االنتشار‪.‬‬ ‫للمزيد من المعلومات‪ ،‬اطلع على‬ ‫‪www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19‬‬

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ICCV

ISLAMIC CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL OF VICTORIA

EID Mubarak

ICCV certifies halal products from australia to all countries around the world

12 Howes Street, Airport West VIC 3042 Ph: + 61 3 9380 5467 Fax: +61 3 9380 6143 E: office@iccv.com.au www.iccv.com.au

Australia Light Foundation Tottenham

Located in the Western suburb of Tottenham in Melbourne, the Australia Light Foundation serves a number of neighbourhood and cultural groups. The largest concentrations of the facility users are currently located in the suburbs of Footscray, Maidstone, Braybrook,

FACILITIES:

Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Broadmeadows, Glenroy, Dallas and Meadow Heights. They are a network of cultural, social, educational, sporting, and religious organisations with a common affiliation with the Islamic community predominately from the North and West of Melbourne.​

• MASJID • RECEPTION • LOUNGE

• BOOKSTORE • SISTER’S DERSHANE • CLASSROOMS

MASJID There is a mosque that is available for all five daily prayers. Sisters have a separate room available for prayers.

LOUNGE There is a brother’s lounge equipped with various recreational activities. Also there is an outdoor lounge area near the Reception.

RECEPTION We have a spacious reception that can cater for weddings, dinners, seminars, and other large events.

The existing centre has developed a strong reputation for providing a range of culturally sensitive services and programs that attract a broad range of culturally and linguistically diverse participants. It is unique in providing a place for worship, social activities, education programs, and welfare and employment information

and support programs in a single venue. ​The Australia Light Foundation significantly contributes to the promotion of the vibrant multicultural and positive image of Muslim culture to the wider community promoting greater harmony.

• PLAYGROUND • BARBEQUE AREA • SPORTS FIELD

CHARITY: • AID CONTAINERS • HUMANITARIAN RELIEF • QURBAN APPEAL

OUR OTHER BRANCHES: • Broadmeadows, VIC • Fitzroy, VIC • Auburn, NSW

TOTTENHAM (HEAD OFFICE): Ad: 291-293 Sunshine Rd, Tottenham VIC 3012 Phone/Fax: (03) 9312 0104 Mobile: 0417 386 044 E: lightfoundation@hotmail.com W: www.australialightfoundation.com

THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY

ICCV

ISLAMIC CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL OF VICTORIA

ICCV certifies halal products from australia to all countries around the world Ph: + 61 3 9380 5467

12 Howes Street, Airport West VIC 3042 Fax: +61 3 9380 6143 E: office@iccv.com.au

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W:www.iccv.com.au

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The NSW Government has announced new support for renters and landlords impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown, including up to $210 million in grants to eligible landlords.

Residential tenants will have greater protection with a targeted eviction moratorium, which will be implemented through legislative changes.

Residential landlords who decrease rent for impacted tenants can apply for a grant of up to $1,500 or land tax reductions depending on their circumstances. The land tax relief will be equal to the value of rent reductions provided by landlords to financially distressed tenants, up to 100 per cent of the 2021 land tax year liability; Minister for Better Regulation Kevin Anderson said the short-term tenancy and landlords support package will provide renters and landlords with immediate assistance during the COVID-19 lockdown.

“We know a lot of people are currently experiencing hardship and the NSW Government is here to stand with renters and landlords while we work together to get through the latest COVID-19 outbreak,” Mr Anderson said.

“Our number one priority is the health and safety of our communities and this package will provide support for both tenants and landlords, ensuring renters continue to have a roof over their heads while maintaining rental incomes for landlords.

“We are putting in place measures to prevent tenants financially impacted

by COVID-19 restrictions from being evicted, creating stability while the State and Federal support measures roll out.”

Mr Anderson said the new package will, for the first time, provide a rental subsidy grant of up to $1,500 for landlords who offer rent reductions to COVID-19 impacted tenants.

“We have always urged renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 to negotiate and now, thanks to the NSW Government, we expect these negotiations will be easier with landlords to be reimbursed up to $1,500 per tenancy when they reduce a tenant’s rent,” Mr Anderson said.

“These measures hinge on landlords and tenants working together through this challenging period and we encourage both parties to enter negotiations in good faith.

“The impacts of this virus are widespread and this assistance package from the NSW Government will create an extra layer of certainty and give people one less thing to worry about.”

For more information visit: https:// www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ The rental assistance package is just one part of the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting our communities through COVID-19.

For more information on NSW Government support visit: https:// www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19

AUSTRALIAN

NSW GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE FOR RENTERS AND LANDLORDS

‫محمد الزعبي‬ ‫رئيس المركز اإلسالمي في اوبرن‬

Mohammed Al-Zoubi

President of Auburn Islamic Community Centre

Stay Home • Stay Safe 12 Harrow Rd, Auburn NSW 2144 E: info@auburnislamiccentre.org.au www.aiccauburn.org.au

EidMubarak

‫أشهى وأفخر الحلويات الشرقية‬

‫صقر وأوالده‬

Tel: (02) 9708 2774 749-751 Punchbowl Rd, Punchbowl NSW 2196

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EID Mubarak

Australian Arab Association On behalf of the Board of Directors, members and supporters Australian Arab Association Send warm wishes on Eid Al-Adha to you and your family, and loved ones.

EID MUBARAK AAA Team. 2021

Stay safe • From my family to yours have a blessed and Happy Eid. • Eid al-Adha will be different this year, celebrating from home.

• I know these are difficult times. Staying apart is keeping us safe.

• Please stay home and follow the rules. If you have any symptoms please get tested.

• If you are eligible please get vaccinated.

• Together we have beaten Covid before and we will do it again.

• I send my warm wishes for a happy, healthy and blessed Eid.

Natalie Suleyman MP Member for St Albans

‫جمعية أبناء عكار في سيدني‬ ‫تقوم بمبادرات انسانية من اجل‬ ‫مساعدة ابناء عكار والشمال‬ ‫قامت جمعية أبناء عكار في‬ ‫سيدني ممثلة برئيسها خالد‬ ‫الكردي بعدة مبادرات إنسانية‬ ‫من اجل إغاثة أبناء عكار والشمال اللبناني‬ ‫بسبب الضائقة المالية واالقتصادية‬ ‫ وتهدف هذه المبادرات‬،‫التي يمر لبنان‬ ‫الى مساعدة بعض العائالت المتعففة‬ ‫ حيث شملت ارســال مساعدات‬،‫هناك‬ ‫ حيث تم توزيعها في‬،‫غذائية والبسة‬ ‫ وقد بادرت هيئة االعمال‬،‫عكار والشمال‬ ‫الخيرية استراليا الى المساهمة في بعض‬ .‫هذه الحمالت االغاثية‬ ‫وقد قامت جمعية أبناء عكار في سيدني‬ ‫بتوزيع حصص غذائية وزيــوت والبسة‬ ‫على عشرات العائالت في عكار والشمال‬ ‫بالتعاون مع جمعية النهوض وعلم اللغات‬ ‫ وجمعيات‬،‫ والشمال نيوز‬،‫وجمعية الثقة‬ .‫أخرى‬

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‫مجموعة‬ Sydney Community Connect ‫تنظم حفل خيري لمساعدة أطفال غزة‬

‫عن بعض الجمعيات والمؤسسات الخيرية واعالميون‬ .‫ورجال أعمال ونشطاء وحشد من أبناء الجالية العربية‬ ‫وقد قدم المتحدثون شكرهم للسيدة جمانة منزلجي‬ ‫ واثنوا على‬،‫وللناشطات المشاركات في تنظيم الفعالية‬ .‫الحفل وعلى حسن التنظيم‬ ‫تصوير الفنان مصطفى حجازي‬

‫ تضمنت الفعالية العديد من‬..‫لمساعدة أطفال غــزة‬ ‫ من بينها كلمات تحدثت عن المعاناة الكبيرة‬،‫الفقرات‬ ‫ حيث تم جمع‬،‫التي تواجه الشعب الفلسطيني وأهل غزة‬ .‫ دوالر‬35،000 ‫أكثر من‬ ‫حضر الحفل الخيري عدد من المسؤولين بينهم نواب‬ ‫ إضافة إلى ممثلين‬،‫في البرلمان ورؤساء وأعضاء بلديات‬

‫نيو ساوث ويلز‬ ‫نظمت السيدة جمانة منزلجي بالتعاون مع‬ ‫مجموعة من الناشطات في مجموعة‬ Sydney Community Connect ‫فعالية إنسانية في سيدني من أجل جمع التبرعات‬

LOCKDOWN IN GREATER SYDNEY

Message from Jason Clare MP The next few weeks are going to be really hard for a lot of people in our local community.

Western Sydney didn’t cause this mess, but we have to work together to help fix it.

That means we have to stay at home, unless we need to leave home for an essential reason like getting food, medicine or getting vaccinated.

We can’t visit family and friends because that is how

the virus is spreading at the moment.

And whenever we have to go out, wear a mask.

If you need more information or assistance, please don’t hesitate to give my office a call on 9790 2466 or email jason@jasonclare.com.au

Jason Clare MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR BLAXLAND

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CLIMATE CHANGE

THE SPREAD OF CORRUPTION UPON THE EARTH That climate warming is occurring is no longer a matter of conjecture.

Australia got its wake-up call with a sustained drought, followed by apocalyptic bushfires in late 2019 and early 2020, wiping out billions of native animals.

Huge floods, the mouse plague, plus recognition that the Great Barrier Reef is dying, made the crisis as clear as the Plagues of Egypt..

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This northern hemisphere summer has witnessed the highest temperatures ever recorded in temperate British Columbia where 500 people have died from the heat. Over 200 died in the states of Oregon and Washington. [9 July 2021 Guardian] Changing climate has also brought increased lightning strikes, the cause of bushfires.

“More than 710,000 lightning strikes were recorded in British Columbia and western Alberta between 3:00pm on Wednesday and 6:00am on Thursday.

This is up from an average 8,300 from the same period over the past five years…” [3 July 2021 ABC News] Scientists have also been shocked by the speed of melting of the “Last Ice Area,” a 1-million-square-kilometre area of floating sea ice north of Greenland, which was expected to withstand global warming for decades. [2 July 2021 First Post]

The need for zero emissions The Climate Council of Australia stated last year “.. it is vital that we replace all fossil fuels use, meet all of our energy needs with renewables … and repair past harm to the atmosphere.” [7 July 2020 Climate Council] The leading nations, the G7, are

waking up to the danger.

The Statement created by the Science Academies of the G7 nations lays it out: “Greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced at a faster pace if we are to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to preindustrial levels. …The G7 Countries must implement deployment of disruptive low carbon technologies in infrastructure development, in industrial production and must influence and incentivise personal lifestyle choices to reach the deployment goals.

[31 March 2021 Royal Society]

The Islamic Position from 2015 The Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change, launched in Istanbul 17-18 August 2015, began with a clear call.

“Our species, though selected to be a caretaker or steward (khalifah) on the earth, has been the cause of such corruption and devastation on it that we are in danger ending life as we know it on our planet. “ “Corruption upon the earth” is how it regards uncontrolled exploitation of fossil fuels, increasing rates of deforestation, desertification, pollution of the atmosphere, land, inland water systems, and seas and the increased threat of disease.

“Corruption has appeared on land and sea Because of what people’s own hands have wrought, So that they may taste something of what they have done; So that hopefully they will turn back.”

[Qur’an 30: 41]

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It concludes with the words of the Prophet: “The world is sweet and verdant, and verily Allah has made you stewards in it, and He sees how you acquit yourselves.” [Muslim from Abu Sa‘id Al-Khudri]

Christians and Climate Change Pope Francis stated in his 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si;” ” We have come to see ourselves as her [Mother Earth] lords and masters, entitled to plunder her at will. …This is why the earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor; she “groans in travail” (Rom 8:22). “ He quoted the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who said “For human beings… to destroy the biological diversity of God’s creation; for human beings to degrade the integrity of the earth by causing changes in its climate, by stripping the earth of its natural forests or destroying its wetlands; for human beings to contaminate the earth’s waters, its land, its air, and its life – these are sins”. [24 May 2015 Encyclical Laudato Si Vatican] However the Pew Research Centre reported of US adults in 2015 that political party identification and race and ethnicity were stronger predictors of views about climate change than religious identity or observance.

Hispanic Catholics were most likely to say warming was due to human activity and white evangelical Protestants the least likely. [22 October 2015 Pew Research Center]

Australian leaders divided Australia ranked last of nearly 200

countries for action to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. [1 July 2021 Guardian] The ruling Liberal National Coalition is divided over zero emissions.

Our PM made ambiguous statements at the G7 Meeting, sparking a minirevolt bringing Barnaby Joyce, a climate change denier, to become Deputy Prime Minister..

“Mr Joyce warned in February against a target of net zero by 2050 and joined Senator Canavan in signalling he was willing to cross the floor on the issue…” [21 June 2021 SMH] Such views may well be out of touch with Australian opinion.

“The Australia Talks survey of about 60,000, showed an increase in the amount of money Australians would be personally willing to spend each year to tackle the problem of climate change.

Increases were recorded across age and income brackets, across genders and anywhere from the inner cities to rural areas. The only demographic which did not record an increase was One Nation voters. Liberal and National Party voters recorded an increase of 11 percentage points, and now 1 in 5 of them would spend over $500 a year.” [22 June 2021 Australia Talks. ABC News] Denial of climate warming goes along with fossil fuel lobbying and science denial, usually accompanied by xenophobia.

It will be very costly for all of us if such views prevail.

The author is a prominent Australian Muslim scholar and activist.

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‫‪35‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫سيتم تعداد كل شخص‬ ‫في اإلحصاء السكاني ‪2021‬‬

‫‪EVERY STAT TELLS A STORY‬‬ ‫مع بقاء أقل من ‪ 6‬أسابيع‬ ‫حتى موعد إجــراء اإلحصاء‬ ‫السكاني ‪ ،2021‬سيبدأ مكتب‬ ‫اإلحــصــاءات األسترالي (‪ )ABS‬حملته‬ ‫اإلعالنية في ‪ 4‬تموز‪/‬يوليو‪ .‬تضمن حملة‬ ‫تواصل مص ّممة بـ ‪ 29‬لغة لمجتمعات‬ ‫أستراليا المتعددة الثقافات أن تكون على‬ ‫اطالع ومستعدة للمشاركة‪.‬‬ ‫سيكون هذا اإلحصاء السكاني الثامن‬ ‫عشر ألستراليا‪ ،‬وس ُيجرى يوم الثالثاء في‬ ‫‪ 10‬آب‪/‬أغسطس‪ .‬سيشمل اإلحصاء أكثر‬ ‫من ‪ 10‬ماليين منزل و‪ 25‬مليون نسمة‪.‬‬ ‫ستتوافر إعالنات وموارد لدعم ‪ 21%‬من‬ ‫األستراليين الذين يتكلمون لغة أخرى غير‬ ‫اإلنكليزية في المنزل‪ .‬تتوافر أيض ًا خدمة‬ ‫الترجمة الخطية والشفهية على الرقم‬ ‫‪ 450 131‬لمساعدة أولئك الذين يحتاجون‬

‫دعم ًا إضافي ًا بلغتهم‪.‬‬ ‫وقــد أعلن المدير الــعــام لإلحصاء‬ ‫السكاني‪ ،‬كريس ليبريري‪ ،‬أنه من المهم‬ ‫أن تحصل مجتمعاتنا المتعددة الثقافات‬ ‫على معلومات عن اإلحــصــاء بلغتها‪،‬‬ ‫وخصوص ًا المهاجرين الجدد الذين‬ ‫سيشاركون هذه السنة في أول إحصاء‬ ‫سكاني أسترالي لهم‪.‬‬ ‫وقال ليبريري “إن اإلحصاء األخير في‬ ‫العام ‪ 2016‬أظهر أن تن ّوعنا آخذ في‬ ‫االزدياد‪ ،‬مع ما يقارب نصف األستراليين‬ ‫إ ّما ُولدوا في الخارج أو ُولد أحد الوالد ْين‬ ‫لديهم أو كالهما في الخارج”‪.‬‬ ‫وأضاف‪“ ،‬كثيرون من الناس ال يدركون‬ ‫أن المعلومات المج ّمعة في اإلحصاء‪ ،‬مثل‬ ‫بلد الوالدة واللغات المحكية في المنزل‪،‬‬ ‫تساعد في توفير المعلومات للخدمات‬

‫المهمة وفي دعم مجتمعات المهاجرين‬ ‫والالجئين في كل أنحاء أستراليا”‪.‬‬ ‫وأوضح “أن رسالتنا عن اإلحصاء هذه‬ ‫السنة هي “كل إحصائية تخبر قصة ما”‪.‬‬ ‫سنق ّدم رسوم ًا توضيحية وأمثلة من الحياة‬ ‫الواقعية عن كيفية استفادة مجتمعاتنا‬ ‫المتعددة الثقافات من بيانات اإلحصاء‪.‬‬ ‫يشمل ذلك خدمات اجتماعية للمهاجرين‬ ‫الجدد‪ ،‬ونشاطات للحفاظ على صحة‬ ‫المسنين وتواصلهم مع اآلخرين”‪.‬‬ ‫وأشار إلى أن “كل شخص موجود في‬ ‫أستراليا ليلة اإلحصاء يجب أن يمأل‬ ‫بغض النظر ع ّما إذا كنت‬ ‫االستمارة‪ّ ،‬‬ ‫مواطن ًا‪ ،‬أو مقيم ًا‪ ،‬أو مجرد زائر‪ .‬االستثناء‬ ‫الوحيد هــو للدبلوماسيين األجانب‬ ‫وعائالتهم”‪.‬‬

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‫وقال السيد ليبريري إن موظفي اإلحصاء‬ ‫السكاني ينشطون في كل أنحاء البالد‪،‬‬ ‫ويعملون مع مجموعات المجتمعات‬ ‫المحلية والمعنيين ليكونوا مستع ّدين‬ ‫لإلحصاء‪.‬‬ ‫وأضاف‪“ ،‬لقد ركزنا بشكل خاص على‬ ‫تعيين موظفين ميدانيين يتحدثون لغات‬ ‫إضافية‪ ،‬ويعكسون تنوع المجتمعات التي‬ ‫سيعملون فيها”‪.‬‬ ‫ولفت السيد ليبريري إلى أنه باستطاعة‬ ‫الناس هذه السنة البدء بملء استمارة‬ ‫إحصائهم ما أن يتلقوا التعليمات‪ ،‬إذا كانوا‬ ‫يعرفون أين سيكونون يوم الثالثاء في ‪10‬‬ ‫آب‪/‬أغسطس‪.‬‬ ‫لمعلومات بلغتك‪ ،‬قم بزيارة‪:‬‬ ‫‪www.census.abs.gov.au/language‬‬

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EID MUBARAK SERVICES:

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EID MUBARAK

‫الشيخ رياض الرفاعي‬ ‫ عضو مجلس األئمة الفدرالي‬‫ أمين سر مجلس األئمة في جنوب أستراليا‬‫ ممثل دار الفتوى في الجمهورية اللبنانية في‬‫والية جنوب استراليا‬ ‫ امام مسجد عمر بن الخطاب في اداليد‬-

Sheikh Riad El Rifai

Imam of Masjid Omar Bin Alkhatab South Australia

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‫الشيخ عبد السالم عالم‬

‫امام مسجد ابو بكر الصديق‬ ‫الجمعية االسالمية في جنوب استراليا‬

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‫عيد األضحى ‪Eid al-Adha 2021‬‬

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‫بي بي سي عربي‬ ‫اعتقل نحو ‪ 800‬مجرم حول‬ ‫العالم‪ ،‬بعد عملية تعقب ضخمة عبر تطبيق‬ ‫من تصميم مكتب التحقيقات الفيدرالي‬ ‫األمريكي (أف بي آي)‪.‬‬ ‫واستخدمت استراليا‪ ،‬في علمية مشتركة‬ ‫مع االستخبارات األمريكية‪ ،‬تطبيق “أنوم”‬ ‫المشفر‪ ،‬لتتبع حركة الجريمة المنظمة‪،‬‬ ‫واالطــاع على محادثات حول تهريب‬

‫المخدرات‪ ،‬وتبييض األمـــوال‪ ،‬وحتى‬ ‫مخططات قتل‪.‬‬ ‫استهدفت العملية عصابات مخدرات‬ ‫وأشخاص على عالقة بالمافيا حول العالم‪.‬‬ ‫وكانت أستراليا ونيوزيالندا من بين أول‬ ‫الدول التي أعلنت عن العملية األمنية‪،‬‬ ‫الثالثاء‪ .‬واستحوذت السلطات خالل‬ ‫العملية على مخدرات‪ ،‬وأسلحة‪ ،‬وسيارات‬ ‫فخمة‪ ،‬وكميات كبيرة من المال‪.‬‬

‫اإليغور‪ :‬سياسة الصين لتحديد النسل قد تخفض‬ ‫عدد األقلية المسلمة إلى الثلث خالل ‪ 20‬عاما‬ ‫بي بي سي عربي‬ ‫ن ّبهت دراســة حديثة إلى‬ ‫أن سياسات تحديد النسل التي تفرضها‬ ‫السلطات الصينية كفيلة بتقليص أعداد‬ ‫أقلية اإليغور المسلمة إلى الثلث في‬ ‫غضون ‪ 20‬عاما‪.‬‬ ‫وتوصلت دراسة تحليلية لباحث ألماني‬ ‫إلى أن تلك السياسات كفيلة بإحداث‬ ‫تراجع يتراوح بين ‪ 2.6‬إلى ‪ 4.5‬مليون‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫نسمة في معدالت مواليد أقلية اإليغور‬

‫التي تسكن إقليم شينجيانغ جنوبي البالد‪.‬‬ ‫وتواجه الصين اتهامات غربية بارتكاب‬ ‫إبادة جماعية في شينجيانغ عبر عدد من‬ ‫الوسائل بينها تحديد النسل قسريا‪.‬‬ ‫وتنكر الصين هذه االتهامات‪ ،‬قائلة إن‬ ‫تراجع معدالت المواليد يعود إلى أسباب‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أخــرى‪ .‬وتع ّد دراســة األلماني أدريــان‬ ‫زينز‪ ،‬األولى أكاديميا التي ترصد األثر‬ ‫بعيد المدى لحملة السلطات الصينية على‬ ‫اإليغور واألقليات العرقية األخــرى في‬ ‫شينجيانغ على صعيد تعداد السكان‪.‬‬

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‫عيد األضحى ‪Eid al-Adha 2021‬‬

‫‪39‬‬ ‫منوعات‬

‫همس الحرائر‬

‫أنا والرجل‬

‫باب القلوب التائهة‬

‫حليمة سيد حسن رمضان‬ ‫أخصائية أسرية وكاتبة في شؤون المرأة واالسرة‬ ‫بيني وبينك مسافات وطرقات‪ ،‬بيني‬ ‫بينك عالمات استفهام وجسر طويل‬ ‫وأشــواك غائرة في عمق المحيط‪،‬‬ ‫أتساءل دائما ما قدر هذا االختالف‪ ،‬إن كنت‬ ‫الشمس فانا القمر وان كنت الليل فأنا النهار وإن‬ ‫كنت الشتاء فأنا الصيف بكل لهيبه وحرقته‪ .‬أنت‬ ‫أيها الرجل القابع في اعماقي أريدك من بعيد‬ ‫ولكن قربك مني يحرقني‪ ،‬ما هذا التضاد أهكذا‬ ‫خلقنا أم أنك دائما ضدي ال تبكي لبكاءي وال‬ ‫تشعر بمشاعري وكأنك صخرة صماء وجبل مغروس‬ ‫في قلبي‪ .‬لم تدرك أبدا انني النور الذي يضيء‬ ‫ظالمك وإشراقة ليلك الطويل أنا الزهرة البرية في‬ ‫صحرائك القاحلة‪ .‬يا أيها الرجل هذه هي االنثى‬ ‫متناقضة عن الرجل لكنها ال تريد االنسالخ عنه‪.‬‬ ‫عقالني وهي عاطفية هو‬ ‫نعم هكذا خلقنا هو‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫منطقي وهي مشاعرية‪ .‬متقاربان متباعدان‪ ،‬عجيب‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫هذا الخلق “خلقناكم من نفس واحدة” نعم هكذا‬ ‫هما المرأة والرجل دماغ واحد بجانبين األيمن‬ ‫واأليسر هكذا تقول الحقائق‪ ،‬إن دماغ المرأة يختلف‬ ‫عن دماغ الرجل وتفكير المرأة يختلف عن تفكير‬ ‫الرجل‪ .‬فالمرأة تميل الى العاطفية وهو عقالني‪،‬‬ ‫هي حساسة وهو منطقي‪ ،‬هي أكثر اهتماما بمشاعر‬ ‫اآلخرين وهو يهتم بالوظيفة والعمل‪ ...‬وهكذا تستمر‬ ‫قائمة االختالفات‪.‬‬

‫قد يجادلني البعض ويقول أن هناك بعض النساء‬ ‫عقالنيات‪ ،‬أقول نعم وهناك أيض ًا رجال عاطفيون‪.‬‬ ‫ولكن إن كنا نتحدث عن الغالبية فالرجال يميلون‬ ‫أكثر الى المنطق واألرقام والتحليل وتميل كثي ٌر من‬ ‫النساء إلى العاطفة والمشاعر والتواصل ورعاية‬ ‫األخرين‪.‬‬ ‫فأين هي نقطة االلتقاء؟‬ ‫إن األهم من هذا كله هو أن يعرف كل منا أين‬ ‫هو‪ ،‬أي أين أنا وأين اآلخر وكيف أفكر أنا وكيف‬ ‫يفكر األخــر‪ ،‬كيف أشعر أنا وكيف يشعر اآلخر‪،‬‬ ‫وهنا تبدأ المقاربات‪ .‬فأن عرف الرجل كيف تشعر‬ ‫المرأة وكيف تعاني ألدرك كثير من الرجال لماذا‬ ‫تبكي النساء بدون سبب وإذا عرفت المرأة كيف‬ ‫يفكر الرجل وكيف يحلل االمور بمنطقه الخاص‬ ‫ألدركت المرأة بأن الرجل ليس “روبوتا” أو مخلوقا‬ ‫بال مشاعر‪ ،‬ولكنه ينظر الى األمور ويحللها بمنطقه‬ ‫الخاص‪.‬‬ ‫ليتنا نرى العالم بمنظور اآلخرين وليس بعدساتنا‬ ‫نحن‪ ،‬عندها فقط ستتقاطع الطرقات وستقصر‬ ‫المسافات وسنجد جوابا لكل عالمة استفهام‪.‬‬ ‫ودمتم دائما بكل ود وحب وعقالنية مدركة للعالقة‬ ‫التكاملية بين الرجل والمرأة‪.‬‬

‫بقلم سمر المجذوب‬ ‫سيدني‬ ‫• باب القلوب التائهة بين ملكوت السماوات‬ ‫وطين األرض‪.‬‬ ‫• تحمله أجنحة األرواح المؤمنة بين رياح‬ ‫وأعاصير‬ ‫• لتعبر به بحار التيه‬ ‫• بحار النفوس الظمئ والقلوب العطشى لعفوه الكريم‬ ‫• تاهت العبارات ثم ارتمت تطلب العفو من رب عظيم‬ ‫• ترتجيه أن يغفر لها زالت السنين‬ ‫• أن يمحو بعفوه وقدرته ضعفها المستكين‬ ‫• وبين خطايا وأنين‪ ،‬بكت القلوب التائهة‬ ‫• وعند بابه ألقت أوزارها لتتوب‬ ‫• باتت العيون الحائرة تناجيه‬ ‫• فإذا به يحتضنها كأكثر من ٍأم رؤوم‬ ‫• وأحن من أبٍ حنون‬ ‫• ولله المثل األعلى‬ ‫• وحاشاه أن يكون غير ما يكون‬ ‫رب كل شيء ورب الكون‪.‬‬ ‫• فهو ّ‬ ‫عظيم أنت يا إله األكوان ورب العرش العظيم‬ ‫•‬ ‫ٌ‬ ‫• فال ترد زائر ًا طرق بابك أو احتمى بحماك‪.‬‬ ‫• وال ترد سائ ًال طلب عفوك أو سألك مناجاة‬ ‫• إال وأعطيته سؤله ومألت سلته بأكثر مما أتاك‪.‬‬

‫اســتمعوا الــى إذاعــة الصــوت االســامي ســيدني‬ ‫برامجها تشمل ما يلي‪:‬‬ ‫• تالوة القرآن الكريم ‪ -‬محاضرات‬ ‫إسالمية‬ ‫• بث مباشر لخطبة الجمعة ‪ -‬أخبار‬ ‫محلية وعالمية‬ ‫• برنامج صباحيات مع الحاج‬ ‫إبراهيم الزعبي ِمن الثامنة‬ ‫والنصف وحتى العاشرة والنصف‪.‬‬ ‫• متفرقات في الدين والحياة‬ ‫لالخت رانيا البرجاوي من العاشرة‬ ‫والنصف وحتى الثانية عشرة‪.‬‬ ‫• ثالث نشرات اخبارية مفصلة‬ ‫يقدمها الدكتور أحمد العقاد‪.‬‬ ‫• محاضرات باللغة االنكليزية ثالث‬ ‫مرات يوميا‪ ,‬االولى عند الساعة‬

‫السابعة والنصف صباح ًا والثانية‬ ‫عند الرابعة عصر ًا واالخيرة عند‬ ‫مساء‪.‬‬ ‫الساعة الثامنة والنصف‬ ‫ً‬ ‫• برنامج أسبوعي يقدم مساء كل‬ ‫يوم أربعاء عند الساعة الثامنة‬ ‫والنصف باللغة االنكليزية بعنوان‬ ‫«النشاط والصحة»‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامج آخر باللغة االنكليزية‬ ‫عن الصحة يقدمه الدكتور وسام‬ ‫سوبرا كل يوم جمعه عند الساعة‬ ‫الرابعة عصر ًا‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامج «ماما صفاء» لألطفال عند‬ ‫الساعة الخامسة مساء كل يوم‬ ‫جمعه‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامج «فهل من مدكر» لتعليم‬

‫أحكام التجويد وتالوة القرأن‬ ‫الكريم لألخ أنور حمام واألخ‬ ‫رياض قاسم‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامج «إشراقات فقهية» صباح‬ ‫كل يوم أربعاء عند الساعة‬ ‫التاسعة والربع مع فضيلة الشيخ‬ ‫يحي الصافي‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامج «التفسير البالغي للقرآن‬ ‫الكريم» مع الشيخ أحمد عزت‬ ‫مساء‬ ‫محمود عند الساعة السادسة‬ ‫ً‬ ‫كل يوم ثالثاء‪.‬‬ ‫• برنامجي «امجاد ونزهة المشتاق»‬ ‫مع االخ وليد المذيب‪.‬‬

‫من اليمين الحاجة رانية البرجاوي‪ ،‬الحاج ابراهيم الزعبي‪ ،‬الدكتور احمد العقاد‬ ‫إذاعة الصوت اإلسالمي من سيدني تبث برامجها على مدار اليوم على الترددات التالية‪:‬‬

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