We are deeply concerned on the news that a Toowoomba teenager is suspected to be in Syria and might be joining the Al-Nursha group. The Islamic Interfaith and Multicultural Association formed in February 2015 strongly condemned any act of using religion to commit violence and hatred. Such act contradicts the teachings in Islam. As an Association committed to promoting religious and social harmony, strongly support the government’s initiatives in combating radicalism.
Queensland
Queensland: Who is My God Series – Session 2
The second of the Who is My God events in 2015 will take place at the Center for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue, Nathan, on Thursday, 14 May 2015. This workshop will feature discussions on the use of Icons and Religious Imagery in the Buddhist and Jewish community. There will also be a visit to a Hindu Temple in Burbank, Queensland.
Queensland: Divine Providence: The Wreck and Rescue of the Julia Ann
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In 1855, the Julia Ann set off to transport Australian immigrants to the United States. But twenty-six days into the journey, the Julia Ann struck a coral reef, and the ship began to sink. Griffith University Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue will present a screening of Divine Providence – The Wreck and Rescue of the Julia Ann on Tuesday, 5th of May.
Queensland: "Virtual Prayer" for Rain
A “virtual prayer” event for rain across outback Queensland is being organised for this Easter weekend.
Queensland: Islam, Extremism and Australian Muslims
Assoc Prof Mohamad Abdalla was invited to present his views on the topic of the radicalization of Muslim youth to Queensland Government officials.
He told his audience that he was speaking to them as “a Muslim who loves his faith and community, an academic who is very familiar with the literature, a leader who knows his community very well, and an Australian who loves this country and its people, and who, since 9/11 has been engaged extensively in building bridges of understanding.”
Queensland: Muslim community builds stronger ties with Police
MACKAY, QLD: The president of the Islamic Research and Educational Academy says when it comes to individual perceptions of Muslim communities, there is such a thing as ‘fear of the unseen’.
Waseem Razvi was a guest speaker at a Mackay Mosque on Sunday, and he says misunderstandings generally arise when people do not know each other.
Queensland: Harmony Week – Exploring Ecospirituality
The Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue in collaboration with the Australian Earth Laws Alliance will be hosting a one day workshop, which features presentations about ecocentrism and ecospirituality from Earth Jurispurdence perspectives, in addition to perspectives from many faith traditions. This event also features open space and small group discussions.
Queensland: Who is My God series
The first of the Who is My God events in 2015 will take place at the Center for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue, Nathan, on Thursday, 12 March 2015. The first session will examine icons and religious imagery in Hindu and Muslim communities.
Brisbane: 2015 Festival of Tibet
The 2015 Festival of Tibet will be held in honour of HH Dalai Lama’s 80th Birthday at Brisbane Powerhouse Museum, 19 – 25 Jan 2015. “In our struggle for freedom, truth is the only weapon we possess.” – HH the 14th Dalai Lama
Queensland: Journey of the Universe
The Centre for Interfaith and Cultural Dialogue at Griffith University will host a film and discussion evening on Thursday, 11 December, 2014. The film is Journey of the Universe.
Queensland: Christians & Muslims Standing Together
Christian leaders from various denominations in Logan and Brisbane concerned about recent attacks on Muslims publically stood in solidarity with the Muslim community. They issued a ‘Call For Christians And Muslims To Stand Together’ with Muslim leaders on Friday 26th of September at the Kuraby Mosque, 1408 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby. They also prayed together for peace.
Queensland: Muslim communities invite public into Mosques
The Muslim community in Brisbane is working hard trying to distance itself from radicals. The Logan Muslim community said it had been targeted by abuse and discrimination since Australia’s terror alert level was raised last week.
