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Summit brings Muslim Youth Together Manarul Islam Over 160 Muslim youth from all over Australia converged on the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra on Saturday 28 May to discuss issues close to their hearts. The event, jointly organised by the Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC) and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (ISRA), aimed to allow the youth themselves to “explore constructive solutions to religious and social issues,” according to the President of CIC, Azra Khan. “A network of Muslim youth can play a very active and influential role’ added Ms Khan. “The Summit will cover a broad spectrum of issues including extremism, religious discrimination, drugs and alcohol abuse, social exclusion, unemployment and mental health.” Appropriately subtitled “Nothing for us, without us”, Associate Professor Mehmet Ozalp, President of ISRA, stressed that the summit aimed to allow “robust discussion, propose solutions, collaboration, networking and looking to the future together.” “Muslim youth need to be empowered to deal with challenges they face in the land they call home,” A/Prof Ozalp added. The event featured prominent speakers from the Muslim community. including long-term youth worker Shaykh Wesam Charkawi; leading Muslim youth activist, author and professional Ms Yassmin Ab-
A/Prof Mehmet Ozalp with delegates to the National Muslim Youth Summit on Saturday 28 May 2016, Canberra. del-Magied, community leader A/Prof Meh- doesn’t make you a doctor, you must learn A/Prof Mehment Ozalp spoke about somet Ozalp, and author, activist and academ- from a proper teacher. cial activism and posed the question what ic Ms Mehal Krayem. He concluded by making the point that is the right way to be socially active in AusShaykh Wesam Charkawi, a long term technology can help but it must be from per- tralia. He emphasised the guiding characteryouth worker, spoke about how verses from son to person contact. istics of Islam – surrender and submission the Quran is being used in topics or preached Ms Mehal Krayem, a sociologist and cur- to Allah – that Islam is fundamentally conbut are not properly understood because the rently co-editor of an online magazine, Sajj- structive and to keep on the straight pathbackground of the verses is not known. eling, spoke about social issues affecting Siratal Mustaqeem. He stressed that treating ignorance as fact Muslim youth: the challenges they face by Leading Muslim youth activist, author is a grave sin quoting the hadith that the living their lives primarily online, advising and professional, Ms Yasmin Abdul Majeed Prophet (s) said “Those who give ruling them to stay away from “anything that com- spoke about youth empowerment and inbased on ignorance will be in hellfire.” He promises your humanity and the preserva- spired everyone with her life journey. pointed out just by reading a medical book tion of your soul”. continues on page 3
Modest fashion exhibition in Canberra Saminah Ahmad Faith Fashion Fusion: Muslim women’s style in Australia exhibition opened on Thursday 26 May at the National Archives of Australia in Canberra. Visitors will be able to see the exhibition daily from 9 am to 5 pm till 4 September 2016. The exhibition explores the emerging modest fashion market and the work of Muslim designers and entrepreneurs. Developed by the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS) in Sydney, with advice and assistance from Multicultural NSW, Australian Muslim organisations and community members who shared stories, loaned objects and took part in the film and fashion shoots that make the exhibition visually and emotionally rich. According to MAAS fashion and dress curator Glynis Jones, ‘modest fashion is one of the global fashion industry’s largest growth areas. It’s also interesting to see the market for these designs is not limited to Muslim women but has broader appeal for woman looking for looser fitting fashionable clothing that offers more coverage.’ Faith Fashion Fusion also illustrates that faith and fashion are not incompatible. Faith Fashion Fusion also provides a space where Muslim women speak more
broadly about themselves, their experiences and their faith, countering misconceptions that exist in Australian society. The women share their opinions, challenges and achievements through photographs, treasured objects and interviews; including author Randa Abdel-Fattah, academic and media commentator Susan Carland, Australia’s first Muslim surf lifesaver Mecca Laalaa and author Arwa Abousamra. Proudly Printed in Australia by Spotpress Pty Ltd
The exhibition includes commentary by Sydney’s first, and highly influential, Muslim fashion blogger Delina Darusman-Gala. Delina shares her love of clothing and offers advice on modest fashion, where to buy outfits and accessories, and how to make mainstream fashion trends more modest. Saminah Ahmad is a writer, poet and cartoonist based in Sydney. Dispose of this paper thoughtfully - PLEASE RECYCLE