Aggression and anger are not the same thing. When faced with open calls for discrimination, the latter is part of a healthy response, writes Lydia Shelly. Forgiveness can be a powerful step towards healing. One of the moral principles recommended in Islam’s Holy Book, the Quran, is forgiveness: “…But if you pardon...
I wish I was not standing here, before you today on International Women’s Day. Instead, I wish I was sitting where you are and listening to Mariam Veiszadeh speaking. Mariam is a well-known advocate for community rights, refugees and civil liberties. She is an asset to not only the Australian Muslim...
I oppose any amendments to section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. This is despite the fact that the Act does not protect me, or any other Australian Muslim, from discrimination on the basis of our faith. I say this as both a Muslim and an Australian. Although I am not...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VEd6Q_au40 Christmas can be a really difficult time for separated parents - but how do Children feel moving from one household to another during the Christmas period? How can separated parents help their Children during this time? ...
It can be an incredibly stressful experience when you find yourself the subject of a criminal investigation or charged with criminal offences. Being organised and prepared for your first meeting with your criminal lawyer can not only save you time, but it will also assist your lawyer in providing you...
There is no doubt that the year 2020 has been a challenging year for many people. A loss of family support, unemployment, financial hardship and mental health issues have impacted people in ways that were previously unimaginable. These issues have also impacted on the occurrence, complexity, and severity of family...