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Articles on
Islam by Bilal Cleland
an Australian convert to Islam
Islam and
Unitarians – The Quest for Truth and Justice
Islam is a corrective to, not an aberration from, Christianity.
"Unitarians and Muslims both believe that the New Testament is an uncertain
guide to the actual events of this early period. Muslims regard the books of
the New Testament as mainly the product of the followers of Paul of Tarsus, who
did not know Jesus, but whose followers became dominant."
by Bilal Cleland
Islamic
Government
"The establishment of justice for all citizens of the state, Muslim and
non-Muslim alike, is one of the major purposes of the Islamic system of
government. Corruption, bribery, abuse of authority, the creation of
social conflict for personal or group benefit, torture, exploitation and
oppression, are all evils against which the Islamic system must struggle."
By Bilal Cleland
Spirituality
- Two views
Australian Muslim convert Bilal Cleland contrasts Islam's holistic approach
to the material and spiritual worlds with that of other philosophies and
religions.
Spreading
the Message of Islam in Anglo-Australia
Developing a positive image for Islam in Australia
"There is a dearth of well-educated and culturally aware individuals who
can present Islam in a positive light amongst Anglo-Australians. Many Muslims
confuse their home cultures with Islam, for often the two have been viewed as
identical for hundreds of years... One of our major problems is that ethnic
groups prefer to bring religious leaders, imams, from their country of origin...
They must be aware of cultural issues and not try to impose their own cultures
alongside Islam. Such attempts only drive people away from Islam."
A
History of Islam in Australia
A detailed study by Australian convert, Bilal Cleland.
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