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25.01.2022 ** Student Achievement Thursdays ** Ghania Dib is a Principal Lawyer, Family Law arbitrator and a nationally accredited mediator, Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and a collaborative Professional/Lawyer (member of CPNSW). Ghania is also in her final year of studying her Master of Islamic Studies. Alongside her studies she was able to complete a Masters in Law in 2019 and a setup her own suburban practice GDA Lawyers in Revesby @gdalawyers www.gdalawyers.com.au . Despit...e all the logistics of setting up a practice Ghania has averaged no lower than Distinctions and High Distinctions. If you thought that was impressive there is more she is currently undertaking a Cert IV in training and assessment and serves on the Legal Aid mediation Panel and the Law Society of NSW mediation and FDR panels. But thats not all - Ghania has over 19 years experience in law, practicing in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Family Law and Divorce & Separation and Will and Estates. She is certified in Life Coaching, NLP Practitioner accreditation, Performance Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Relationship Coaching and Business MasterMind. Her motto is When lifes challenges get a little too tough, I remind myself that this too shall pass. Ghania was recently a finalist in the Law Awards 2020. Today we would like to congratulate her for being a finalist in the Western Sydney Womens Business Growth Award 2020. Make sure to like @gdalawyers and visit www.gdalawyers.com.au . If you are interested in the Master of Islamic Studies, go to https://study.csu.edu.au//islamic-a/master-islamic-studies or send an email to Rahil [email protected] with any specific questions you may have. See more

25.01.2022 *** Student achievement Thursday*** This month it gives us great pleasure to celebrate the efforts and dedication of our student Hafidh Al-Rawahy, all the way from Oman. He has a very impressive resume; he has completed his bachelor degree in Computer Science from University of Washington, Seattle, and Masters in Information Systems from London School of Economics, London. Before retiring Hafidh worked for the government of Oman in Civil Aviation. Now he dedicates his time i...n pursuit of knowledge and serving the mosque. Hafidh is currently completing his Master of Islamic Studies with Charles Sturt University, averaging High Distinction to Distinction. What makes him stand out is not only his commitment to his studies, despite the time difference and logistics of taking online studies abroad, but his community service and voluntary work in one of Oman’s iconic mosques, "Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque", which dominates the skyline of Muscat. The mosque provides an amazing splendour of Islamic architecture and art, and it is open to non-Muslim tourists and residents. Hafidh dedicates his effort and time at the Islamic Information Center, which is part of the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque educational facilities. One of Hafidh’s roles is to give travellers and visitors a better understanding of the beautiful architecture of the mosque but also to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam, promoting understanding between people of different faiths and culture. This allows visitors to have a first-hand experience of Islam as the religion of peace, mercy, and understanding between different cultures. Mosques in Oman are closed due to covid-19 precautions, however that has not kept Hafidh away from finding ways to still serve the mosque; he has been involved in developing and printing resources such as booklets and pamphlets in different languages and on various aspects of Islamic teachings. Through his studies at Charles Sturt University, he has been able to better serve the community. On behalf of ISRA we commend your efforts and dedication to both your education and your community work in Oman. See more

24.01.2022 Human rights continues to be a major concern all around the globe. Dr. Craig Considine reminds us of the positive role model of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in his 2020 book, The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View. In this live webinar, Dr Mehmet Ozalp will have a critical conversation with Craig on the book content and what motivated him to write his book. Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm Date: Friday 25 Sep 2020 Link: https://www.isra.org.au/webinar-a-christian-scholars-perspe

23.01.2022 Tune in online to hear Aisha speak at our very first Unpack Series event tonight. Register at https://www.isra.org.au/unpack-series Aisha Elmir has completed her Bachelors in Biomedical science. She is currently doing her masters in Islamic studies while working as an auditor in the Halal Certification Authority. Aisha is a manager at ISRA youth college in Prestons, where she teaches youth Islam lessons while helping them build a strong Australian Muslim identity. Aisha aims to help youth navigate their life to achieve their goals, while helping them gain strength through all possible challenges they may face.

23.01.2022 Looking to give your zakat in Ramadan and still have questions? Join this online workshop to get all your questions answered and understand your obligations. Time: 1.00pm-3.00pm (Sydney/Melb time) Sunday 18th April Register at https://www.isra.org.au/zakat-101-1

23.01.2022 ON TOMORROW NIGHT this Islamic Nuances webinar, we will unpack this term and discuss how the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) could be understood and applied in today's context. #IslamForAcdemics

22.01.2022 You are invited to the Theory Time at CISAC: The Concept of Ideology & Gramschi's Theory of Hegemony SHARE & CIRCULATE! Date: 17th September, Thursday Time: 6.00pm-8.00pm Venue: Online (Webinar link and the workshop materials will be emailed upon registration)... Registration link: https://www.isra.org.au/theory-time-webinar-the-concept-of- Registration due: 14th September Monday

22.01.2022 GET READY TO RUMBLE We are back by popular demand with our Ladies Online Trivia Night: Round 2! Join us for a night of fun...and learning, well sort of.:) and forget your present lockdown woes. Saturday 26 of September 7:00pm - 8:30pm... Online via ZOOM Register: https://www.isra.org.au/online-ladies-trivia-night Bring your game face! Victory to the BRAVE!

21.01.2022 Join us for another Scholar’s Corner online event. In this session, Dr Mehmet Ozalp will be having an online discussion with Dr Juan Cole, the author of the new book "MUHAMMAD: PROPHET OF PEACE AMID THE CLASH OF EMPIRES", what prompted him to write this book and also a critical discussion on the main ideas and contents of his book. Register using the link - https://www.isra.org.au/scholars-corner

21.01.2022 Join us as we explore the notion of gratitude and how we can apply it in our everyday life and make it part of our nature. Presenter: Sr Naima Usman, Date: Wednesday 9 Sep 2020 Time: 7.00pm - 8.00pm https://www.isra.org.au/the-attitude-of-gratitude

21.01.2022 It is 1.20am in the morning in Sydney and we have just finished an excellent international workshop with Islamophobia experts from different parts of the Wester...n world. This odd time had to be chosen to accommodate our colleagues from Austria, UK, USA and Canada. It is quite exciting to see that an international network specialising in #IslamophobiaANDChildren has started shaping up today... I am so excited that I can stay up all night :) Here are our colleagues who attended the workshop and agreed on some action items to set up the network: Professor Hatem Bazian, Director IRDP, Near Eastern Studies, Asian American Studies Dr Farid Hafez Department of Political Science and Sociology, University of Salzburg Professor Katherine Bullock, Lecturer, University of Toronto Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor, School of Criminology, University of Leicester Dr Irene Zempi SFHEA Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Nottingham Trent University Dr Todd Green, Interim Director, Center for Ethics and Public Engagement, Luther College Ms Aasiyah Khan, Education and Outreach Coordinator NCCM National Council of Canadian Muslims Professor Samina Yasmeen, University of Western Australia Professor Linda Briskman, Western Sydney University, Australia Dr Iner Derya, Charles Stuart University, Australia Dr Azim Zahir, University of Western Australia Dr Kathryn Benier, Monash University

20.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Ahmad on receiving this award. We also look forward to seeing snippets of Dr Mahsheed Ansari's work on Dr Ahmad as she undertakes research on his achievements.

20.01.2022 NAIDOC week is an opportunity to reflect on the First Nations people, to acknowledge and commemorate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal peoples. As ISRA we recognise that this land was not without people, this terra was not nullius. This land was, is, and will always be traditional Aboriginal land. We should also remember that historically, Muslims have connections engaging with first nations peoples. Dr Salih Yucel has written an article about this topic, feel free to check it out https://journal.equinoxpub.com/CIS/article/view/9637

19.01.2022 *Student Achievement Thursdays* Alia Qureshi is a wonderful example of how seeking knowledge can be a consistent driver in life. In 2015 Alia completed a 10 year Shariah course at Daar Aisha, so Alia had a strong grounding in Islamic knowledge at this point. But she always dreamed of understanding the Quran in its pure Arabic form. After being blessed with a 2nd grandchild, Alia travelled back home to visit her family in Pakistan. On the first day of her return to Australia,... she received an email congratulating her on her acceptance into the Master of Classical Arabic course. She was very puzzled as she never enrolled in the course. To her surprise Alia’s husband, who was well aware of her strong desire and determination to learn the Quran, enrolled Alia in the course while she was away. She has been so grateful to him ever since. Alia was not very computer literate but thought the course significantly enhanced her computer skills. While studying the Master of Classical Arabic, Alia was blessed with having her 4th and 5th grandchildren, and despite being committed with her growing family, she managed to complete her Master of Classical Arabic at age 58. Alia is still actively involved in seeking knowledge. She regularly attends lectures, and teaches her friends and family the knowledge she has gained. Mashallah we are so proud of all your success Alia. It seems you were meant to do this course. Inspired by Alia’s story? Make 2021 the year of learning Arabic, the language of the Quran. Enrol in the Master of Classical Arabic TODAY More info: https://study.csu.edu.au//islamic-/master-classical-arabic To enrol: https://study.csu.edu.au/start-your-application If you have knowledge of Arabic, you may qualify for RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for subject(s) in the course. For any questions, email Rahil at [email protected]

18.01.2022 #BeOurNextGraduate

18.01.2022 Mashallah, our students are so inspiring!! Ghania Dib is really going out of her comfort zone during Ramadan. She will be doing a 300km challenge to raise funds for much needed Lebanon. Please support Ghania by donating to her Penny Appeal. http://launchgood.com/ghaniadib200k

17.01.2022 Dr Suleyman Sertkaya brought to our attention the dwelling of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in tonight's webinar on Fiqh al-Sirah. These images are an attempted replica of the Prophet's (pbuh) home. As you can see, it is extremely humble, especially when his home could have easily been much more luxurious in the Medinah era. But he (pbuh) chose a humble dwelling such as this.

17.01.2022 We are living in crazy times. Islamic principles always reinforce the importance of maintaining ties with loved ones, and to love for your brother or sister what you love for yourself. On behalf of ISRA Australia, we encourage you check in on those that you know, and spread the positivity.

16.01.2022 Some of the reflections of Dr. Craig Considine on our Prophet (pbuh). Join us on Friday at 7.30pm for a live conversation with Dr Considine. To registert: https://www.isra.org.au/webinar-a-christian-scholars-perspe

16.01.2022 In your last week of school holidays, join an online Quran Tafseer lesson as a family. Dr Hakan Coruh will develop the knowledge of the Quran for adults whilst primary kids will learn to connect with Allah's (SWT) words. Register for Saturday 10 October class to receive the Zoom link: https://www.isra.org.au/quranic-tafsir-for-the-family

14.01.2022 Most countries overestimate the Muslim population. The French think that 31% of their population is Muslim when it is actually 7.5%. In Australia, the Muslim population is estimated to be 12% when it is actually 2.4% (Source: Ipsos MORI). This overestimation has many implications, mainly feeling the 'threat' that a minority is 'taking over'. This can easily manifest itself in the form of Islamophobia and other hostile actions which seek to eliminate the group at hand.

13.01.2022 Make 2021 the year of connecting to the Qur'an!! With ISRA’s Quran Academy we offer various courses to support you with this goal. Quran course- assists in reading, building fluency or perfecting tajwid ... Tafsir course - is a concise & simple, thematic approach to building an understanding of Juzz ‘Amma Uloom al-Quran Course- explores the sciences of the Qur’an, ways of interpretation and it’s revelation. Enrolments open for 2021!! Term start date 1 Feb 2021 Available online and at ISRA Sydney office More info at https://www.isra.org.au/isra-quran-academy

12.01.2022 David has been with ISRA for several years and has generously contributed in many capacities through his knowledge and expertise. He has been an asset to our organisation, one of our real MVP (most valued players). Its volunteers like him who believe in ISRAs vision that make ISRA what it is today. David Purcell is the retired former CEO of Toyota in Papua New Guinea and prior to that was the NSW State Manager for Nissan Australia, based in Sydney. Professionally he has qui...te an impressive resume having various senior management roles. David has held executive positions including Area Governor and Divisional Governor throughout his Toastmasters career. He has also been a Club sponsor, Club mentor and has conducted Speech Craft courses for over 25 years. Recently David was awarded his Distinguished Toastmaster award by Toastmasters International in the US which is the highest educational level possible in the Toastmasters International program. This achievement takes many years of hard work and dedication to achieve and on behalf of all at ISRA we would like to congratulate you. We are so proud of your achievement and so inspired by all that you do.

12.01.2022 Ready, Set, Ramadan, GO Online Seerah Course 4 Children Zoom in for an engaging children's seerah course this blessed Ramadan 1hour, once a week for 4weeks... Time: 1-2pm Day: Saturday Age: 7-12 years Presenter: Fraiba Joyan Click now for course information and registration. https://www.isra.org.au/ready-set-ramadan-go

12.01.2022 Yara and Nora Khaled are regulars at the Liverpool playgroups. At the last session, the sisters walked in proudly holding two huge boxes of doughnuts they'd brought to share with their playgroup friends. Their mum, Yemen Alsayadi, has been bringing her eldest since she moved to Australia five years ago. "It's very important to me to come here," Ms Alsayadi said.... "All my family is overseas, not here. I needed something for my children to grow up with a sense of community."

10.01.2022 ISRA Melbourne had its student iftar tonight. It truly was a special night, feeling very much like a family iftar.

10.01.2022 Respect. A doctor has wiped away $650,000 in debt for nearly 200 of his patients with cancer. Dr. Omar Atiq, an oncologist who founded a cancer treatment center... in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, sent out a holiday greeting to patients before Christmas, letting them know their outstanding payments would be cleared. See more

10.01.2022 Join us for a free 4 week online course to get an enriched understanding of the stories in Surah al-Kahf. Presenter: Saara Sabbagh Time: 7pm - 8pm Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020 (Course commencing date) Link: https://www.isra.org.au/exploring-the-stories-of-surat-al-k

09.01.2022 Join us this Thursday with one of the co-founders of @educaidau as we unpack mental well-being. It's very important to bring this topic to the forefront due to the stigmas associated with mental health. Such stigmas have many longterm effects in the Muslim community. Guest Speaker: Tareqs lived previous experience with a mental illness adds a special dimension in the conversation about mental well-being. He is committed to improving mental health literacy amongst CALD c...ommunities and continuously works towards breaking down the barriers when speaking about mental health. The live will be on the @israustralia Instagram page. #mentalheath #wellbeing #mentalwellbeing #education #depression #anxiety #instalive Tune in this Thursday. See you then.

08.01.2022 National Muslim Youth Summit Committee (NMYSC) is looking for young Muslims in Graphic Design and Marketing to join our Committee! www.isra.org.au/volunteer-with-nmys

08.01.2022 A big Happy Fathers day (for yesterday) from the ISRA Team! May Allah swt continue to strengthen our bonds with the father figures in our lives. #MondayHikma

07.01.2022 Fadhilah Shaheed has dedicated most of her life to seeking Islamic education. She completed her 6 years Alima course with Darul Ulum College. This year she graduates with her Bachelor of Islamic Studies and will continue her pursuit next year with Master of Education at CSU. The best of those are those that share the knowledge learnt and teach others. All the best in your endeavours, we are so proud of you. For more info about our Bachelor of Islamic Studies, visit: https://futurestudents.csu.edu.au//bachelor-islamic-studies If you have any enquiries, email Rahil Ansari: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Islamic Nuances Online Knowledge for Seekers Comparison of Classical vs Contemporary Tafsirs: Case Study of Surah Al-Fatiha The study of tafsir has been a dynamic and rigorous Islamic science. With the ebb and flow of time, the Qur’an has been revisited with new meanings and understandings that have come to light via the work of the then contemporary scholars. This Islamic nuances will look at a comparison between the classical and contemporary tafsirs focusing on Surah Fatih...a, looking at the various layers of meaning that have unravelled over time. Date: Tues 24 Nov 2020 Time: 6:30pm - 7:45pm Mode: Online Presenter: A/Prof Salih Yucel Register: https://www.isra.org.au/islamic-nuances-comparison-of-class

07.01.2022 Death. Sometimes you watch people die slowly through cancer or some other terminal illness. Sometimes it hits you out of nowhere through an accident or some oth...er sudden tragedy. Tonight hits hard. Dr Alaa Radwan, who was an orphan himself, passed away in a sudden car accident a few hours ago leaving behind an expecting young wife and 2 young children. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. They just recently moved right next to the Masjid. His wife is the sister of our marketing director at Yaqeen, and the daughter of 2 pillars of our Valley Ranch community. This was a family man that exuded a great sense of love to everyone around him. Gentle, loving, and focused. May Allah accept him as a Shaheed, and make it easy for his widow and 2 (soon to be 3 inshaAllah) children that have been left behind. May Allah unite them all in Jannatul Firdaws, and allow his memory and example to stay with them in this dunya. Ameen The Janaza will be at VRIC tomorrow after Asr inshaAllah. Please join us if you can. Please keep them in your duas, and reflect on this beautiful post by his wife Noor Alkurdi that Sh. Yaser found from last year: "Prophet Muhammad pbuh said: "What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of human beings, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the sufferings of the injured. (Bukhari) A beautiful story narrated by my husband: This afternoon was a typical one-I was rushing down the hospital hallways from one OR to the next in my scrub cap and cowboy boots. When suddenly I heard someone call out "doctor, doctor, doctor!!" I finally looked back and saw an old white man in his 70s or so. He walked up to me and in very broken Arabic said, Assalam Alaikum. I replied yet still unsure who he was. He then said you probably don't even remember me but about a year ago my wife was in this hospital battling terminal cancer. One day I was in the chapel and you walked in with your cowboy boots and your surgery cap with the skulls-(which was a shockingly accurate description). You said hello to me and noticed that I was crying so you walked over and handed me the box of tissues. Then you walked away and you put a rug on the floor-and prayed. I had never ever seen anyone pray a complete prayer before. I knew it was Islamic from a few second clip on TV but it was my first time witnessing the whole prayer. He then said I remember you just sat there afterwards and held your hands up in what looked like supplication. Then you came up to me again and told me you prayed for me and whatever was causing me to cry". At this point I finally recalled the story, amazed by the thorough detail given by the man. He then said it was just such a beautiful moment for me and it led me to google Islam and research it and 5 months ago I converted to Islam... I was frozen and overwhelmed with emotion and embraced the man. He said that he had been making regular visits to the hospital and nursing stations to thank the nurses that took care of his wife and to hopefully find me too. And today he found me and Im so glad he did. I have been an attending at this hospital for 2 years now and only once in that period was I called in to operate late until 2am which happened to be the same night I found the man in the chapel, the same night that Allah chose for this man to be saved. Alhamdulilah Allah chose me for this story. I am humbled and eternally grateful. ******** Let this be a lesson in humanity for us all-to be human and kind, to be caring and compassionate. This story reminds us that something that we might consider small or insignificant or routine might have a huge impact on someone elses life. It reminds us of the importance of our salah and how just merely performing our religious duties and obligations and having Muslim character is the most beautiful and rewarding way to reach someone. I ask Allah swt to accept from us all, strengthen our iman and make us amongst the rightful ambassadors of Islam. Ameen." UPDATE WITH LAUNCHGOOD CAMPAIGN FOR HIS FAMILY. PLEASE SHARE WIDELY: https://www.launchgood.com//alaaaldin_mohamed_radwans_lega

06.01.2022 With the Black Lives Matter movement in the West and poor human rights record in Muslim majority countries, human rights continue to be a major concern. Dr Craig Considine reminds us of the positive role model of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in his 2020 book, The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View. In this live webinar, Dr Mehmet Ozalp will have a critical conversation with Craig on the book content and what motivated him to write his book. #askisra

06.01.2022 New Zealand: "The future of the frontline: Hijab introduced to police uniform, first officer to wear it 'proud'" https://www.nzherald.co.nz//th/G3ZZEE4WW3RNERHENZXBCIKODA/

05.01.2022 The fact that Allah swt made a good word charity gives it more weight than if it was just a good deed . Imagine if this hadith said "a good word is a good deed for which we'll be rewarded" or something similar. It doesn't hold the same weight When we consider that our good words are charity it brings our minds: - Bringing happiness to someone, which in turn brings happiness to ourselves and others - Increased motivation to say good words because they're not just go...od deeds but charity - Sometimes good words are hard when in a challenging situation but the outcome is definitely worth it in this life and the next - The Mercy of Allah (God) that there are so many forms of charity so everyone can give charity, not only those with wealth. May Allah allow only good words to come from us and may we appreciate the blessing to be able to give charity through good words. Jummah Mubarakah from the ISRA team! See more

02.01.2022 For todays *Flash back friday* we going back to a sisters event we ran in Melbourne last year. We had a robust discussions qnd took many lessons form this talk. Although Melbourne is in lockdown its the perfect opportunity to implement all that was learnt that day

02.01.2022 We're so proud of Nayma Bilal for being a voice for Muslim women. Nayma is a volunteer at ISRA. She is also a mentee in ISRA's Muslim Women's Leadership Program, currently being mentored by Dr Juliana Jamaluddin. "That's one of the most upsetting parts about media representation; when the media is focused so heavily on representing Muslims as terrorists and as bad people," the 19-year-old told the ABC. "It creates this unconscious bias in people's minds when they are interacting with Muslims."

01.01.2022 Check out our first Segment of Ramadan Reminders with Zuleyha Keskin