ISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDISLAM UNVEILEDBy Yasser Soliman

Managing Director, Diversity Connect InternationalCommissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission

Past Executive Member, Ethnic Communities Council of VictoriaPast President, Islamic Council of Victoria

By Yasser SolimanManaging Director, Diversity Connect InternationalCommissioner, Victorian Multicultural Commission

Past Executive Member, Ethnic Communities Council of VictoriaPast President, Islamic Council of Victoria

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MEANING OFMEANING OFMEANING OFMEANING OF ““““ISLAMISLAMISLAMISLAM””””ISLAM = Finding Peace and Salvation through submission

to God’s WillMUSLIM = One who strives to submit their will to the Will of

God

Now new or different from Biblical teachings:21. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord,

shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

[Matthew 7:21]9. After this manner therefore pray ye:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.10. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

[Bible: Matthew 6 : 9 – 10 and Luke 11:2 ]50. For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven,

the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.[Matthew 12:50]

WHO IS ALLAH ?WHO IS ALLAH ?“Allah” is the Arabic name for God,

used by Muslims as well as Arab Christians,Jews and other Arab speakers.

“Allah” is the Arabic name for God,used by Muslims as well as Arab Christians,Jews and other Arab speakers.

“. . . and say:We believe in that which has beenrevealed to us and revealed to you,and our God and your God is One,

and to Him do we submit”.(Qur’an 29:46)

The same God of Abraham, Noah, Moses, Jesus etc.• The Creator, Sustainer, Infinite, The Merciful, The Just, The

King etc

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GENEALOGY OFMUHAMMED AND JESUS

WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?Descendant of Abraham through Abraham’s first son IshmaelDescendant of Abraham through Abraham’s first son Ishmael

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WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?WHO WAS MOHAMMAD?• Born into a noble family in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 570 C.E.• Died in 632 CE at the age of 63• Was a thoughtful youth who worked as a shepherd• He rejected the immoral customs of his people, who had become

steeped in idolatry• His character earned him the nickname ‘AL-AMEEN = The

Trustworthy'• Mohammed was unlettered – could not read nor write.• Received his first revelation from God at 40 through the Angel

Gabriel which continued for 23 years (The Quran)• Like other prophets, he preformed miracles, by God’s Permission,

but he taught that his greatest miracle is the Quran and called it a“Lasting Miracle”.

• In the ranking of the 100 Top Ranked people of all time, byMichael Hart, Muhammed ranked first.

• Born into a noble family in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in 570 C.E.• Died in 632 CE at the age of 63• Was a thoughtful youth who worked as a shepherd• He rejected the immoral customs of his people, who had become

steeped in idolatry• His character earned him the nickname ‘AL-AMEEN = The

Trustworthy'• Mohammed was unlettered – could not read nor write.• Received his first revelation from God at 40 through the Angel

Gabriel which continued for 23 years (The Quran)• Like other prophets, he preformed miracles, by God’s Permission,

but he taught that his greatest miracle is the Quran and called it a“Lasting Miracle”.

• In the ranking of the 100 Top Ranked people of all time, byMichael Hart, Muhammed ranked first.

SOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAMSOURCES OF ISLAM• Previous Scriptures

were sources of Islam but now many teachings are superseded bythe Quran (eg the Sabbath, etc).

• The Quran / Scriptures– What is the Quran

• The Sunnah (lifestyle of the Prophet)– Dependant on the Quran– What is the Sunnah?– What is the Hadith?

• Consensus of Scholars– Dependant on the Quran– Dependant on the authentic Hadith also

• Previous Scriptureswere sources of Islam but now many teachings are superseded bythe Quran (eg the Sabbath, etc).

• The Quran / Scriptures– What is the Quran

• The Sunnah (lifestyle of the Prophet)– Dependant on the Quran– What is the Sunnah?– What is the Hadith?

• Consensus of Scholars– Dependant on the Quran– Dependant on the authentic Hadith also

CORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMSCORE BELIEFS OF MUSLIMS1. Belief in One God2. Belief in the Angels3. Belief in God’s revealed books4. Belief in prophets and messengers of

God5. Beliefs in the Day of Judgement6. Belief in predestination and

foreknowledge

1. Belief in One God2. Belief in the Angels3. Belief in God’s revealed books4. Belief in prophets and messengers of

God5. Beliefs in the Day of Judgement6. Belief in predestination and

foreknowledge

Pillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamPillars Of IslamThe 'Five Pillars' of Islam are the foundation of Muslimlife:

1. a. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God andb. the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;

2. Establishment of the 5 daily prayers;3. Compulsory almsgiving to the needy (Muslim and

non Muslim) known as Zakat;4. Fasting the Month of Ramadan;5. Pilgrimage to Makkah

for those who are physically and financially able.(All pillars become a duty for males and females at the age of puberty)

The 'Five Pillars' of Islam are the foundation of Muslimlife:

1. a. Faith or belief in the Oneness of God andb. the finality of the prophethood of Muhammad;

2. Establishment of the 5 daily prayers;3. Compulsory almsgiving to the needy (Muslim and

non Muslim) known as Zakat;4. Fasting the Month of Ramadan;5. Pilgrimage to Makkah

for those who are physically and financially able.(All pillars become a duty for males and females at the age of puberty)

SOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAM

SOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTSOME RELEVANTTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAMTEACHINGS OF ISLAM

IMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLESIMPORTANT PRINCIPLES• NO COMPULSION IN RELIGION

“Let there be no compulsion in religion.Truth stands out clear from Error.

Whoever rejects evil and believes in Godhas grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,

that never breaks.And God hears and knows all things.”

(The Holy Quran, Chapter 2 (The Heifer) . Verse 256)

• FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND LIFE“If it had been God's Plan

they would not have worshiped other things besides gods:and We have not appointed you

as a guardian over themnor are you set over themto dispose of their affairs”.

The Holy Quran Chapter 6, (Al-Anaam) – Verses 107

• NO COMPULSION IN RELIGION“Let there be no compulsion in religion.

Truth stands out clear from Error.Whoever rejects evil and believes in God

has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold,that never breaks.

And God hears and knows all things.”(The Holy Quran, Chapter 2 (The Heifer) . Verse 256)

• FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND LIFE“If it had been God's Plan

they would not have worshiped other things besides gods:and We have not appointed you

as a guardian over themnor are you set over themto dispose of their affairs”.

The Holy Quran Chapter 6, (Al-Anaam) – Verses 107

THE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFETHE SAVING OF LIFE“… We ordained for the Children of Israel that

if anyone slew a personunless it be for murder

or for spreading mischief in the landit would be as if

they killed the whole of mankind:and if anyone saved a life

it would be as ifthey saved the life of the whole of mankind.

Then although there came to them Our apostleswith clear Signs

yet even after that many of themcontinued to commit excesses in the land…”

[Quran Chapter 5, Verse 32]

“… We ordained for the Children of Israel thatif anyone slew a personunless it be for murder

or for spreading mischief in the landit would be as if

they killed the whole of mankind:and if anyone saved a life

it would be as ifthey saved the life of the whole of mankind.

Then although there came to them Our apostleswith clear Signs

yet even after that many of themcontinued to commit excesses in the land…”

[Quran Chapter 5, Verse 32]

Other relevant teachings• Necessity dictates exceptions• Actions are judged by the intentions

Other relevant teachings• Necessity dictates exceptions• Actions are judged by the intentions

PROFILE OFPROFILE OFPROFILE OFPROFILE OFAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMS

PROFILE OFPROFILE OFPROFILE OFPROFILE OFAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMSAUSTRALIAN MUSLIMS

MUSLIMS IN THE WORLDMUSLIMS IN THE WORLD• There are about 1.5

Billion Muslims inthe world.

• This representsbetween 19.2% and22% of the world'spopulation.

• Second largestreligion in the world

• There are about 1.5Billion Muslims inthe world.

• This representsbetween 19.2% and22% of the world'spopulation.

• Second largestreligion in the world

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MUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATIONMUSLIM WORLD POPULATION

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MAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFISLAMISLAMISLAMISLAM

MAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFMAJOR BRANCHES OFISLAMISLAMISLAMISLAM

0.04%560,000Druze0.93%13,020,000Ahmadiyya

11.21%156,940,000Shiite

87.81%1,229,340,000Sunni

PercentageNumber of AdherentsBranch

SUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITESUNNIS AND SHIITE

MUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIA

5.79%5.73%100%100%100.0%19,855,28818,769,24917,752,829Total21.16%18.38%11.20%9.78%8.73%2,223,9571,835,5981,550,585affiliation not stated27.55%-1.45%18.67%15.48%16.61%3,706,5552,905,9932,948,888No religion-18.05%55.14%4.17%5.38%3.67%827,9021,010,227651,168Other religious affiliation5.76%5.25%0.45%0.45%0.45%88,83183,99379,805Judaism

20.89%40.17%1.71%1.50%1.13%340,392281,578200,885Islam55.14%41.91%0.75%0.51%0.38%148,11995,47367,279Hinduism17.03%79.07%2.11%1.91%1.13%418,756357,813199,812Buddhism4.45%-1.26%0.17%0.17%0.19%34,09332,64033,058Other Christian

23.65%36.10%1.58%1.35%1.05%313,190253,286186,109Christian nfd(e)-9.07%-6.46%5.72%6.65%7.52%1,135,4271,248,6741,334,917Uniting Church2.61%2.26%0.28%0.29%0.30%55,25153,84452,655Seventh-day Adventist

-10.11%-3.67%0.32%0.38%0.42%64,20071,42374,145Salvation Army-6.41%-5.63%3.01%3.40%3.81%596,671637,530675,534Presbyterian & Reformed12.90%11.37%1.11%1.04%0.98%219,689194,592174,720Pentecostal6.75%4.66%0.28%0.28%0.28%56,10652,55750,216Other Protestant0.30%0.15%1.26%1.33%1.41%251,107250,365249,989Lutheran6.58%10.65%0.27%0.27%0.25%53,19949,91545,112Latter Day Saints-0.19%-2.81%0.41%0.43%0.47%80,91981,06983,414Jehovah's Witnesses-10.62%-18.25%0.28%0.33%0.42%54,82261,33575,023Churches of Christ2.50%4.22%25.82%26.65%27.03%5,126,8805,001,6244,798,950Catholic

25.21%12.28%0.12%0.10%0.12%24,23219,35322,063Brethren2.44%4.75%1.60%1.65%1.66%316,738309,205295,178Baptist-4.20%-0.57%18.73%20.68%21.99%3,718,2523,881,1623,903,324Anglican

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MUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIAMUSLIMS IN AUSTRALIA

MUSLIMS BY AGE: 2006 CENSUS DATAMUSLIMS BY AGE: 2006 CENSUS DATA

0.2%58085 years andover

0.7%2,54775-84 years2.1%7,07465-74 years5.2%17,77955-64 years9.5%32,48245-54 years14.8%50,44535-44 years18.7%63,64025-34 years18.8%63,94715-24 years29.9%101,8980-14 years

PercentageNumberAge

MUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES

MUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICMUSLIMS IN ETHNICCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIESCOMMUNITIES

13%577244264Fiji34%635318789Iran84%75969077Bangladesh31%774924832Iraq17%808747158Indonesia78%923811875Pakistan

41%989223848Bosnia -Herzegovina

88%992311296Afghanistan79%2347929821Turkey41%2932171349Lebanon

% of groupwho areMuslim

No of the overseasborn who are

MuslimNo of

overseas bornCountry of Birth

MUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSEMUSLIMS ARE DIVERSE• Australian Muslims come from over 75 different

countries.• Many speak Multiple languages.• They have different cultures not one.• They are NOT one community.• They are made up of distinct denominations.• They DO NOT have one leadership.

They have many different leadership structures.• They have different interpretations and stances

on various issues in Islam.• Most Muslims in Australia are just beginning to meet

each other.

• Australian Muslims come from over 75 differentcountries.

• Many speak Multiple languages.• They have different cultures not one.• They are NOT one community.• They are made up of distinct denominations.• They DO NOT have one leadership.

They have many different leadership structures.• They have different interpretations and stances

on various issues in Islam.• Most Muslims in Australia are just beginning to meet

each other.

COMMONCOMMONCOMMONCOMMONMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAM

AND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMS

COMMONCOMMONCOMMONCOMMONMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMISCONCEPTIONS ANDMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAMMYTHS ABOUT ISLAM

AND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMSAND MUSLIMS

MISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONSMISCONCEPTIONS• MYTH

All Muslims are Arabs• MYTH

All Muslim women weara veil

• MYTHMuslim women areforced to veil by men

• MYTHMuslims are terrorists

• MYTHAll Muslims are Arabs

• MYTHAll Muslim women weara veil

• MYTHMuslim women areforced to veil by men

• MYTHMuslims are terrorists

• MYTHJihad means Holy War

• MYTHMuslims do not speakEnglish

• MYTHMuslims areuneducated

• MYTHMuslim women aresecond class citizens

• MYTHJihad means Holy War

• MYTHMuslims do not speakEnglish

• MYTHMuslims areuneducated

• MYTHMuslim women aresecond class citizens

THINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICEPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS AND

EMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOW

THINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICETHINGS THAT SERVICEPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS ANDPROVIDERS AND

EMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESEMERGENCY SERVICESPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSPROFESSIONALSSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOWSHOULD KNOW

PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONSPRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS• Islamic greeting is “Assalamu Alaykum”

(means peace be upon you in Arabic)• Like Orthodox Jews some Muslims may not

shake hands with the opposite gender(limited physical contact)

• Muslims may lower their gazewhen speaking with the opposite gender

• Islamic greeting is “Assalamu Alaykum”(means peace be upon you in Arabic)

• Like Orthodox Jews some Muslims may notshake hands with the opposite gender(limited physical contact)

• Muslims may lower their gazewhen speaking with the opposite gender

IMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1

IMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 1

Serious impacts on the Muslim Community:� Identity challenge to choose parts of identity (eg.

Aussie, Muslim, Arab, etc)� Increase problems in schools (bullying and

vilification etc) – Learning Distraction� Impact on Aspirations. Lessened hopes that there

is a future in Australia� Increased vilification generally in Media, street

etc.� Increased suspicion, fear and hate. Increase “Us

and Them” attitudes.� Increase in unemployment� Decrease in household Income.

Serious impacts on the Muslim Community:� Identity challenge to choose parts of identity (eg.

Aussie, Muslim, Arab, etc)� Increase problems in schools (bullying and

vilification etc) – Learning Distraction� Impact on Aspirations. Lessened hopes that there

is a future in Australia� Increased vilification generally in Media, street

etc.� Increased suspicion, fear and hate. Increase “Us

and Them” attitudes.� Increase in unemployment� Decrease in household Income.

IMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2

IMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSIMPACT OF WORLD EVENTSON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2ON LOCAL MUSLIMS 2

Serious impacts on the Muslim Community (Continued):� Decrease in health and levels of treatment and care

(reduced exercise, stress, neglected health issues etc)� Mental health issues. Increased depression, anger and

anxieties.� Decrease in personal safety and security. Attacks on

persons and property� People may be Fear of travel especially to unfamiliar

territory.� Decreased ability to “integrate”.� Decrease in opportunity to meeting people, socialising and

making friends� Increased incidence of discrimination and inadequate legal

recourse assistance� Lack of recreation programs and opportunities

(especially for women and youth).

Serious impacts on the Muslim Community (Continued):� Decrease in health and levels of treatment and care

(reduced exercise, stress, neglected health issues etc)� Mental health issues. Increased depression, anger and

anxieties.� Decrease in personal safety and security. Attacks on

persons and property� People may be Fear of travel especially to unfamiliar

territory.� Decreased ability to “integrate”.� Decrease in opportunity to meeting people, socialising and

making friends� Increased incidence of discrimination and inadequate legal

recourse assistance� Lack of recreation programs and opportunities

(especially for women and youth).

ISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERSISSUES RELATED TO PRAYERS• 5 daily prayers have times set within time ranges• In emergencies, Prayers may be combined and

shortened.• Prayers only take a short time (about 5 minutes)• Need access to a safe space to pray• May need access to washing facilities for ablution

(may involve washing and / or wiping hands andarms to the elbow, face, and feet)

• Friday Holy day for Muslimslunch time prayers important, especially for men

• 5 daily prayers have times set within time ranges• In emergencies, Prayers may be combined and

shortened.• Prayers only take a short time (about 5 minutes)• Need access to a safe space to pray• May need access to washing facilities for ablution

(may involve washing and / or wiping hands andarms to the elbow, face, and feet)

• Friday Holy day for Muslimslunch time prayers important, especially for men

DIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUESDIETARY ISSUES• If Muslim are expected to participate in social functions, some

Halal food should be provided.• Halal food (Islamic equivalent of Kosher food)

– Kosher food is OK– Vegetarian and Vegan is OK– Dairy is OK– Sea food is OK– Animal products (except dairy) should be

from animals killed in a Kosher or Halal manner– No pig meat or by-products– No Alcohol

• Meat should be slaughtered in a halal way (purchased from Halalbutcher)

• Halal food lists available from companies eg Kraft, Tip Top, Cadburyand others

• Halal food should be cooked and served separately from other food.• It is a good idea to label the Halal, kosher or Vegetarian food as such

so that it may be distinguished from other food

• If Muslim are expected to participate in social functions, someHalal food should be provided.

• Halal food (Islamic equivalent of Kosher food)– Kosher food is OK– Vegetarian and Vegan is OK– Dairy is OK– Sea food is OK– Animal products (except dairy) should be

from animals killed in a Kosher or Halal manner– No pig meat or by-products– No Alcohol

• Meat should be slaughtered in a halal way (purchased from Halalbutcher)

• Halal food lists available from companies eg Kraft, Tip Top, Cadburyand others

• Halal food should be cooked and served separately from other food.• It is a good idea to label the Halal, kosher or Vegetarian food as such

so that it may be distinguished from other food

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