Muslims in Australian city challenge hateful stereotypes

Members of an Islamic group in the Australian city of Hobart, Tasmania, have delivered pamphlets to counter hateful stereotypes. The president of the Muslim community (Tasmania), said he hoped this would alter the way people think about Muslims, as well as how they interact with Muslims

Hawzah News Agency (Hobart, Australia) - The group delivered leaflets to homes in Tasmania to counter the rise of Reclaim Australia and One Nation. One Nation is a right-wing nationalist party, while Reclaim Australia is a loosely structured group that is known for protesting Islam.

Two pamphlets from the Muslim community were delivered to homes across Hobart over the holidays. The pamphlets were titled Muslims for Loyalty and Muslims for Peace. One of the pamphlets said that love of one's country of residence is part of faith and that the Quran is clear on obedience to governmental authority and that it is mandatory.

Doctor Amir Mahmoud, the president of the Muslim community (Tasmania), said he hoped this would alter the way people think about Muslims, as well as how they interact with Muslims.

He said people just have to go through with what's going on in the world. He said there are bad images regarding Muslims that they are not good for their country. He said they want to express from their own deeds, actions and words that whatever others are saying about them, they are wrong.

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