Table of Contents

Introduction

1: Who are Australia's Muslims?

2: The story of Islam and Islamic civilization

3: Islamic worldview

4: Essential beliefs and practices

5: Unity and diversity

6: The life cycle of a Muslim

7: Sacred times and places

8: Living as an Australian practising Muslim

9: Muslim community leadership

10: Halal food

11: Islamic schools

12: Muslim women

13: Perceptions of Islam and Muslims

14: Commitment to fundamental Australian values

Epilogue

Glossary

Selected bibliography

Endnotes

Index

Promotional Information

Shortlisted: 2003 'The Australian' Awards For Excellence in Educational Publishing. Category: Secondary School - Teacher Reference.

About the Author

Abdullah Saeed is Head of the Arabic and Islamic Studies program at the University of Melbourne. He is currently working on a major research project on change in Australian Muslim communities. His publications include Muslim Communities in Australia (co-edited, 2001) and an Essential Dictionary of Islamic Thought (co-authored, 2001). He has published numerous articles in refereed journals and reference works.