About the book
From hijabs to jihad and everything in between -- Muslims down under today
What is Halal? A country bordering Shariahland, or a method of preparing food?
Do the Five Pillars of Islam comply with modern building codes? Or are they simply a philosophy for living?
And if Muslims first arrived in Australia as early as 1800, can they go back to where they came from?
In this funny and informative exploration of Islam in Australia, award-winning comedian and writer Sami Shah takes us behind the stereotypes and generalisations to find out who Australian Muslims are, how they live and what they think. Along the way we meet everyone from a woman who runs a ‘speed date a Muslim night' to a conservative Islamic preacher, and to the founder of a group called Muslims for Progressive Values. The result is an entertaining and
fascinating snapshot of Islam down under today.
Praise for Sami Shah:
‘Humour at its most vigorous and unsparing' — Kirkus Reviews
‘Stylish . . . newsy, bitingly funny' — Sunday Telegraph
‘Raw, funny and inspiring' — Wendy Harmer
Editions of Islamic Republic of Australia
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780733338151
- EBook
- ISBN 9781460708071
Read an Excerpt
From hijabs to jihad and everything in between -- Muslims down under today
What is Halal? A country bordering Shariahland, or a method of preparing food?
Do the Five Pillars of Islam comply with modern building codes? Or are they simply a philosophy for living?
And if Muslims first arrived in Australia as early as 1800, can they go back to where they came from?
In this funny and informative exploration of Islam in Australia, award-winning comedian and writer Sami Shah takes us behind the stereotypes and generalisations to find out who Australian Muslims are, how they live and what they think. Along the way we meet everyone from a woman who runs a ‘speed date a Muslim night' to a conservative Islamic preacher, and to the founder of a group called Muslims for Progressive Values. The result is an entertaining and
fascinating snapshot of Islam down under today.
Praise for Sami Shah:
‘Humour at its most vigorous and unsparing' — Kirkus Reviews
‘Stylish . . . newsy, bitingly funny' — Sunday Telegraph
‘Raw, funny and inspiring' — Wendy Harmer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Islamic Republic of Australia about?
From hijabs to jihad and everything in between -- Muslims down under today
What is Halal? A country bordering Shariahland, or a method of preparing food?
Do the Five Pillars of Islam comply with modern building codes? Or are they simply a philosophy for living?
And if Muslims first arrived in Australia as early as 1800, can they go back to where they came from?
In this funny and informative exploration of Islam in Australia, award-winning comedian and writer Sami Shah takes us behind the stereotypes and generalisations to find out who Australian Muslims are, how they live and what they think. Along the way we meet everyone from a woman who runs a ‘speed date a Muslim night' to a conservative Islamic preacher, and to the founder of a group called Muslims for Progressive Values. The result is an entertaining and
fascinating snapshot of Islam down under today.
Praise for Sami Shah:
‘Humour at its most vigorous and unsparing' — Kirkus Reviews
‘Stylish . . . newsy, bitingly funny' — Sunday Telegraph
‘Raw, funny and inspiring' — Wendy Harmer
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Islamic Republic of Australia?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > Religious issues and debates > Religion and politics
Where can I read a sample of Islamic Republic of Australia?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780733338151
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Islamic Republic of Australia?
Sami Shah
Who is the Publisher of the book Islamic Republic of Australia?
ABC Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Islamic Republic of Australia is available as paperback(ISBN 9780733338151) and ebook(ISBN 9781460708071)
Where can I buy Islamic Republic of Australia online or support local independent bookshops?
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