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Ninth Muslim national summit brought together representatives from every state and territory, adopting a common agenda on Islamophobia, Palestine, political advocacy, media engagement, Islamic identity and building professional community institutions.

Thousands of high school and university students walked out of classrooms and onto the streets across Australia on Thursday 13 August in a national show of opposition to Pauline Hanson and One Nation, as the party enjoys a renewed surge in political support.

On Sunday 9 August, Western Sydney University's Parramatta South Campus played host to the inaugural Pioneers of the Future World Summit, a gathering that brought hundreds of Muslim parents, educators and community leaders together to confront a question with no easy answer: what kind of education will actually prepare our children to shape the future, rather than simply survive it?

Hundreds of young Muslims, parents, educators, community leaders and families gathered in Melbourne on Sunday 2 August at Al-Taqwa College, Tarneit, for NEXT25: A Muslim Youth Summit, an inspiring day dedicated to faith, leadership, learning and community engagement. Organised by the Islamic Practice and Dawah Circle (IPDC), the Melbourne summit brought together respected scholars, professionals and community leaders under the theme "Built on 25.

A history-making journey of faith, brotherhood and compassion was celebrated at Bankstown on Sunday 9 August, with the premiere of a documentary highlighting the 2025 Hijrah Umrah Makkah to Madinah Cycling Challenge. Hosted by Islamic Relief Australia and Sydney Muslim Cyclists, the premiere brought together participants in the ride, family, friends and other members of the Sydney Muslim community to relive a remarkable 503 kilometre ride between Islam's two holiest cities.

Over the past decades, many aspects of the history of the Indian subcontinent have been revisited and reinterpreted. One of the most contested issues concerns the role of the Muslims of East Bengal-today's Bangladesh-in the Pakistan Movement. According to a growing narrative, East Pakistan was imposed on the people of East Bengal against their wishes by leaders from West Pakistan. However, historical records present a different picture.

There are moments in history when politics seeks to turn back the clock, even though society has already moved forward. Australia is experiencing one such moment. Recent remarks by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson questioning whether there are "good Muslims", her continued attacks on multiculturalism, and rhetoric that echoes nostalgia for a bygone era have once again reminded Muslim Australians that some politicians still see us not as fellow citizens but as perpetual outsiders.

Israel and the United States attacked Iran on 28 February. Three days later, I met a friend whose wife is Iranian. By then, reports of the killing and martyrdom of the supreme leader was confirmed by both sides respectively. I asked how she was doing. His in-laws were safe so far. His wife was worried, but also quietly hopeful. She had always been fiercely anti-regime. Now she felt that, with the Ayatollah gone, the regime might finally fall.

Every 24 hours, night gives way to day. For many, the night passes quickly when they look forward to tomorrow and plan for what lies ahead. But for those who feel they have nothing meaningful to anticipate, the night can feel unbearably long. In the end, whether we face each new day with hope or without it remains a personal choice.

Women from across Sydney gathered at the Glenwood Community Hub on Saturday 1 August 2026, for a vibrant day of learning, connection and action towards a more sustainable future.