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.