Islamic Dawah In Australia: Navigating Faith, Outreach, And Social Cohesion

By : Tegar S. Ahimza, Special Correspondent

(Part of Library and Information Council, The Regional Board of Muhammadiyah Central Java, History Observer and Professional Copywriter)

May 22, 2025 | Surakarta, Indonesia

Australia's multicultural society has long been a fertile ground for religious and cultural exchange. In recent years, Islamic dawah—the act of inviting others to understand Islam—has evolved through various initiatives aimed at fostering interfaith dialogue, community engagement, and education. While many efforts have been lauded for promoting understanding and harmony, some have sparked controversy, highlighting the complexities of religious outreach in a diverse nation.

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THE MAMLUKS: THE LAST BASTION OF THE ISLAMIC WORLD FROM THE MONGOL INVASION

In the mid-13th century, the Islamic world was under great threat from the brutal expansion of the Mongol Empire that had destroyed many major cities and kingdoms. One of the greatest tragedies in Islamic history occurred in 1258, when Hulagu Khan, grandson of Genghis Khan, invaded Baghdad and destroyed the Abbasid Caliphate, the center of the Islamic Caliphate for more than five centuries. Amidst this chaos, a new military force emerged from Egypt: the Mamluks. They not only retaliated against the Mongols, but also established their own glory as protectors of the Islamic world for centuries.

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