AUSTRALIAN PEACE MOVEMENT (oN 20)) In the Name of God the Compassionate; the Merciful To: Grand Mufti & Muslim Leaders/Imams/Teachers/Preachers/Institutions In Australia Dear Sirs/Madams: Peace Be upon All of You Pre-Requisite to Austra Society's Peace, Stability & Security ‘Australian Peace Movement (APM) emphasises importance of Human Unity. Humanity s one ‘ation indeed. tis crucial that Muslims (Sunni: Shia or else) not only unite with each other but {hey also should unite with the greater Australian community et ail evels (we owe our ‘Australian society this unqualifed/unequivocal duty). This does not mean that we jeopardise ur religious beliefs but we need to act upon them as it seems we are very far from True Islam. Unfortunately some Muslims fal act on teachings of our true religion of Islam and or are following/supperting an extreme/radical version of Islam that is counter-productve & so far ‘produced results that are detrimental to al including good Muslims of this country and the tue ‘religion of Islam (which is unjust to al). The current situation is no longer tenable and APM no longer shall tolerate sience on wrongdoing of extreme or Wahhabi Muslims in Australia Indeed APM is not only concemed with clear lack of unity within Muslim communty itso but also lack of Muslim's engagement with the Australian society. This is very concerning and ‘shows nothing but failure or shortcomings of Mustims’ within the Australian Society; which now hhas undermined the validly of our Islamic faith & its co-existence with other relgionsycultures. We can do better undoubtedly. ‘APM is also concerned with absence of Muslim leadership in Australia, Alternatively, APM is Concerned with the falure of any purported Muslim leadership inthis county, if any. APM Is ‘also concemed with minority of Musiins and their religious leaders taking side with & ‘supporting Radical or Wahhabi Islam. These issues are very concerning & are NOT ‘acceptable fo majeity of decent Australian Muslims (and Non-Musiims). ‘APM is also concerned with cloar evidence of hustration and disappointment of Australians with Muslim community for reasons outtined above. APM is ofthe view that some Muslims (including and most impertantly ther leaders) need a eform and ao back to rue celgious ‘human beings. Indeed, APM. al islan oF Wahab islam fo be a fale ‘ersion whic has nothin fo do "rus rekon of lamas i lacks rational ve ympassion: di ir teLot's not forget that creation of ISIS and the continued support of extremists by some States (and their alliance with Saud! Arabia/Qatar/Turkey) is done for dirty menielpoltical gains & dividing the Muslim community, influencing the ideology of Musilms & separating Muslims from the values of True Islam and each other and to weaken Islam as a religion. itis time to wake up: reform & return fo the true version of Islam that loves & respects every one: regardless of fal. or else, Lis time fo spread love & mercy to all people around us. We ail need to remember the Lord; clean our hearts and clean our souls & be tue brothers and sisters to all Australians and without any qualification as to their religion, gender; race, politcal opinions and else (I met many decent non-Muslim Australians or Christians who fled my it with joy; love and mercy — indeed they are carrying ue values & qualtos of our true Islam ~ why not to do the right thing by themll). Stop behaving poorly towards them. Stop udging them. We should ove them unconditonaly as they are (most) decent human beings. Please encourage love, see thelr good and educate yourself and others ebout loving other human beings (respective of others’ faith or else) Indeed, APM encourages al Islamic contres/oaders/nsitutions/schools fo start process of cleansing themselves fom any Radical or Wahhab) slam: ls leachings and or any extreme religious feacher/Imanvhate speakeriindiviuals. This should be done immediately & without any excuse, Its not optional APM also directs Australian Musiins & thelr Instutlons/agents not to receive any foreign funding or donation (.e. from Sauel Arabia! Qatar/ Turkey or else) that aids, abots & strengthens extreme or Wahhabi version of Radical Islam in Austrata, APM also invites and encourages Australian Muslim Leadrs/insttutions/scholars to i. Stop triviavtnnecessary disputes; li. Stop fueling a feud within the community (against others including Australlans); li Stop practicing VirwalRadical/Wahhabi Islam rather than Real/True Islam; Iv. Stop ignoring verses: 21:107/29:46/6:15160:6-8/ 6:44-48/ 3:103/6:160/ 45:27820/ '30:32/21-92/5:82-85/ of Quran; ell of which clearly instruct all Muslims not ony to hhave human unity with eactvothers but that they should be non-judgmental as “all ‘humanity is one nation & only God can judge others" (who are we to judge!) ¥. Stop your poiticalaisagreements to be a reason for division; what is going outside in Midale East or else, should not define our actions towards others in Australia (in ‘another word, loyalty o Australia and fs nation MUST come frst- such loyalty is Unconditional and unequivocal): Vi Live by and encourage Australian values of tolerance; democracy; loyalty; ‘reedome of religion to yourself and all your Muslim audlence; vi. Practico the True Islam: RADICAL/WAHHABI ISLAM IS NOT TRUE ISLAM; vil Understand that princjples of True Islam and Human Unity are consistant vith ‘each other ~ they aro indeed not optional (we can't be good Muslims i we are nat kindbumanelloving/caring towards non-Musiin Australians this Is a MUST); ix Reflect Muslim & Human unity on every possible opportunity (wo say we are good ‘Muslims but what have we tuly done fo better this country? Other than taking benefits from it Isn't it time to give love, respect, courtesy, unity back tothe ‘Australian nation! ~ We must create bridges with the Australian society and do the ‘ight thing a al times. Isolation and siting and doing nothing (other than business “e. the current Muslin institutons that do nothing to better the Muslims’ standing in this country) wil take us to nowhere. We need to act immediately. x Leam & educate tolerance towards others’ points of views; XL Lear & educate fo crtcize without hurting: xi, Avoid taking strong posttions on small issues,xi, Do not call any one infidel; xiv. Reach out to all Australians beyond ethnic and religious boundaries; xv. Heed the advice found in Quran (chapter 49) which provides guidance on ‘excellent behavior of Muslims: apply the principles towards others; including the ‘Australian society; Xvi, Share the above tvs with wider/your audience; vil. Make prayers for unity and good of all human beings; xxiii, Do everything you can to promote love and unity amongst Muslins & Australians. xix. Assist the Australian sociey (& Muslims) by acting upon the above drections. We truly need some positive actions by Muslims that binds the Australian & Muslin ‘societias together & this cannot be done unless through ‘love & loyalty £0 “Australia” Tove your neighbor; always” ‘APM also belves that over and above all ou religiousyhuman duties, Muslins should realise that working towards unity (Ummah and greater Australian society) remains our top priority which requres our collecive work/efforts. Let's not forget that unless Muslims unite with each other and unless they unite with the greater Australian community, Mustims cannot be up to today's challenges. ‘APM sincerely & kindly appeal to all of you & all Muslims to be leaders by your actions of following the True Islam; which wil strengthen peace amongst Muslims and the wider ‘Australian community. However and having said al the above, APM herewith announces is solidarity for peace and justice for Muslim community as it belioves that Islam and many of good Musims have been unjustly mistreated by many in tis county. Indeed, an inustice has been perpetrated on Iam bby demeaning Islam & by adding “terroism™ wit it which Is a wrong misconception. If terrorists We finally confirm that APM is keen, wiling and ready to work with ail Australians (and ALL ‘Muslims) fo promote harmony and peace within our beloved country “Australia” Thank you again & remain forall your attention, understanding and immediate action Dated: 19" January 2017 Sincerely yours United we stand Australian Peace Movement Divided we fall Unity is Sirona MA adide Division is Weakness Mohammad AL-Sbaditi Managing Disestr 1. This isan important legal document. Ifyou do not understand English, please seek professional interpretingtranslaring asistance immediately. 2+ For more information about APM, please refer to www ausralianpeacemovementorg.a0 ‘Australian Peace Movement Limited (ACN 615 140 178) ‘Adsress: 2/12 Auburn Road, Avburn NSW 2148 smayanatinntencancvesnent ‘Tel: 02-0643 9500" Fax: 02-8085 0407 - Mobile: 0403 699 798 ‘usrallanneacemovementi@amalLcam