Irfan Yusuf

Of Anwar, terror and The Oz

Of Anwar, terror and The Oz

Using the logic of The Australian, India's current prime minister is linked to al-Qaeda! So are the late Bhuttos of Pakistan. And why not, may be even Anwar?

Rise, Sir Salman!

Rise, Sir Salman!

After the strong words, quiet disapproval and outright protests over his knighthood, what's the fuss about, really?
Darling of cultural warriors

Darling of cultural warriors

Whatever one may think of her leaving Islam, Ayaan Hirsi Ali's knowledge of the Muslim societies she condemns is certainly lacking.
Citizenship Down Under

Citizenship Down Under

Try telling Australian non-Christians that their values aren't the same as Australian values.
Lessons from Rumis jihad

Lessons from Rumis jihad

If Muslims of Rumi's time could win over the Mongols, what is there to stop Muslims enjoying the relative freedom of the West from winning over our countrymen and women?
Easter and street sainthood

Easter and street sainthood

The prophets of God sat with and made time for those whom society pushes away.
Jewish leaders defend Muslims

Jewish leaders defend Muslims

Muslim leaders were largely silent when an academic spoke about the threat of Islam in Australia. Ironically, it was the Jewish leaders who came to the defence.
The terror of anti-terror laws

The terror of anti-terror laws

I was sitting in a KL restaurant with some Malaysian lawyers and explaining to them the intricacies of Australia's new anti-terror laws...
Adventures of Australias first mufti

Adventures of Australias first mufti

His statements have stirred up controversy at a time when Australian Muslims are coming under increased scrutiny in relation to terrorism.