July 2025

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ARABIC & ENGLISH MAGAZINE

HAPPY HIJRI NEW YEAR

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Editor in Chief: Fawaz Chawk Creative Director: Omar Alhashemi Editorial Secretary: Dr. Abdul M. Kamareddine Layout: (OVISION) Sydney: Monzer Gabr Adelaide: Ahmed Zreika

Al Wasat Magazine

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AUSTRALIA AND CHINA: THE VOLUME AND DIVERSITY OF TRADE RELATIONS Address:

Melbourne office: 171 Denton Ave, St. Albans, VIC 3021 Postal Address: P.O.Box 5178, Cairnlea VIC 3023 Tel.: + 61 4 3020 4076

Sydney office: 10-28 Biloela St, Villawood NSW 2163 Tel.: + 61 4 9033 0623

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THE ISLAMIC MONTHS

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CALLS FOR PARENTS TO BECOME TRUSTED INFORMATION SOURCE FOR CHILDREN, FOLLOWING CHILDCARE ARREST

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COMMUTER PARENTS: KEEPING FAMILY BONDS ALIVE ‫يرجى عدم رمي الصحيفة على‬ ‫االرض الحتوائها على آيات قرآنية‬

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ICOM’S ANNUAL QURAN COMPETITION AWARDS NIGHT

‫محكمة أسترالية تدين‬ »‫شبكة «إيه بي سي‬ ‫لفصلها مذيعة من أصل‬ ‫لبناني بسبب دعمها‬ ‫لفلسطين‬

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NEW SAFETY RESOURCES IN 20 LANGUAGES HELP HOLIDAY TRAVELLERS PACK RIGHT

..»‫«مهددة بفقدان البصر‬ ‫الشرطة الأسترالية تعتدي‬ ‫على محامية خلال احتجاج‬ ‫مؤيد لفلسطين‬

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APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TOBACCO LICENSING SCHEME

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‫قصة اعتماد التقويم الهجري‬

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‫ثلاث مدن أسترالية من ضمن‬ ‫أفضل عشر مدن ملاءمة للعيش‬ 2025 ‫في العالم لعام‬

‫القادمون الجدد‬ ‫(المهاجرون) الى‬ !‫أستراليا‬

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»‫ارتياد «المقاهي‬ ً ‫ومتنفًسا‬ ‫وملاًذا‬ ‫ثقافة‬ ً

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THE ISLAMIC CALENDAR

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The Islamic Calendar

The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion of the moon, and because 12 lunar months is 12 x 29.53=354.36 days, the Islamic calendar is consistently shorter (11 Days) than a solar year, and therefore it shifts with respect to the Gregorian calendar.

The first day of Year One of the Islamic calendar was set as the first day of the Hijrah, the Prophet’s migration from Makkah to Madinah on July 26, 622 C.E. The western convention in designating Islamic dates is thus by the abbreviation AH, which stands for the Latin Anno Hegirae, or ‘Year of the Hijrah’.

What does the Quran say about measurement of time?

[Quran - 9.36] Surely the number of months with Allah is twelve months in Allah’s ordinance since the day when He created the heavens and the earth..

[Quran - 31:29] Seest thou not that Allah merges Night into Day and he merges Day into Night; that He has subjected the sun, and the moon (to his Law), each running its course for a term appointed; and that Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do?

[Quran - 103: 1..3] By (the Token of) Time (through the ages),- Verily Man is in loss, - Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.

How is an Islamic month determined: Each month starts when the lunar crescent is first seen after a new moon.

Although new moons may be calculated quite precisely, the actual visibility of the crescent is difficult to predict. It depends

on factors such as weather, the optical properties of the atmosphere, and the location of the observer. Therefore in some cases it may be difficult to give accurate information in advance about when a new month will start.

Furthermore, in some areas Muslims depend on a local sighting of the moon, whereas in other areas a universal sighting is accepted. (i.e. if a new crescent is seen anywhere in the world it is accepted for communities the world over). Both are valid Islamic practices, but they may lead to different starting days for the months.

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ECONOMY

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AUSTRALIA AND CHINA:

THE VOLUME AND DIVERSITY OF TRADE RELATIONS

By Dr. Abul Jalaluddin

early 2024, 2.8million Chinese visitors arrived in Australia, a 30% year-on-year increase, and generated over $9 billion in income for the Australian economy. DFAT reports show that travel services (visa, transport, accommodation ect.) remain a key driver in tourism services.

Business, professional and other services exported to China include construction, engineering, securities, environmental, forestry, IT, scientific, and consulting services. In 2024, non-travel services exports to China (such as business and professional advice) were estimated at approximately $1.2 billion.

The cornerstone of the Australia-China trade relationship lies in their complementary economic structures and resource bases. Australia, with its abundant mineral and energy resources, has long supplied the raw materials needed for China’s rapid urbanisation, industrial growth, and infrastructure development.

Over the past five years (2020-2024), trade between Australia and China has remained robust and diversified, encompassing key sectors such as mining, agriculture, and services. Despite occasional diplomatic tensions, the economic partnership between the two nations has demonstrated resilience and adaptability.

Overview of bilateral trade In 2023–24, bilateral trade reached approximately $325 billion, underscoring China’s position as Australia’s largest trading partner. During this financial year, Australia exported approximately $190 billion worth of goods and services to China.

Mineral and resources Iron ore, a cornerstone of Australia’s exports, shipments to China were valued at around $100 billion in 2023–24, accounting for nearly 60%

Concluding Remarks

of Australia’s exports to China. Trade restrictions on Australian coal were fully lifted in March 2023, leading to a sharp rebound in exports.

In 2024, Australia exported 83.24 million metric tons of coal to China, a 59% year-onyear increase, with a total value of $12.5 billion. Australia is also investing in “green iron production initiative,” aligning with China’s goals to decarbonize its steel industry by 2030 and achieve full carbon neutrality by 2060.

Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry In 2022, Australia

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achieved a record $78.1 billion in agricultural exports, with China being the largest single market valued at $15.1 billion.

Tariff restrictions on Australia’s wine, some as high as 218%, were ended as of March 2024.

In the quarter ended 30 June 2024, wine exports surged approximately 8,300% in value and 675% in volume, representing a year-on-year increase of 8,189% in shipments.

Restrictions on live rock lobsters were lifted in December 2024, marking the final removal of trade barriers imposed since 2020-21. China resumed routine quarantine inspections in the same month and gradual shipments of lobsters recommenced shortly thereafter.

Education, Tourism, and Professional Services In 2023-24, Australia earned $51 billion from international education exports. Payments from Chinese students (tuition plus living expenses) made up a significant portion, accounting for 91% of 2019 levels by 2023. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), education related travel services to China in 2024 were valued at $12.7 billion.

Inbound tourism from China has also resurged after the Covid-19 pandemic, nearing the pre-pandemic levels. In

Despite geopolitical challenges, the trade relationship between Australia and China has shown strength and resilience, with both nations working to resolve disputes and enhance cooperation.

This trade partnership plays a pivotal role in Australia’s economic growth, supporting jobs and contributing to regional development. In an increasingly complex and challenging world trade environment, Australia is also exploring opportunities to diversify its export markets with a growing focus on Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and reduce overreliance on any single trade partner, whether China or the USA.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters On behalf of the team at Human Appeal Australia, I extend to you and your loved ones our warmest regards on the arrival of the new Hijri year 1447. May Allah SWT make it a year of blessings, good health, and prosperity.

The Hijri new year marks the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) migration from Makkah to Madinah، a journey rooted in purpose, faith, and the growth of the Muslim Ummah. It reminds us to renew our intentions for the sake of Allah SWT and follow the path of His Messenger in all we do.

Today, our community continues to stand united, offering help, hope, and kindness to one another and to humanity.

In the past year, your generosity eased the suffering of over 2 million people across 33 destinations. You helped deliver lifesaving aid to those trapped in conflict and poverty.

But the need remains urgent. Livelihoods are shattered, and food and healthcare are scarce in regions like Gaza, Yemen, and Sudan. Our emergency teams continue to deliver vital relief, thanks to your ongoing support.

Our Prophet

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Whoever helps a brother in his time of need, Allah (swt) will help him in this life & the next. [Muslim]

Let us begin this new year with renewed purpose, striving together for a better world.

May Allah SWT grant you peace, bless your wealth, and keep you firm on the path of goodness.

Yours sincerely, Bashar Al Jamal Director

Thankyou

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CHARITY

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VICTORIAN OPPOSITION LEADER WELCOMES OPEN DIALOGUE WITH MULTICULTURAL MEDIA

Victorian Opposition leader Brad Battin

Victorian Opposition leader Brad Battin hosted a multicultural media conference on Wednesday, 18 June 26 in Parliament House, outlining the Victorian Liberal plan to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities across the state.

The event brought together more than 40 multicultural media representatives from across the state for an evening of open engagement and dialogue.

Deputy Leader Sam Groth, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Evan Mullholland, Assistant Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs Renee Heath and Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council David Davis also addressed the media.

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acknowledged the state’s failure to genuinely engage with communities merely beyond event appearances.

“We can’t just be speaking at communities. We need to start listening to them,” Mr Battin said. “And that means working with the people who actually carry their stories every day— you.”

The message resonated with journalists in the room, many of whom raised issues ranging from lack of local-language curriculum options to increased crime and public safety.

“Increased crime is the one issue I hear in every corner of Victoria—from Pakenham to Werribee to Shepparton.

Families don’t feel safe and that’s unacceptable,” The Opposition Leader said.

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THE ISLAMIC MONTHS

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The Islamic Months 1. Muharram 2. Safar 3. Rabi’ al-Awwal (Rabi’ 1) 4. Rabi’ al-Thani (Rabi 2) 5. Jumada al-Ula (Jumada I) 6. Jumada al-Akhirah (Jumada II)

7. Rajab 8. Sha’ban 9. Ramadan 10. Shawwal 11. Dhu al-Qa’dah 12. Dhi al-Hijjah

The most important dates in the Islamic calendar are: • 1 Muharram (Islamic New Year) • 10 Muharram (Day of `Ashura’) • 27 Rajab (Israa’ and Mi’raj) • 1 Ramadan (first day of the month of fasting) • The last ten days of Ramadan,

which include (Laylat Al-Qadr) • 1 Shawwal (`Eid Al-Fitr) • 8 – 10 Dhul-Hijjah (Hajj) • 9 Dhul-Hijjah (Day of `Arafah) • 10 Dhul-Hijjah (`Eid Al-Adha).

• However, the dates of some of these events, such as that of Laylat Al-Qadr and the Prophet Muhammad’s journey of Israa’ and Mi`raj, have not been conclusively specified, and there has been some uncertainty about the exact date of the event.

• Four of the twelve months are sacred: Rajab, Muharram, Dhul-Qi`dah, Dhul- Hijjah).

• In the pre-Islamic period, raids among the Arab tribes were forbidden and hunting was halted during these months. Islam inherited and approved

this practice.

• Fighting (killing) is prohibited during these sacred months except in self-defense.

• Since the Islamic calendar is lunar, its year is 10 or 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. This means that Muslim months fall in different seasons.

• For example, Ramadan and Hajj can fall in the summer as well as in the winter. It takes about 33 years for the Islamic dates to rotate through the solar seasons.

The Caliph Umar Invented the Islamic Calendar The dating of the Islamic calendar was introduced by the second caliph, `Umar ibn Al-Khattab, in 638 CE (16 AH) in an attempt to circumvent all the various conflicting dating systems used during his time.

After consulting his companions, he set the Hijrah—the immigration of the Prophet

(peace and blessings be upon him) from Makkah to Madinah—as the most appropriate reference to the new Islamic era.

The Hijrah, historically speaking, is the central event of early Islam, the turning point in Islamic history that led to the foundation of the first Muslim state.

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CALLS FOR PARENTS TO BECOME TRUSTED INFORMATION SOURCE FOR CHILDREN, FOLLOWING CHILDCARE ARREST

By Shazma Gaffoor

WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS DETAILS OF ALLEGED CHILD SEX OFFENCES WHICH MAY DISTRESS SOME READERS It was every parent’s worst nightmare watching stories about alleged childcare sex abuser Joshua Brown splashed across our screens.

The 26-year-old was charged Al Wasat spoke to award-winning psychologist and sexual educator Toltu Tufa on how to increase awareness and safeguard children primarily in the wider ethnic communities.

“I’ve created sexual educational programs that allow parents to become the trusted source of information for their children,” she said.

“Particularly in the Western context when there is so much freedom to go out there and do anything and say anything, why should they come to you?”

Her aim is to ensure parents are the central person of trust, then form the culturally appropriate education around that.

Tufa described sexual abuse as “any activity where one person either has not or cannot give informed consent”, including manipulation, coercion, threats and power imbalances.

“When it comes to children, it’s different.

Children cannot legally or developmentally consent to sexual activity,” she said.

“Any sexual act involving an adult and a child is considered abuse, full stop” Tufa said sexual abuse isn’t just physical.

It also includes

with more than 70 child sexual abuse offences, including producing child abuse material.

It is alleged that at least eight children between the age of five months to two years have

exposing children to sexual material, sexual language, or situations where they aren’t mentally equipped to handle.

Brown had worked at around 20 different childcare centres across Melbourne from 2017 until his last shift in May this year, when he was taken into custody.

How did Brown allegedly abuse children in busy environments with coworkers present?

“Abusers often would seek out positions of trust, because it gives them access and masks supervision,” Tufa told Al Wasat.

She provided alarming statistics saying before the age of 16, one in three female and one in five male children will experience sexual abuse in Australia, regardless of colour or creed.

How communities respond to it is where the difference lies.  Unlike movies depicting abuse happening in back alleys or at random, there’s usually a pattern of grooming, secrecy or calculated behaviour.

“Because our communities don’t talk about this often enough, it creates a silence and a space for it to happen,” she said.

Tufa said that sexual abuse is usually committed by the closest people within a

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household or cousins, teachers, childcare workers, doctors, people in clergy/faith leaders.

“What it means is if it were to happen, these would be the people that would most likely be involved, people that you know.”

Regarding childcare centre policies, she said nappy changing and toilet areas must be glass-walled and visible where some parts can be frosted for privacy. Two staff members should be present when changing nappies, and centre owned iPads should be prioritised over personal phones when taking photos of children.

“Health care professionals are asked to put away their phones, why are childcare workers any different?” she questioned.

“If any good has come out of this case, it’s shown us how part of our systems aren’t working and maybe the conversation can change,” she said.

While there is no clear marker, Tufa identifies potential child sexual abusers as those who are usually friendly, helpful, well liked and trusted.

They tend to blur boundaries by insisting on being alone with children for a lengthy time, overly involved or too eager to help, or undermining parents by insisting they know better.

been sexually abused by him at a Point Cook childcare centre, with another 1200 children advised to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s).

Psychologist Toltu Tufa She said to disregard once-off behaviours but to look for patterns, and rather than looking for perpetrators to focus on a child’s response.

Look for signs where children are acting against their usual behaviour in front of another person and staying calm when they tell you something concerning.

While these steps are a good starting point, Tufa said that when a child discloses they were sexually abused, the parent is usually so distressed that nothing resonates.

“What I would recommend is to pause and listen. That’s it. Your reaction is powerful.

Even if you’re breaking on the inside, stay calm,” she said.

“Step one is to create a safe space by primarily

believing them, the second step is to get professional support.”

If going to the police is too confronting, Tufa said the Centre for Muslim Wellbeing (CMW) is a great resource for those looking for Muslim or culturally relevant options, and the Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) who is connected to hospitals and social workers is also a great resource.

Male childcare workers have been receiving backlash since the sexual abuse allegations, where some have had to resign as a result.

“Sexual abuse is a gendered crime. Over 90 per cent of the time, it is males who do it.

When there is evidence, it isn’t discrimination, it is protecting our children to make sure they are okay,” Tufa said.

“Parents have a strength, and they should leverage that during these times, as an opportunity to renew the relationships between themselves and their children.”

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AND NEED YOUR SUPPORT Australians are grappling with distressing life events, sometimes consecutively, which is leading to significant mental health challenges.

As Beyond Blue launched its annual tax-time appeal for donations, survey results showed the rates of self-reported anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts increase remarkably with each additional stressor faced.

The data, from Beyond Blue’s Australia’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Check, reflects the mental health impacts of a range of life events including financial pressures, personal relationship challenges, affordability of housing, loneliness or lack of social connection, change of health of family member, major illness or injury, job loss, transition or insecurity, having or raising children, death of a loved one and divorce.

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman AO said that nearly half the people surveyed had

lived through three or more life stressors in the last 12 months, and reported experiencing anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts and behaviours.

“This reinforces the need for free, accessible immediate support that’s available around the clock and around Australia, like the Beyond Blue Support Service and its webchat, at beyondblue.org. au,” Ms Harman said.

“Every two minutes, someone in Australia hits a low point, and reaches out for help.

“Your donation can help make sure free, professional mental health support is always available, because in someone’s moment of need, we must be there for them, to answer their call,” Ms Harman said.

The data showed that within a 12-month period: Four-in-10 people reported anxiety when faced with one-totwo distressing events, but for those who lived through five or more common life stressors, this jumped up to more than eight-

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Happy Hijri New year

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in-10 people.

Two-in-10 Australians reported depression while bearing with one-to-two distressing events compared to seven-in-10 people who had experienced five or more distressing life events.

For people who experienced oneto-two distressing events, onein-20 had suicidal thoughts while the respondents who reported navigating five or more distressing life events, one-in-three had experienced suicidal thoughts. .

Ms Harman said that people live

complex lives.

“We’re pretty good at handling one challenge at a time but when issues pile up it can be too much for anyone to handle, and you need help.”

“Everyone has a point where things become too much – but you don’t need to wait for that tipping point. We want people to know free support is available, and the sooner you reach out for it the better.”

NEW AI ROAD SAFETY CAMERAS WON’T BE A CURE-ALL FOR THE RISING ROAD TOLL RMIT University New road rules, including AI-enabled safety cameras, came into effect across Australia from the start of July, aiming to drive down the road toll which is at a 15 year high. An RMIT expert explains that the new laws overlook vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists and culturally diverse people.

Professor Nirajan Shiwakoti, School of Engineering “The changes that came into effect this week represent progress, but reversing the rising road toll will require Australia to move beyond reactive enforcement toward a proactive, inclusive, and system-wide approach.

“The national rollout of AIenabled cameras, capable of detecting mobile phone use and seatbelt non-compliance, is promising and early trials in New South Wales have shown their potential to significantly reduce mobile phone use, a major contributor to distracted driving and serious crashes.

“However, the new rules largely overlook direct protections for pedestrians and cyclists and ignore the need for vehicle design and urban planning changes that prioritise vulnerable users over traffic density.

“The current policies also lack a strong equity lens: Indigenous Australians continue to face disproportionately high road fatality rates, especially in regional areas, and there is not enough crash data relating to culturally and linguistically diverse people.

“Without targeted data collection, public awareness campaigns, and culturally responsive education, these communities may be excluded from the safety benefits of new rules.”

Professor Nirajan Shiwakoti is an expert in road safety studies with nearly 20 years of experience in transport engineering. His research trajectory exemplifies interdisciplinary innovation in transport engineering, where he navigates the nexus of emerging technology, infrastructure, safety and sustainability within transportation systems.

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FAMILY

Gift of Kindness

COMMUTER PARENTS:

KEEPING FAMILY BONDS ALIVE

By Jamilah Samian | www.coolmumsuperdad.com

Aishah hugged her six-year-old son, Adam, tightly as they stood by the window, watching Hafiz, her husband, leave for the airport once again. Hafiz worked as an engineer in another city seven hundred miles away, returning home only on weekends. Every Sunday evening, Adam would ask, “When is Daddy coming home again?” That question never got easier.

A Growing Reality This family’s story is far from unique. Across the globe, some parents live apart during the workweek due to job demands. Known as “commuter parenting”, this arrangement is common among families where one parent works in cities, while the other remains in their hometown.

Some parents are posted at remote project sites such as oil rigs or construction zones. These jobs often offer better pay but require long absences from home.

Why do parents choose this path? For some, higher-paying jobs are only available in urban areas or abroad. Living in the hometown keeps costs down and offers stability for the children.

Some pursue further education.

Others simply can’t find work locally.

The Impact on Children and Families Commuter parenting comes with both gains and challenges.

On the upside, children may grow more independent. With one parent away, the one at

home often juggles multiple responsibilities. Some children become more responsible and appreciative when they understand the parent’s sacrifices. Over time, this can foster a deeper respect for hard work and family commitment. But the downsides are real. Children feel the absence keenly, especially during emotional moments or milestones. The parent at home carries the full weight of caregiving and discipline, which can be overwhelming. Emotional needs may quietly build up in children if not addressed. Over time, it can be hard for the distant parent to maintain strong authority or emotional closeness.

One night, when Adam was burning with fever, Hafiz could only monitor the situation through a video call. He watched helplessly as his little boy lay weak and flushed. “If I were there, I’d stroke Adam’s forehead until he fell asleep,” he told Aishah, his face clouded with worry. That night marked a turning point. Hafiz began searching for ways to stay close to his family, even from afar.

Create shared rituals. Read a story over a call, recite a du’a (prayer) together, or send handwritten notes and small surprises. These gestures create emotional anchors.

Strengthen the co-parenting team. Both parents should align on discipline and decisions.

Consistency helps children feel secure. Mutual support between spouses also keeps the family strong.

Use tech wisely. Calendar apps help track school events.

Family chat groups can celebrate achievements and stay connected. The right tools can make distance feel shorter.

Back to Hafiz and Adam

Bridging the Distance Despite the separation, strong bonds are still possible if parents are intentional. Here are a few meaningful strategies: Make communication count.

Regular video calls, voice messages, and photo updates help children feel seen. A quick bedtime call, even five minutes, can mean everything. Go beyond homework reminders, ask about their feelings, dreams, or funny moments.

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A year later, Hafiz had transformed how he connected with Adam. Each night, they played riddle games over video call, a ritual Adam looked forward to. On Adam’s wall hung a handmade countdown board showing the days until Daddy’s next visit, teaching him time, patience, and hope.

Hafiz also sent Adam a scrapbook, one page for each month, filled with photos, drawings, and motivational

notes. When Adam missed his father, he flipped through it like a warm hug in paper form.

Though still far away, Hafiz’s bond with his son had grown stronger.

When Hafiz returned for a long break, Adam hugged him tightly and said, “Daddy, I know you work far away because you love me.” Those simple words melted some of the fatigue in Hafiz.

Being a commuter parent is never easy. It means missing out on bedtime stories, school events, and everyday moments.

But many families show that love isn’t limited by geography.

With effort, communication, and creativity, bonds can deepen across the miles. A video call, a note, a nightly game are simple acts that remind children they are loved, supported, and never forgotten.

Jamilah Samian is the author of “Cool Mum Super Dad”, “Cool Boys Super Sons”, “Leadership In Parenting”, “Parenting Generation Y & Z”, “The Kindness Miracle”, “Raise Me Right” and “77 Power Parent Tips”. For more resources, visit www.coolmumsuperdad.com

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‫محكمة أسترالية تدين شبكة «إيه بي سي»‬

‫لفصلها مذيعة من اصل لبناني‬ ‫بسبب دعمها لفلسطين‬ ‫أصدرت محكمة أسترالية‬ ‫اواخر الشهر الماضي حكما‬ ‫لصالح المذيعة من اصل‬ ‫لبناتي أنطوانيت لطوف والتي قامت‬ ‫شبكة “إيه بي سي” ‪ ABC‬بفصلها بعد‬ ‫أن كتبت منشورا على مواقع التواصل‬ ‫االجتماعي تعرب فيه عن تضامنها مع‬ ‫فلسطين‪.‬‬ ‫وقدمت الشبكة ‪-‬التي تعتبر شبكة‬ ‫محايدة مقارنة بالمؤسسات االعالمية‬ ‫االخــرى‪ -‬اعتذارها بعد صدور قرار‬ ‫بحقها يلزمها بدفع تعويضا ماليا قدره‬ ‫‪ 70‬ألف دوالر أسترالي ألنطوانيت‬ ‫لطوف‪ ،‬باإلضافة إلى غرامة مالية‬ ‫أخرى لم ُتُحدد بعد‪.‬‬

‫واعتبرت المحكمة ان قرار شبكة “إيه‬ ‫بي سي” ‪ ABC‬فصل المذيعة لطوف‬ ‫بسبب آرائها المناهضة إلسرائيل‪ُ​ُ ،‬يعد‬ ‫انتهاك ً​ًا لقانون العمل‪.‬‬ ‫وقال المدير العام لشبكة “إيه بي‬ ‫ســي” هــوغ ماركس “نأسف لكيفية‬ ‫التعامل مع قرار فصل السيدة لطوف‬ ‫وما سببه لها من معاناة”‪.‬‬ ‫وقال القاضي الفدرالي داريل رانجيا‬ ‫في قراره إن الشبكة انتهكت قانون‬ ‫العمل عندما اتخذت قرار فصل لطوف‬ ‫بسبب “آرائها السياسية المعارضة‬ ‫للحملة العسكرية اإلسرائيلية على غزة”‬ ‫وكــانــت لطوف تعمل مذيعة في‬ ‫الهيئة التي فصلتها من العمل في ‪20‬‬

‫ديسمبر‪/‬كانون األول ‪ 2023‬بعد أن‬ ‫نشرت على وسائل التواصل االجتماعي‬ ‫منشورات تضامنية مع الفلسطينيين‬ ‫الذين يتعرضون إلبادة جماعية ترتكبها‬ ‫إسرائيل في قطاع غزة‪.‬‬ ‫حيث شاركت لطوف على إنستغرام‬ ‫تقريرا مصورا لمنظمة هيومن رايتس‬ ‫ووتش حول الحرب في غزة‪ ،‬أرفقته‬ ‫بتعليق قالت فيه “هيومن رايتس ووتش‬ ‫ُتُدين المجاعة كأداة حرب”‪.‬‬ ‫وتم فصلها بعد ذلك على الفور‪ ،‬بعد ‪3‬‬ ‫أيام من بدء عقد عمل مؤقت‪.‬‬ ‫وشــاركــت لطوف آنــذاك تدوينات‬ ‫أعربت فيها عن “خيبة أملها” من قرار‬ ‫فصلها‪ ،‬وذكرت أنها “ستتخذ إجراءات‬

‫قانونية” ضد الشبكة‪.‬‬ ‫وترافق ذلك مع احتجاجات قام بها‬ ‫الصحفيين العاملين في شبكة “إيه‬ ‫بي سي” ‪ ABC‬حيث هددوا خاللها‬ ‫بالتوقف عن العمل ما لم تعمل اإلدارة‬ ‫على معالج المخاوف التي اعقبت‬ ‫فصل زميلتهم أنطوانيت لطوف‪.‬‬

‫‪Happy HIJRI‬‬ ‫‪New year‬‬

‫‪HAPPY ISLAMIC NEW YEAR 1447‬‬ ‫‪Wishing you a peaceful & prosperous new Hijri year.‬‬ ‫‪May Allah SWT bring countless moments of happiness and joy into your life.‬‬ ‫‪May this Hijri year bring everything your heart prays for and peace and justice to‬‬ ‫‪people suffering unimaginable hardships.‬‬

‫ﻋﺎﻣﺎ ﻫﺠﺮﻳًﺎ ﺟﺪﻳﺪًا ﻣﻠﻴ ًﺌﺎ ﺑﺎﻟﺴﻼم واﻟﺮﺧﺎء‪ .‬أﺳﺄل ﷲ ﺳﺒﺤﺎﻧﻪ وﺗﻌﺎﱃ أن ﻳُﺪﺧﻞ‬ ‫أﺗﻤﻨﻰ ﻟﻜﻢ‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ﻋﲆ ﺣﻴﺎﺗﻜﻢ ﻟﺤﻈﺎت ﻻ ﺗُﺤﺼﻰ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺴﻌﺎدة واﻟﻔﺮح‪ .‬وأن ﻳُﺤﻘﻖ ﻟﻜﻢ ﻫﺬا اﻟﻌﺎم اﻟﻬﺠﺮي‬ ‫ﻛﻞ ﻣﺎ ﺗﺘﻤﻨﻮﻧﻪ‪ ،‬وأن ﻳُﻨﻌﻢ ﻋﻠﻴﻜﻢ ﺑﺎﻟﺴﻼم واﻟﻌﺪل ﻓﻲ ﻇﻞ ﻫﺬه اﻟﻈﺮوف اﻟﺼﻌﺒﺔ‪.‬‬

‫‪THE HON. JIHAD DIB MP‬‬ ‫‪Member for Bankstown‬‬ ‫‪Office: Shop 21, Broadway Plaza‬‬ ‫‪Punchbowl NSW 2196‬‬ ‫‪Phone: 9759 5000‬‬ ‫‪E:‬‬ ‫‪bankstown@parliament.nsw.gov.au‬‬ ‫‪Authorised by Jihad Dib MP. Funded using parliamentary entitlements.‬‬

‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫‪Hoping‬‬ ‫‪families‬‬ ‫‪in our‬‬ ‫‪community‬‬ ‫‪enjoyed‬‬ ‫‪a blessed‬‬ ‫‪Hijri New‬‬ ‫‪Year‬‬ ‫‪Ph: (07) 3299 5910‬‬ ‫‪jim.chalmers.mp@aph.gov.au‬‬

‫‪www.jimchalmers.org‬‬

‫‪Jim Chalmers MP‬‬ ‫‪Federal Labor Member for Rankin‬‬

‫‪Treasurer of Australia‬‬

HIJRI New Year 1447 ‫سنة هجرية مباركة‬

AUSTRALIAN

12 Artificial intelligence technology is being exploited to mislead the public into purchasing unproven and potentially harmful treatments for serious illnesses, including diabetes.

The Australian Medical Association is calling on the federal government to crack down on this dangerous practice, which involves “deepfake” AI videos that mimic reputable health professionals.

AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen has written to Communications Minister Anika Wells, urging the government to introduce clear and enforceable regulations on health-related advertising online.

“We are now living in an age where any video that appears online has to be questioned — is it real, or is it a deepfake?” Dr McMullen said.

“Deepfake videos are becoming more and more convincing, and this technology is being exploited by dodgy companies peddling snake oil to vulnerable people who are dealing with serious health issues.”

Several trusted clinicians — including Dr Norman Swan, former AMA president Professor Kerryn Phelps and Professor

providers operating in Australia.

DEEPFAKE VIDEOS PEDDLING SNAKE OIL IS A PUBLIC HEALTH RISK Jonathan Shaw — have had their identities misused in deepfake videos that promote unproven products.

In Professor Shaw’s case, the deepfake video was advertising an unproven dietary supplement as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. A fake version of Dr Swan was used to denigrate scientific evidence as “stupid”, while selling supplements or weight loss products purporting to treat heart disease, diabetes or obesity.

“These videos encourage consumers to abandon clinically validated therapies in favour of unscientific alternatives,” Dr McMullen said.

“Disturbingly, many health professionals only become aware they have been impersonated when patients raise questions

Happy Hijri New Year

about discontinuing their prescribed treatments or request information about where to purchase so-called ‘miracle cures’.

“I first discovered a fake profile impersonating me when a family member called to ask if I really believed in what they were selling.

“In addition to the very serious health risks, these scams also pose a financial risk to vulnerable Australians.”

In the letter to the Communications Minister, Dr McMullen urged the federal government to introduce clear and enforceable guardrails governing the use of AI in health-related advertising and communications, particularly for content hosted by digital platforms and social media

The AMA recommends a regulatory framework that includes: • Mandatory identification of the individual or company responsible for any online material promoting a medical product or service; • An accessible portal for individuals to report fake or misleading AI-generated or other content; • Unsubscribing mechanisms to allow users to opt out of unsolicited medical advertising; • Takedown requirements mandating platforms to remove harmful content within a specified period after a complaint is lodged; • Enforcement powers, including the ability to issue infringement notices for noncompliance.

“Social media giants also need to do everything in their power to stamp out these dangerous videos,” Dr McMullen said.

“At the moment, this is an endless game of whack-a-mole, so it is important to implement strict and enforceable rules and deterrents.”

HAPPY HIJRI NEW YEAR

As the Mayor of Blacktown City, I send my warmest greetings to all members of our City’s Muslim community during the Hijri New Year.

On behalf of the Blacktown City Council, I wish you all a blessed and prosperous year bringing you and your loved ones peace, happiness and fulfillment.

Councillor Brad Bunting Mayor of Blacktown City

State Labor Member of Parliament for Broadmeadows

Shop 42, Broadmeadows Central Shopping Centre, 1099 – 1169 Pascoe Vale Rd,Broadmeadows Vic 3047 P: 03 9300 3851 E: kathleen.matthews-ward@parliament.vic.gov.au AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

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‫‪13‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫وفاة أسترالي بفعل لدغة خفاش منذ أشهر‬ ‫تــوفــي رجــل‬ ‫خــمــســيــنــي‬ ‫فــي أستراليا‬ ‫إلصابته بفيروس «نــادر‬ ‫جــدا» يشبه داء ال َ​َك َ​َلب‪،‬‬ ‫ينتقل عــن طريق لدغة‬ ‫خفاش‪ ،‬على ما أفــادت‬ ‫السلطات الصحية‪.‬‬ ‫وقــالــت وزارة الصحة‬ ‫في والية نيو ساوث ويلز‬ ‫الجنوبية الشرقية في‬ ‫بيان‪« :‬نعرب عن خالص تعازينا لعائلة المتوفى‬ ‫وأصدقائه على خسارتهم الفادحة»‪ .‬وأضافت‪:‬‬ ‫«ال يوجد عالج ف ّ​ّعال لفيروس داء الخفافيش‬ ‫األسترالية‪ ،‬التي ُتُع ّ​ّد اإلصابات بها نادرة»‪ .‬وكان‬ ‫تعّرض قبل أشهر للدغة من‬ ‫الرجل األسترالي قد ّ‬ ‫أحد الخفافيش التي كانت تحمل الفيروس‪ .‬وُنُقل‬ ‫إلى المستشفى هذا األسبوع وكان في وضع حرج‬ ‫ينتقل هذا الفيروس‪ ،‬وهو مشابه لداء ال َ​َك َ​َلب‬ ‫غير الموجود في أستراليا‪ ،‬عندما يدخل لعاب‬ ‫الخفاش إلى جسم اإلنسان من خالل لدغة أو‬ ‫خدش‪.‬‬ ‫قد تستغرق األعراض األولى أياما عدة وربما‬ ‫سنوات لتظهر‪ ،‬وتشبه أعــراض اإلنفلونزا أي‬ ‫صــداع‪ ،‬وحمى‪ ،‬وإرهـــاق‪ ،‬بحسب السلطات‬ ‫الصحية‪ .‬تتدهور حال المصاب بسرعة‪ ،‬مما‬ ‫يؤدي إلى الشلل‪ ،‬والهذيان‪ ،‬والنوبات‪ ،‬والوفاة‪.‬‬ ‫ُ​ُسجلت ‪ 3‬إصابات سابقة بفيروس الخفافيش‬

‫األسترالية منذ تحديده‬ ‫للمرة األولى عام ‪.1996‬‬ ‫وذكـــرت هيئة البحوث‬ ‫العلمية األسترالية في وثيقة‬ ‫ُنُشرت عبر اإلنترنت أن‬ ‫حالتين من هذه الحاالت‪،‬‬ ‫إحداهما المرأة تعود إلى‬ ‫عام ‪ 1998‬واألخرى لطفل‬ ‫يبلغ ‪ 8‬سنوات عام ‪،2013‬‬ ‫«انتهتا بالوفاة»‪.‬‬ ‫وأوضـــــح الــخــبــيــر في‬ ‫األمــراض المعدية في جامعة ملبورن جيمس‬ ‫غيلكيرسون‪ ،‬أن «فيروس الخفافيش األسترالية‬ ‫مرتبط ارتباطا وثيقا بداء ال َ​َك َ​َلب‪ ،‬ويؤدي إلى‬ ‫الوفاة لدى األشخاص المعرضين للخطر إذا‬ ‫أصيبوا به ولم يتلقوا العالج سريعا»‪.‬‬ ‫وأكدت هيئة الخدمات الصحية في نيو ساوث‬ ‫ويلز ّأّن على الناس تجّنّب لمس الخفافيش أو‬ ‫التعامل معها‪ ،‬ألن كل الخفافيش األسترالية يمكن‬ ‫أن تحمل الفيروس‪.‬‬ ‫ضَت أو أي شخص تعرفه‬ ‫تعّر‬ ‫وأضافت‪« :‬إذا ّ َ‬ ‫للدغة أو خدش من خفاش‪ ،‬فعليك غسل الجرح‬ ‫جيدا لمدة ‪ 15‬دقيقة بالماء والصابون‪ ،‬ووضع‬ ‫مطهر مضاد للفيروسات»‪.‬‬ ‫وتابعت‪« :‬يجب أن يتلقى المرضى بعد ذلك‬ ‫عالجا باألجسام المضادة بالغلوبولين المناعي‬ ‫لداء الكلب ولقاح داء الكلب»‪.‬‬ ‫المصدر‪www.skynewsarabia.com :‬‬

‫بتر ذراع امرأة‬ ‫بعد هجوم أسد عليها‬ ‫أصــيــبــت امـــرأة‬ ‫خمسينية بجروح‬ ‫خطيرة في ذراعها‬ ‫إثر تعرضها لهجوم من أسد‬ ‫داخل حديقة حيوانات «دارلينغ‬ ‫داونــز» في واليــة كوينزالند‬ ‫األسترالية‪.‬‬ ‫وقالت مصادر أسترالية إن‬ ‫المرأة فقدت ذراعها جراء‬ ‫الحادث المروع‪.‬‬ ‫ووفقا لصحيفة «غارديان»‪،‬‬ ‫أفــادت السلطات بأن المرأة‬ ‫كانت تراقب حراس الحديقة‬ ‫أثــنــاء عملهم فــي منطقة‬ ‫الحيوانات المفترسة‪ ،‬التي‬ ‫تضم أســودا ونمورا وفهودا‪،‬‬ ‫عندما وقــع الهجوم بشكل‬ ‫مفاجئ من قبل أحد األسود‪.‬‬ ‫وُنُقلت المصابة على متن‬ ‫مروحية إنقاذ إلى مستشفى‬ ‫األميرة ألكسندرا‪ ،‬حيث خضعت‬ ‫لجراحة أسفرت عن قطع يدها‪،‬‬ ‫كما أن حالتها مستقرة اآلن‪.‬‬ ‫وأوضحت إدارة الحديقة‪ ،‬في‬ ‫بيان عبر فيسبوك‪ ،‬أن المرأة‬ ‫المصابة ليست مــن أفــراد‬

‫العائلة المالكة للحديقة وال‬ ‫من العاملين فيها‪ ،‬لكنها كانت‬ ‫معتادة على زيارة هذه المنطقة‬ ‫منذ ‪ 20‬عاما وكانت على دراية‬ ‫بإجراءات السالمة‪.‬‬ ‫وأضافت‪« :‬لسبب غير مفهوم‪،‬‬ ‫انقض أحد األسود عليها وقام‬ ‫بعض ذراعــهــا‪ ،‬وألــحــق بها‬ ‫أضرارا جسيمة‪ ،‬دون أن يخرج‬ ‫األســد من القفص أو يشكل‬ ‫خطرا على رواد الحديقة»‪.‬‬ ‫وأكــدت الحديقة أن األسد‬ ‫الــمــســؤول عــن الهجوم لن‬ ‫ُ​ُيعاقب أو ُ​ُيقتل‪ ،‬مشددة على‬ ‫تعاونها مع الشرطة وهيئة‬ ‫الصحة والــسالمــة المهنية‬ ‫للتحقيق في مالبسات الحادث‬ ‫و ُ​ُأغ ِ​ِلقت الحديقة ليوم كامل‬ ‫إثر الحادث على أن ُتُعاد فتح‬ ‫أبوابها صباح االثنين‪.‬‬ ‫تجدر اإلشارة إلى أن حديقة‬ ‫دارلينغ داونز تضم أنواعا نادرة‬ ‫من األســود والنمور والفهود‬ ‫وتحتفل هذا العام بمرور ‪20‬‬ ‫عاما على تأسيسها‪.‬‬ ‫‪www.skynewsarabia.com‬‬

‫كل‬ ‫عام‬ ‫وانتم‬ ‫بخير‬ ‫‪HAPPY‬‬ ‫‪HIJRI‬‬ ‫‪NEW‬‬ ‫‪YEAR‬‬

‫‪Dr. Daniel Mulino MP‬‬ ‫‪- Assistant Treasurer and Minister‬‬ ‫‪for Financial Services‬‬ ‫‪- Federal Member for Fraser‬‬ ‫‪A: 25-27 Clarke St, Sunshine VIC 3020‬‬ ‫‪E: Daniel.Mulino.MP@aph.gov.au‬‬ ‫‪Ph: (03) 9070 1974‬‬ ‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫‪Wishing‬‬ ‫‪you all a‬‬ ‫‪blessed and‬‬ ‫‪prosperous‬‬ ‫‪Hirji New Year‬‬

‫‪Julia Finn MP‬‬

‫‪Member for Granville‬‬ ‫‪Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier‬‬ ‫‪Parliamentary Secretary for the Arts‬‬ ‫‪160 Merrylands Rd, Merrylands 2160‬‬

‫‪P: 9637 1656‬‬

‫‪E: Granville@parliament.nsw.gov.au‬‬

‫’‪‘Authorised by Julia Finn MP, Member for Granville, funded using parliamentary entitlements‬‬

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EDUCATION

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ICOM’S ANNUAL

QURAN COMPETITION AWARDS NIGHT

On Friday, 30th May, ICOM hosted its Annual Quran Competition Awards Night, an evening dedicated to celebrating the students’ love and commitment to the Noble Quran.

Each year, ICOM schedule this special night to showcase students’ hard work and talents while reflecting the deep reverence they hold for the words of Allah (SWT).

The program featured performances across both primary and secondary levels, including nasheeds, adhan and khutbah recitations, and choreographed stage presentations by some our youngest Quran Competition entrants.

Four of the students who completed their memorisation of the Quran were also honoured with the title of Hafiz, an incredible achievement.

AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

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EDUCATION

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AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

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16 HALAL

ICCV

ISLAMIC CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL OF VICTORIA Helping Australian businesses export halal products to over 140 countries

ICCV is the largest Halal certification organisation in Australia servicing clients locally and internationally.

CER

ICCV is responsible for the certification, monitoring, and supervision of Halal food for the domestic market as well as the export market.

MONITORING

T I F I C AT I O N

We are the largest halal certification body in Australia. Professional, experienced and trusted.

SUPE

We monitor the certified businesses for compliance of halal requirements.

A B AT T O I R

We work with abattoirs to get and keep their halal certification.

Clients cover a range of sectors including abattoirs, food processing businesses, transportation and cold storage operators.

OD FO

PROCESSIN

We provide a means for direct supervision in house for quality assurance.

SUPP

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We provide full turnkey solution for FGMs to get halal.

RVISING

LY C H A I N

We provide logistics companies for cold room and transport to get halal.

ACCREDITED MARKETS ICCV is specifically accredited within these Muslim majority countries.

Our certification is approved for all halal importing countries.

Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Brunei, Oman, Kingdom of Bahrain,Tunisia,Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Kuwait, Libya, Qatar, Afghanistan, Albania, Bangladesh, Bosnia, Iran, Kosova, Morocco, Maldives.

ICCV

ISLAMIC CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL OF VICTORIA

AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

Our certificate is approved in countries that now require halal certificate if goods have halal stamps:

Canada, South Korea, China, European Union (EU), New Zealand, Russia Federation, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, United States of America (USA).

ICCV certifies halal products from australia to all countries around the world 12 Howes Street, Airport West VIC 3042 Ph: + 61 3 9380 5467 E:office@iccv.com.au www.iccv.com.au

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NEW SAFETY RESOURCES IN 20 LANGUAGES HELP HOLIDAY TRAVELLERS PACK RIGHT As the school holiday travel rush begins, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is urging passengers to pack right – and is making it easier than ever, with lithium battery and dangerous goods safety advice now available in 20 languages.

These new multilingual resources are part of CASA’s Pack Right. Safe Flight. campaign, which helps travellers understand what they can and can’t take on board – particularly when it comes to items powered by lithium batteries.

CASA Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety, Pip Spence, said most passengers now carry at least 4 lithiumpowered devices, but many remain unaware of the rules or risks.

‘Devices like phones, laptops, vapes and power banks are common items we travel with

– but when they’re packed incorrectly, they can pose a serious fire risk,’ Ms Spence said.

‘Spare lithium batteries and power banks must never be packed in checked baggage.

They should always be carried in the cabin, where cabin crew are trained to respond to any incidents.’

Devices with lithium batteries – such as laptops, mobiles and electric toothbrushes – can be packed in either your carry-on or checked luggage, provided the battery is secured in the device, switched off and protected from accidental activation.

Electrical devices without a battery, such as hair straighteners, can also be packed in either.

The new multilingual safety resources are now available online at casa.gov.au/ packright/resources, alongside clear instructions on how to

pack safely and comply with dangerous goods regulations.

Travellers can search for specific items such as e-cigarettes, vapes, aerosols, sparklers, or cleaning products to find out whether they can be carried, where they should be packed, and what conditions apply.

CASA is also reminding

passengers that failing to declare dangerous goods when checking in – either online or at the airport – is a serious offence. Incorrect or misleading declarations can lead to travel disruptions and significant penalties, including jail time.

‘Packing right protects everyone on board. A single lithium battery fire in the cargo hold could endanger an entire flight,’ Ms Spence said.

‘Passengers should always follow crew instructions, including directions on the tarmac and safety briefings on the plane. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.’

CASA will be conducting checks, inspections and audits of airlines and other aviation operations over the holiday period to ensure high safety standards are being maintained.

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VOICES UNITED: A ROADMAP TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION, RIGHTS, AND REPRESENTATION FOR OUR COMMUNITY “IF WE CHANGE, OUR LEADERS WILL CHANGE—CHANGE BEGINS WITH US.” Samchhul Alam

In a world shaped by narratives, power, and representation, the challenge for any community is not merely to survive but to be heard, valued, and considered at every level—locally, nationally, and globally. This roadmap outlines how, as a united community, we can elevate our voices to influence policy formulation, implementation, and enforcement across political, economic, social, and judicial landscapes.

1. Leadership That Listens and Leads Effective leadership is the cornerstone of any meaningful transformation.

The current leadership must be mandated to undergo rigorous training in: • Emotional Intelligence (EI) • Emotional Quotient (EQ) • Public Speaking • World Affairs (politics, military, diplomacy, trade, technology) With the world rapidly shifting— from Morocco-Algeria military developments to Indonesia’s KF-21 project with South Korea— our leadership must not remain isolated or uninformed. Lack of awareness leaves them helpless or reckless, making decisions without community engagement, costing us significantly in dignity, resources, and representation.

2. Future-Ready Leadership: Cultivating from the Grassroots • Change is a long game that begins with our youth. All community and faith-based schools must be unified under a common initiative to: • Launch inter-school parliamentary debates on national and international political, military, economic, and diplomatic topics.

• Introduce civic education and leadership tracks to inspire students to envision careers as politicians, judges, diplomats, public servants, media professionals, and military officers.

Imagine 50 well-prepared future leaders in each of the following sectors: judiciary, media, public administration, legislation, military, and politics—this is achievable in the next 15 years if we start now.

3. Community & Public Engagement: Building a

Knowledge-Driven Society Our strength lies in an engaged, informed, and active community.

To ensure mass awareness: • Media campaigns and community events must focus on social, economic, and political education.

• Religious sermons, community gatherings, and schools should become hubs of awareness and empowerment.

• We must identify social, religious, and economic discontent and channel them into constructive narratives rather than letting them fester in silence.

4. The Power of Narrative: Media Engagement & Monitoring Media is no longer just a mirror; it’s the brush that paints reality.

We must: Create a unified global online news platform to surface truths, counter motivated yellow journalism, and set our narratives straight.

This doesn’t need extra resources—almost every country already has community-run media platforms. We simply need to unite them into one synchronized global news network.

Regular media monitoring will allow us to push back against biased coverage and influence public opinion and policy.

5. A Global Pressure Group: Uniting for Strategic Impact To protect our rights and amplify our influence: We must form a global platform representing our community as a pressure group to lobby world apex bodies such as: • United Nations (UN) • World Trade Organization (WTO) • World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

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• United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) • International Telecommunication Union (ITU) • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) • United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (COPUOS/ UNOOSA) Regular global dialogue, data-driven lobbying, and unified messaging can compel governments to act in our favor.

6. Breaking the Mold: Transforming Leadership Mindsets Today’s leadership must evolve beyond outdated mindsets and power-preservation tactics. We need leaders who are • Informed, empathetic, and solution-oriented • Equipped to understand global trade, political dynamics, and military alliances • Able to align our community’s interests with national and international policy-making processes • Without such transformation, leadership remains reactionary and disconnected from the people.

7. Strategic Resource Allocation & Intellectual Capital No change is sustainable without proper resources. We must: • Invest in leadership programs, global forums, and media infrastructure • Mobilize community resources through transparent governance and inclusive participation • Leverage our intellectual property, professional diaspora, and youth to lead

innovation, diplomacy, and global representation Just as China built alternatives to Google, Facebook, and LinkedIn—so can we, by pooling our resources and uniting in purpose. Ownership of technology means control over data, narrative, and influence.

Moreover, the governments of countries where our community makes up the majority can unite and jointly invest in creating alternatives to platforms like Google, Gmail, Facebook, and LinkedIn. They can also collaborate to secure and protect our sovereignty over critical, rare earth, and strategic resources, as well as our statutory bodies, ensuring longterm independence and strength across political, technological, and economic domains.

8. From Individual Awareness to Collective Influence Change does not start from leaders. It starts from individuals: • When individuals become aware, they hold leaders accountable.

• When we build strong narratives, leaders are inspired to act in our favor.

• When we unite across borders, we become impossible to ignore.

• We can no longer afford silence or division. If we change, our leaders will follow.

A Call to Action We stand at a crossroads. The path forward requires unity, awareness, and bold initiatives.

By empowering our youth, transforming our leadership, engaging our media, and forming global alliances, we can secure a future where our rights are not just promised—but protected, respected, and upheld.

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‫‪20‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫«مهددة بفقدان البصر»‪..‬‬

‫الشرطة األسترالية تعتدي‬ ‫على محامية خالل احتجاج‬ ‫مؤيد لفلسطين‬ ‫تعّرضت المحامية هانا‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫تــومــاس‪ ،‬الــتــي كــانــت قد‬ ‫ترشحت مؤخرا ضد رئيس‬ ‫الـــوزراء األسترالي أنتوني ألبانيز‬ ‫في االنتخابات الفدرالية عن دائرة‬ ‫غرايندلر ممثل�ة عن حــزب الخضر‪،‬‬ ‫العتداء عنيف من الشرطة األسترالية‬ ‫خالل تفريق مظاهرة أمام مقر شركة‬ ‫ُ​ُيتهمها المحتجون بالتعاون مع إسرائيل‪.‬‬ ‫أيًضا بأنها ابنة المدعي‬ ‫وُتُعرف توماس ً‬ ‫العام الماليزي السابق تان سري تومي‬ ‫توماس‪.‬‬ ‫استهدف االحتجاج الذي شاركت فيه‬ ‫المحامية هانا توماس شركة “إس إي‬ ‫سي بليتينغ”‪ ،‬وهي منشأة صناعية ُ​ُيزعم‬ ‫أنها توّفّر قطع غيار لطائرات “إف‪”-35‬‬ ‫التي يستخدمها الجيش اإلسرائيلي في‬ ‫هجماته على غزة‪ ،‬وهو ما نفته الشركة‬ ‫بشكل رسمي‪ .‬وخالل تدخل شرطة والية‬

‫نيو ســاوث ويلز لتفريق المظاهرة‪،‬‬ ‫اندلعت اشتباكات عنيفة‪ ،‬أسفرت عن‬ ‫إصابة توماس بجروح بالغة في وجهها‪،‬‬ ‫ال سيما في عينها اليمنى‪ ،‬مما استدعى‬ ‫نقلها إلى المستشفى بشكل عاجل‪ .‬وأفاد‬ ‫محاميها‪ ،‬بيتر أوبراين‪ ،‬بأن اإلصابة قد‬ ‫ُتُسبب فقداًنًا دائ ً​ًما للبصر في تلك العين‬ ‫وفــي أعقاب الــحــادث‪ُ ،‬وُ�ج ـّهــت إلى‬ ‫توماس عدة تهم‪ ،‬من بينها مقاومة‬ ‫الشرطة‪ ،‬وإعاقة عملها‪ ،‬وعدم االمتثال‬ ‫ألوامر المغادرة‪ ،‬ومن المقرر أن تمثل‬ ‫أمام محكمة بانكستاون المحلية يوم ‪12‬‬ ‫أغسطس‪/‬آب المقبل‪.‬‬ ‫وفي أول ظهور لها بعد الحادثة‪ ،‬نشرت‬ ‫توماس مقطع فيديو ‪-‬عبر حسابها‬ ‫على إنستغرام‪ -‬شكرت فيه جميع من‬ ‫ساندها‪ ،‬ووصفت ما تعرضت له بأنها‬ ‫“تجربة صادمة”‪ ،‬مؤكدة أنها شاركت‬ ‫في احتجاجات سلمية‪ ،‬وأضافت‪“ :‬ما‬

‫يمّر به أهل غزة‬ ‫أمّر به ال ُ​ُيقارن بما ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بسبب إسرائيل”‪.‬‬ ‫رغــم حالتها الصحية‪ ،‬فــإن توماس‬ ‫شددت على أن االحتجاجات المؤيدة‬ ‫لغزة ستستمر‪ ،‬رافضة الرضوخ لما‬ ‫وصفته بـ”القمع البوليسي”‪.‬‬ ‫من جهتها‪ ،‬بـ ّـّررت شرطة نيو ساوث‬ ‫ويلز تدخلها بأن المظاهرة كانت “غير‬ ‫مرخصة”‪ ،‬مشيرة إلى أن ‪ 5‬أشخاص‬ ‫تم اعتقالهم خالل تفريق االحتجاج‪،‬‬ ‫وقد ُ​ُأفرج عنهم الحق ً​ًا بكفالة‪ ،‬على أن‬ ‫يمثلوا أمام المحكمة يوم ‪ 15‬يوليو‪/‬تموز‬ ‫المقبل‪.‬‬ ‫في المقابل‪ ،‬دعت النائبة في برلمان‬ ‫والية نيو ساوث ويلز عن حزب الخضر‪،‬‬ ‫سو هيغينسون‪ ،‬إلى فتح تحقيق عاجل‬ ‫في مالبــســات الحادثة‪ ،‬مع ّ​ّبرة عن‬

‫استنكارها لما وصفته بـ”االستخدام‬ ‫المفرط للقوة” ضد هانا توماس‪ .‬وأكدت‬ ‫هيغينسون أهمية التعامل مع الواقعة‬ ‫باعتبارها “حالة حرجة”‪ ،‬خاصة في‬ ‫ظل إصابة توماس بجروح خطيرة في‬ ‫الوجه أثناء اعتقالها خالل احتجاج‬ ‫يوم الجمعة‪ ،‬مشيرة إلى أنها كانت قد‬ ‫خاضت االنتخابات ضد رئيس الوزراء‬ ‫أنتوني ألبانيز عن دائرة غرايندلر في‬ ‫سيدني‪.‬‬ ‫أوضحت شرطة نيو ساوث ويلز في‬ ‫بيان لها أن “الواقعة ال تــزال قيد‬ ‫المراجعة‪ ،‬وأن الشرطة تسعى لجمع‬ ‫مزيد من المعلومات”‪ ،‬مشيرة إلى أن‬ ‫إعالنها بوصفها حادثا خطيرا هو أمر‬ ‫يخضع لتقدير قائد المنطقة المعنية‪.‬‬ ‫المصدر‪ :‬الجزيرة‬

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LABOR CAN’T COUNT ON ANOTHER MAJORITY NEXT ELECTION

By Rita Jabri Markwell In the recent federal election, polling remained narrowly focused on the twoparty contest between Labor and the LNP. As a result, it failed to detect the growing momentum towards independents and minor parties. The outcome was not an endorsement of Labor—it was a clear repudiation of a Dutton-led Coalition. Despite media portrayals, I don’t think this was a landslide. A modest swing in the national vote could easily deliver a Labor minority government next time, which would be a good thing.

More voters backed the crossbench—independents and minor parties—than the LNP. And it’s not only the Coalition that finds itself under pressure.

Labor remains vulnerable to the crossbench in some electorates: Franklin, Bean, Fremantle, and inner-Melbourne seats such as Wills.

The question now is whether Labor will repeat the LNP’s mistake—ignoring the warning signs that were evident well before 2022. Then, disaffection among socially progressive voters in Liberal-held seats fueled the rise of the Teals. The political centre is shifting again—and ignoring it would be folly.

Generation Z and Millennials are becoming the dominant voting bloc.

Labor entered the election with a deliberately narrow mandate.

But pressure must now come from within and outside the party to broaden that mandate— because the vision Labor took to voters was far from aligned with the ambitions and needs of the broader community.

Heading into the campaign,

there was a widespread perception that Labor had failed to act meaningfully on the cost of living. By late 2024, its political position was weak.

Labor then sought to reframe the debate—emphasising renewable energy, the care economy, free TAFE, small adjustments to HECS, and a token measure of tax relief. Its central message focused on Dutton’s nuclear energy proposal—an ill-defined risk—repeatedly asking: What will Dutton cut to pay for it? This became the dominant refrain at polling booths. Campaign visuals featured few images of Albanese—but a relentless barrage of ominous warnings about Peter Dutton.

Dutton, for his part, was undone by the broader fallout of Trumpism. His early attempts to position himself as a kind of Australian Trump invited chaos into the Coalition. When he tried to retreat from that framing, it was already too late.

Even after the election, a clear majority of Australians still believe the country is not on the right track.

Across the electorate—not only among Muslim voters—there is a growing sentiment that Labor is tinkering at the edges and unwilling to challenge the entrenched interests of weapons manufacturers, fossil fuel giants, big banks, property developers, and the gambling industry. Relying on the Greens’ Senate balance of power offers little reassurance. Labor has repeatedly passed regressive legislation with the LNP, just as it did in the previous parliament.

Civil society can no longer afford to wait passively. It must disrupt, agitate, and apply pressure. While the Labor Left may have the numbers in caucus, its MPs remain guided by one

question: how many people in their electorates really care? Yet across a range of issues, fairness continues to resonate deeply with voters.

Take the North West Shelf gas expansion. Australians understand instinctively that it is not fair for Woodside to reap billions in profit while everyday people bear the rising costs of disasters and heat driven by climate change. We carry the burden—while corporations avoid their fair share of tax and accountability.

Jim Chalmers, Treasurer and MP for Rankin—the seat with Queensland’s largest Muslim population—has positioned himself as a champion of fairness. But what’s fair about billions flowing to weapons companies responsible for bombing children?

So how do we show MPs like Chalmers that their electorates care about Gaza? What are the consequences if they fail to act? Are we prepared to preference Labor below the LNP—to reduce their margins and leave them politically exposed?

Are we willing to risk an LNP government in order to force a minority Labor one?

These are the questions our communities must grapple with— especially in a post-election landscape where Dutton’s shadow may no longer loom as large. I’ve argued before that there is no substantive difference between Labor and the LNP on critical issues facing our community, and I maintain that position. I hope I’m wrong.

But experience teaches us to expect and plan for the worst.

A message with broader traction is this: we want a society at peace with itself—at peace with its conscience.

We should be working towards incremental but systemic change. For the Muslim community: Redefining terrorism in law as politically motivated—rather than religious or ideological—is one such shift.

It is modest, but it points at the architecture of institutional bias.

By contrast, calls for more antiracism programs are failing to deliver that change. Messaging cannot succeed in a system that continues to conflate Muslims with terrorism. These surfacelevel interventions offer no challenge.

The same applies to calls for sanctions on Israel. Do we want history to repeat itself, as it almost certainly will? Or are we ready to campaign for something like the Red Lines Package— forcing every MP to answer a moral question: do they stand for protecting children from bombs, or for profiteering with the companies that supply them?

We must speak more clearly— and more bravely. Gaza, like so many other crises, is a choice between lives and profits.

We should not feel obliged to tie our advocacy to economic arguments or job metrics. That framing doesn’t move people.

But appealing to our collective responsibility to protect children does.

This Labor Government is addicted to downstream fixes: rent assistance instead of housing reform, disaster recovery rather than real climate adaptation, humanitarian aid to Palestinians while maintaining arms deals with their oppressors.

Really, to call this “tinkering at the edges” is generous. The question is, what are we, as local communities, are prepared to do about it.

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LIBERAL REJECT LABOR’S ‘IDEOLOGICAL WAR’ ON GAS Tayseer Alafeishat The Victorian Government has been accused of launching an “ideological war” on household gas as the Opposition ramps up its campaign against Labor’s ongoing energy transition ahead of next year’s state elections.

The Allan government rolled back controversial plans to force Victorian households and businesses to replace gas appliances with electric alternatives, in a major policy shift that was aimed at easing pressure on industry and securing local gas supply.

In a significant retreat from its original gas substitution roadmap, Cabinet this month endorsed changes that will slow the state’s transition away from gas and reserve dwindling supplies for Victorian manufacturers.

The move includes the

creation of a $9.5 million support package for gas appliance manufacturers affected by the energy transition.

The revised policy will no longer require households or businesses to automatically replace broken-down gas heaters or hot water systems with electric units, which was a key feature of the state’s earlier proposal that had faced backlash from industry, landlords, and consumer groups.

Instead, the government has claimed it will focus on safeguarding gas access for local industry and unlocking 12 petajoules of supply each year — the equivalent of more than the entire annual output of Beach Energy’s Enterprise field in south-west Victoria.

The softened approach follows months of backlash over Labor’s original plan, which aimed to rapidly

phase out household gas in favour of electricity produced by renewable sources.

While new homes in Victoria are still banned from connecting to gas, and incentives for electrification remain, the government has shifted its rhetoric from compulsion to flexibility.

The Opposition accused the government of quietly abandoning its “anti-gas crusade” after realising the original roadmap was unpopular.

“The Allan Labor Government is waging an ideological war on how Victorians cook, heat their homes, and manage their energy bills,” Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources” “If re-elected, Labor will kill household gas choice.

Their so-called “transition” is more expensive, more unstable, and unreliable, undermining public and

commercial confidence and threatening Victoria’s energy and commercial security.David Davis said.

“Labor isn’t reversing course, it’s accelerating,” he said. “The Premier’s latest announcement is nothing more than a deception.”

The fallout comes as the latest Newspoll revealed dissatisfaction with Premier Allan’s leadership and growing fatigue with Labor’s long tenure in power.

According to the exclusive poll conducted for The Australian, 59 per cent of voters believe the government does not deserve to be re-elected — including nearly a quarter of Labor’s own supporters.

Despite this, Labor maintains a narrow election-winning lead of 53 to 47 per cent on a two-party-preferred basis, largely due to widespread distrust in the opposition.

60 per cent of voters said they were not confident the Liberal-National Coalition was ready to govern the state, amid ongoing internal divisions and fallout from the Moira Deeming controversy.

Premier Allan’s personal standing has also taken a hit, with 61 per cent of voters dissatisfied with her performance and just 30 per cent satisfied — placing her under pressure from within her own party.

The poll suggests that Opposition leader Brad Battin now leads Ms Allan in the preferred premier stakes, 41 to 36 per cent.

With Labor battling a $194 billion debt burden, deteriorating services, and unrest over energy and infrastructure policy, the poll signals a growing appetite for change — but no clear alternative yet emerging.

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‫بقلم‪ :‬أ‪.‬د ‪ /‬عماد وليد شبالق‬ ‫رئيس الجمعية األمريكية لمهندسي القيمية بأستراليا ونيوزيلندا‬ ‫ونائب رئيس المنتدى الثقافي األسترالي العربي‬ ‫وعضو مجلس اإلدارة بمجلة عرب أستراليا‬ ‫‪Edshublaq5@gmail.com‬‬

‫أن تهاجر من بلدك أالم إلى‬ ‫مكان أخر هو بمثابة إنتقال‬ ‫للروح والنفس والجسد من‬ ‫المكان المألوف (الــذي تعرفه) إلى‬ ‫المجهول (والــذي التعرفه)‪ ،‬فالعرب‬ ‫المهاجرون الذين يأتون إلى أستراليا‬ ‫مثال‪ ،‬طوعا أو قسرا (مرغمين) يتفاوتون‬ ‫في التأقلم على المكان الجديد مع العلم‬ ‫بأن هناك فارق رهيب في الزمان بين‬ ‫فترة الستينيات والسبعينيات الميالدية‬ ‫وبين االن سواء في وسائل المواصالت‬ ‫أو االتــصــاالت أو حتى في مستوى‬ ‫المعيشة وأنماط الحياة‪.‬‬ ‫كنت قد قابلت في االشهر القليلة‬ ‫الماضية عــدد ال بــأس به من هوالء‬ ‫القادمون سواء من غزة وفلسطين أو‬ ‫سوريا والعراق أو من المغرب العربي‬ ‫ولسان حالهم بأنهم كالسمكة التي‬ ‫خرجت من الماء لتواجه مصيرا غير‬ ‫محتوم أو معروف مع العلم بأن الكثير‬ ‫من المساعدات قد أنهالت على معظمهم‬ ‫في بداية االمر إال أن االمور بدأت في‬ ‫العودة إلى طبيعتها مع مــرور االيام‬ ‫وإنشغال البعض عن البعض للبحث عن‬ ‫لقمة العيش والعمل الشريف‪ ،‬فمساعدة‬ ‫الدولة محدودة والتكفي لمتطلبات‬ ‫الحياة باهظة التكاليف‪ ،‬وحقيقة االمر‬ ‫لم يأتي الكل من هوالء للعمل ‪skilled‬‬ ‫‪ visa migrants‬بتلك الفئة من التأشيرة‬ ‫فهناك من تجاوز الخمسين أو الستين‬ ‫والبعض االخر ال يمتلك (هي أو هو)‬ ‫الكثير من اللغة االنجليزية بالرغم من‬ ‫حبهم لالستعمار ولغة االستعمار وبدأت‬ ‫مواجهة الحقيقة الناصعة اال وهي‪ :‬كيف‬ ‫نعيش؟‬ ‫من هنا تبدأ قصص المعاناة وكما حضر‬ ‫المهاجرون االوائل في القرن الماضي‬ ‫حيث عملوا في المصانع والمشاغل‬ ‫واالعمال الشاقة وربما اليدوية بعض‬ ‫الشيئ وكان لصاحب العمل االسترالي‬ ‫اليد الطولى في مد يد العين لتشغيل‬ ‫هذه النوعية من القادمين الجدد (بدون‬ ‫لغة أو سابق خبرة محلية)!‬ ‫مشكلة البلد هنا وأصحاب االعمال‬ ‫تحديدا أنهم ال يثقون كثيرا بالمهاجرين‬ ‫الجدد وقد تعددت أشكالهم وألوانهم‬ ‫وال يعرفون تماما أين تقع هي البحرين‬ ‫من الكويت أو السودان من ليبيا ولوال‬ ‫مشاكل الشرق االوسط الحالية(الحروب)‬

‫مع الكيان المحتل لما تعرف الكثير‬ ‫من االستراليون على جغرافية الشرق‬ ‫االوسط وكم هوعدد دوله‪.‬‬ ‫بعض من النصائح نسوقها لهوالء‬ ‫لعلها تفيدهم في بداية مشوارهم‪:‬‬ ‫‪ - 1‬أبحث عن أقرب مكتبة عامة لديك‬ ‫في الحي‪ ،‬فالمكتبات في أستراليا (والية‬ ‫نيوساوث ويلز مثال) جميلة ومريحة‬ ‫ومفيدة وأنــا شخصيا وبعد ‪ 30‬سنه‬ ‫هجرة أزور المكتبة بشكل دائم ولك أن‬ ‫تتخيل عدد روادها يوميا وخصوصا بعد‬ ‫الساعة الثالثة عصرا فهناك ممكن أن‬ ‫تتعلم اللغة االنجليزية وتختلط باالخرين‬ ‫وتواكب نفسك مع المجريات اليومية‬ ‫(حاسوبيات وأنترنت‪ ،‬جرائد ومجالت‪،‬‬ ‫التعرف على جميع االنظمة والقوانين‬ ‫في البلد‪ :‬أنظمة الضمان االجتماعي‬ ‫– المساعدات الحكومية – شؤون‬ ‫االسرة والعائلة – الحقوق والواجبات‬ ‫– الترجمة – مجموعات الصداقات‬ ‫والتعرف على بعضهم (هناك أكثر من‬ ‫‪ 150‬عرقية وجنسية حضروا قبلك ولهم‬ ‫نفس التجارب) البعض واالهم من هذا‬ ‫كله في أمور المكتبة هذه إشغال وقتك‬ ‫(الممل والضائع في بداية المشوار) إذا‬ ‫لم تجد وظيفة تشغلك وتأخذ من وقتك‬ ‫اليومي ستعاني من هذا االمر كثيرا)‪.‬‬ ‫‪ - 2‬التعرف على أنظمة المواصالت‬ ‫الحكومية (قطارات وباصات النقل‬ ‫العام)‪ ،‬فمن المهم جدا أن تعرف كيف‬ ‫تتنقل من مكان إقامتك الــى مكان‬ ‫وجهتك مثل المكتبة والسوبر ماركيت‪،‬‬ ‫مكاتب الضمان االجتماعي (سنتر‬ ‫لنك) والمستوصفات الطبية والنوادي‬ ‫االجتماعيه ودور العبادة وغيرها! وربما‬ ‫أكبر عقبة في الوقت الحاضر (ولكبار‬ ‫السن مثال – من تجاوز الخمسين من‬ ‫عمره) هي التطبيقات االكترونية سواء‬ ‫عن طريق الحاسوب (الكمبيوتر) أو‬ ‫الهاتف المحمول فقديما كان االعتماد‬ ‫على التحرك هذا عن طريق المفكرات‬ ‫والمطويات الورقية‪ ،‬أما اليوم فالبد أن‬ ‫تكون خبيرا بتعلم التطبيقات الرقمية‬ ‫هذه من خالل صديقك الــمالزم لك‬ ‫(الجوال ‪ /‬المحمول) وبدونه قد تجد‬ ‫الكثير من المعاناه والصعوبات يوميا‬ ‫ولالسف هكذا أصبحت الحياة!‬ ‫‪« - 3‬إســـأل‪ ..‬إســـأل‪ ..‬ثم إســأل وال‬

‫تجرب بنفسك!‪ ،‬فهكذا علمونا في هذا‬ ‫البلد‪ ،‬فإذا رايت ثعبانا في منزلك (في‬ ‫الحديقة الخلفية مثال) فال تقتله إنما‬ ‫أتصل بالجهات المسؤولة لمعالجة االمر‬ ‫(وربما من االجدى أال تحذف أجابتين‬ ‫أو تتصل بصديق على طريقة جورج‬ ‫قرداحي !)‪.‬‬ ‫‪ - 4‬حاول أن تعتمد على نفسك كثيرا‬ ‫وأن تحصل على المعلومة الصح ومن‬ ‫مصادرها الرسمية وهناك خدمات‬ ‫الترجمة والمساعدة لغير الناطقين‬ ‫باالنجليزية وال تجالس كثيرا من أبناء‬ ‫جلدتك من ‪ -‬الفهلوية ‪ -‬الناصحين‬ ‫وعــادة ما يكون ضررهم أكثر من‬ ‫منفعتهم (على االغلب) والله أعلم‪.‬‬ ‫‪ - 5‬بعد مرور ‪ 6-3‬شهور تكون تقريبا قد‬ ‫تعرفت على كثير من أمور البلد وبدأت‬ ‫معالم حياتك الجديدة في الظهور‬ ‫وليس من العيب أو الخجل أن كنت‬ ‫تقوم بأعمال تعتقد انها ال تناسبك في‬ ‫تلك الفترة لكسب قوت يومك ومعيشتك‬ ‫(سائق تاكسي ‪ /‬شاحنة – منظف في‬ ‫محطات القطارات ‪ -‬أنظمه السيكيورتي‬ ‫أو بائع في البقاالت – مالزمة المعاقين‬ ‫وأصحاب االحتاجات الخاصة والعناية‬ ‫بحركتهم أو حركة كالبهم أو غيرها‬ ‫من االعمال (وقــد تكون مهندسا أو‬ ‫محاسبا مرموقا في بلدك وقبل المجيئ‬ ‫الستراليا) ولكن هي البدايات والتعرف‬ ‫على أنواع البشر فهناك العجائب في‬ ‫هذه القارة وسوف تكتشفها بنفسك ومن‬ ‫خالل االحتكاك بهم‪.‬‬ ‫‪ - 6‬عند البحث والتدوير عن العمل‬ ‫والذي ترغب أن تستقر أمورك عنده‬ ‫فيمكن االستفادة من االستراتيجيات‬ ‫االتية‪:‬‬ ‫ أفهم عقلية «االسترالي» صاحب‬‫العمل أو المصلحة ثم إفهم عقليه‬ ‫«المكان» وقد تختلف مدينة سدني عن‬ ‫مدينة ملبورن مثال أو عن الجولد كوست‬ ‫وهكذا ثم أخيرا إفهم «سوق العمل –‬ ‫العرض والطلب أو ما يسمى ‪ »Gap‬أو‬ ‫الفجوة!‬ ‫ ال تقدم السيره الذاتيه ‪ CV‬التي كتبتها‬‫انت وزوجك ‪ /‬زوجتك الى صاحب العمل‬ ‫مباشرة كما كنت تصيغها في بلدك االم‬ ‫إذ أن هناك مختصون في هذا االمر‬ ‫والقضية ال تغدوا كونها مؤهالت علمية‬ ‫مرموقة ولكن هناك فلسفة خاصة للعمل‬ ‫في أستراليا وقد ال تخطر على بالك‬ ‫فأستشيروا أهل العلم إن كنت ال تعلمون‪.‬‬ ‫ العقليه االسترالية (ولله في خلقه‬‫شؤون) في سوق العمل ال تعتمد كثيرا‬ ‫على حب العلم والمؤهالت الدراسية‬ ‫والشهادات العليا والتميز والظهور (كما‬ ‫هو الحال عند بعض االمم االخرى‪ :‬عرب‬ ‫‪/‬هنود‪/‬صينيون) وقد تجد مدراء شركات‬ ‫(نساء ورجــال) ليس لديهم اال القليل‬ ‫من المؤهالت الدراسية (دبلوم سنه أو‬ ‫اثنين بعد شهادة الثانوية العامة) ولكن‬

‫مع الخبرة العملية والعالقات الشخصية‬ ‫وصل الى ما وصل اليه من مناصب عليا‬ ‫وأشغال حرة لذلك ال بد من دراسة هذه‬ ‫العقلية وتحليلها جيدا‪.‬‬ ‫ قد ال تلوم صاحب العمل هذا فهو‬‫يتعامل مع المئات من المتقدمين‬ ‫للوظائف أو االعمال (وربما بشكل يومي‬ ‫أو إسبوعي) ليختار أحدهم فكم هي‬ ‫صعبة وقد تم تصميم أنظمه فرز ذكية‬ ‫الختيار المعايير (المعلنة) أما الواسطات‬ ‫والمعارف (غير المعلنة) فهي السائدة!‬ ‫وكذلك االهواء الشخصيه فقد تم التعامل‬ ‫معها بذكاء أيضا فقد يستبعد هذا االخير‬ ‫بعض االسماء التي ال تروق له مثل محمد‬ ‫أو عبد الرحمن أو جهاد ونضال أو سيف‬ ‫الحق وربما يكون من ذوي االتجاهات‬ ‫(العنصريه) الخاصه بالرغم من تجريم‬ ‫عناصر االخيره هذة بالقانون ومنها‬ ‫‪ :Discrimination Act‬مثل العرق –‬ ‫الجنس – العمر – االعاقة وما خفي كان‬ ‫أعظم!‬ ‫ عند الذهاب الى المقابلة الشخصية‬‫(إن تم إختيارك للوظيفة أو العمل‬ ‫وكنت من المحظوظين) وهذا بحد ذاته‬ ‫إنجاز الختراق الحواجز والموانع فال بد‬ ‫من التهيئة والتحضير لهذا االمر جيدا‬ ‫وإستشاره الخبراء السابقين إذ موضوع‬ ‫المقابالت الشخصية هذا له من الفنون‬ ‫واالستراتجيات الشيئ الكثير ‪The art‬‬ ‫‪ of interviews‬ومن االجدى واالفضل‬ ‫التعلم من االخرين فقد يحاورك شخص‪/‬‬ ‫فرد واحد أو لجنة مكونة من ‪ 4-3‬أفراد‬ ‫لهم عالقة بالموضوع (متخصص فني‬ ‫في الموضوع ‪ /‬أخصائي موارد بشرية ‪/‬‬ ‫عالقات سايكولوجية أو نفسية أو غيرها‬ ‫وربما أحدهم من فــرع المخابرات‬ ‫العامة !) وقد مررت بالعديد من هذه‬ ‫التجارب وأسهلها أن ال تسأل في طبيعة‬ ‫الوظيفة نفسها وقد تتحاور عن الفريق‬ ‫المفضل لديك في كرة القدم!‬ ‫ أما لو حصل القبول والتوظيف في‬‫المؤسسة أو المنظمة فاالمر لم ينتهي‬ ‫بعد والباقي ربما أشد وأعظم تحديا‬ ‫وهو التعامل مع زمالك من العاملين أو‬ ‫الموظفين إذ أن هناك طيفا من الخليط‬ ‫البشري المتنوع والمتموج (موظف‬ ‫أناني‪/‬جلف أو غليظ الطباع ‪ /‬ديني ‪ /‬ال‬ ‫ديني ‪ /‬جنس ثالث ‪ /‬عنصري ‪ /‬متسلط ‪/‬‬ ‫غير متعاون ‪ /‬مغرور ومتكبر ‪ /‬متحرش‬ ‫‪/‬متحرشة ‪ /‬له أو لها رائحة غير محببة‬ ‫‪ /‬ذوي إحتياجات خاصة‪ /‬كبار في‬ ‫السن والكثير والكثير من طبائع البشر‬ ‫المختلف (أبيض وأســود ورمــادي في‬ ‫نفس الوقت !) لذا عليك قراءة التعليمات‬ ‫للتعامل مع االخرين في بيئة العمل إذ‬ ‫يترتب عليها بقائك من عدمه‪.‬‬ ‫فأهال بك في أستراليا والله المستعان‪.‬‬

‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫القادمون الجدد (المهاجرون) الى أستراليا!‬

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AUSTRALIAN

‫سنة‬ ‫هجريـة‬ ‫مبـــاركــــة‬

HAPPE

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Luba Grigorovitch MP

Member for Kororoit Ph: 03 8361 7133

W: lubagrigorovitch.com.au E: luba.grigorovitch@parliament.vic.gov.au Shop 2, 11 Commercial Rd, Caroline Springs, 3023

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR TOBACCO LICENSING SCHEME Victoria’s new tobacco licensing scheme starts today, as part of the Allan Labor Government’s crackdown on the illicit tobacco trade and organised crime.

Retailers and wholesalers can now apply for a licence on the Service Victoria app or website.

Licences will be required to sell tobacco products in Victoria from February 2026 when enforcement beings.

Anyone who sells tobacco will need to apply for a licence, including supermarkets, convenience stores, liquor stores, petrol stations and online retailers.

Anyone found to be selling

tobacco without a licence will face fines of up to $355,000 or up to 15 years in jail, while businesses will face fines of more than $1.7 million.

Licences will only be granted to fit and proper people who pass a strict test, with the regulator able to refuse a licence based on a person’s history or known associates.

Victoria Police will also play a role in ensuring the suitability of licensees and will have powers to impose further licence conditions.

Licensing fees will be lower than New South Wales and Tasmania – with initial licences valid for 17 months from when

enforcement begins in February 2026.

The initial fee will be $1,176, to avoid businesses applying for a license twice in the same year. It will be $830 every year thereafter.

Fourteen licensing inspectors will be on the ground to ensure compliance and helping shut down illegal operators, while also supporting police with intelligence gathering in the fight against serious organised crime.

Tobacco Licensing Victoria will also have the power to cancel a licence and disqualify a person from applying for a licence.

The Victorian Budget 2025/26

delivered $46 million to set up the new licensing scheme and regulator to help smoke out the illegal tobacco market.

For more information and to apply for a licence through Service Victoria, visit vic.gov.au/ apply-tobacco-licence.

The Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Enver Erdogan said:“Victoria’s tobacco licensing scheme will help smoke out organised crime and protect legitimate retailers.”

“License applications open today, and we will support businesses through the process ahead of enforcement next year.”

RACV REMINDS VICTORIANS ABOUT CHANGE TO ROAD RULE RACV RACV is reminding Victorian motorists that from Tuesday 1 July 2025, they will be required to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when passing incident response vehicles that display flashing lights of any colour.

The change, announced in April this year, has been welcomed by RACV and its roadside assistance team, following a two-year campaign to review Road Rule 79A. RACV General Manager Automotive Services Makarla

Cole urged motorists to be aware of the rule change so that they could create the safest environment possible for roadside and incident response workers.

“We’re grateful that the Victorian State Government has made this change to improve the safety outcomes and working conditions of roadside and incident response workers,” Ms Cole said.

Since 2017, Victorian motorists have been required to slow down to 40 kilometres per hour when passing stationary emergency services vehicles displaying red

or blue flashing lights.

This rule has now been expanded to include: • Accident towing vehicles • Breakdown towing services • Roadside assistance operators • Peninsula Link Incident Response vehicles • EastLink and Transurban Incident Response vehicles “Now that we have had an important and much-needed update to 79A, it’s up to

Victorians to do their part and ensure these vital workers can do their jobs without fear of harm and get home to their families safely,” Ms Cole said.

Non-compliance with the updated 79A rule may result in a maximum fine of $961.

For more information on road rule 79A and RACV’s campaign, visit the RACV website: https://www.racv.com.au/ royalauto/news/racv-gainssupport-to-safeguard-roadsideworkers.html

AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

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21ST MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL HALAL SHOWCASE (MIHAS) @ KUALA LUMPUR Since its inception in 2004, the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) has evolved into a dynamic global hub for the Halal industry. MIHAS has played a key role in driving Malaysia’s economic growth by helping local businesses succeed in the global halal market across various sectors.

In 2024, MIHAS recorded total sales of RM4.3 billion (AUD1.6 billion), with RM2.53 billion generation through the International Sourcing Programme and RM1.77 billion contributed by the MIHAS showcase. This year’s MIHAS is expected to surpass the previous year’s achievements, showcasing the latest advancements and developments in the halal sector.

Under the theme, ‘Pinnacle of Excellence’, MIHAS 2025 continues to drive the growth of the thriving halal sector.

The key feature of MIHAS 2025 – the AI-powered business matching sessions, driven by the Madani Digital Trade (MDT) which was introduced in March 2025.

MDT is designed to empower small and medium enterprises to expand their market reach globally and facilitate seamless cross-border digital trade.

MIHAS 2025 will be held from 17 – 20 September 2025 at the

Source: https://mihas.com.my/index.php

Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), featuring halal products and services from fourteen industry clusters, which include food and beverage, halal ingredients, modest fashion and lifestyle, media and recreation, e-commerce, Islamic finance and fintech, education, cosmetics and personal care, retail and franchise, Muslim-friendly hospitality and tourism, food technology and packaging, services and enablers, pharmaceuticals and medicals, and Islamic arts and crafts.

MATRADE will organize the International Sourcing Program

AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025 ‫ هـ ¿ تموز‬1447 ‫ ¿ محرم‬165 ‫الوسط‬

(INSP) in conjunction with MIHAS 2025 to identify and match international buyers with Malaysian exporters. The physical INSP will take place on 17th September 2025 and a virtual program will be run from 1 April – 5 November 2025.

In addition to the INSP, MIHAS will organise the Hosted Buyers Programme, whereby foreign exhibitors will be matched with potential Malaysian importers and retailers. For more information on how to leverage on this program, please contact MATRADE Melbourne at +61398328600 or email melbourne@matrade.gov.my.

MIHAS@Shanghai Building on the success of MIHAS@Dubai, the MIHAS internationalization initiative will expand to Shanghai.

This event will showcase 200 Malaysian companies across an impressive 2,000 square metres (sqmtr) of exhibition space.

Speaking at the soft launch of the 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the Chairman of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said that the country

HIJRI New Year 1447 ‫سنة هجرية مباركة‬

ICV WELCOMES FEDERAL COURT’S DISTINCTION BETWEEN ANTI-ZIONISM AND ANTISEMITISM is currently reviewing all trading partners that contribute to Malaysia’s trade surplus to support the development of the halal sector.

Hence, MIHAS will showcase in Shanghai, China, from 5-10 November 2025, as part of its strategic participation in the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

“CIIE is an import focused exhibition, and among global trade fairs, it uniquely allows MIHAS to coincide with it,” he shared. “While MIHAS typically attracts around 40,000 trade visitors, CIIE draws about 400,000.

We aim to leverage this opportunity for mutual benefit.”

Reezal Merican highlighted the growing global demand for halalcertified products, citing Malaysia’s strong position due to its rigorous standards and certification processes.

CEO of MATRADE, Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz stated, “The collaboration with CIIE offers ample opportunities for global exposure. It creates opportunities for Malaysian companies to forge valuable partnerships, increase brand visibility and expand their markets into China and surrounding areas.”

Previously, MIHAS@Dubai was held from 18-20 November 2024 in conjunction with the Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Apart from the exhibition of Halal products and services, MIHAS@Dubai featured International Sourcing Programme (INSP). A total of 120 international buyers from over 20 countries participated. The MIHAS pavilion covered 2,000 sqmtr hosting 215 Malaysian companies from Ministries, Agencies, State Governments and companies filling a total of 204 exhibition booths.

TRADE PERFORMANCE by MATRADE Malaysia’s trade value surged 9.1 percent to a record RM2.879 trillion in 2024, surpassing the RM2 trillion for the fourth consecutive year.

Exports topped RM1 trillion for the fourth year in a row, rising 5.7 percent to RM1.508 trillion. Imports meanwhile increased by 13.2 percent

year-on-year to RM1.371 trillion, crossing the RM1 trillion threshold for the third consecutive year. This strong performance resulted in a trade surplus RM136.84 billion, marking 27 consecutive years of surplus since 1998.

Malaysia has signed 16 regional and bilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), providing its exports with preferential market access and lower tariffs. Under the Malaysia– Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA), businesses from both countries currently enjoy tariff-free bilateral trade on almost all product categories. This trade advantage was highlighted by Madam Azimatul Masriyah Aziz Jamaludin, Trade Commissioner to Australia, during the MIHAS 2025 Promotional Briefing held recently at MATRADE Melbourne. The event was aimed at promoting MIHAS 2025 to Australian businesses and stakeholders.

“Australia was Malaysia’s 11th largest trading partner in 2024, with total trade valued at USD18.15 billion. Malaysian exports to Australia reached USD10.82 billion, while imports from Australia amounted to USD7.33 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of USD3.49 billion,” she shared during her address. Malaysia’s top exports to Australia include mineral fuels, computer equipment, printed circuits and plastics. In return, Malaysia imports mineral fuels, refined copper, iron ore, wheat and inorganic chemicals from Australia.

In light of this strong trade relationship, Madam Azimatul is inviting exhibitors, trade visitors, buyers and companies to actively participate in MIHAS 2025. She emphasized that MIHAS presents a strategic platform for businesses to explore lucrative opportunities in the expanding global halal market.

“We encourage Australian companies and stakeholders to take advantage of this unique platform to connect with halal industry leaders, source innovative products, and expand into new markets. Whether you’re looking to exhibit, source, or form meaningful partnerships, MIHAS 2025 offers unparalleled access to Malaysia’s vibrant halal ecosystem,” she added.

ICV The ICV welcomes the Federal Court’s clarification that criticisms of Israel, the ID and Zionism are not inherently antisemitic. In the judgment of Wertheim v Haddad delivered last week, the court drew a crucial distinction between critiques of Israel and Zionism and disparagement of Jews as a religious or ethnic group, finding that the former does not inherently constitute antisemitism or breach anti-discrimination law. The judgment highlighted that “disparagement of Zionism constitutes disparagement of a philosophy or ideology and not a race or ethnic group.”

This ruling represents significant progress in drawing a legal distinction between unlawful discrimination and legitimate political speech, including criticism of oppressive and genocidal entities. It also highlights the fallacy of politicised definitions of antisemitism which restrict criticism of Israel, such as that adopted by major Australian universities earlier this year. We hope this ruling will serve to protect free speech in relation to Palestine, and to deter the growing number of litigious efforts to silence pro-Palestine voices through antidiscrimination law.

STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF FAMILIES IMPACTED

BY CHILDCARE ABUSE IN MELBOURNE’S WEST ICV The ICV is deeply saddened and concerned by reports of widespread sexual assault across various childcare centres in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs and Geelong. We extend our heartfelt support to any members of our community who may be affected by this distressing situation. The safety and wellbeing of children must always be paramount. We urge anyone impacted to seek support and remind our community that help is available.

We call for a thorough and transparent investigation, and for all necessary safeguards to be reinforced across childcare and educational settings to protect the most vulnerable members of our population.

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‫قال رسول الله صىل الله‬ ‫عليه وآله وسلم‪( -:‬إمنا‬ ‫بعثت ألمتم مكارم األخالق)‪،‬‬ ‫من األخالق الكرمية مخالقة الناس‬ ‫بالخلق الحسن‪ ،‬بالكالم الطيب بدعوتهم‬ ‫إىل الخري‪ ،‬وأمرهم باملعروف‪ ،‬ونهيهم‬ ‫عن املنكر‪.‬‬ ‫قال النبي صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم‬ ‫للصحايب الجليل أيب ذر ريض الله عنه‪:‬‬ ‫(ا َ​َّت ِ​ِق الله حيثام كنت‪ ،‬وأتبع السيئة‬ ‫الحسنة متحها‪ ،‬وخالق الناس بخلق‬ ‫حسن)؛ حديث حسن‪ ،‬وقال صىل الله‬ ‫عليه وآله وسلم‪-:‬‬ ‫{أكمل املؤمنني إميا ً​ًنا‪ ،‬أحسنهم خل ً​ًقا}؛‬ ‫رواه أبو داود‪ ،‬وهو حسن صحيح‪.‬‬ ‫فإذا أراد الله بعبد خريا‪ ،‬هداه إىل صالح‬ ‫األخالق فهذا رسول الله صىل الله عليه‬ ‫وآله وسلم كان خلقه القرآن‪ ،‬ال يصدر إال‬ ‫عنه‪ ،‬وال يتكلم إال به‪ ،‬وال يحاكم الناس إال‬ ‫إليه‪ ،‬قال تعاىل‪-:‬‬ ‫﴿ ِ​ِإ َ​َّن َهَ َ​َذا ا ْ​ْل ُ​ُق ْ​ْر َ​َآ َ​َن َيَْهْ ِ​ِدي ِ​ِل َ​َّل ِ​ِتي ِ​ِه َ​َي‬ ‫َ​َأ ْ​ْق َ​َو ُ​ُم َ​َو ُ​ُي َ​َب ُ�ُرِّش ا ْ​ْل ُ​ُم ْ​ْؤ ِ​ِم ِ​ِن َ​َني ا َ​َّل ِ​ِذيَنَ َ​َي ْ​ْع َ​َم ُ​ُل َ‬ ‫وَن‬ ‫اِت َ​َأ َ​َّن َ​َلُه ُْْم َ​َأ ْ​ْج ً​ًرا َ​َك ِ​ِب ً​ًريا} االرساء‬ ‫َ‬ ‫الَّصا ِ​ِل َ​َح ِ‬ ‫‪.9‬‬ ‫فحسن الخلق ميدان للتنافس بني‬ ‫املؤمنني‪ ،‬ومضامر للسباق نحو الفوز‬ ‫برضا رب العاملني‪ ،‬فقد سئل رسول الله‬ ‫صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم عن أكرث ما‬ ‫يدخل الناس الجنة؟ فقال‪{ :‬تقوى الله‪،‬‬ ‫وُحسن الخلق}؛ صحيح الرتمذي‪ .‬وعن‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫أيب ُ​ُأمامة ريض الله عنه قال‪ :‬قال رسول‬ ‫الله صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم‪{ :‬أنا زعيٌمٌ‬ ‫ببيت يف رَبَض الجنة ملن ترك املراء‬ ‫وإن كان مح ً​ًّقا‪ ،‬وببيت يف وسط الجنة‬ ‫ملن ترك الكذب وإن كان مازحا‪ ،‬وببيت‬ ‫يف أعىل الجنة ملن حسن خلقه}‪.‬؛ صحيح‬ ‫ابن ماجه‪.‬‬ ‫وقد يأيت العبد بجبال من املعايص‪،‬‬ ‫وأكوام من الذنوب‪ ،‬فيأيت حسن معاملته‬ ‫للناس يف الدنيا‪ ،‬وسالمة أخالقه معهم‪،‬‬ ‫فيكون ذلك شافعا له لدخول الجنة؛ فعن‬ ‫أيب الدرداء ريض الله عنه قال‪ :‬سمعت‬ ‫النبي صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم وسلم‬ ‫يقول‪:‬‬ ‫{ما من يشء يوضع يف امليزان أثقل من‬ ‫ُ​ُحسن الخلق}‪.‬؛ صحيح الرتمذي‪.‬‬ ‫وليس حسن الخلق كلمة تقال‪ ،‬وال درسا‬ ‫يلقى‪ ،‬وال فلسفة نظرية مجردة وحسب؛‬ ‫بل هو سلوك عميل‪ ،‬يظهر أثره يف‬ ‫الترصفات واملعامالت؛ فقد وصفه عبد‬

‫الله بن املبارك رحمه الله بأنه‪( :‬بسط‬ ‫الوجه‪ ،‬وبذل املعروف‪ ،‬وكف األذى)‪،‬‬ ‫بسط الوجه؛ أي‪ :‬طالقته‪ ،‬وإرشاقه‬ ‫عند مقابلة الناس‪ ،‬من غري عبوس وال‬ ‫تقطيب‪ ،‬وذلك حقيقة الرب‪:‬‬ ‫بني إن الرب يشء هني‬ ‫وجه طليق ولسان لني‬ ‫لقد زادت األحزان يف نفوس كثري من‬ ‫الناس‪ ،‬وجثمت املآيس عىل صدورهم‪،‬‬ ‫واستسلموا لها حتى غابت عنهم‬ ‫االبتسامة؛ أكرث من مليار شخص يف‬ ‫العامل مصابون باضطرابات نفسية‪،‬‬ ‫حسب منظمة الصحة العاملية‪ ،‬فمنهم من‬ ‫يعاين من االكتئاب‪ ،‬أو من الوسواس‬ ‫القهري واألمراض الذهنية‪ ،‬أو الرهاب‬ ‫االجتامعي ومن الخوف الداخيل العام‪،‬‬ ‫هؤالء يحتاجون إىل اللمسة الحانية‪،‬‬ ‫واملعاملة الرفيقة اللطيفة‪.‬‬ ‫تأمل يف هذا الخلق العجيب لرسول الله‬ ‫صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم الذي بعثه الله‬ ‫رحمة للعاملني‪ ،‬قال أنس بن مالك ريض‬ ‫الله عنه‪“ :‬كنت أميش مع النبي صىل‬ ‫الله عليه وآله وسلم وعليه برد نجراين‬ ‫غليظ الحاشية‪ ،‬فأدركه أعرايب‪ ،‬فجبذه‬ ‫بردائه جبذة شديدة‪ ،‬حتى نظرت إىل‬ ‫صفحة عاتق رسول الله صىل الله عليه‬ ‫وآله وسلم قد أثرت بها حاشية الربد‪،‬‬ ‫من شدة جبذته وعند مسلم‪ :‬فجاذبه‬ ‫حتى انشق الربد‪ ،‬وحتى بقيت حاشيته‬ ‫يف عنق رسول الله صىل الله عليه وآله‬ ‫وسلم قال‪ :‬يا محمد‪ ،‬مر يل من مال‬ ‫الله الذي عندك‪ ،‬فالتفت رسول صىل‬ ‫الله عليه وآله وسلم ثم ضحك‪ ،‬ثم أمر‬ ‫له بعطاء”؛ متفق عليه‪.‬‬ ‫فأين نحن من هذه الشيم النبيلة‪،‬‬ ‫واألخالق الرفيعة؟‬ ‫ملاذا يكرث بيننا الغش والخداع؟‬ ‫ملاذا املحاكم مألى بقضايا الظلم‬ ‫واالعتداء؟‬ ‫ملاذا الجرمية متفشية بيننا مبختلف‬ ‫صنوفها وألوانها؟‬ ‫ونتساءل بعد ذلك‪ :‬ملاذا ال يستجيب الله‬ ‫دعاءنا يف رد أعدائنا عنا؟‬ ‫يقول صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم‪-:‬‬ ‫{ال يزال ُيُستجاب للعبد ما مل يدع بإثم‬ ‫أو قطيعة رحم}؛ رواه مسلم‪.‬‬ ‫ملا كان املسلمون الفاتحون لألندلس‬ ‫صادقني‪ ،‬قال فيهم أحد قادة االفرنج‪:‬‬ ‫“لقد نزل بأرضنا قوم‪ ،‬ال ندري أهبطوا‬ ‫من السامء‪ ،‬أم نبعوا من األرض”‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫ما لبثوا أن أضاعوا هذا الحصن‪ ،‬حينام‬

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‫فسدت أخالقهم‪ ،‬وانشغلوا بامللذات‬ ‫والتفاهات‪ ،‬قال أحد كتاب النصارى‪:‬‬ ‫“العرب هووا حينام نسوا فضائلهم التي‬ ‫جاؤوا بها‪ ،‬وأصبحوا عىل قلب متقلب‪،‬‬ ‫مييل إىل الخفة واملرح‪ ،‬واالسرتسال‬ ‫بالشهوات”‪ ،‬قال موالنا عز وجل‪-:‬‬ ‫وَن اَأْل�َ ْ​ْر َ‬ ‫﴿ َ​َأ َ​َو َ​َل ْ​ْم َيَْهْ ِ​ِد ِ​ِل َ​َّل ِ​ِذيَنَ َي َِِر ُ​ُث َ‬ ‫َض ِ​ِمْنْ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫َ​َب ْ​ْع ِ​ِد َ​َأْهْ ِ​ِلَهَا َ​َأ ْ​ْن َ​َل ْ​ْو َ​َن َ​َشا ُ​ُء َ​َأ َ​َص ْ​ْب َ​َناُهُ ْ​ْم ِ​ِبُذُنو ِ​ِب ِ​ِه ْ​ْم‬ ‫َ​َو َ​َن ْ​ْط َ​َب ُ​ُع َعَ ىَلى ُ​ُق ُ​ُلو ِ​ِب ِ​ِه ْ​ْم َ​َفُه ُْْم اَلا َي َْْس َ​َم ُ​ُع َ‬ ‫وَن﴾‬ ‫[األعراف‪.]100 :‬‬ ‫قيل إلبراهيم بن نرص الكرماين‪“ :‬إن‬ ‫الظامل فالنا دخل مكة‪ ،‬فقتل وصنع‪ ،‬وكرث‬ ‫الدعاء عليه فلم يستجب للداعني! فقال‪:‬‬ ‫ألن بهم عرش خصال‪ ،‬فكيف يستجاب‬ ‫لهم؟ قالوا‪ :‬وما هن؟ قال‪:‬‬ ‫• األوىل‪ :‬آمنوا بالله‪ ،‬وتركوا أمره‪،‬‬ ‫• والثانية‪ :‬قالوا‪ :‬نحب الرسول‪ ،‬ومل‬

‫يتبعوا سنته‪،‬‬ ‫• والثالثة‪ :‬قرؤوا القرآن‪ ،‬ومل يعملوا‬ ‫به‪،‬‬ ‫• والرابعة‪ :‬زعموا حب الجنة‪ ،‬وتركوا‬ ‫طريقها‪،‬‬ ‫• والخامسة‪ :‬قالوا‪ :‬نكره النار‪،‬‬ ‫وزاحموا طريقها‪،‬‬ ‫• والسادسة‪ :‬قالوا‪ :‬إن إبليس عدونا‪،‬‬ ‫ووافقوه‪،‬‬ ‫• والسابعة‪ :‬دفنوا موتاهم‪ ،‬فلم يعتربوا‪،‬‬ ‫• والثامنة‪ :‬اشتغلوا بعيوب إخوانهم‪،‬‬ ‫ونسوا عيوبهم‪،‬‬ ‫• والتاسعة‪ :‬جمعوا املال‪ ،‬ونسوا يوم‬ ‫الحساب‪،‬‬ ‫• والعارشة‪ :‬نفضوا القبور‪ ،‬وبنوا‬ ‫القصور”‪.‬‬ ‫وإذا كان بسط الوجه من صميم حسن‬ ‫الخلق‪ ،‬فإن بذل املعروف‪ ،‬وكف األذى‬ ‫من أعظم ركائزه‪ ،‬و ِ​ِبغيابهام كرثت‬ ‫الخصومات‪ ،‬وتفاقمت املشادات‪.‬‬ ‫فمن بذل املعروف‪ :‬العفو والصفح‪ ،‬يقول‬ ‫صىل الله عليه وآله وسلم من حديث عقبة‬ ‫بن عامر ريض الله عنه‪:‬‬ ‫(يا عقبة بن عامر‪ ،‬صل من قطعك‪،‬‬ ‫وأعط من حرمك‪ ،‬واعف عمن ظلمك)؛‬ ‫رواه أحمد‪ ،‬وهو يف السلسلة الصحيحة‪،‬‬ ‫وقلة الصرب عىل العفو قد توقع يف‬ ‫املهالك‪.‬‬ ‫اللهم اهدنا ألحسن االخالق ال يهدي‬ ‫ألحسنها اال انت‪.‬‬

‫‪Happy Hijri New Year‬‬

‫‪BROADWAY‬‬ ‫‪Halal Meats‬‬

‫‪For All Your Ordesr & Free Delivery‬‬

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‫الوسط الدعوي‬

‫بقلم د‪ .‬زياد عقل الحديدي‬

‫خـ ـ ـل ــق‬ ‫المسـلم‬

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‫‪29‬‬ ‫الوسط الثقافي‬

‫ارتياد «المقاهي»‬ ‫ثقافة ومالذًا ومتنفسًا‬

‫أحمد شريف‬ ‫البعُض‪ ،‬يمارسها‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫وراثــ ً​ًة عن ذوي ـ ِ​ِه‪،‬‬ ‫وآخرون اقتحموها‬ ‫قصٍد واستعداد‪ .‬وثم ُ​ُة ٍ‬ ‫عن ٍ‬ ‫رهٍط‬ ‫من أولئك وهؤالء‪ ،‬تجاسروا؛‬ ‫العتمادها مصدر رزٍقٍ وسترة‬ ‫حال‪ .‬وبين هذا وذاك‪ ،‬كثيرون‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫نجاحاٍت مبهرًةً‪،‬‬ ‫حققوا فيها‪،‬‬ ‫وثل ٌ​ٌة ما أن يصل ذكر المقاهي‬ ‫إلــى مسامعهم‪ ،‬كمصادر‬ ‫للعيش‪ ،‬حتى تراهم يفرون‬ ‫من مجلسهم‪ ،‬كالفرار من‬ ‫المجروب‪ ،‬ربما نتيجة فشلهم‬ ‫في االعتماد عليها عمال ورزقا‪،‬‬ ‫أو لذكرى أليمة عاشوها بين‬ ‫حسراتها في أزقتها‪ ،‬لكنها‬ ‫الحياة‪.‬‬ ‫إنـــهـــا‪« ،‬الــمــقــاهــي» أو‬ ‫«الكافيهات» المنتشرة في‬ ‫المدن وشبيهاتها على نطاق‬

‫العالم‪ .‬بعض المصادر تقول‬ ‫إن [مارينا كوشنر]‪ ،‬أشارت‬ ‫إلــى أن «المقاهي» دخلت‬ ‫حيز االعــتــراف والمقصد‪،‬‬ ‫منذ العام ‪ ،1475‬بافتتاح أول‬ ‫مقهى في التاريخ بمدينة‬ ‫«القسطنطينية» باسم «كيف‬ ‫هــان»‪ .‬وقد تكون قبل هذا‬ ‫التاريخ بمئات السنين‪.‬‬ ‫ونــظــرا لكون «المقاهي»‬ ‫مكانا يــرتــاده كــل أصناف‬ ‫البشر‪ ،‬بمختلف اتجاهاتهم‬ ‫وأوضاعهم‬ ‫ومستوياتهم‪،‬‬ ‫االقتصادية‪ ،‬كانت وال تزال‪،‬‬ ‫مــصــدر إلــهــام المبدعين‬ ‫مــن لــلــشــعــراء‪ ،‬والــكــتــاب‪،‬‬ ‫والصحفيين‪ ،‬وأحيانا منطلقا‬ ‫لممارسة العمل السياسي‬ ‫والوطني‪ ،‬سيما في ثورات‬ ‫التحرر من ربقة المستعمر‪،‬‬ ‫كما في الثورة اإلرترية على‬ ‫سبيل المثال‪.‬‬ ‫إ ذ� ان كثيرا هي األعمال‬ ‫الفدائية‪ ،‬والخطط العسكرية‪،‬‬ ‫تم وضع سيناريوهات تنفيذها‬ ‫هــنــاك‪ ،‬إلــى جانب مــن تم‬ ‫تصفيته من جنود االحــتالل‬ ‫أو المتعاونين معهم من أبناء‬ ‫هذا الوطن أو ذلك‪ ،‬على أيدي‬ ‫الثوار‪.‬‬ ‫مأ�ـــا فــي عــواصــم ومــدن‬ ‫المهاجر‪ ،‬فتمثل «المقاهي»‬ ‫مالًذًا يأوي إليه المعذبون في‬

‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫ومتنفًسا يتكُئُ على‬ ‫األرض‪،‬‬ ‫ً‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫سياُط‬ ‫مقاعدها‪ ،‬من أثخنتهم‬ ‫الغربة ولهي ُ​ُبها‪ ،‬حتى ولو‬ ‫أنيَن‬ ‫لساعات‪ ،‬يسكبون فيها‪َ ،‬‬ ‫الزمن القاسي‪ ،‬ويمسحون من‬ ‫على وجوهم‪َ​َ ،‬ع َ​َب َ​َر ِ‬ ‫اِت ال ِ​ِقسمة‬ ‫الِّضيزى‪.‬‬ ‫ِ‬ ‫حيث «الغربة أقسى نضال‪/‬‬ ‫والغربة سترة حــال‪ /‬قريب‬ ‫وبعيد حضور وزوال» لشاعرها‬ ‫الراحل د‪ .‬عبد الكريم عبد‬ ‫العزيز الكابلي‪ ،‬رحمه الله‬ ‫اتجهَت‬ ‫وأكــرم مــثــواه‪ .‬أ�ن ـَى‬ ‫َ‬ ‫في هــذه المدينة الفسيحة‬ ‫«ملبورن»‪ ،‬تجد «المقاهي»‬ ‫وقــد انتشرت هنا وهناك‪.‬‬ ‫ليس كما هــي فــي مشرقنا‬ ‫العربي‪ ،‬ومنبتنا االفريقي‪،‬‬ ‫شكال ومساح ً​ًة من زمن الفتح‬ ‫واإلغالق‪ .‬حيث تفتح أبوابها‬ ‫لساعات محدودات‪ ،‬كما لو‬ ‫أنها مراكز طبية‪ ،‬أو عيادات‬ ‫صحية‪ .‬حيث مقاهينا هناك‪،‬‬ ‫تفتح ذراعيها طوال النهار‪،‬‬ ‫وجــزءا طويال من الليل‪ ،‬بل‬ ‫وهناك عواصم ال تعرف أبدا‬ ‫إغالق المقهى فــي وجــوه‬ ‫مرتاديها على االطالق‪ ،‬مثل‬ ‫«القاهرة» رغم ضياع الكثير‬ ‫من مقاهيها التاريخية بعامل‬ ‫الزمن‪.‬‬ ‫وأيا كان حال «المقاهي» في‬ ‫األوطان البديلة «ال َ​َم َ​َهاِجِ ر»‪،‬‬

‫شـــكال‪ ،‬وأســلــوب خــدمــات‪،‬‬ ‫بل وحتى لغات‪ ،‬فإنها تمثل‬ ‫«المأوى» الذي يخفف أعبا َ​َء‬ ‫الغربة وتأثيرا ِ​ِتها النفسية‬ ‫على ال ُ​ُمهاجرين‪ .‬حيث تشاهد‬ ‫في هذا «المقهى» لفيفا من‬ ‫رواده‪ ،‬كأنهم يجلسون في‬ ‫منطف وطــن واحــد‪ ،‬وتشير‬ ‫سحناتهم‪ ،‬أنهم مــن إثنية‬ ‫واحـــدة أو متقاربة ثقافة‬ ‫ولغة وعقيدة أحيانا‪ .‬وفي‬ ‫«مقهى» آخر‪ ،‬تتأمل بعضهم‪،‬‬ ‫وقد جلسوا يرفعون أصواتهم‬ ‫فوق صوت بعضهم؛ هروبا‬ ‫مــن سجن الــوطــن البديل‬ ‫إلى فسحة أوطانهم‪ .‬أما من‬ ‫أعياه الضنى‪ ،‬تسمعه يهمس‪،‬‬ ‫أو يتناسى فيضحك فرحا‬ ‫بمناسبة أو دونها‪ ،‬أو مثال‪،‬‬ ‫يبكي أيامه الخوالي‪ ،‬تلك‬ ‫الجن َ​َة وقد فَّرَْتْ من َ​َبنان ِ​ِه‪.‬‬ ‫وأيا كان األمر‪ ،‬هذه حروف‬

‫تأمالت‪ ،‬عن تجليات األمكنة‬ ‫واألزمــنــة «المقاهي» في‬ ‫أوطــانــنــا البديلة‪ .‬يــا ترى‬ ‫كيف كانت ستبدو أحوا ُ​ُلنا‬ ‫النفسية‪ ،‬وقسماتنا المليحة‬ ‫في عدم وجود هذه أو تلك‬ ‫«المقاهي»؟ هل كنا سنجد‬ ‫مالمَحنا‪،‬‬ ‫«أن الزمن قد غَّيَر‬ ‫َ‬ ‫نحُن»؟ أم‬ ‫ونحُن‪ ،‬لم َ​َن ُ​ُعد‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ُ‬ ‫ماذا؟ ولو أن أقدارنا‪ ،‬وهبْتْنا‬ ‫فسح َ​َة العودة إلى الوطن األم‪،‬‬ ‫يا ترى كيف سيبدو حالنا في‬ ‫مقاهينا القديمة؟ هل سيكون‬ ‫كما قال الشاعر الفلسطيني‬ ‫الثائر محمود درويــش «إن‬ ‫َ‬ ‫أعادوا َ‬ ‫«مقاهيَك القديمة‪،‬‬ ‫لَك‬ ‫تــرى من يعي ُ​ُد لـ َ‬ ‫ـَك الرفاَقَ‬ ‫واألصدقا َ​َء»؟‬ ‫وحتى تــأمالت قادمة‪ ،‬لكم‬ ‫أطيب األمنيات‪.‬‬

‫سنة هجرية مباركة ‪HIJRI New Year 1447‬‬

‫‪30‬‬ ‫التقويم الهجري‬

‫قصة اعتماد التقويم الهجري‬ ‫أحمد الجنابي‬ ‫التقويم الهجري هو تقويم قمري‬ ‫استخدمه العرب قبل اإلسالم بقرون‪،‬‬ ‫لكن أسماء أشهره وترتيبها تعددت‬ ‫حسب ما رأته كل قبيلة‪.‬‬ ‫وقد تسبب ذلك التباين بمشاكل في توقيت الحج‬ ‫إلى الكعبة‪ ،‬وهي ممارسة كان العرب يحرصون‬

‫شــــــــرح‬ ‫لمعـــا ني‬ ‫أســـمـــاء‬ ‫أشــــهــــر‬ ‫التقــويم‬ ‫الهجـــري‬

‫على القيام بها بشكل دوري‪ ،‬فتداعى زعماؤهم‬ ‫لتوحيد أسماء األشهر العربية وترتيبها‪.‬‬ ‫احتضنت مكة عام ‪ 412‬للميالد اجتماعا ضم‬ ‫سادة قبائل العرب لتوحيد أسماء أشهر التقويم‪،‬‬ ‫وعقد االجتماع في حياة كالب بن مرة خامس جد‬ ‫للرسول محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم‪..‬‬ ‫ويعتمد التقويم العربي «الذي أصبح فيما بعد‬ ‫التقويم الهجري اإلسالمي» على حركة القمر‪،‬‬ ‫ولذلك يصنف على أنه تقويم قمري‪.‬‬

‫المحّرم‪:‬‬ ‫ّ‬

‫اعتمد المسلمون التقويم العربي ليكون تقويم‬ ‫الدولة اإلسالمية‪ ،‬ونظرا العتماده الهجرة النبوية‬ ‫الشريفة بداية له فقد سمي بالتقويم الهجري‪.‬‬ ‫وقد اعتمد بعد سنتين ونصف السنة من خالفة‬ ‫عمر بن الخطاب رضي الله عنه‪ ،‬في ربيع األول‬ ‫من عام ‪ 16‬للهجرة‪ ،‬وكان يوم ‪ 1‬المحرم من عام‬ ‫‪ 17‬للهجرة بداية أول سنة هجرية بعد اعتماد‬ ‫التقويم الهجري‪.‬‬

‫شعبان‪:‬‬

‫الَح َ​َرام) وهو أول شهور السنة الهجرية ومن‬ ‫(ال ُ​ُم َ​َحَّرّ م َ‬ ‫المحّرم ألن العرب قبل اإلسالم‬ ‫األشهر الحرم‪ُ​ُ :‬س ِ​ِّمي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫يحّرمون القتال فيه‪.‬‬ ‫كانوا ّ‬

‫ألنه ِ​ِشعب بين رجب ورمضان‪ ،‬وقيل سمي شعبان ألن‬ ‫الناس تتفرق فيه ويتشعبون طلبا للماء‪ .‬وهناك رأي‬ ‫يقول إنه ربما سمي شعبان ألن العرب كانوا يتشعبون‬ ‫فيه ويفترقون للحرب بعد قعودهم عنها في شهر رجب‬

‫صفًرا ألن ديار العرب كانت تصفر أي تخلو‬ ‫سمي ً‬ ‫من أهلها فيه للحرب وقيل ألن العرب كانوا يغزون فيه‬ ‫القبائل فيتركون من لقوا صفر المتاع‪.‬‬

‫رمضان‪:‬‬

‫سمي بذلك ألن تسميته جاءت في الربيع فلزمه ذلك‬ ‫االسم‪.‬‬

‫شوال‪:‬‬

‫صفر‪:‬‬

‫ربيع األول‪:‬‬

‫ربيع اآلخر‪:‬‬

‫األّول‬ ‫سمي بذلك ألنه تبع الّشّ هر المس ّ​ّمى بربيع ّ‬

‫جمادى األولى‪:‬‬

‫كانت تسمى قبل اإلسالم باسم جمادى خمسة‪،‬‬ ‫وسميت جمادى لوقوعها في الشتاء وقت التسمية‬ ‫حيث جمد الماء وهي مؤنثة اللفظ‪.‬‬

‫جمادى اآلخرة‪:‬‬

‫سمي َ‬ ‫بذلَك ألّنّه تبع الّشّ هر المس ّ​ّمى بجمادى األولى‪.‬‬

‫رجب‪:‬‬

‫وهو من األشهر الحرم‪ :‬سمي رج ً​ًبا ألنه من األشهر‬ ‫الحرم وكانت العرب ترجب رماحها فيه أي تنزع‬ ‫النصل من الرمح وتكف الناس عن القتال‪ .‬وقيل‪ :‬رجب‬ ‫أي التوقف عن القتال‪.‬‬

‫الّصوم عند المسلمين‪ُ​ُ .‬س ّ​ّمي بذلك لرموض‬ ‫وهو شهر ّ‬ ‫الحر وشدة وقع الشمس فيه وقت تسميته‪ ،‬حيث كانت‬ ‫الفترة التي سمي فيها بذلك شديدة الحر‪.‬‬ ‫وهو الشهر الذي يقع فيه عيد الفطر‪ ،‬وسمي بذلك‬ ‫لشوالن النوق فيه بأذنابها إذا حملت “أي هزلت وجف‬ ‫وجّف لبنها‪.‬‬ ‫لبنها”‪ ،‬فيقال تشَّوّ لت اإلبل‪ :‬إذا هزلت ّ‬

‫ذو القعدة‪:‬‬

‫وهو من األشهر الحرم‪ :‬سمي ذا القعدة ألنه أول‬ ‫األشهر الحرم وفيه تقعد الناس عن الحرب‪.‬‬

‫ذو الحجة‪:‬‬

‫وفيه موسم الحج وعيد األضحى ومن األشهر الحرم‪،‬‬ ‫وقد سمي بذلك ألن العرب قبل اإلسالم يذهبون للحج‬ ‫في هذا الشهر‪.‬‬ ‫ونظرا العتماد التقويم الهجري على حركة القمر‪،‬‬ ‫فإن السنة الهجرية تتقدم كل عام ‪ 11‬يوما‪ ،‬لذلك‬ ‫فإن األشهر الهجرية قد تقع في مواسم تختلف عن‬ ‫المواسم التي سميت بها وقت اعتمادها‪.‬‬ ‫المصدر‪:‬الجزيرة‬ ‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫سنة هجرية مباركة ‪HIJRI New Year 1447‬‬

‫‪31‬‬ ‫الوسط االسترالي‬

‫ثالث مدن‬ ‫أسترالية‬

‫ضمن أفضل‬ ‫عشر مدن‬ ‫مالءمة‬ ‫للعيش‬ ‫في العالم‬ ‫لعام ‪2025‬‬

‫ملبورن‬

‫• ملبورن‪ :‬في المرتبة الرابعة‬ ‫• سيدني‪ :‬في المرتبة السادسة‬ ‫• اداليد‪ :‬في المرتبة التاسعة‬ ‫فواز شوك‬

‫سيدني‬

‫ألكــثــر مــن عــقــديــن �ت ـُصــنــف مجلة‬ ‫اإليكونوميست (‪)The Economist‬سنوي ً​ًا‬ ‫مدن ً​ًا حول العالم بنا ً​ًء على مدى مالءمتها‬ ‫للعيش‪ ،‬حيث تصدر وحدة االستخبارات االقتصادية‬ ‫(‪ )EIU‬مؤشرها العالمي لقابلية العيش‪ُ​ُ ،‬مصّنّف ً​ًة ‪173‬‬ ‫مدينة وفًقًا لمؤهالتها‪ ،‬مستندة في ذلك الى أكثر من‬ ‫تحًدد من خاللها مدى مالءمة هذه المدن‬ ‫‪ 30‬معيار ً​ًا ً‬ ‫للعيش ضمن خمسة مقاييس رئيسية هي‪ :‬االستقرار‪،‬‬ ‫والرعاية الصحية‪ ،‬والثقافة والبيئة‪ ،‬والتعليم‪ ،‬والبنية‬ ‫التحتية‪.‬‬ ‫فوفق ً​ًا لمؤشر وحدة االستخبارات االقتصادية العالمي‬ ‫لقابلية العيش لعام ‪ ،2025‬جاءت ثالث مدن أسترالية‬ ‫ضمن أفضل عشر مدن مالءمة للعيش في العالم لعام‬ ‫‪ 2025‬حيث حّلّت مدينة ملبورن في المرتبة الرابعة‪،‬‬ ‫فيما جاءت مدينة سيدني في المرتبة السادسة‪ ،‬اما‬ ‫أدياليد فحّلّت في المرتبة التاسعة‪ ،‬وتعتبر أستراليا‬ ‫الدولة الوحيدة في العالم التي حصلت على ثالثة‬ ‫مراكز ضمن أفضل عشر مدن في مؤشر قابلية العيش‬ ‫العالمي لعام ‪ 2025‬الصادر عن وحدة اإليكونوميست‪.‬‬ ‫يذكر أن مدينة ملبورن كانت قد تربعت على رأس‬ ‫القائمة لسبع سنين متتالية من عام ‪ 2011‬إلى عام‬ ‫‪ ،2017‬حيث كانت تحّلّ في المركز األول‪ ،‬ثم تراجعت‬ ‫إلى المركز الثامن عام ‪ 2021‬والعاشر عام ‪،2022‬‬ ‫لكنها عادت هذه السنة إلى المركز الرابع لتصبح‬

‫أدياليد‬

‫الوسط ‪ ¿ 165‬محرم ‪ 1447‬هـ ¿ تموز ‪AL WASAT 165 ¿ Muharram 1447 ¿ July 2025‬‬

‫أعلى المدن األسترالية تصنيًفًا‪.‬‬ ‫إليكم قائمة أفضل ‪ 10‬مدن في مؤشر مالءمة العيش‬ ‫العالمي لعام ‪:2025‬‬

‫‪ .1‬كوبنهاغن‪ ،‬الدنمارك‬ ‫‪ .2‬فيينا‪ ،‬النمسا‬ ‫‪ .3‬زيورخ‪ ،‬سويسرا‬ ‫‪ .4‬ملبورن‪ ،‬أستراليا‬

‫‪ .5‬جنيف‪ ،‬سويسرا‬ ‫‪ .6‬سيدني‪ ،‬أستراليا‬ ‫‪ .7‬أوساكا‪ ،‬اليابان‬ ‫‪ .8‬أوكالند‪ ،‬نيوزيلندا‬ ‫‪ .9‬أدياليد‪ ،‬أستراليا‬ ‫‪ .10‬فانكوفر‪ ،‬كندا‬

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