Irfan Yusuf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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