Why not register a political party called
" Aussiemuslims " , costs 500 dollars and needs 500 member to register
at
www.aec.gov.au
http://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Re..._Registration/
http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/How_To_Enrol/
, it could easily be run online and offer support to every Muslim who
wishes to stand anywhere in Australia , it would save them much
effort , they would only need to find the 500 dollars and one
signature [ the party leader ]to stand anywhere they feel they could
get even one percent of the vote and Muslims would get listened to
more seriously in Canberra , naturally then need 51% to get elected ,
but even 1% can change who wins so its like leverage , Christians use
this method to get heard , why not Muslims
I prefer no central body , rather independents standing on their own
merits , but with some help from a central " office " like Aussie
Muslims " will be needed for Muslim" independents" to get started ,
nobody wants to simply burn 500 dollars and get nothing but ridicule ,
but if we get a voice in Canberra even from those we dont vote for
will be aware we can use out votes come election day to punish them if
they dont at least listen to our concerns
WE NEED TO START SOMEWHERE
learn as we go ????
I read this article and found it helpful for those wishing to enter
politics
i assume Ramadan would end Muslims election campaigning and perhaps
create some problems if an election came near Ramadan , IMHO a muslim
would need to avoid worldly issues during Ramadan
theoldman
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Prophet Muhammad: The Leader *
By Fethullah Gulen
Muslim Intellectual =97 Turkey
Prophet Muhammad had all the necessary qualities for success in every
aspect of life. But, more importantly, he was able to lead his
community to success in every field. He is the source from which
flowed all later developments related to command, statecraft,
religion, spiritual development, and so on in the Muslim world.
In general, leaders should have the following qualities:
* Realism. They should understand prevailing conditions as they
actually are and be aware of any advantages and disadvantages.
* Absolute belief in their message. Their conviction should never
falter, and they should never renounce their mission.
* Personal courage. Even if left alone, they should have enough
courage to persevere. When some of his pursuers reached the mouth of
the cave in which they were hiding, Abu Bakr was afraid something
would happen to the Messenger. However, the Prophet only said, "Grieve
not, for God is with us" (At-Tawbah 9:40).
* Strong willpower and resolve. They should never experience even one
moment of hopelessness.
* Awareness of personal responsibility. Everything should be directed
toward fulfilling this responsibility. In no way should they be
seduced by the world's charms and life's attractions.
* Far-sighted and goal-centered. Leaders should be able to discern and
plan for potential developments. They should know how to evaluate the
past, present, and future to reach a new synthesis. Those who
frequently change their opinions only spread chaos in the community.
* Personal knowledge of each follower. Leaders should be fully aware
of each follower's disposition, character, abilities, shortcomings,
ambitions, and weak points. If they lack this knowledge, how can they
fill vacant posts with the appropriate people?
* Strong character and praiseworthy virtues. Leaders should be
determined but flexible while carrying out decisions, and know when to
be unyielding and implacable or relenting and compassionate. They
should know when to be earnest and dignified, when to be modest, and
they should always be upright, truthful, trustworthy, and just.
* No worldly ambitions or abuse of authority. Leaders should live like
the poorest members of their community. They should never discriminate
among their subjects; rather, they should strive to love them, prefer
them over themselves, and act so that their people will love them
sincerely. They should be faithful to their community, and secure
their community's loyalty and devotion in return.
The Messenger possessed all of these qualities and many more as well.
To cite only a few examples, he never even thought of abandoning his
mission when confronted with great hostility and tempting bribes.
Instead, he would tell them, "Say: 'There is no god but Allah,' and
prosper (in both worlds)" (Al-Hakim). When his Companions complained
about the harsh conditions and persecution in Makkah, he answered, "By
Allah, Allah will bring this matter (the establishment of Islam) to
its consummation till a rider will travel from San`a' (in Yemen) to
Hadramaut fearing none but Allah, or a wolf as regards his sheep, but
you (people) are hasty" (Al-Bukhari).
* Excerpted with some modifications from, http://en.fgulen.com.
Fethullah Gulen is an influential Turkish Muslim intellectual who
inspired a series of social activities, including a transnational
education and business network, interfaith dialogue forums, and
multicultural encounters.
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