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Member Publications – November 2025

December 10, 2025 /
We are pleased to share the latest publication from our member: Zouhir Gabsi on his article titled, “Digital mediascapes and cultural transformation: youth identity formation in Tunisia’s post-revolutionary digital sphere”, published
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Dr Jan A. Ali Delivers Guest Lecture at Nanyang Technological University

November 21, 2025 /
  On 18 November 2025, Dr Jan A. Ali was invited to deliver a guest lecture at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore — currently ranked 12th in the world. His
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AAIMS 5th National Conference 2025: Reflecting on Two Days of Scholarship and Community

November 8, 2025 /
The Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS) held its 5th National Conference on 30–31 October 2025 at Griffith University, Brisbane, drawing together scholars, researchers, and students from across
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Member Publications – October 2025

October 31, 2025 /
We are pleased to share the latest publication from our member: Mirela Cufurovic, “New Spaces and New Domains: Tracing the Cultural Contributions of Australian Muslims,” in Muslims in Contemporary Australia (Brill,
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Member Publications – September 2025

September 30, 2025 /
We are pleased to share the latest publication from our member:Sara Cheikh Husain, “Where the Envoy’s Islamophobia Report Fails Muslims” (Overland).[Read the article here]   All the best, More News
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Member Publications – August 2025

September 1, 2025 /
Shahram Akbarzadeh, author (Policy Briefing), Aligning with Indonesia on Gaza: A Strategic Policy for Australia (Alfred Deakin Institute, 13 Aug 2025), read article  Jan A. Ali, Co-author. Family Dynamics and Social
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Call for Proposal – Islam and Process-Relational Thought

September 1, 2025 /
Series Editor: Assoc. Prof. Adis Duderija About the Book Series This groundbreaking book series explores the untapped intellectual frontier where Islamic tradition meets process and open-relational thought. By bringing together
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Member Publications July 2025

July 30, 2025 /
Sara Cheikh Husain on her book titled, The Politics of Anti-Islamophobia in Australia, published by Palgrave Macmillan. See book here.   Eva Nisa on the article titled, “Charting the Shape of
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Calling Global Scholars in Islamic and Muslim Studies

July 18, 2025 /
Are you a lecturer, PhD student, or researcher working on topics related to Islam and Muslim societies? Join the Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS) — a dynamic
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The Politics of Anti-Islamophobia in Australia: The Case of Muslim Community Organisations

July 18, 2025 /
By Dr. Sara Cheikh Husain We are pleased to share the latest publication by Dr. Sara Cheikh Husain, an active member of AAIMS and a scholar of political sociology and
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Quranic Concepts in Islamic Psychology and Spirituality: Application in the Modern World

July 2, 2025 /
By Assoc. Prof. Zuleyha Keskin We are pleased to share the latest publication by Assoc. Prof. Zuleyha Keskin, Vice President of AAIMS and Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University. This
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Member Publications June 2025

June 26, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Eva Nisa  on her article, “Emerging Middles: Class, Development and the Halal Economy in Indonesia and Malaysia.” Research in Globalisation.  See article
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Member Publications May 2025

May 31, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications!Pam Nilan on her article, “Challenges in Studying Youth and the Influence of Far-Right Populism”, Youth. Read article here.   Ihsan Yilmaz & Shahram
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Member Publications April 2025

April 30, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Pam Nilan on her article, “Researching Young People and Far-Right Populism, Social Sciences. 2025; 14(5):270. Read article here.   Pam Nilan on her
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Member Publications March 2025

March 31, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Shahram Akbarzadeh & Ihsan Yilmaz on their article, “Social media, conspiracy theories, and authoritarianism: between bread and geopolitics in Egypt”, Journal
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Member Publications February 2025

February 28, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Shahram Akbarzadeh on his article, “Iranian Drones at the Service of Authoritarian Geopolitics”, Geopolitics. Read article here. Eva Nisa on “Australian Beef
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Member Publications January 2025

January 30, 2025 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications in January! Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-authoring the article, ‘Promoting Authoritarianism:  Continuity and Change in China’s Policy Towards Myanmar (1990-2023)’, Journal of Contemporary
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Welcome 2025!

January 1, 2025 /
 We wish all our members a wonderful holiday season. We thank you for all your commitment to AAIMS and look forward to celebrating your achievements in teaching, research, and study
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Member Publications (December 2024)

December 31, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications in December! Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-authoring the article, ‘China’s Soft Power: Views from Saudi Arabia and the UAE ’, Global Studies Quarterly. Read
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Member Publications (November 2024)

November 30, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Daud Batchelor on his article, ‘Mitigating Environmental Degradation: Muslims’ Strategic Roles for Human Wellbeing and Planetary Stability’, TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of
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Member Publications (October 2024)

November 1, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-authoring the article, ‘Contestations of Internet Governance and Digital Authoritarianism in Pakistan’, International Journal of Politics, Culture, and
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Member Publications (September 2024)

October 2, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-editing the dossier Iran in the Middle East: Building Bridges or Expanding Influence, Middle East Council Affairs. Read
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Member Publications (August 2024)

August 31, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Emad Bazzi on his book review, ‘Methods, Methodologies, and Perspectives in the Humanities and Social Sciences with Particular Reference to Islamic Studies:
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Member Publications (July 2024)

August 1, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications in July! Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-authoring, ‘The Web of Big Lies: State-Sponsored Disinformation in Iran’, Contemporary Politics. Read article here. Susan
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Survey Research

July 27, 2024 /
Participate in an exciting survey conducted by Mirela Cufurovic from the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University as part of her Doctoral research project. Criteria:Muslim18+Born in Australia
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Member Publications (June 2024)

July 3, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications:  Rinto Azhar on co-authoring the article ‘Navigating Belief in Qadar (Destiny) with the Contemporary Understanding of Risk Management’, International Journal of
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Call for Nominations

June 14, 2024 /
It’s that time of the year again! AAIMS is seeking nominations for the President and Vice-President roles within our organisation. Nominations should be submitted to this email: info@aaims.org.au no later than the 24th of August,
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Member Publications (May 2024)

June 1, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following Members on their publications! Harris Kirazli on his book titled, Conflict Resolution and Peacemaking in Islam, published by Palgrave Macmillan. See book here.  Pam Nilan on her
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Call for Nominations

May 17, 2024 /
It’s that time of the year again! AAIMS is seeking nominations for the President and Vice-President roles within our organisation. Nominations should be submitted to this email: info@aaims.org.au no later than the 24th of August,
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AAIMS New President and Vice-President

May 17, 2024 /
Dear members,   This is to inform you of a change to the AAIMS executive members positions today.   Dr Jan Ali, who was formerly Vice-President of AAIMS, will fill
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Member Publications (April 2024)

May 1, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS members on their publications! Hayba Abouzeid on her article titled “Islamic Pluralism and the Muslim Voice: Western Attitudes that Define Islamic Identity”, Australian Journal of
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

April 4, 2024 /
Congratulations! Dr Eva Nisa of Australian National University on her Fellowship for Research from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Her research is titled “Reimagining and Mainstreaming Islamic
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Member Publications (March 2024)

April 1, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their publications! Shahram Akbarzadeh on his article titled, “Cyber Surveillance and Digital Authoritarianism in Iran”, published by Global Policy. Read article here. Joshua Little on
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

March 16, 2024 /
Congratulations to Dr. Sara Cheikh Husain on her paper at the Conference “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” on 8-9 March 2024, Baku, Azerbaijan. We celebrate your achievement! Dr. Sara
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Member Publications (February 2024)

February 29, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS members on their publications: Faroque Amin on his book chapter titled “Social Welfare Programmes in the Politics of Jamaat in Bangladesh: A Social Movement Theory
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Early Career Researcher Book Launch

February 24, 2024 /
AAIMS will be resuming its Early Career Researchers Book Launch series for ECRs (scholars who have completed their PhD in 10 years or less) who have published a monograph (their
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Member Publications (January 2024)

January 30, 2024 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS members on their publications: Shahram Akbarzadeh on co-authoring the article titled, “Legacies and Futures for Global South Research”, published by Third World Quarterly. Read article
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

January 18, 2024 /
Congratulations to Dr Sara Cheikh Husain on her book contract with Palgrave with its Palgrave Politics Of Identity and Citizenship series. Her book is titled The Politics of Anti-Islamophobia in
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AAIMS Statement on Palestine

January 13, 2024 /
AAIMS statement on the situation in Palestine on this Global Day of Action for Gaza The Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies supports international peace and security and the
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Another Year; Welcome 2024!

December 31, 2023 /
We wish all our members a wonderful holiday season! We thank you for your commitment to AAIMS and for continually sharing your wonderful achievements with us. We have grown in
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Member Publications (December)

December 31, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Rizwan Sahib on his article titled, “Muslim Social Activity and Placemaking in Australia”, published by Religions. Read article here. All the
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

December 28, 2023 /
Congratulations to Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh on his book Middle East Politics and International Relations: Crisis Zones being listed by Book Authority as one of the best international relations’ books of 2024.
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Member Publications (November)

November 30, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

November 29, 2023 /
We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

November 23, 2023 /
From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s Book Launch

November 22, 2023 /
Last night, just before the Conference dinner, AAIMS celebrated Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s new book publication titled Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by
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Member Publications (October)

October 30, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Sara Cheikh Husain on her article titled, “The failure to value the Palestinian lives in Gaza subjects us to violence
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How to Publish in The Conversation and ABC Religion & Ethics

September 8, 2023 /
AAIMS hosted an exciting event! We explored the ins-and-outs of how to publish an academic editorial in mainstream news outlets. The webinar featured Scott Stephens, Editor of ABC Religion &
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Member Publications (July)

July 30, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Mahsheed Ansari on her book titled, Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published
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Dr Hakan Coruh visits Hamad Bin Khalifa University

July 25, 2023 /
During the period of May to June 2023, Dr. Hakan Coruh, a senior lecturer in Islamic studies at CISAC, Charles Sturt University, had the esteemed opportunity to be a visiting
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AAIMS Conference 2023

July 11, 2023 /
On the 21-22 November of this year, come and join us at the wonderful grounds of the University of Western Australia to engage in scholarly discussions, enjoy morning tea, and
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Member Publications (June)

June 27, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Paul Mitchell, Halim Rane and Adis Duderija on their article titled ‘Views on Political Islam among Australian Converts to Islam:
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How to Publish in a Q1 Journal Event

June 27, 2023 /
Last week on Thursday we held a very successful and lively workshop with Dr Jan Ali and Mirela Cufurovic on the topic ‘How to Publish in a Q1 Journal’. This
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Submissions Open: Riaz Hassan Prize 2023

June 1, 2023 /
AAIMS is pleased to announce that it will be resuming the Riaz Hassan Prize for another year! The Riaz Hassan prize for the Best Honours Thesis signals a commitment by AAIMS to promote
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Member Publications (May)

May 31, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Adam Possamai, James T. Richardson and Bryan S. Turner on their book titled The Sociology of Shari’a: Case Studies from
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Early Career Researcher Book Launch Series

May 17, 2023 /
If you are an Early Career Researcher (ECR) and have published a monograph between June 2022 and June 2023, AAIMS would like to hear from you! AAIMS is running a
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We will miss you, Raihan.

May 6, 2023 /
We will miss you Raihan. You have been an integral part of AAIMS for three years as our Secretary. Under your leadership and guidance, we’ve achieved much in the time
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Member Publications (April)

April 30, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Halim Rane on his paper titled ‘Higher Objectives (maqāṣid) of Covenants in Islam: A Content Analysis of ‘ahd and mīthāq
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Eid Mubarak from AAIMS!

April 22, 2023 /
Eid is a time of happiness for many Muslims around the world. It is an occasion for Muslims to feast and rejoice in the blessings bestowed upon them and a
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Member Publications (March)

March 30, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Derya Iner, Ron Mason and Chloe Smith on their report titled ‘Islamophobia in Australia IV (2014 – 2021)’, published in
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4th Islamophobia Report Launch

March 21, 2023 /
Today, the Islamophobia Register Australia together with Charles Sturt University and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (ISRA) released the 4th Islamophobia Report at Old Parliament House in Canberra. This
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Member Publications (February)

February 28, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Zahid Shahab Ahmed and Ali Akbar, on their forthcoming co-authored book titled Iran’s Soft Power in Afghanistan and Pakistan, to be published
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2022 Riaz Hassan Prize WINNER!

February 21, 2023 /
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the WINNER of the Riaz Hassan Prize for 2022! We had a number of entries – thank you to all who submitted their honours
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Member Publications (January)

January 31, 2023 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Joshua Roose, on his co-authored book titled Masculinity and Violent Extremism, published by Palgrave. Read free PDF here. Bryan S.
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Sydney Islamic Arts Museum

January 25, 2023 /
Australia’s diverse Muslim community is rapidly growing. To foster a healthy and positive relationship with the growing community, the Australian government, Australian universities, and not-for-profit organisations have come together to
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Resilient Democracy for Resilient Communities Conference

January 18, 2023 /
On August 23, 2022, Charles Sturt University together with the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy hosted a conference on resilient democracy. This conference brought together over a hundred delegates, many
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Thank you 2022; Welcome 2023!

December 28, 2022 /
We wish all our members a wonderful holiday season! We thank you all for your commitment to AAIMS and for continually sharing your wonderful achievements with us. We also thank
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Member Publications (December)

December 26, 2022 /
Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Jan Ali, on his paper titled Modernity, Its Crisis and Islamic Revivalism, published by Religions. Read article here. Fethi Mansouri,
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Highlights from the Postgraduate Conference

December 14, 2022 /
On December 8, 2022, AAIMS, in partnership with Western Sydney University, Charles Sturt University, and the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy, hosted its second Postgraduate Islamic Studies Conference at the
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Postgraduate Islamic Studies Conference, hosted by AAIMS

November 28, 2022 /
We have collaborated with Western Sydney University and Charles Sturt University to bring you the Postgraduate Islamic Studies Conference II. The conference examines the inner complexities of Islam as a
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Riaz Hassan Prize

Congratulations to Professor Tim Lindsey and Ihsan Yilmaz

November 25, 2022 /
Congratulations to AAIMS Advisory Board Member Professor Tim Lindsey on his ARC Discovery Grant Success! Lindsey’s ARC grant will fund a project focusing on Obstacles to Contract Enforcement in Indonesia. Big
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Renew Your Membership

September 23, 2022 /
Our new website comes with exciting new features for Members! This post is a reminder for all current and former AAIMS Members to renew their membership with us to continue
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New Look, Same Association

September 22, 2022 /
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed that we’ve been a little quiet on our previous website. And it is because AAIMS has been busy trying to create
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Honouring Professor Riaz Hassan

June 9, 2022 /
June 9, 2022 We are saddened to hear about the passing of Professor Riaz Hassan—an important part of the Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS). Professor Riaz Hassan
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