The Islamic Republic of Australia
$38.93
- Paperback
286 pages
- Release Date
26 March 2018
Summary
From hijabs to jihad and everything in between – Muslims down under today
What is Halal? A country bordering Shariahland, or a method of preparing food?
Do the Five Pillars of Islam comply with modern building codes? Or are they simply a philosophy for living?
And if Muslims first arrived in Australia as early as 1800, can they go back to where they came from?
In this funny and informative exploration of Islam in Australia, award-winning comedian and writer Sam…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733338151 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0733338151 |
| Author: | Sami Shah |
| Publisher: | ABC Books |
| Imprint: | ABC Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 286 |
| Release Date: | 26 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 449g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 155mm x 235mm |
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Sami Shah
Journalist and comedian Sami Shah is an ex-Muslim from Pakistan living in Australia. Since moving here in 2012, he has been profiled in the New York Times and on Australian Story, and is a regular guest and presenter on radio and TV, including ABC News Breakfast, The Project, RN’s Sunday Extra and Melbourne 774. Previously he wrote and presented A Beginners Guide to Pakistan on BBC Radio 4 and has appeared on Stephen Fry’s QI. Sami’s autobiography, I, Migrant, was shortlisted in 2015 in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards and for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing. In 2016 he wrote and presented a 5-part documentary on Islam in Australia for Radio National. He lives in Melbourne.
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