Islam in Australia Susa

The Afghans were the pioneers of the Muslim contributions to Australian life. Afghan cameleers were recruited to Australia to assist in the early exploration of the continent, participated in many expeditions to explore Australia. The camel transport industry in the late nineteenth century played a role in the economic development of Australia including the transport of goods and assistance laying overland telegraph and railway lines. With the establishment of the railways and increasing numbers of vehicles, camels were made superfluous.[citation needed] The cameleers either returned to their native countries or integrated into society. They created a number of legacies that have continued into the present. Their camels were released at the time, later these came became classified as a pest. This was because of the damage the were doing, yet now they are a considerably desired export as this population of camels is disease free. Australian feral camels are the largest population of wild camels in the world. The Ghan passenger rail service that bisects the continent from Adelaide to Darwin is named in honour of the Afghan cameleers.In contemporary Australian life, Muslims from all over the world have made some contributions to the country in overseas trade. They have developed trade links between Australia and several Muslim countries, particularly Middle Eastern, for instance through the export of halal meat. These Muslims have opened up new channels for trade between Australia and their countries of origin.Of the thousands of international students studying in Australia, a significant number are Muslims from countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Many have settled in Australia under the "skilled migration program" after completing studies at their own expense. Muslim doctors, engineers, lawyers, scientists, academics, tradespeople and blue-collar workers are participating in Australian life. Some Muslim leaders have promoted interfaith religious dialogue in order to encourage greater mutual understanding between people. The Muslim community has enhanced the debate in Australian society about the interests of minority groups. http://vatan.wordpress.com http://islamicvideos.net

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