Islam in Australia

For the past 25 years, the number of muslims in Australia increased dramatically. It can be seen as the number is growing to 281,578 (40% growth) in 2001 census. Nowadays, the number is expected to raise from 350,000 to 450,000. Thus, Islam can be claimed as the fastest growing faith in Australia.

This rapid growth was influenced by immigration mainly from Middle East, Africans and Arabs countries. While the other are coming from South East Asia (Malaysia and Indonesia). Therefore, the muslim community in Australia is strongly diverse and multiethnicity.

However, some native Australian also contribute slight percentage as their conversion into Islam. Here is a two-video that describe how an Australian become a muslim. Interesting and fascinating. It inspired me much and lead me grateful to Allah for giving me Islam in my life.

http://www.islamawareness.net/Fastest/australia.html

http://www.turntoislam.com/