As a Muslim man living in Australia, I have overwhelmingly experienced people’s warmth, generosity, and at times, curiosity. At work, my colleagues often ask me questions about Islam, and I have no qualms in answering. For some, it’s the first time they have conversed with a Muslim since leaving high school or university.

However, my experience hasn’t been shared by all Muslims.

Artwork: Matt Davidson.Credit: Matt Davidson

Islamophobia, that word at once reviled, championed and misunderstood, has resulted in Australian Muslims being verbally and physically........

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