This course is designed to help foster intercultural dialogue and understanding. Subjects will include: Introduction to Muslim beliefs, What is Islam? Who is Allah? Basic Muslim beliefs � prayers, fasting, charity; history of Islam and Muslims in Australia history, demographics, statistics; common misconceptions of Islam explained; Islam and contemporary issues what is Jihad, Shariah Law, women s rights/dress codes, Halal food, relations with non-Muslims, day to day issues.