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Thank you to all for your encouragement. I must admit to being a little scared at the time, but anger seemed to cloud my feelings. I would probably done the same for anyone regardless of Race, Colour, or Religion.
I was raised with a sense of Honour, to always do what is honourable, something many of the young today know nothing of.
I was taught as a youth to treat all women as if they were my Mother or Sister. With the deepest of respect and Filial love.
I do consider myself to a Muslim. Since joining this site I have found peace with myself and come to terms with a very difficult situation.
I may be ignorant of many of the ways of Islam, but when I find a teacher I will learn more. Until then i will be true to what I believe to be the Truth.
There is only one God, his name is Allah swt and Mohhamed was his last and true Prophet, may the blessing of Allah swt be upon his name. Allahu Akbar
DNA,
What I described is neither common or uncommon where I live. As more and more Muslims move into my Suburb of Woodridge the incidents will become less.
Where I live is a socio-economicly deprived area. Many of the non Muslim residents have little education, which is why I Volunteer to teach English Literacy to Adults, as well as Migrants. There are a number of Charismatic Christian Churches, but they pose no threat to anyone but each other, as they vie for the limited congegations, as the majority of the non Muslems have no faith whatsoever.
Many Muslim women shop in pairs or in the company of a male relative or husband. There is already a small enclave of Muslim shops, comprising of a Halal Butcher, Vegetable market and I think a take away food shop. near them there are Indian Muslim grocery stores.
Have no fear of Queensland, there are many Righteous Brothers and Sisters here.