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Response to the article in 'The Australian' on the 19th Sep referencing ICPA |
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The Islamic Charity Projects Association (ICPA), which was formed in 1989 in Australia, is an association that is committed to fighting all forms of extremism and their inspired acts of terrorism that are falsely labelled in the name of Islam.
Al-Hilali, a known controversial and divisive figure, was witnessed working to undermine the Conference for Imams which was held in Sydney last weekend. The conference which was seen by many as a milestone in the history of the Australia Muslim community was diluted by the presence of a small number of conspiratorial participants, including the Hilaly, who were not committed to the process of engagement with the wider community.
Islam in Australia needs an intellectual face away from the facades of extremism. The Hilaly has been for the last decade or more a face of double-speech, divisiveness and flip-flop positions that have hampered community relations and social cohesion in this country.
In an article published today by 'The Australians' the Hilali has admitted that he was silenced, but he failed to address the reasons for his inability to be heard. Hilaly's inability to cooperate in a team was his primary cause for not following through with his personal agenda of holding a firm grip and control of Australia's Imams.
The reference to 17 members representing the ICPA is ludicrous and a deceptive figure invented by the Hilaly to cover up for his inability to sell himself at the conference. There were only three representatives from the ICPA.
Hilali has failed again in his attempt to fool the Australian community about ICPA’s important role in fighting extremism, and in its history in delivering a multitude of services to Australia's Muslim community.
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