“Muslims Like Us” - United in faith, divided in interpretation

Muslims make up less than three per cent of the Australian population*, yet dominate the news headlines and are often misunderstood. 10 Australian Muslims live together for eight days in social experiment “Muslims Like Us” and very soon they find difference of opinion about their interpretation of Islam. Anjum is Pakistani origin participant, describes herself as a "fundamentalist", and the Muslim religion is the guiding light in her life. Anjum is raising her two sons strictly according to the rulings she believes are laid down in the Quran. That means no music classes at school, because she believes music is not permitted in Islam. Celebrating Christmas and Easter is also forbidden. Five years ago, Anjum moved her family to Hobart. She believes her boys will be exposed to less female flesh because of the colder climate. She is sharing her experience as participant in a series “Muslim Like Us” broadcasting 8.30pm, February 21 & 22 on SBS. www.sbs.com.au/urdu & www.facebook.com/sbsurdu