The Struggle of Ibrahim: Biography of an Australian Muslim

The Struggle of Ibrahim: Biography of an Australian Muslim

by Salih Yucel
The Struggle of Ibrahim: Biography of an Australian Muslim

The Struggle of Ibrahim: Biography of an Australian Muslim

by Salih Yucel

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Overview

Ibrahim Dellal is a leading Muslim figure and key person in Muslim history in post- WWII Australia. Born in Cyprus in 1932, Ibrahim established or helped establish many religious, educational, and cultural organizations, holding major roles in each since he moved to Australia in 1950. Ibrahim continues his community work from his office which is located on the Isik College Girls' Campus. He is there six days a week, volunteering not only as the honorary president of the Selimiye Foundation, but also devoting much time and energy to educational, cultural, spiritual, and interfaith activities.

This book is a biographical work on the fascinating life of a person who devoted himself to community service and interfaith dialogue.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781597842259
Publisher: Tughra Books
Publication date: 06/16/2010
Pages: 156
Product dimensions: 5.80(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Chapter 1 Ibrahim's Roots 1

The Sick Man of Europe Is Dying 3

The Last Ottoman Mufti in Cyprus 6

Ibrahim's Parents 12

Chapter 2 Life in Cyprus 15

Birth of Ibrahim 17

Family Business 18

Ibrahim's Spiritual Upbringing 19

Merakli Kahve (Curious Coffee) 21

Mutual Respect 22

Chapter 3 The Hala Sultan Tekke, a Source of Inspiration 25

The Hala Sultan Tekke, a Source of Inspiration 27

Ibrahim's Mystical Vision 30

Wishing to Be Poor 31

The American Academy: A Turning Point 32

Chapter 4 Immigration to Australia 37

Early Years in Australia 41

Ibrahim's First Anzac Day 43

Poor Little John 44

The Golden Fifties 45

Banjo Club 47

Looking for Olive Oil 47

The Mohammadan Chapel 49

Encountering Early Muslims 52

Seven year Trip to Australia 54

1956 Melbourne Olympics 59

Chapter 5 Ibrahim's Marriage 61

The Cypriot Turkish Society 64

Plane Crash and the Execution of Adnan Menderes 66

Islamic Society of Victoria 69

Forming the Australian Federation of Islamic Societies (AFIS) 72

Chapter 6 Ibrahim Becomes a Key Player in Turkish Immigration to Australia 75

Another Turning Point 79

Persuading the Turks 79

Caucasian Turk Cemal Nazh 82

Housing Cooperative 83

English Course 88

The Turkish News 91

Political Involvement 91

Chapter 7 Ibrahim in the Media 95

"Mustafa Makes It" 97

"We're a Turkish Delight" 97

"Islamic Marriage Ceremony in Australia" 98

Chapter 8 Tension in the Community: The Coburg Mosque 99

Trouble at the Hospital 103

Thomastown Turkish Islamic Society 104

First Return Trip to Cyprus 105

Trip to Munich and Second Trip to Cyprus 106

Meeting the Iconic Rock Singer 108

Conflict in Cyprus 110

Umrah Trip 112

AFIS Becomes AFIC 112

Journey to Indonesia 115

Queen Elizabeth Honors Ibrahim 116

Meeting Khomeini 116

Military Coup in Turkey: Not Again! 118

Conflict and Forming Cypriot Turkish Islamic Society (CTIS) 119

Ahmet's Final Days 120

Family Visits 123

New Hope 124

Chapter 9 Hizmet and Ibrahim's service 129

Becoming a Volunteer in the Gülen Movement 133

Orhan Çiçek's Reflections on Ibrahim Dellal 135

Ibrahim Dellal Meets with Fethullah Gulen 138

First School 140

Dandenong Campus Opening 145

Arson 148

Isik College: A Resounding Success 152

Hasan Dellal's Passing 153

9/11 Interfaith Service 154

Hajj (Pilgrimage) in 2005 156

Visiting Larnaca after Decades 159

The Order of Australia 161

Chapter 10 A Living Archive 163

Visiting Gülen in 2007 166

Interfaith Service for Bushfire Victims at Sunshine Mosque 170

Three Important Principles 171

Until His Final Breath 173

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