“New Zealand Muslims are fortunate to be able to observe their faith in peace and tranquility.”
Mohammed Answar Ali, secretary of the New Zealand Muslim Association.
Although a minority, less than 1% of the total population, the Muslim population in New Zealand is young, energetic and growing. It is estimated that there are approximately 17,000 Muslims in New Zealand representing a wide range of nations including Fiji, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Indonesia and Malaysia. The largest proportion of New Zealand’s Muslims originally come from Fiji and are ethnically Fijian Indian. There are also a growing number of local New Zealanders who are converting to Islam.
According to official census figures, the Muslim population has doubled almost every 5 years for the past 25 years.
Auckland, New Zealand
An estimated 63% of New Zealand’s Muslims live in Auckland, but there are also large communities in Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch and Dunedin. There are currently 9 mosques and Islamic centres, 5 of which are in Auckland. Auckland’s largest mosque is in the suburb of Ranui. The first Islamic school, Al Madinah, is in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. According to a recent report, Al Madinah, which has 350 students, has the lowest school grades in New Zealand.
While most of New Zealand’s Muslims are Sunni Muslim there is also a small community of almost 1500 Shia Muslims. Due to recent changes in immigration policies this number has doubled over the past 3 years. During the late 1980′s there were as few as 12 Shia families, however due to new opportunities in New Zealand many professionals have immigrated. Several members of the Shia community are running weekend Arabic schools and they are hoping to build a Shia Islamic school in Auckland soon.
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Christian Witness Needed in New Zealand
Christian witness among New Zealand’s Muslims is almost non-existent. Most Muslims in New Zealand will never meet a Christian or even be invited into a local New Zealand home. There is a small number of sincere Christians who pray regularly together and who are quietly reaching out to their Muslim neighbours, but the challenge to mobilise the Church in New Zealand to reach out to their local Muslim community is enormous.
Prayer Guide for New Zealand
* Pray for the migrants and refugees which are arriving in New Zealand almost every day.
* Pray that they would be placed within access to Christian support services.
* Pray for those Muslims who already have contacts with Christians, that their hearts would be opened to receive the Gospel.
* Pray for the children and teachers at Al Madinah School to have access to the Gospel.
* Pray that the Church in New Zealand would have an awareness of their responsibility and a desire to reach out to their local Muslim communities.
Background on New Zealand (World Factbook)
The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement. A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples. The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand’s full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s. In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.
Economy of New Zealand
New Zealand has seen remarkable economic growth over the past two decades. Most of this growth is due to a move away from an agrarian economy to technological and industrial sectors. Although not everyone has gained from this, per capita income rose for 10 years. It achieved 2.1% growth in 2010.
About New Zealand
Population: 4,327,944 (July 2012 est.) World Rank #125
Life Expectancy at Birth: 80.71 years. World Rank #25
Ethnic groups: European 69.8%, Maori 7.9%, Asian 5.7%, Pacific islander 4.4%, other 0.5%, mixed 7.8%, unspecified 3.8%
Religions: Anglican 14.9%, Roman Catholic 12.4%, Presbyterian 10.9%, Methodist 2.9%, Pentecostal 1.7%, Baptist 1.3%, other Christian 9.4%, other 3.3%, unspecified 17.2%, none 26%
Languages: English (official), Maori (official), Sign Language (official)
Literacy: 99%
School Life Expectancy: 19 years
“NZ – Islam Nation” – Video
A Documentry piece on what it means to be a Muslim New Zealander.
It`s way past time western governments stopped islamic immigration as they do not assimilate
Yes I agree 100%! There is far too many here in Australia, and I am sick of being frowned upon by the muslims in our area, whether near home or shops. They look at us and sneer at us as if we are the ones living in the 1st century, when in fact it is them. They refuse to live as Australians, refuse to assimilate and regard us as racist and intolerant, yet what they seem to forget is that if we weren’t such a tolerant nation they wouldn’t be here to begin with. They accuse all aussie women of dressing like prostitutes just because we don’t dress as they do and cover our whole body with what they call modest clothing but hey wait a minute, didn’t they all know how us aussies dress all the time, whether it be to work, shops, school, to the beach and pools etc. And what about the food we eat etc etc etc they knew none of it was halel before they came here! Well in my opinion and everyone elses I know, they should never have come, they should have migrated to a country that is muslim based not christian based. Every single person I know is sick of it. I have Egyptian friends, driven away fromt their own country because of muslim invasion, friends from Israel, driven away due to the same thing, friends from England, the same thing there. This is happening the world over, people are leaving their countries due to the muslims invading everywhere. It needs to stop now, our governments need to wake their ideas up and look at the reality of things before its too late. Stop muslim immigration now.
As a Chinese, I have immigrated to New Zealand many years ago and left my beautiful country so that i can get an English education. In here I have studied many subjects and have met a lot of Muslims, Christians, Hindus etc and not one of them have ever shown hate towards my Asian culture or the fact that I am an Atheist. Right now I and my family are looking for a religion and to me it seems that Islam, Hinduism and Bud ism are the most peaceful and meaningful religions as they have strict teachings in life and really appeal to me as they neglect drinking, sex etc and promote praying and treating people with respect. When I had read your comment, I was shocked to see that you implied why Muslims came to “your land”, when in fact this land belongs 100% to the Aborigines. You or the Muslims and anyone else in Australia are migrants to the country belonging to the Aborigines. Its wrong to accuse Muslims of “taking over” Australia when in fact you British came here and took over the native peoples land. When the British came, they killed and hunted the natives and completely cleansed and killed all the natives in Tasmania. So please don’t be a hypocrite and remember you are an immigrant who forced law and sovereignty on the natives.
***So please don’t be a hypocrite and remember you are an immigrant who forced law and sovereignty on the natives.***
@ Li Xiang, I hope you support the independence of Tibet
Please don’t suggest that it is illegitimate for people in a country to determine the demographics in a manner that they consider best. Australians should learn from the mistakes of Europe which has considerable assimilation issues due to misguided policies.
At a minimum, people from cultures that are quite different should be highly educated so you avoid the problem of importing a resentful underclass (eg. as has occurred in Paris).
Atleast , Tibet people are not being treated as the English/britishers treated the aborignies.
here some individuals are aginst muslims immigration, but I think they are very few in number… I like newzealand and Australia. and experienced good from the people of kangroo and kiwi.
@ Schwartz…Muslims want to spread their faith by going elsewhere, thats what is going on. They talk about how many people are joining Islam, usually its temporary, people dont like it. And they forget to talk about the Muslims who leave it in their hearts, because they FEAR to admit theyve left, for fear of retaliation of other Muslims. Especially if they join another faith. This is not democratic nor is it correct to make people fear. Nor is it right to go protesting hate about one country by the thousands of people who did so over what one man did in a video, a burning, or a cartoon
For Muslims who want to be like other religions and practice their faiths in their homes and not expect countries to change their laws for them, its different. But if you have an agenda to spread your faith, expect us to change laws,and think you are a superior religion , then you should leave. …I do think there is a difference in the Muslims, depending on what sects they are from and from what countries. Perhaps NZ is not getting the radicals or fundamentalists as much, but Europe sure is! There are good and bad everywhere but excuse us if we start making laws where we CHOOSE which ones are acceptable to our own culture, just like SOME Muslim countries do. [Edited, Admin]
Annie,
Most of us are very accepting and friendly and very warm towards everyone. Its the religious extremists who sneer at other religions or ways of living. Also I dont buy your Egyptian friends crap that they were driven outta their countries because of MUSLIM invasion…hahahaha at least get your facts right before posting rubbish here!
Islam came to Egypt centuries ago and Egypt is one of the very liberal and modern muslim countries and the people are very open minded and liberal!
Also I think you are being very closed minded and your views re opressive because every normal New Zealander is satisfied with an average Muslim immigrant. Muslims are highly educated and occupy key professional roles in New Zealand as well! I know its hard to believe for a person like you but just for once open your eyes and stop seeing people based on their religion and the “media’s” biased view
Live and LEt live ..Peace and love for everyone
I would recomment New Zealand. I was born in inda and came here when i was 4. life is really peaceful here, people really get along with each other and throughout my entire life in NZ I have never really discriminated against for being indian or muslim. people are very accepting and NZ is ranked #1 in peaceful countries.
I am a Christian. I believe that jesus was the son of god sent from God for salvation and read the Bible every day. I hope you come to the Truth.
I am a Muslim, To know the truth one should read more than his own religion book. I read in Bible and Quran and I try to find what they agree on an dwhat they do not. What is really stated in each book and what was claimed to be stated there. I do not think looking at my footstep only is a wise thing to do this is why I try to read about other religions; as it is enlightening.
New Zealand should stop any further Muslim immigration or face the same problems being faced by the indigenous populations of Britain and Europe. Muslims do not assimilate and a cultural clash inevitably results. Already in the U K Christmas displays are curtailed so as not to offend Muslims, though Muslims have instigated a “Christmas is Evil” campaign, and regular demands are made for sharia law to be adopted by the U.K. No Sharia law in New Zealand please!
Hi Robert,
Islam accepts other faiths in spite this is not what mass media promotes. In Quran you will read in one verse” you have your religion and I have mine” ( chapter”Alkaferoon” meaning the non believers of Islam) and in another verse you will read:” Allah(God) does not dissuade you(muslims) form those who did not fight you or helped others to get you out of your homelands, to be nice to them and fair. Allah( God) asks you not to do the same to those who fought you, drive you out of your homeland or helped in doing so”
لَا يَنْهَاكُمُ اللَّهُ عَنِ الَّذِينَ لَمْ يُقَاتِلُوكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ وَلَمْ يُخْرِجُوكُم مِّن دِيَارِكُمْ أَن تَبَرُّوهُمْ وَتُقْسِطُوا إِلَيْهِمْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُقْسِطِينَ
Many mis-concepts are linked to Islam while it is not of Islam. To know you need to search in the right place, i.e. Islamic original sources: Quran and Sunnah. The Context that the verses of Quran or the sunnah were revealed /reported should be known and considered when one reads a verse or refer to sunnah otherwise it can be misinterpreted in a dangerous way. An example is the verses referring to how to deal with the non muslims who violated the treaty with muslims and attacked some muslims ( at the time the verse was revealed).
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I would refer you to Ali Sina, an ex-muslim of Iranian descent who educates people about Islam and the prophet through Faith Freedom. There are many quotes from the Quran, Hadith and Sunnah. Islam does not accept other faiths. There is the principle of abrogation which means that verses in the Mecca peaceful time (eg. ‘let there be no compulsion in religion’) are superceeded by violent ,intolerant messages in Medina (when Mohammed had terrorized people and killed thousands). So while there are a few nice passages, they were there peaceful Mohammed wasn’t in power and needed to cover up his imperialistic savage intetnions. Please educate yourself, Peace.
Dont be a racist please and go somewhere else if you want to make trouble. We dont accept people like you in NZ.
Its not a matter of race. There is no race called Islam. And who are you to tell me that NZ doesn’t accept people like me? My family have been in NZ for four generations…. how about yours?
Hi Robert
You seem to have a severe bout of Islamaphobia – shame and how sad. The only problem is intolerance, at a bare minimum, from the minority of ignorant people like yourself. The fact that we have to expect you to tolerate us is bad enough. Why not just except us for who we are – a peace loving people who want to prosper socially and economically just as much as you do. And how do you want us to assimilate – eat pork, drink alcohol, go to raves, commit adultery and fornication amongst other things. That is not our way as Muslims and you must learn to accept us for who we are and what we stand for. We have a certain code of conduct and moral values which we do not impose on non – Muslims. Spend some quality time with Muslims in New Zealand and maybe you will change your very narrow – minded perspective. Thank God I live in a country where Muslims only make up 3% of the population but where our rights to practice as Muslims is fully protected by the Constitution. Not only do non – Muslims accept us for who we are but we are highly respected. Muslims in South Africa play a major role in the socio – economic and political spectrum of society. Muslims played a prominent role in the struggle against Apartheid and are known for resisting any form of injustice. I urge you to cross the narrow – minded line you have drawn and find out more about Muslims before you pass judgement. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you discover and hopefully will feel some shame at you current perspective. Discard those chains of subjectivity and one – sidedness from your mind.
Peace to you and good luck on your journey of discovery
Assalamo Alakom Afzal,
Happy for you. i think politically oriented mass media is what caused many people like Robert to have this kind of judgement. It is now our duty to convey the truth about Islam. we can not reach mass media but we have our own acquintances of non muslims and similar websites to try to put things in place to those who have good intentions and are willing to know. Jazaka Allah khaira.
I agree with Robert. He is not islamophobic. ‘phobia’ means irrational fear and to fear islam is NOT irrational, it is logical and necessary. Islam is a fascist ideology, similar to Nazism. I’m speaking as a Hindu who knows the history of muslim oppression of India. Muslims have slaughtered over 27 million hindus since they invaded India. Many Hindus were forcibly converted, thousands of hindu temples destroyed and hindu women raped. Thanks to Ali Sina of Faith Freedom, I have learned about the Prophet Mohammed who ordered the genocide of jewish tribes, raped women, had sex with a 9 year old when he was in his 50′s and ordered the assassination of anyone who mocked him. Muslims are making the lives of christians, buddhists and hindus hell, based on their prophet’s behaviour in: Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, the Phillipines, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Nigeria, etc. etc. Muslims scream ‘islamaphobia’ but what about Hector Aleem and Aisha Bibi who are facing Pakistani apostasy laws and will be murdered by muslims? Is that ‘christianophobia’?
Peace to you that you leave the evil cult of islam. Educate yourself out of your ignorance.
Hindu – you worship a cow and dare talk about muslims – your a joke!
Mr. Hindu, I believe your info about Islam are very untrue and from very mislead sources.. Please read the right sources of Islam)Quán & sunnah) and speak to scholars who can remove the brainwshing off your head. By the way prophet Muhammad did not have an adult relationship with hazrat Aaisha when forst married her. Second do you know the age of mariage at these times? Did any of the enemies at that time accuse him of what you are implying? No none of them did as early mariage was normal these days. One more thing do you know how old was Mary when engaged to Joseph and what was her age ? or you also have a point of view regarding christians? One more thing, Aisha lived many years after the death of the Prophet (SAAW), did she complain of any type of mis-treatment/ abuse ? please check and revert. And why do you still have muslims in India ( and they are not of middle east origin either)? May Allah guide you to the straight way of thinking.
Hamesh
Hello , Ebenezer HM ,happy to here about you
Islam is spreading – join the caravan I say – I was ministering to Muslims when i learnt about Islam and took my shahada the same day – Alhumdulillah I am Muslim…..Islam is the only religion God the creator of everything accepts. Peace!!!
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Wow nice to read these comments, from bother sides of course
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I am a supporter of David Duke and I believe he is a very good intentioned man (www.davidduke.com). Some might call him a White Supremacist, others would see that he is, instead, just.
David believes that the massive rape, murder and crime in America is fully to blame for the massive immigration that has taken place in America, coupled with the integration of Whites and Blacks. I believe this to be partially true.
He shows scientific studies that show Blacks and Whites are completely different and can not be schooled the same way (ie. the western way). He also pushes for the “preservation of America’s heritage and freedom”.
David Duke wants to preserve the European genes so that they are not mixed and unique features are not lost that come from the European heritage and past.
After thinking about the writings of David Duke, for a long time. I realised that by assimilating on a global scale, and effectively losing distinct racial differences between human beings, this would retard (or slow down) the speed of civilisation and achievements that occur in this world. And I again thought about its implications, and I came to the conclusion … that this isn’t a bad thing.
Why is it not a bad thing that your heritage is lost and mixed among many races? Well you we are humans, consisting of mind, body and soul. The body is a tool in this world, it needs to be tamed, from evil/illegal desires. The tool (body) needs to be used to channel our soul toward our creator the one and only Almighty God. By paying less attention to the body (a tool), and focusing more on the soul, the rewards in the afterlife are numerous, and the “achievements” in this worldly life that have been missed out on are nothing in comparison.
Sorry for the wall of text, just something controversial in my head that ended up in a nice conclusion that I thought I might share
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David Duke is a tool. A failed politician, a failed grand fool of the kkk, a known fabricator, a conman and a liar. Why do muslims give this berk so much credence. I’ve read muslim thinkers use his writings on 911 as proof of some conspiracy. Well there might be a conspiracy but he’s not the person to go to in order to get the facts. In fact he would have lynched Malcom X and I know for a fact that if your muslim in America he’d probably lynch you too. It always amazes me how this idiot is trotted out as some kind of authority on anything other than murdering his fellow citizens. It’s not like he has any real education other than lighting crosses at the nearest klan rally. outside of America he is treated as if he’s some travelling scholar, but back in America he is the laughing stock, not to be taken seriously at all and to be thoroughly dismissed as a crackpot. Keep on liking him if you wish but you’d be better following a lesser crackpot like Lyndon LaRouche.
Why don’t you read the wikipedia article section of his affiliation with KKK. It still won’t change your mind that much but you wont really understand where hes coming from if you’ve got a big picture of white robed people killing black people. You have to be a bit more open minded to get the picture.
He is simply pointing out that the European/White race is undergoing genocide by mass immigration into western countries. Anyway having said all of that, I’m not a “dedicated” follower, the only persons I follow with dedication are the Prophets of God Almighty. It just doesn’t hurt to listen to people and get some information from them, even if 50% of their information/opinions is not good (morally or conflicting with your own beliefs).
Also I raised my opinion in light of the comments on this page showing intolerance to the Muslims, there is another view to that (the one I offered).
Well white robed people murdered black people all the time. Burned their homes and businesses for no apparent reason other than delusional jealousy. In fact there were incidents of mobs burning out whole black towns or portions of cities over some supposed rumor or just because the klan felt like it. Whether or not they have any nobility at all is irrelevant. The klan are murderers and anyone belonging to them can consider themselves a proud murderer. Duke is a bloody berk trying to fool people into believing that he is some kind of intellectual when in reality he’s no better than Himler or Pol Pot. The only reason he professes any alegiance with muslims is that they all hate the jews. If there was no jews to hate trust me, he would be stringing up all of you dark skinned muslims by the bushel along with the blacks.
Well I tried to refer you to Wikipedia which states that the first thing he did was to remove the white robes and promote nonviolence. But what good does that do when the past is still there that your talking about.
I, therefore, concede my argument. However, if you stand by the idea that he is a bad person, always try to be open minded to the fact that people can change. And whatever bad thing they are doing, you should try to focus you’re disapproval at the sins of a particular person, and not focus on the person instead. That’s not to say you should omit using specific names, but rather expressing negativity with the (bad) actions of a person than specifically the person.
to Hh
The whole world is changing and people will assimilate and so what if we all turn a darker shade of pale! It is not about being white, black or yellow – life is about being human and treating people with decency. I too agree with the people who advocate against the society with over indulgence of alcohol, drugs and displaying the results out on our streets on a Friday night. It is appalling and standards need to be raised. My concern is that with all countries women and children are given more protection and options of health and safety than they currently are afforded
I agree with Robert for a number of reasons. I am a kiwi living in London. Every time I go back to Auckland I note with great regret a constant increase in the numbers of muslims. Muslims whereever they go are competely discinclined toward integration, they see themselves never as true nationals of the county where they have moved, even several generations on. The true alleigance always lies to other muslims not to society as a whole. They generally are closed minded and bring their own petty prejudices to the host country (religious bigorty, sexism, racism and homophobia). In short, there really is no benefit in allowing muslims to move to NZ when there are plenty of other better suited nationalities queing up to bring skills to NZ. Most of the latter groups are likely to totally integrate into mainstream NZ culture within a generation. But this could never be said of Muslims.
In additon muslims have frankly racist attitudes toward relationships. I went out with a muslim girl for a while and the relationship had to be kept a secret and could not progress. The reason being that I am a white non muslim (i.e that I was not 1. arab and 2.muslim…one would not be adequate) . Now, how I ask is that not racism? It a white person did allow their daughter to have a non white partner that would rightly be regarded as racist.
Anyway, not buying into the rubbish about David Duke as I think he is a nutter. No race or group is superior but there are differences which ought be taken into account in immigration policy.
Hey Trevor, I’m a muslim but I don’t think you’re wrong to say that many muslims are racists. But the key point i’d like to make is that it’s the PEOPLE WHO PROFESS TO BE MUSLIMS who are racists. Islam on the other hand does not promote that. A clear evidence is the fundamentals behind the HAJ.
Anw, it’s a pity that you couldn’t progress with your relationship with a muslim girl but I have an open-minded and progressive muslim who couldn’t continue his relationship with a catholic girl. So is the catholic parents the problem or is the catholic faith?
If I was a parent in any of the situation, I’d have to consider the future problems faced by the couple for having contrasting beliefs (e.g. how are the children going to brought up? How are you going to be buried when one passes away?)
. To me it’s really not about the potential son or daughter in law of another faith.
“Tolerance and apathy are the surest ways to destroy a culture,’ said Aristotle..or words to that effect. Ignorance is not bliss. It is dangerous. As dangerous as prey exposing its neck to a deceitful predator. Trevor, have you heard of Taqiyyah or ‘Holy’ deception. Quran 3;28/16:106/ 5.51? I expect not. Have you seen the little film Fitna or Fitma, compiled by the Dutch politician GEERT WILDERS Wilders? I expect not. Have you done any research on the life of Mohammed himself? I expect not. Do you know what a ‘kuffar’ or ‘infidel’ means and what Mohammed stated should happen to people classified as such? No, all converts to Islam are not a threat, but many born over generations inculcated into certain aspects of its hate-filled ideology may be. Yet, Western ‘governments’ insist on unfettered mmigration from Blacks from Africa and the West Indies (often Muslim) and Muslims from the Middle East….. despite deep resentment by Europeans who can see that Asia is for Asia, Africa is for Africans..Yet, White countries are for EVERBODY???? Perhaps, Trevor, you could look up THE FRANKFURT SCHOOL OF CULTURAL MARXISM AND POLITICAL CORRECTNESS to understand why. Muslims are being manipulated too. Oh, and have you heard of Wafa Sultan… a Syrian psychiatrist living in exile? See what she has to say about aspects of the religion of ‘peace.’ Also, you might find the…
Trevor, I agree with your comments as well. With NZ’s current MMP government style we stand a chance to retain our cultural heritage – and even the once down-trodden Maori are starting to be heard & respected after their culture and language was ripped away from them when the English arrived! All I want is that women are not sent back to the dark ages of being treated like a chattel.
Seek the truth and follow the darkness that was bought into the pacific by the invaders.
They seek to misguide you and divide you, as they did through out the time of history.
Look what they did to the balck people and what they are still doing to them and others.
No wonders Muslims keep themselve to themselve sometime, in this way they are protected from the darkness and they cannot not be misguide. An intellectual person will know when they read their comment on website, that it means nothing, it just confussion and causes hatred. They are contributing to making peace or making a society for all. They exclude others and especially those that know’s the truth.
Read their their comment and do critical thinking and try to see it from the their point of view, the whole aim is to hype up hatred and divert you from the truth and justify their killing, racism and support their invasion and regime.
NZ I am coming to unite and free the land, take the darkness out and free the natives and the animals.
Remember in your heart have no hate, love for all and more love for the one undivided free nation “The Umma, Islam”!!!
MUSLIMS AROUND THE WORLD
They’re not happy in Gaza. They’re not happy in Egypt. They’re not happy in
Libya. They’re not happy in Morocco. They’re not happy in Iran. They’re not
happy in Iraq. They’re not happy in Yemen. They’re not happy in Afghanistan.
They’re not happy in Pakistan. They’re not happy in Syria. They’re not happy
in Lebanon.
So where are they happy?
They’re happy in England. They’re happy in France. They’re happy in Italy.
They’re happy in Germany. They’re happy in Sweden. They’re happy in the USA.
They’re happy in Norway. They’re happy in India. They’re happy in every country that is not Muslim.
And who do they blame? Not Islam. Not their leadership. Not themselves.
THEY BLAME THE COUNTRIES THEY ARE HAPPY IN.
Where ever you have muslims you have problems and New Zealand should learn from Europe, Australia and the USA and not repeat their mistake.
All muslim countries are backward and rely on foreign aids, since 1973 Arab countries with all their wealth could have devellopped to a level similar to western countries but have stayed backwards., China did it and Israel is the only democracy and devellopped country in the middle-east.
Keep New Zealand muslim free, keep New Zealand minaret free.
Good comment. That says it all!
I just wanna know one thing!
Why is it that the Western world has the highest rate in SUICIDES? If you guys are so happy then why in the world do you guys kill yourself? New Zealand which is such a blessed and beautiful country its the FOURTH on world’s rank in Suicides…it makes me sad!
Muslim countries are unfortnately corrupted with bad and evil regimes and corrupt leaders. And we do blame our leadership, the extremists and the false beliefs as our downfall
Stick your head out of CNN and Fox News so that you can learn more about reality!
Don’t watch CNN or Fox news… prefer RT. I believe the West should not interfere in the internal affairs of Muslim countries with illegal wars for gain such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya. Leave the Muslim lands for the Muslims to control and do not try to foist Western values such as democracy upon them. At the same time we should not allow Muslim immigration to the West… their values and culture is incompatible with ours. We both have our own heartlands…. mutual respect for non interference… but no immigration invasions… either way!
Guyz dnt waste ur time about NZ , UK , US , SA , RSA, and pieces of land, this world belongs to the creator who put things where they are! you are not here with your plan! you just see you here now, you were not here 70 years ago! And will not be here 70 to come! So please just ask yourself why are you here?!?!?
I’m a Kiwi, and I studied Islam in the Religion Dept at Victoria University. I have never been religious or a believer and grew up in a secular environment. I am not an a-theist as I was never a ‘theist’ and I’m not anti-religious. I welcome our multi cultural immigrants in New Zealand, including those Muslims seeking a better life from the lives they had under Islamic rule. I celebrate the growing interfaith worship, where Christian, Jewish and Islamic groups come together on common grounds. I spent several years getting to know many Muslims in Wellington. The reason for immigration was that they weren’t happy with their corrupt Islamic governments and had moved to New Zealand to benefit from secular government and freedom of expression. Many Muslims I talk to, here in the UK as well, identify culturally as Muslim but faith is often agnostic.
Greg Taylor: Where ever you have white people you have problems. Aotearoa Maori should have learned that white people invade other countries, hijack their natural resources, steal their land and build on it, rape their women, sometimes take slaves, pillage what they want and stick their ugly patriotic flag on a land that belongs to the people they’ve conquered.
Keep New Zealand racist free. We are egalitarian, multi cultural and all non Maori are guests. Mosques are beautiful places. Salaam aleikum. The only…
… The only ‘terrorisers’ in New Zealand are white.
Rafi: Salaam aleikum. Kia ora.
Hi there, Nice to read your email. I am living in Auckland. I am 90% agreed with you. May Allah protect you and give you long happy life. Take care. Khuda hafez.
Ali
steph @ waleikum assalam dear alahamdulillah all of good
trevor @ i’m a muslim and i dont think like dat wat u sad in your comment dat is racist ..! every where are all types people not only islam …! so brother u have to know about them deeply ..!!!!!
islam is very very very beautiful region … nd i proud to be a muslim
Your operant conditioning or brainwashing is strong…hardly surprising if you have gone through a ‘liberal’ university where a ‘diverse’ opinion other than the ‘thy shalt embrace MultiKult’… is rabidly shot down in flames. Your education also needs to extend to Mohammed’s life and to The Frankfurt School of Cultural Marxism and Political Correctness ….NWO aim for world-wide communism. I have nothing against Muslims generally…I have everything against those who want to destroy Western culture.
Steph…look further down to educate yourself on operant conditioning and please look up: The Frankfurt School of Cultural Marxism and Political Correctness. The likelihood that you will not is the truly alarming thing for Westerners. Personally, I have met and respected thoughtful and highly educated Muslims….but I would rather meet the racist, White-hating, misogynistic, Christophobic ones back in their own Middle Eastern countries!!
Islam – how they conquer
The latest chapter in a 1400 year old war to conquer the West
The 5 Stages of Muslim Conquest (tried and tested in 56 Countries over 1400 years) with only 2 reversals, Israel and Spain (El Cid Etc)
The UK is at Stage 3.
America is at Stage 1
History shows that Stages 2,3,4,and 5 follow as sure as day follows night
Stage 1
New Muslim settlers in a country keep a low profile and remain law abiding (Britain 25 years ago) My Doctor, My pharmacist, Taxi drivers. No problems. What lovely people. They wouldn’t hurt a fly! Would they? No Veils, Niqabs etc. Start breeding like rats.
Stage 2
As they increase in numbers, double and triple, money arrives from oil rich countries to build mosques and issue instructions. Then they start protesting against “oppressive” local laws and advance the case for Sharia
Stage 3
As they see the new country’s weak spots, they move into the relevent professions and start to take over areas. (Tower Hamlets, Bradford, Luton, etc, )
Stage 4
As they become confident and strong, financially, materially and militarily, they will carve a piece of land from the country as exclusively their own with finance from oil rich countries (Bosnia, Kosovo etc.)
Stage 5
Finally they will go for the kill and total takeover of the country (or piece of the country) as in Lebanon,…
Immigration is Human Right. People can choose to move one place to go work and marry in another place. Why should the first settlers of large lands such as Canada, Australia or NZ have the right to come with borders and stop the future generations from coming in. it is just selfish and racism and religion is being used or abused for this process.
Immigration is a human right? Since when? Then why is there only immigration into the West? Do you see immigrants (and not just temporary paid workers) into India? China? Pakistan? Bangladesh? Saudi Arabia? Qatar?
Wow It just amazes me reading from all the people on this site, how Islam has such a soft start -soft touch approach to the “intended” Country, muslims can start a new life in peace and join in the kiwi ways just like all other races that come to New Zealand do?? right? except to be Muslim is to be in the faith of Islam, and Islam is not that which cares about a country’s cultural background.
Give me a break – no one goes for this Islam is a religion of PEACE anymore (pieces ) more like it, ie Mali war crimes like hacking off limbs of non-muslims.
There are 47 wars or civil unrest hot spots around the world at the moment and Islam is apart of 43 of them!!
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The purpose of religion is to control yourself, not criticise others.
I would not be respecting Queen Elizabeth if I said she was an ok lady but denied her authority in the Commonwealth, I would be direspecting Mr Keys if I said he is a pretty decent bloke but denied his authority as the Political Leader of New Zealand.
How can I give respect to the Lord Jesus Christ if I say he was a good Prophet and yet deny His rightful place as ‘The Only Begotten Son Of The Father’.
For unto us a Son is born, unto us a Child is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulders.
And His Name shall be called, Wonderful, Counseller, Mighty God Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Emanuel, meaning God with us.