Ahmed Ouf: I went to Bondi and hugged people who'd never spoken to a Muslim before
‘This opinion piece by Cumberland councillor Ahmed Ouf was originally published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Wednesday, December 24. It was deleted from the Herald’s website following complaints from the Australian Jewish Association. Opinions expressed are those of the author alone.
“This week, I went to Bondi because I wanted to help, in whatever way I could.
Like many Australians, I could not sleep after seeing the images from the night of Sunday, December 14. Terrified children, parents using their bodies to protect their loved ones and people running in fear across the famous Bondi sands.
The scenes were deeply unsettling. When confronted with injustice or harm, I find it difficult to remain still. I feel compelled to act, to show up, to help, to offer whatever I can.
I went to Bondi with Australia front of mind; the Australia I want to live in and help build, as a human being, as a father, as a Muslim and as an elected representative. As a member of a minority that regularly faces discrimination and as part of a community that has experienced terrorist attacks and violence in places of worship, including in Christchurch, I felt a responsibility to show solidarity.”
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