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Publication: Herald Sun
Date: May 29, 2007
URL: http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21818700-5005961,00.html
Australia's Muslim community has denounced the arrival of a controversial female writer who has previously accused the prophet Mohammed of pedophilia.
Somali author Ayaan Hirsi Ali arrived in Sydney yesterday to take part in the Sydney Writers Festival.
Hirsi Ali, who has renounced her Islamic faith, has claimed the culture is backward and promotes the persecution of women.
She has had an around-the-clock guard since 2004 when death threats were made against her.
Islamic education consultant Silma Ihram said the writer's perception of the religion was inaccurate.
"(She) has an axe to grind due to her background suffering from unfortunate Somali tribal practices," Ms Ihram said.
"Combine that with a desire for wealth as a Somali European migrant and it's natural for her to achieve both by publicly slandering Islam and obtaining immediate media attention."
Islamic Friendship Association spokesman Keysar Trad questioned the Australian Government's decision to allow Hirsi Ali to enter the country.
"It shows gross double standards," he said.
"Recently there's been requests from Muslim groups to bring in moderate figures and they were not allowed under some pretext."
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