The Wire

The role and position of Mufti of Australia has come under the spotlight once again with influential Australian Muslim leader Dr. Ameer Ali suggesting that the incumbent head cleric should be replaced or the post be scrapped altogather. Dr. Ali cites Mufti Sheikh Naji el-Imam’s silence on major issues such as the Federal Elections and the Dr. Mohamed Haneef saga, highlighting that the failure to speak out may be a result of his poor health, Australian Muslims need a leader who can be vocal in times of crisis.