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Australia's Grand Mufti dies in hospital in Melbourne

Australia's most senior Islamic cleric is being remembered for his legacy of youth work and bringing people after he died in hospital in Melbourne.

Australian's top Islamic cleric Abdul Azeem al-Afifi has died.

Australian's top Islamic cleric Abdul Azeem al-Afifi has died in Melbourne. (AAP) Source: AAP


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By Fares Hassan



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