An Australian Atheist has sat down with 40 of his Muslim neighbours in an attempt to show the world that no matter your beliefs, everyone is human.

After watching Australia react to the Paris terror attacks, Matt Palmer was left frustrated by misinformation and inspired to make a change.

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“The attacks last year were a horrible event, but a lot of information came out after that was inaccurate and unfair,” he told Yahoo7.

“I think a big problem is that people take so much of what they see online at face value when there’s a lot out there from sources that aren’t credible”.

The award winning Brisbane photographer contacted 40 people in the city’s Muslim community and by taking the time to listen, he heard stories of bravery, grief, illness, mental health and happiness.

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The result was turned into a photo series ‘The Faces of Islam’ which shows each participant, from children to elderly, sharing something personal.

Hassen, a 49-year-old accountant, spoke of his battle with depression and building up the courage to admit he was struggling with mental illness.

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