first masjid in toowoomba

21/04/2321/04/23 Toowoomba MasjidToowoomba Masjid

First Masjid in ToowoombaFirst Masjid in Toowoomba

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Welcome to the PresentationWelcome to the PresentationPeace be upon youPeace be upon you – Assalamu alaikum – Assalamu alaikum

ByByDr Shahjahan KhanDr Shahjahan KhanFounding Professor of StatisticsFounding Professor of Statistics

University of Southern Queensland, AustraliaUniversity of Southern Queensland, Australia

Founding President, Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc (1994)Founding President, Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc (1994)Vice President, Islamic Council of Queensland, 2006-2008Vice President, Islamic Council of Queensland, 2006-2008President, Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS), 2005-11President, Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS), 2005-11

Australia on the GlobeAustralia on the Globe


Toowoomba in AustraliaToowoomba in Australia


Toowoomba CityToowoomba City The Garden City of Australia About 1.5 hour driving distance from Brisbane,

capital of Queensland. Current Job capital of Australia with more mining on Population is around 150,000 Over 1000 are Muslims. A 20% growth of Muslims in the city in the recent

2012 census. No Mosque in Toowoomba or Lockyer Valley and

Darling Downs regions


Picnic Point in ToowoombaPicnic Point in Toowoomba


Muslims in ToowoombaMuslims in Toowoomba Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc (IST) established in 1994. Incorporated/registered with the Queensland Government. IST is a member of the

Islamic Council of Queensland (ICQ) based in Brisbane, and Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC), the peak body of

all Muslims in Australia.

First Eid Prayers in our backyard with 10-12 Muslims. Around 800 adult Muslims in last Eid Prayers. Over 300 Muslims pray Jumaa on Fridays. IST has decided to purchase a property with two churches to

use as a Masjid.


Muslims in 2006 &2011 CensusMuslims in 2006 &2011 Census



Islamic Society of Toowoomba IncIslamic Society of Toowoomba Inc

IST managing USQ Islamic Centre since 2000IST managing USQ Islamic Centre since 2000 Serving the community and USQ studentsServing the community and USQ students Growing Community – Afghan, Australia, Bosnia, Growing Community – Afghan, Australia, Bosnia,

Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Singapore, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Jordan, Palestine, UAE, …Libya, Jordan, Palestine, UAE, …

Islamic Centre is open for all Muslims.Islamic Centre is open for all Muslims. Engaged with Non-Muslim friends and Churches.Engaged with Non-Muslim friends and Churches. The Centre is inadequate for the current needs.The Centre is inadequate for the current needs.

USQ Islamic CentreUSQ Islamic Centre


Prayer Hall at Islamic CentrePrayer Hall at Islamic Centre


Islamic Centre Open DayIslamic Centre Open Day


Islamic Seminar at USQIslamic Seminar at USQ


No Masjid in ToowoombaNo Masjid in Toowoomba

The nearest Mosque is in Brisbane (120km). All Muslims in the city/region worship in a temporary

facility provided by the USQ which is old and inadequate to meet the current and future needs.

Muslims are in an urgent need for a Mosque of their own. IST, a government registered non-profit Islamic

organisation, has decided to purchase a property to meet the growing need of a Mosque in the city.

IST has initiated a major fundraising at home and abroad.


Masjid ProjectMasjid Project USQ resolution in 1999USQ resolution in 1999 Land purchase attempt 2007Land purchase attempt 2007 Meeting with USQ VC, COO, Chief EngineerMeeting with USQ VC, COO, Chief Engineer Meetings with City CouncilMeetings with City Council Intense search of option in the last 2-3 yearsIntense search of option in the last 2-3 years Property came in market in September 2012Property came in market in September 2012 VC & Chief Engineer keen about it.VC & Chief Engineer keen about it. No financial support from USQNo financial support from USQ


A Part of an Eid GatheringA Part of an Eid Gathering


Meeting Non-Muslims at the Meeting Non-Muslims at the Islamic CentreIslamic Centre


Friday Juma SermonFriday Juma Sermon


Property for MasjidProperty for Masjid

217-221 West St (corner of Stephan St) Toowoomba, Australia which is on sale.

It is located about 5km from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Less than 1km from Toowoomba hospital. Within 2km from the city centre. Total land size of the property is 2765sqm.


Location of the PropertyLocation of the Property


Main Church BuildingMain Church Building


Three StructuresThree Structures


Proposed Masjid (1960)Proposed Masjid (1960)


Oldest Structure (1910)Oldest Structure (1910)


Second Church Building (1960)Second Church Building (1960)


Three StructuresThree Structures


Vacant Land for ParkingVacant Land for Parking



Expand the great traditionExpand the great tradition


Add to great traditionAdd to great tradition

Fundraising EffortsFundraising Efforts Set up a trust to buy the propertySet up a trust to buy the property Local committee for fundraisingLocal committee for fundraising Many local Muslims donate ONE month salaryMany local Muslims donate ONE month salary Pledge for a payment planPledge for a payment plan Support from the Mufti, Mayor, AFIC, VCSupport from the Mufti, Mayor, AFIC, VC Strong support group in BrisbaneStrong support group in Brisbane Arab students trying to get donationsArab students trying to get donations Small community require outside supportSmall community require outside support


Support from the Grand MuftiSupport from the Grand Mufti


Support from AFICSupport from AFIC


Support from Mayor & VCSupport from Mayor & VC


How much to donate?How much to donate? What is in exccess!What is in exccess! How much of Jannah you want!How much of Jannah you want! How much Allah enables you!How much Allah enables you! Defeat and Frustrate ShaitanDefeat and Frustrate Shaitan AUD$9000 will buy 1% of Masjid areaAUD$9000 will buy 1% of Masjid area AUD$3334 will buy 1 sqm of MasjidAUD$3334 will buy 1 sqm of Masjid AUD$2667 will buy 1 sujud areaAUD$2667 will buy 1 sujud area Compete in good deed – envious in 2 casesCompete in good deed – envious in 2 cases


When and how to donate?When and how to donate? For contract deposit - asapFor contract deposit - asap For settlement – within nine month For settlement – within nine month Workout a payment planWorkout a payment plan Set up direct transfer to the accountSet up direct transfer to the account Deposit cash in any branch of Heritage BankDeposit cash in any branch of Heritage Bank Bank Account Details for Mosque Project:

Account Name: Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc Bank/Branch Name: Heritage Bank, Toowoomba Main Branch Branch Address: 400 Ruthven St, Toowoomba, Q4350, AUSTRALIA

BSB No. 638060, A/C No. 1300 9958 Swift Code: HBSLAU4T



For more information….For more information….Islamic Society of Toowoomba Homepage: Islamic Society of Toowoomba Homepage: www.isot.net.au

General Info on IslamGeneral Info on Islam http://www.islamicity.com/ http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml

History of Muslims in AustraliaHistory of Muslims in Australia http://www.afic.com.au/api10.htm

Map of Muslim Countries Map of Muslim Countries http://btw.imb.org/news_map.asp

DFAT Website on MuslimsDFAT Website on Muslims http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/muslims_in_australia.html

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