Sydney’s Rosehill Gardens was the venue for a grand congregation of over 1500 members of the Islamic community on Friday, 25 February 2023, with Maulana Haji Imran Attari, Nigran-e-Shura of Dawat-e-Islami. Nigran-e-Wales UK, Syed Fuzail Raza and Haji AbdulWaheed Attari, and Nigran-e-Shura of Australia, New Zealand and Fiji also attended the event.
Maulana Imran Attari is a world-renowned Islamic Scholar who has been the Head of the Central Advisory Board of Dawat-e-Islami for around 18 years. He joined Dawat-e-Islami in 1992 as a local volunteer. He was appointed as the Head of the Central Advisory Board by His Eminence Maulana Ilyas Qadiri in 2002.
He has been invited to deliver lectures in various parts of the world, including the UK, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Belgium, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Mozambique, and many others. Through his brilliant vision and leadership under the guidance of the His Eminence, Maulana Ilyas Qadiri, he has played a vital role in promoting the teachings of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (s) globally.
Dawat-e-Islami is a non-political, non-profit Islamic organisation based in Pakistan with a global presence in over 100 countries. The organisation has various departments focused on different aspects of Islamic education and community service, including education, health, social welfare, and spreading the message of Islam.
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The organisation aims to promote the teachings of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (s) through various educational and spiritual programs. It seeks to encourage individuals to improve themselves and their communities by following the basic principles of Islam. Dawate Islami also has a strong presence in the area of social welfare. The organisation’s department of social welfare runs various programs focused on poverty alleviation, healthcare, and disaster relief.
In 2020 alone, the department provided assistance to over 3.6 million people worldwide. Dawate Islami operates a satellite television channel called Madni TV in 3 different languages, Urdu, English and Bangla, which promotes Islamic education and culture. The channel broadcasts live programs, including religious sermons, Islamic discussions, debates, and educational content aimed at children. Madni TV also produces educational cartoons for children that teach Islamic values and morals in a fun and engaging way.
Faizan Global Relief Foundation (FGRF) is a non-profit organisation that operates under the auspices of Dawate Islami. The foundation is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and support to those in need worldwide, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. FGRF operates various programs in different countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Yemen.
These programs include providing food, clean water, medical care, and education to those in need. The foundation has also done relief work in disaster-affected areas, such as earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis. FGRF has also established schools, hospitals, and orphanages in various countries to provide long-term support to disadvantaged communities.
Dawat-e-Islami has been active in Australia for several years, strongly focusing on Dawah (invitation to Islam) and educational activities. The organisation has established several centres across Australia, including Melbourne and Sydney, where individuals can learn about Islam and engage in community activities. Regular Quran classes, Sunday schools for children, and online teaching sessions are also organised by Dawat-e-Islami Australia.
In addition to educational activities, Dawate Islami Australia also organises regular Friday prayers, Tarawih prayers during Ramadan, and Eid prayers at multiple locations across Australia.
During the event, Haji Imran Attari explained Dawate Islami’s vision, purpose, and activities in detail, highlighting the organisation’s commitment to improving the lives of individuals and communities through religious education and spiritual development. He also discussed future projects planned for Australia, seeking support from community and business leaders in current and future initiatives.
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The attendees were encouraged to follow the basic principles of Islam, which include believing in the oneness of Allah, performing salahs\ regularly, giving charity, fasting during Ramadan, and undertaking the pilgrimage to Mecca. Haji Imran Attari emphasised the importance of avoiding bad deeds, using our precious time in beneficial activities, living in harmony with each other, supporting each other, and helping good causes by giving charity.
Nigran-e-Shura highlighted the role of Dawat-e-Islami during the recent earth quack in Turkey and Syria, where volunteers from Dawate Islami were at the forefront of relief efforts, especially in Turkey, where Dawat-e-Islami has already established several centres undertaking a range of religious and humanitarian relief activities.
The event concluded with dua, and a packed dinner was provided to all attendees.
Dawate Islami Australia can be contacted via their email info@dawateislamiaustralia.com.au, website https://www.dawateislami.net.au/ and phone number 1300 818 590) as well as Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/DawateIslamiAustralia/about
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