On Saturday 16 August 2025, the youth and children’s wing of the Islamic Practice and Dawah Circle (IPDC), known as Next-G, organised a webinar titled “The Role of Muslims in Building a Better Australia”, with the keynote address delivered by internationally renowned Islamic scholar Dr Yasir Qadhi.
The event was presided over by IPDC Central President Dr Muhammad Moniruzzaman and moderated by Mobarak Hossain, with an additional address by Sheikh Wasim Rezvi.
The webinar drew an enthusiastic response, with more than one thousand participants comprising of children, teenagers, and young adults, from nine IPDC Islamic Centres across various Australian states and other locations joining online.
During his keynote speech, Dr Qadhi noted, “Muslims in Australia are very fortunate. Today, more than three percent of the country’s population is Muslim, with the majority being first or second-generation migrants.
Moreover, the flow of Muslim migration remains encouraging. In comparison, Muslims make up only about one percent of the population in North America, where migration processes are much more restrictive.”
Dr Qadhi encouraged young Muslims to embrace their identity as “Aussie Muslims” and to excel not only in religious practices but also in every field of knowledge and science.
He urged parents to prioritise Islamic schools for their children, increase their connection with mosques and Islamic institutions, and create an environment of faith and values from an early age.
He further emphasised that parents must serve as role models, dedicating time and care to the spiritual and intellectual growth of their children.
Sheikh Wasim Rezvi, in his remarks, stressed the importance of Islamic education and practice among Muslim youth in Australia.
In his concluding address, Dr Moniruzzaman reflected on the mission of IPDC, saying, “By the grace of Allah, IPDC has been serving communities across every state and city in Australia for the past 25 years through continuous social and dawah activities. Our responsibility is to prepare the next generation to live as ideal Muslims who can make positive contributions to society and the nation. Alongside our network of Islamic centres and mosques, IPDC is committed to delivering social services to both Muslims and non-Muslims. Our ultimate goal is to help build a better, more humane, and compassionate Australia. We invite everyone to join us, support us, and work together for the welfare of the Muslim ummah and the wider society.”
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