Transcript Welcome to USQ Islamic Centre Open Day 2006

Welcome to USQ
& USQ Islamic Centre
Dr Shahjahan Khan
Associate Professor of Statistics
Dept of Mathematics & Computing
Faculty of Sciences
-------------------------Spoke person
Islamic Society of Toowooma Inc
Assalamu alaikum warahmatullah
Warmest Welcome
Peace be upon each one of you
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Islam
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Islam means Peace
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Revealed religion from Almighty God, Allah - A way of
life
Tawheed – Uniqueness of Allah – Creator and
Sustainer
Resalat – must believe in all prophets – Adam,
Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (pbut)
Akhirat – Hereafter
Holy Qur’an- book of God
Hadith – actions, sayings and approvals of
Muhammad
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Muslims
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One who surrenders to the wish of Allah
One who believes and follows Islamic
Shariah (law)
About 1/4 of world population are Muslims
Less than 20% Muslims are Arabs
Indonesia is the largest Muslim country
More people showing interest in Islam
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Muslims at USQ
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Half a dozen in 1993
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Prayed in Chaplaincy
Muslim prayer room 1995
Islamic Centre in Sept 2000
Over 250 students on campus, and much more
in Sydney and externals
More Arab students now
Growing number of Muslim staff at USQ
Proposed precinct and Building of Islamic Centre
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Muslims in Toowoomba
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Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc since 1994 –
part of ICQ and AFIC
Growing Community – Afghan, Australia, Bosnia,
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan,
Malaysia, Singapore, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Egypt,
Saudi Arabia, Libya, Jordan, Palestine, UAE,
Islami Centre (2000) is open for all Muslims –
IST helping USQ students
Engaged with Non-Muslim friends
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Muslims in Australia
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17th Century, Makassan traders from Indonesia
Navigators and crews of British Ships (1788)
1860’s a large number of Afghan cameleers
Oldest mosque in Australia near Maree in SA Great Mosque of Adelaide build by cameleers
Over 300,000 Muslims (1.5%) in Australia with
35% being born in Australia
Muslims in Australia come from more than 60
ethnic groupings
AFIS in 1963 and AFIC in 1976
Muslim Reference Group in 2005
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Islam under unfair/unjust attacks
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Abrahamic religion – Bible (Old/New Testaments) &
Qur’an from the same God, Allah
Women – “protecting friend” “dress” – Hijab is identity,
not imposed – 13 Sept at 12noon – why so many
western women reverting?
By sword - Killing in battle after saying Shahadah Spain, India. Oppressed welcome Muslims
Integration- early settlers integrated to indigenous
culture- won’t happen overnight – values shared – no
need to single out Muslims
Terrorism – a political issue (for both sides)- terrorism
has no place in Islam, deal with root causes – double
jeopardy for Muslims – Lebanese are not all Muslims Killing one person – calling names to your mother –
Muhammad (s) stand against one who harms nonMuslim – not believer if others are not safe from you
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Non-Muslims
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Vicegerents of Allah – Spirit of Allah invoked
Muhammad (pbuh) - Jewish servant and writer,
a non-Muslim lead his way to Medina
Non-Muslims live in peace and security in
Islamic countries over centuries, missionaries,
stand against one hurts non-Muslim
Christmas Day Holiday – Churches operating
freely
Justice for all – decree of Muhammad (pbuh)
against Ali (r)
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Websites
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General Info on Islam
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Prayer Timetable for Toowoomba
http://www.islamicity.com/
http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml
http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/staff/khans/Prayer%20TimesTOOWOOMBA.doc
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History of Muslims in Australia
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Map of Muslim Countries
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DFAT Website on Muslims
http://www.afic.com.au/api10.htm
http://btw.imb.org/news_map.asp
http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/muslims_in_australia.html
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Growth in Australia's Muslim
Community 1971 - 2001
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USQ Islamic Centre
Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc
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USQ Islamic Centre (Ph x2218)
(Portable White Building behind the USQ Tennis Court)
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Established in September 2000
Supported by Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc
Separate toilets/ablution/prayer areas for
men/women
Collection of Qur’an, Hadith, and Islamic Books
Open for all Muslims in Toowoomba for Islamic
Services
Non-Muslims are very welcome
Needs access code for the entry lock
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Islamic Services
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Halal Meat Shops
(Ask for Halal Meat, and watch for Halal Sticker)
 USQ Islamic Centre, Phone 07 4631 2218, or come after
Jumma Prayer.
 Meat Burn, Ruthven St (corner of James St), Toowoomba,
Phone (07) 4632 3533.
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Regular Prayers
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Five times daily prayers
Jumma on Friday at 12:15pm
Prayer Timetable
http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/staff/khans/Prayer%20TimesTOOWOOMBA.doc
See IslamiFinder at
http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/staff/khans/islam.htm
Ramadan, Eid and other celebrations
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