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First Masjid in Toowoomba
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Welcome to the Presentation
Peace be upon you – Assalamu alaikum
By
Dr Shahjahan Khan
Founding Professor of Statistics
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Founding President, Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc (1994)
Vice President, Islamic Council of Queensland, 2006-2008
President, Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS), 2005-11
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Australia on the Globe
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Toowoomba in Australia
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Toowoomba City
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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
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Picnic Point in Toowoomba
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Muslims in Toowoomba
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Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc (IST) established in 1994.
Incorporated/registered with the Queensland Government.
IST is a member of the
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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.
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Muslims in 2006 &2011 Census
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Islamic Society of Toowoomba Inc
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IST managing USQ Islamic Centre since 2000
Serving the community and USQ students
Growing Community – Afghan, Australia, Bosnia,
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia,
Singapore, Iraq, Iran, Oman, Egypt, Saudi Arabia,
Libya, Jordan, Palestine, UAE, …
Islamic Centre is open for all Muslims.
Engaged with Non-Muslim friends and Churches.
The Centre is inadequate for the current needs.
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USQ Islamic Centre
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Prayer Hall at Islamic Centre
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Islamic Centre Open Day
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Islamic Seminar at USQ
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No Masjid in Toowoomba
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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.
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Masjid Project
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USQ resolution in 1999
Land purchase attempt 2007
Meeting with USQ VC, COO, Chief Engineer
Meetings with City Council
Intense search of option in the last 2-3 years
Property came in market in September 2012
VC & Chief Engineer keen about it.
No financial support from USQ
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A Part of an Eid Gathering
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Meeting Non-Muslims at the
Islamic Centre
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Friday Juma Sermon
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Property for Masjid
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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.
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Location of the Property
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Main Church Building
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Three Structures
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Proposed Masjid (1960)
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Oldest Structure (1910)
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Second Church Building (1960)
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Three Structures
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Vacant Land for Parking
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Expand the great tradition
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Add to great tradition
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Fundraising Efforts
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Set up a trust to buy the property
Local committee for fundraising
Many local Muslims donate ONE month salary
Pledge for a payment plan
Support from the Mufti, Mayor, AFIC, VC
Strong support group in Brisbane
Arab students trying to get donations
Small community require outside support
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Support from the Grand Mufti
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Support from AFIC
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Support from Mayor & VC
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How much to donate?
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What is in exccess!
How much of Jannah you want!
How much Allah enables you!
Defeat and Frustrate Shaitan
AUD$9000 will buy 1% of Masjid area
AUD$3334 will buy 1 sqm of Masjid
AUD$2667 will buy 1 sujud area
Compete in good deed – envious in 2 cases
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When and how to donate?
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For contract deposit - asap
For settlement – within nine month
Workout a payment plan
Set up direct transfer to the account
Deposit cash in any branch of Heritage Bank
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Bank Account Details for Mosque Project:
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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
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For more information….
Islamic Society of Toowoomba Homepage: www.isot.net.au
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General Info on Islam
http://www.islamicity.com/
http://www.islamonline.net/english/index.shtml
History of Muslims in Australia
http://www.afic.com.au/api10.htm
Map of Muslim Countries
http://btw.imb.org/news_map.asp
DFAT Website on Muslims
http://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/muslims_in_austr
alia.html
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