Graduates sing praises of Muslim leadership program

For release

Melbourne – 2 December 2009

For Maryum Chaudhry, co-ordinator of the Daar Aasya Foster Care Program, the opportunity to take part in Australia’s first tertiary-accredited Muslim leadership course was a welcome gift.

“I saw the program as a missing link in my preparation for the work I do as volunteer co-ordinator at the Daar Aasya program providing advocacy and support for Muslim children in foster care,” Maryum said.

“I have been volunteering for community projects for numerous years, yet had been provided with no methodology or structure on how to achieve long-term outcomes. This course has given me fresh insight in this area which I am already putting to good use in my voluntary work.”

An initiative of the Federation of Australian Muslim Students and Youth (FAMSY), the Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program is a multi-streamed leadership course, co-delivered by FAMSY and Victoria University for the development of the next generation Australian Muslim community leaders.

Developed in response to the increasing demands placed on Australia’s Muslim community for effective representation and leadership, the BAILP program seeks to empower future leaders with professional and Islamic-based development opportunities.

Designed for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding community service, the program consists of two course streams: a professional development component delivered by Victoria University, developed in collaboration with the Chair Academy of the USA; and an Islamic leadership component developed by FAMSY.

The first graduates of the course, including Maryum and fellow Daar Aasya volunteer Mohamed Elmasri, completed their course last month and will graduate on Saturday.

“The program has given me a great deal of confidence by building my knowledge and capabilities to enable me to become a more effective and responsible leader in our highly under-resourced community,” Mohamed said.

“There are several sessions that I have particularly liked. In the FAMSY stream I enjoyed the discussion on conflict resolution and finance, while in the VU stream I was inspired by the corporate ethics and sustainability topics along with team management, personality traits, and project management.”

There will be a fresh intake in the course in the new year. Those interested in applying should visit www.believe-achieve-inspire.org for more information.

ENDS

Further information:

Contact@...

Assalamu alaikum,

Please find the following items in this weeks bulletin. We hope they
may be of interest and benefit to you

Wasalaam
ICV office.

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-ICV LEXICON OF TERROR DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
-TOWARDS HOPE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER
-AL-GHAZALI THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE & THE IMPORTANCE OF MADHAB
-UNDERSTANDING CRESCENT SIGHTING
-EMIR SULEMAN MOSQUE FESTIVAL DANDENONG
-TWINS SEEKING FOSTER FAMILY
-FAKE SMS HOAX REGARDING CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET (S.A.W)

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-ICV LEXICON OF TERROR DISCUSSION WORKSHOP


The ICV in partnership with the Australian Multicultural Foundation
are holding a small consultation on the "lexicon of terror" and what
words should be used to describe when a Muslim may have committed a
terrorist attack.

It's an important discussion with outcomes being fed directly to the
Attorney-General.

Participants on the day will receive $25 and a free dinner.

The details are: Wednesday 23rd December 6pm-7pm
Conference Room, Islamic Council of Victoria
66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne*
Please RSVP to admin@...
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TOWARDS HOPE FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Towards Hope Foundation is a new charitable organisation formed by a
number of ordinary people from different backgrounds, based in
Melbourne. Their intention is to provide what medical aid we can to
the people of Palestine, especially the children. We will recruit
volunteer medical specialists to work in Gaza and/or the Occupied
Territories and the surrounding countries. Cases requiring special
care will be brought to Melbourne.

   We will be holding our Launch/ Fundraising Dinner on the:

   18th  of December at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm until about 10:30pm
   Rivoli Reception, 802 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
   for more info please visit www.towardshope.org or call Lina on 0458 599451

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   -AL-GHAZALI THE HISTORY OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE & THE IMPORTANCE OF MADHAB

Al-Ghazzali Centre Melbourne presents:
The History of Islamic Jurisprudence & The Importance of Madhab

This full-day seminar will cover

- The historical development of Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
- Nature of Evidence in Islamic Legal Theory (Usool ul-Fiqh)
- What is Madhab & Why it is important
- Real Examples of how Islamic Fiqh works
- Provide ample time for questions and answers

When: 19th December, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - Registration completion. 10am - 6pm Program
Venue: Islamic Council of Victoria, Level 2, 66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne
Cost: $30 per person

All notes wil be provided. Lunch will be provided
Enquiries: Tel: 0403 779 829, 0433 232 014
Email: melbourne@...

Registration is essential - Please goto
http://www.alghazzali.org/events/importance-of-madhab
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UNDERSTANDING CRESCENT SIGHTING


Al-Ghazzali Centre Melbourne presents:

Understanding Crescent Sighting

A full-day seminar on Understanding the Importance of Crescent
Sighting in Islam. This full-day seminar will:

- Provide all evidences about why physical sighting of the crescent
required in Islam
- Provide all evidences why pre-determined calendars and global
sighting does not fulfil Islamic requirements
- Provide evidences of the incorrect announcements made regularly in
Australia for Ramadhan and the two 'Eids
- Provide practical guidance on how to observe the crescent on a
regular basis with accurate information
- Discuss ways to change the repeated errors made in Australia and
return to proper due process of establishing the Islamic Lunar Calendar
- Provide ample time for questions and answers

When: 20th December, 2009
Time: 9:30 am - Registration completion. 10am - 6pm Program
Venue: Islamic Council of Victoria, Level 2, 66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne
Cost: $30 per person

All notes and Lunch will be provided
Enquiries: Tel: 0403 779 829, 0433 232 014
Email: melbourne@...

Registration is essential - Please goto
http://www.alghazzali.org/events/understanding-crescent-sighting

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EMIR SULEMAN MOSQUE FESTIVAL DANDENONG

Please find flyer attached to this email


TWINS SEEKING FOSTER FAMILY

Twin Muslim boys who need a family to foster them.

Details are as follows:

Fijian Indian/Anglo, Muslim, twin boys need a family to foster them
with a view to adoption, until they grow up.

THEY NEED:

* Lots of attention, stimulation and assistance with their delays
* Regular contact with their siblings on the central coast
* Carers who are from or very familiar with Fijian/Indian Culture and
the Muslim religion.


YOU NEED TO BE:

* Up to 49 years old with no dependant children under 16 years of age.
* Experienced in raising or working with children
* Prepared to give up work.(This is an essential requirement for the
primary carer)


BARNADOS FIND A FAMILY WILL:

* Provide you with support, financial assistance and training.


CONTACT 8596 5000 to discuss.

   <http://www.barnados.org.au/> www.barnados.org.au

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FAKE SMS HOAX REGARDING CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET (S.A.W)

The article below highlights the importance of members of the Muslim
community to always check sources before responding to a call for
action. Please click on the link below…

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/977749/muslims-targeted-by-mohammed-sms-hoax

Muslim Women's Language School and Muslim Children's Language School


Positions Vacant - Part Time Arabic Teachers (Paid)


--Women's Arabic 2010--

Female teachers are required for both the day and evening programs,
approximately 5-6 hours per week.

* Day programs run Monday and Thursday mornings through to early afternoon.

* Evening programs run Monday and Thursday evenings (no later than 9:15pm).

* Class level depends on enrollment.

* Class size is a maximum of 12 students.

-Position Requirements:

* Sound knowledge (reading, writing and speaking) of classical Arabic (fus-ha)

* Experience in teaching and lesson planning


--Children's Arabic 2010--

Male and female teachers are required for our children's Arabic language
program, approximately 5 hours per week.

* Program runs on Saturday mornings through to early afternoon.

* Classes are in line with school terms.

* Children are aged 5 through to 16.

* Classes have a maximum of 12 students.

* Various levels of Arabic.


-Position Requirements:

* Sound knowledge of classical Arabic (fus-ha)

* Experience in teaching children and lesson planning


To apply please submit your resume and a short cover letter no later than
25/12/2009. All successful applicants will be required to complete a declaration
of employment form before commencement. Please contact us if you require further
information.

e: info@...

w: www.mwls.com.au

t: 9478 5536

a: 32 Wurruk Avenue, Preston



*** MWLS offers a great environment for women to work and study. We incorporate
Islamic principles into our school for the benefit of everyone. Some of those
principles are good manners, modest dress, care and respect for each other,
honesty and integrity. ***

The Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program, Australia’s first tertiary
accredited Muslim leadership program, launched in March this year, has
today been announced as winner of the “Australian Muslim Best New
Community Project” by the Australian Muslim Achievement Awards 2009.

Developed in response to the increasing demands and challenges faced by
Australia’s Muslim community in respect of its leadership capacity and
effective representation, the program was honoured in recognition for its
contribution to the wider community and in demonstrating excellence in
leadership development.

Program Director of the Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program, Craig
Dent said the conferral of the prestigious award is testament to its
relevance and currency in the furtherance of social cohesion, harmony and
development in Australia;

“The award of Australia’s best new Muslim project reaffirms the value of
the Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program  in the development of
effective, capable and inspirational Australian Muslim leaders for optimal
contribution, representation and engagement in wider Australian society”.

“The future of Australia’s Muslim community is dependent on the
development of such leaders who possess strong faith-based groundings and
robust engagement with wider Australian society, of which the Believe
Achieve Inspire Leadership program is intended to facilitate and
generate”, he said.

The first intake of the Believe Achieve Inspire leadership program
commenced in March this year, differentiated by its tertiary accreditation
as a Graduate Certificate in Management; and its comprehensive one-year
tenure featuring faith-based leadership and professional development
components.

Designed for individuals who have demonstrated outstanding community
service, the program’s professional development component is delivered by
Victoria University, as developed in collaboration with the Chair Academy
of the USA; and its faith based component is delivered by the Federation
of Australian Muslim Students and Youth (FAMSY) with the input and
involvement of wide-ranging community organizations and leaders.

There will be a fresh intake of the course in the new year. Those
interested in applying should visit www.believe-achieve-inspire.org for
more information or view the attached edigest on last month's activity.

Brought to you by the Muslim Children's Language School:


Muslim Girl's Club - a School Holiday Program just for Muslimahs aged 5 - 18


When:
Monday 11th January to Thursday 21st January 2010

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

10am to 2:30pm

What:
Fun-filled and age appropriate programs including craft, an Islamic play
developed and performed by the girls, classes on a variety of topics such as
`The life of the Prophets', 'The Ka'aba', 'Being a good Muslim', 'Easy good
deeds' and much more.

Our classes are small and ran by talented and motivated sisters.

Where:
Muslim Women's Language School
32 Wurruk Avenue, Preston, Vic 3072

Cost:
$33 per day or save and book in for the duration of program  (2 weeks/ 8 days) -
$198 inclusive of all materials (saving of $66)

Cafeteria will be open for lunch.

***Places are limited - enrollments MUST be received no later than 31st December
2009***

For more information and to register your interest:

t: Umm Yusuf on 0438779938

e: info@...

w: www.mwls.com.au




All About Our Club

The Muslim Girl's Club (MGC) is an innovative new club just for girls between
the ages of 5 and 18. We feel it is important for our youth to enjoy their
Islamic education and widen their friendship base with other sincere Muslims of
their own age.

What We Have To Offer

Our holiday program is designed to integrate education with interactive learning
activities to enhance memorization of the work covered.  Each lesson will be
supported with games and competitions to create a challenging atmosphere in
which every girl is a winner, regardless of the outcome.

The Summer Holiday Program For January 2009

We spend our day by starting with our Islamic learning activity, followed by
lunch and then art and craft.

Islamic studies are designed to be educational and fun, according to the sunnah.
Girls will work in pairs or groups, changing those groups every day so they will
get to know everyone in their class.

Lunch in the cafeteria will be another chance to socialise.  Girls can bring
their own lunch or buy from the cafeteria.  The cafeteria has a wide range of
items of food and drink available.  Lunch orders can be made at the cafeteria
upstairs.

The art and craft component of our course involves new and creative activities
in which our girls get to learn and develop new skills.  We want every student
to feel proud of their achievements and have something special to remember the
club with.

We will be also be having two special days of fun.  These are our "play" and
"film" days.

Certificate of Achievement

For those who complete the whole course, their Islamic work will be compiled
into a special book with course notes attached to keep and use as a reference
and for the whole family to benefit.


The summer holiday program will conclude with our special presentation and
certificate of accomplishment for those students who have completed the whole
course.

Supporting Our Programme

All proceeds will go towards the Muslim Children's Language School.  In the near
future, we hope to also initiate the "Little Man's Club" for 5 to 8 year old
boys.

We really appreciate your support. Any sponsorship or financial backing is
greatly appreciated. You will not only be supporting our school by assisting
MCLS to run these holiday activities, you are also providing your children with
a great opportunity to learn their deen and make that learning fun.

Mindmechanix Summer School Program
Get Ready for 2010!

This 7 week program designed by the Australian Memory Champion Tansel Ali helps
students to learn how to apply advanced learning techniques like memory
improvement, speed reading and mind mapping. These skills along with an
interactive class environment help students to succeed quicker, increase their
confidence and help transition into the important years of their secondary life.

Program Outline:

2/1/2010     Week 1 – Goal Setting
9/1/2010     Week 2 – Mind Mapping
16/1/2010    Week 3 – Speed Reading Techniques
23/1/2010    Week 4 – Speed Reading to Improve Reading Comprehension
30/1/2010    Week 5 – Memory Techniques
6/2/2010     Week 6 – Memory Techniques Application
13/2/2010    Week 7 – Final Benchmark / Time Management & Planning

Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm VCE students, 12:00pm – 2:00pm Year 10 students, 3:00pm
– 5:00pm Year 7-9 students

Venue: Mindmechanix Advanced Learning Centre Suite 13, 11-17 Pearcedale Parade,
Broadmeadows
Max Number of Students in Class: 8
Cost for each session: $75.00

To register:
Phone: 9351 1166
Email: info@...
Web: http://www.mindmechanix.com.au

Registrations close 28 December, get in quick!

Assalmu alaikum,

Please find the following items to be of interest in this bulletin

- CELEBRATE EID WITH ZAIN BHIKHA AT ICV TOMMOROW
- ANWAR IBRAHIM LECTURE TONIGHT!
- PARLIAMENT OF WORLD RELIGIONS UPDATE
- FAMSY CAMP 2009
- MEN MATTER WORKSHOP
- BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, INSPIRE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
- HAYAT PROJECT WEBSITE
- JCMA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
- FAMILY IN NEED
- ARABIC/QURAN READING CLASSES STARTING AT ICV FEB 2010
- WALK AGAINST WARMING
- THE PEN WRITING COMPETITION

ws
ICV team.


(Last Minute Reminder) CELEBRATE EID WITH ZAIN BHIKHA AT ICV TOMMOROW

Tommorow, bring yourself and the family for an intimate and
entertaining evening with the internationally renowned Zain Bhikha &
friends for one night only at the ICV.

The night will include performances from Zain Bhikha as well as local
acts specialising in Nasheed and Spoken Word Poetry. Br Zain will be
performing live in person with songs from his latest album (1415 ¡V
The Beginning) with a follow-up Question & Answer session with the
audience.

Entry is free; however there will be a part of the program for people
to donate to the mosque so please come with a generous heart!

PRE-BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL at admin@...


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Anwar Ibrahim presents 2009 Herb Feith Lecture:

¡¥Islam and Democracy¡¦

Friday 4 December 2009, 6:00 pm

Melbourne City Conference Centre
333 Swanston Street (at the corner of Little Lonsdale)
Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
see: http://www.melbourneccc.com.au/
Enquiries: Mr Sven Schottmann <Sven.Schottmann@...>


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PARLIAMENT OF WORLD RELIGIONS 2009 UPDATE

Recent Arts/Law graduate Azmeena Hussain, 23, who is an active member
of the Muslim community has been appointed as the Youth Patron and
member of the Youth Committee for the 2009 Parliament of the World¡¦s
Religions.

The Parliament is currently being held at the Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre till December 9, the 2009 Parliament of the World¡¦s
Religions is the largest interreligious event in the world and we've
been graced with many great Muslim speakers including Tariq Ramadan,
Imam Khalid Griggs and many more.

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FAMSY Summer Camp to be held at Anglesea, by the great ocean road.

The camp is an uplifting experience, a chance to get away from the
year's work, tune out and come into touch with your Islam again.

Share the spirit of Brotherhood, take part in the hardest of sporting
initiatives; and when you are tired, swim in the sea and taste the
ridiculously nice foods cooked up by the chefs at YMCA.

Listen to the Islamic talks about our beloved Prophet, pray at night
together and feel the surge in your levels of Iman.

The theme of this year¡¦s camp is ¡§Brotherhood¡¨ and is organised to
please Allah and to benefit yourself and others.

The unique atmosphere, the activities, the long discussions shared
over the food, the spirit of brotherhood and most importantly of all,
the satisfaction of knowing that you are here to make yourself better
for the sake of Allah SWT is what you will look back once all is over,
Inshallah.

Details:

The camp will be held in the tranquil seaside camp of YMCA in Anglesea.

The dates are December 18th til the 20th.

The camp is for Ages 18 and over. Must have completed Year 12 .

For more information call Rifat at 0430842468 or mail famsycamp@...

<famsycamp@...>Cost $125 per person (accommodation, food and transport
included)

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MEN MATTER!

- a family and community relationships workshop
for Muslim men

The Islamic Women¡¦s Welfare Council of Victoria, a community-based
organisation working with Muslim women, families and children is
offering Muslim men a unique opportunity to participate in a workshop,
aiming to enhance men¡¦s roles and relationships and to discuss issues
relating to Muslim families and communities.

Have you ever asked yourself the following questions?

ľ     What does it mean to be a male role model within the family and
community?
ľ     How can I participate more actively in my family and community life?
ľ     How can my family relationships be more meaningful?
ľ     What is my role in creating caring, confident and responsible
community members and citizens?

If so, come and participate in a 4-hour session with a group of Muslim
men and reflect on strategies for making your role as a father and
community member more effective, fulfilling and rewarding, and for
making a positive difference around you.

Date: 6th February 2010 (Saturday)

Venue: Islamic Women¡¦s Welfare Council of Victoria Office
         Level 1, 19 Arthurton Road, Northcote 3070

Timing: 11:00am to 3.00pm (including lunch)

Cost: FREE

Facilitator/s:   Tansel Ali (Trainer and Facilitator)

For registration or more information call Asha or Nuzhat on 9481 3000
or email us at silc@...

SPACES ARE LIMITED, so please register by 29th Jan 2010. Registration
is necessary for attendance

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Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program.


The Believe Achieve Inspire Leadership Program is a world-first
intiative in the delivery of a tertiary-accredited, multi-streamed
Muslim leadership program.

Applications for this program are now open for 2010;
For more details and to get involved visit:
http://www.believe-achieve-inspire.org/

Application packs are available online.

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New Website  - HayaatProject.com.au

The Hayaat Project would like to announce its new website, which
features a range of beneficial videos, articles, fatwas and advice.
This website can be found at  - www.HayaatProject.com.au - and is
updated with new content on a daily basis.

The Hayaat Project Network is the backbone of the organisation,
bringing together professionals and students for constructive
discussion and initiatives. Registration is now open.

For more information, contact Sr. Fareha Hafeez at
Hayaat@... or on 0425 792 437.

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JCMA Women¡¦s Conference

Partners in Dialogue: ¡§Women, Faith and Ethics¡¨

Sunday 28th February - Tuesday 2nd  March 2010

Offering an interfaith experience and growth in understanding of
culture and faith, including ritual, celebration, reflection, sharing,
entertainment and meal

*Places limited to 20 young women
*Participation is for Jewish, Christian and Muslim women who are
between 17 and 25 years of age.
      (JCMA is for people of the Abrahamic Faiths to develop
relationships and friendships)
*Registration by Friday 18th December if possible, or Thursday 28th
January 2010 at the latest
*Places for whole conference are available see forthcoming
Pre-Conference Flyer
*Cost of day conference is $30.00 including dinner ¡V subsidy
available if required. Enquire on application.
*All meals vegetarian

For further information and application to:
Rev. Coralie Ling, JCMA Women¡¦s Conference Committee
Email: coralieling@... or phone Di 0408 361 689
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FAMILY IN NEED:

FAMILY OF 3 ( CHILD 17MTHS ) IN DESPERATE NEED OF FOOD

CONTACT DIRECTLY ¡V

NAZISH RAFIQUE
205 WIDFORD ST, BROADMEADOWS, VIC 3047.
PH- 0423052826.


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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO READ ARABIC/QURAN WITH A FOLLOW UP
TO LEARNING ARABIC?

THE ICV IS PLANING TO START BEGINNER CLASSES FROM FEBUARY 2010 - MAY
2010 WITH AN AVERAGE COST OF $10 PER CLASS.

TO REGISTER INTEREST EMAIL: admin@...
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LAST MINUTE ITEMS

The National Human Rights Consultation Committee released its report
and recommended that Australia adopt a Human Rights Act. (Available
here:
http://www.humanrightsconsultation.gov.au/www/nhrcc/nhrcc.nsf/Page/Report).

The Government has announced that it will respond to the report in the
coming weeks.  For people concerned with improved protection of human
rights in Australia, the time to act is now!


INTERESTING ARTICLE:

http://7thspace.com/headlines/325181/council_for_a_parliament_of_the_worlds_reli\
gions_elects_imam_abdul_malik_mujahid_chair_of_board_of_trustees.html


WALK AGAINST WARMING:

Walk Against Warming is Australia's biggest day of climate change action.
This year, we¡¦re sending a safe climate message to the world. Are you in?
Walk Against Warming
Saturday 12/12/2009 @ 12pm
State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne



THE PEN WRITING COMPETITION

Read! And your Lord is Most Generous. Who has taught (writing) by the
pen. He has taught man that which he knew not. (Surah 96; 3-5)

For more information on the pen writing competition please visit
http://www.thepencompetition.webs.com/



TELL THE SWISS HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE MINARET BAN


Let's offer our support to Zurich's Association of Muslim
Organisations, Tamir Hadjipolu - see here for contacts details for
Muslim Organisations in Switzerland:
http://switzerland.isyours.com/E/guide/religion/islam.contacts.html

Please find updated information regarding the Parliament of World
Religion Guests that will be giving public lectures tonight and
tommorow. While we note the short notice, we hope you can attend.
RSVPS are NOT needed

1) FAMSY (Federation of Australian Muslim Youth & Students) presents:

Prof. Tariq Ramadan - Tonight, Tuesday 8th December 2009 at 7pm at ICV

Tariq Ramadan is Professor of Contemporary Islamic Studies at the
Oxford University (Oriental Institute, St Antony's College) . He is
also teaching at the Oxford Faculty of Theology. He is currently
Senior Research Fellow at Doshisha University (Kyoto, Japan)

Through his writings and lectures he has contributed substantially to
the debate on the issues of Muslims in the West and Islamic revival in
the Muslim world. He is active both at the academic and grassroots
levels, lecturing extensively throughout the world on theology,
ethics, social justice, ecology and interfaith as well as
intercultural dialogue. Professor Tariq Ramadan is currently President
of the European think tank: European Muslim Network (EMN) in Brussels.

VENUE: Islamic Council of Victoria, 1st Floor, 66-68 Jeffcott St West
Melbourne.

2) ALSO TONIGHT: Muslim Youth Action Plan Workshop 7-8PM with Abdul
Malik Mujahid (founder of Sound Vision)

Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid is founding Chairman of Sound Vision
Foundation, the leading producer
<http://www.soundvision.com/about/dallasnews.asp>  of educational
content on Islam and Muslims. He is also executive producer of the
daily Radio Islam talk show on WCEV 1450 AM in Chicago.

He has excelled in building alliances and coalitions among Muslims as
well as non-Muslims. He is currently Chairman of the Council of
Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
<http://www.soundvision.com/www.ciogc.org> . The Council is a
federation of mosques serving 400,000 Muslims in the greater Chicago.

- WHERE: Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, 3rd Floor Sidney Myer Asia Centre,
corner of Swanston Street and Monash Road, University of Melbourne

- GETTING THERE & PARKING: There are trams from Melbourne Central to
this location. Street side parking is available

- Event Co-ordinator: Struan Jones:  0437750798


3) TOMMOROW: ICV Presents Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf - Wednesday 9th
December 2009 at 7pm

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf is Chairman of the Cordoba Initiative, an
independent, multi-national, multi-religious project that works with
state and non-state actors to improve Muslim World-West relations.
Author of "What's Right With Islam Is What's Right With America: A New
Vision for Muslims and the West," he is also founder of the American
Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA) and Imam of Masjid al-Farah.
Imam Feisal is a member of the World Economic Forum Council of 100
Leaders (Islamic-West dialogue) and has received both The Alliance for
International Conflict Prevention and Resolution’s Annual Alliance
Peacebuilder Award and The Interfaith Center of New York’s Annual
James Parks Morton Interfaith Award. Imam Feisal is a graduate of
Columbia University, New York, and holds a Master's degree from
Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey.


1st Floor, ICV, 66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne.
RSVP/Bookings are NOT needed for these events

Wasalaam,

ICV Team

Protest Israel's Vice Prime Minister on his visit to Melbourne

I write to ask wether anybody from the Broadmeadows area wishes to help a newly
Muslim revert brother (Myself) from Country Victoria to move to Melbourne to
live and thrive amongst his Muslim Brothers and Sisters.

Being form SEYMOUR, I feel rather isolated from people who would relate to me
seeing Im the ONLY known Muslim in the District. Therefore would find life
easier moving to an area with a strong Muslim Community, inshaAllah. A life that
I have always dreamed about.

Being an experianced Swimming Teacher and Coach I am hoping to get a job at the
Broadmeadows Leisure Centre for 2010.

Any help in Rental accocomodation would indeed be greatly appreciated, too!

May Allah reward your efforts, ameen.

My phone number is:  0428 463 383

SALAM FOR NOW
Your Brother in Islam
DAWUD TUCKWELL

This Eid-ul-Adha, bring yourself and the family for an intimate and
entertaining evening with the internationally renowned Zain Bhikha &
friends for one night only at the ICV while raising money for the
Jeffcott St mosque refurbishments.

The night will include performances from Zain Bhikha as well as local
acts specialising in Nasheed and Spoken Word Poetry. Br Zain will be
performing live with songs from his latest album (1415 – The
Beginning) with a follow-up Question & Answer session with the audience.

Entry is free; however there will be a part of the program for people
to donate to the mosque so please come with a generous heart!

PRE-BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL at admin@... or on (03) 9328 2067 during
office hours.

When: Saturday 5th December 2009
Start time: 6:00
End time: 8:30

Location: 1st Floor, Islamic Council of Victoria. 66-68 Jeffcott St,
West Melbourne

Please forward on…

ALSO please find below a list of performances Br Zain will be doing at
the Parliament of World Religions that week as well. More details at
http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/

South African Songs for the Soul
   Zain Bhikha and Band
   Fri 4 Dec
   4:30 - 6:00pm
   Room 201

The Art of Creative Expression: Youth Workshop
   Zain Bhikha
   Sat 5 Dec
   11:30am - 1:00pm
   Room 211

Remembrance of Allah and His Prophet Through Song
   Zain Bhikha
   Sun 6 Dec
   8:00 - 9:00am
   Room 204

In the name of Allah SWT, the most Gracious and the most Merciful.

ANNOUNCEMENT. (Eidul Adha -1430)

The Astronomical New Moon is on November 16, 2009 (Monday) at 19:14
UT. This moon cannot be seen anywhere in the world.  Hence  according
to astronomical  calculations, the month of Zul Hijja 1430 will begin
on Wednesday 18th
November 2009.

Thus  the  Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to announce that Eid ul
Adha 1430 will  be on Friday 27th November 2009 Insha Allah.

It is confirmed by  Authorities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia  that
‘Arafah date for Hajj is on Thursday, 26th November ,and Eid ul Adha
is on Friday 27th
November 2009.

The member Imams of  the Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) send their
warmest Eidul Adha  greetings to all Victorian Muslims and  the entire
Muslim community all over Australia.

We  wish  a happy and virtuous  Eidul Adha  for all.

Wassalam.

please onforward to all your pro-Palestine friends

JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE:
PROTEST ISRAEL'S VICE PRIME MINISTER on his visit to Melbourne
END THE SIEGE OF GAZA
CUT TIES WITH APARTHEID ISRAEL

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH 5pm onwards
PARK HYATT HOTEL
1 Parliament Square. Just near Parliament and Parliament station.

Israel's Vice Prime Minister, Slivan Shalom, also Minister for Regional
Development in the Negev and the Gailliee, is coming to Melbourne as
part of an 'Israeli-Australian Cultural Exchange' Gala Dinner.

As a senior minister in the Israeli government, and a member of the
right wing Likud party, Shalom has overseen the continued expansion of
illegal Israeli settlements on Palestinian land.

He has also been one of the most consistent defenders of Israel's brutal
policy in Gaza, which prevents Palestinian access to basic food, goods
and services.

When talking about the Israeli assault on Gaza in early 2009, which saw
the deaths of around 1500 Palestinians, Shalom is quoted as praising the
Israel army as one of the most "moral armies" in the world.

This defender of war crimes is being welcomed into our country by Kevin
Rudd. An act which highlights the complicity of the Australian
government

Endorsed by: Students for Palestine, Australians for Palestinians,
Palestine Solidarity Campaign, the Federation of Australiam Muslim
Students and Youth (FAMSY) & the Islamic Council of Victoria.


Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

As-salaamu alaikum dear brothers and sisters,


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Thanks for reading this message.

Was-salaams.

                 

17^th November 2009

                          ASIO Take Note – Hamas Is Not Al Qaeda and 

                                        Occupied Palestine Is Not Afghanistan.

Australia’s main intelligence organization ASIO has indulged in politics and prejudice,  

not intelligence gathering, says Asem Judeh long time human rights activist. He calls on  

the Australian Greens to expose the intelligence failures in ASIO’s re-listing of Hamas’  

Brigades and PIJ. 

“The Senate Privileges Committee should investigate if ASIO has deliberately  

 misled the parliament,” he says. “Australian people expect intelligence from its  

 intelligence organisations, not inaccuracy, basic misinterpretations of who is the  

 occupying aggressor and who is the victim, and political distortion. ASIO’s  

 intelligence information has not changed since 2003; a lot has happened since 2003.

“If Australia is committed to a two state solution, how does presenting such biased and  

 inaccurate nonsense as ‘intelligence’ advance this cause? ASIO can’t even get its politics  

 right (and it shouldn’t be playing politics). It is about time the Australian Greens and  

 other fair minded politicians pointed out this failure of ASIO to serve the Australian  

 people.”

Judeh says ASIO has been politicized and is spreading false claims about the Palestinian  

 people, who have been subject to Israel’s occupation, violence and brutality for 60 years.

“ASIO has twisted the facts about the events occurred in Gaza since Hamas democratically  

 came to power in January 2006. ASIO’s statement treats the Israeli occupation as being similar  

 to the Australian army’s role in Afghanistan, which is patently ridiculous. And even if it were  

 true, it would mean that Israel is at war with the Palestinians, which would logically mean that  

 Hamas is defending itself. ASIO does not even follow through on its own erroneous ideas.”

Judeh says the international view of Hamas is changing. The United States and the European  

 Union are continuing to hold indirect talks with Hamas in Switzerland. He adds that concerns  

 are growing in Israel’s government the Palestinian unilaterally declaring independence. This is  

 likely to be recognized by the UN Security Council – something Israel could not get. Israel  

 unilaterally declared itself to be a state without UN endorsement.

“It is clear that the Palestinians are engaged in a noble cause against enormous odds,” he says.  

 “One of the forces against them is, it seems, Australia’s main intelligence body, which seems  

 determined to side with the bully, Israel. So much for Australian’s sense of fair play, and  

 commitment to decency. Time for our fair minded politicians to stand up.”

For further details, please contact: Asem Judeh mobile 0415 802 780

 For more information refer to:

• PJCIS report Review of the re-listing of  Hamas’ Brigades, PKK, LeT and PIJ as terrorist organisations which tabled in the Parliament, 17 November 2009. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/report.htm
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• Asem Judeh’s public submission to PJCIS, 12 October 2009 http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/subs/sub4.pdf
• Asem Judeh’s public supplementary submission to PJCIS, 19 October 2009. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/subs/sub8.pdf
• Asem Judeh’s public supplementary submission to PJCIS, 20 October 2009. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/subs/sub9.pdf
• ASIO’s assessment report on Hamas' Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades (the Brigades) to PJCIS, 27 August 2009. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/Hamas.pdf
• ASIO’s assessment report on Palestinian Islamic Jihad to PJCIS, 27 August 2009. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/pjcis/hamas_pkk_let_pij/PIJ.pdf