! URGENT FUNDRAISING APPEAL ! (JANUARY 2023)

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah.

Alhamdulillah, as you know, with the blessings of Allah SWT and your support, duwa and tireless efforts, we are very close to complete Toowoomba Masjid rebuilding project. Only last few jobs like remaining concreting, fencing and landscaping around the building; final finishing, cleaning, carpet laying and office inside; and awning and shoe-racks outside the building are in progress and due to complete in the next few weeks In Sha Allah. However, we urgently need your generous support and duwa to pay the last few bills as we are currently having a shortfall of $100k.

Allah SWT has blessed us with many professionals with good earning, Alhamdulillah, and also people surrounding us always show generosity in a critical time. This opportunity to participate in rebuilding a Masjid - a house of Allah SWT from the ashes, may not last for a long.

Please have a look at the flyer. You can donate for an individual item/bill, otherwise take one or more of 100 shares of $1000 or 200 shares of $500 with an intention to seek a house in Jannah for yourself, your parents and families In Sha Allah. Any other amounts are also welcome. You can also register your name and amount with us now and pay by this Ramadan 2023. Contact and account details are in the flyer.

Please help us with your generosity and duwa, and spreading this message as much as you can to get your rewards maximised In Sha Allah. Together, with the help of Allah SWT, we can make it In Sha Allah. May Allah SWT give us ability to open our hearts and minds and dig deep into our pockets. Thanks and Jazakumullah Khairan.

Kind regards,
Executive Committee
Islamic Society of Toowoomba | Toowoomba Garden City Mosque
Queensland, Australia. 

City Mosque food festival crowds educated and entertained at annual event

Crowds who attended the Toowoomba Mosque’s seventh International Food Festival and open day left the event not only entertained, but also educated about the Islamic community in Toowoomba. USQ professor and Islamic Society president Dr Shahjahan Khan knows better than anyone that a community divided is a community in distress.Dr Khan’s solutions to misunderstandings between community groups came down to just a few simple elements: food, friendship and faith.The Toowoomba Mosque’s seventh annual International Food Festival drew crowds from across the town.One special feature of the day was a 100 year old, handwritten copy of the Qu’ran, provided by George Helon.Dr Khan said the annual celebration was an important way of breaking down barriers between community groups in Toowoomba.

“A lot of people do not know a lot about Islam,” he said.“They might have a misunderstanding or questions, and we want to give them an opportunity to come here and meet us and talk to us and ask the questions so we can know each other.“This is our seventh one here so we do it every year after the mosque was established, and we’ll continue to do that which is important.“There are misgivings, misconceptions, and misunderstandings everywhere so the more we can work to remove all the fear of the unknown and move closer to each other, respect each other and know each other a bit more.”Food stalls and activities for the children kept families busy, and presentations from community leaders and academics enlightened and educated attendees throughout the day.Guests were also given an inside tour of the mosque and its rebuilding efforts after the fires in 2015.

Dr Khan said he was pleased with the way people responded to the open day, and hoped it had helped educate the people of Toowoomba about Islam and their practices. “Toowoomba is a lucky city to be united and to live in peace and harmony,” he said.“The mosque is contributing towards that.“We are always open, participating and engaging with the community.“This gives an opportunity for us to know each other and get out the fear of the unknown.“We’re all human beings, we all react similarly to the bad things and good things.”