The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) condemns the announcement of the Trump Administration overnight to recognise the Holy City of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. For America to unilaterally recognise Jerusalem, or even just a part of the Holy City, as the capital of Israel is provocative and dangerous. It is well acknowledged …
Today we awake to news of a cowardly and murderous attack on worshippers in a Mosque in the Sinai region of Egypt. Initial reports indicate over 200 fatalities and 100s of injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured, the families of all affected by this tragedy and the Egyptian people. In the Holy …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) condemns in the strongest terms the treatment of Asylum seekers currently on Manus Island. To subject people who have fled war, persecution and oppression to treatment such as we have seen in recent days is a blight on this country and something which shames us all. AFIC President, …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) today reflects on one of, if not the, worst characteristics of our society today, and that is violence committed against women and children. In particular violence committed within the home, a place that should be one of safety and security rather than fear and suffering. The statistics are …
The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils is deeply saddened at the unfortunate and tragic events that befell the Banksia Street Public School this week. Dr Rateb Jneid, President of AFIC, said “We send our prayers and condolences to the families of the victims. We share their grief as if it were our own and extend …
AFIC welcomes the decision by the Israeli government to remove the so-called security measures that restricted access and the freedom to worship at Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Whilst this decision is a victory for the hundreds and thousands of Palestinians that courageously and resolutely undertook a sustained campaign of civil disobedience, it must be …
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The Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) is actively addressing outstanding compliance issues identified in an independently commissioned audit report by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). On Saturday 22 July 2017, the AFIC Federal Council and the Executive Committee participated in a comprehensive governance workshop in Sydney. This initial workshop, which focused on …
Our condolences and prayers go out to the victims of a suspected terrorist attack in Manchester overnight. Killing innocent people is a transgression against all faiths and cultures. This incident should be condemned for what it is – a crime against innocent civilians. This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of divisions and …
The 53rd Annual Congress of Muslims Australia (AFIC), the national umbrella body of the Australian Muslim community was held in Sydney during the weekend. Delegates attending from all States of Australia including Christmas Island, ACT and Northern Territory met over two days to review AFIC’s activities, give directives and policies for the future and to …
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