Australian National Imams Council

ANIC will strengthen engagement with government, media, faith communities and wider society while keeping its religious independence, and will keep challenging misinformation about Islam and Muslims. Motion 8 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

🌏 9th Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) Muslim Community Leaders Summit | Community Voices 🗣️ At the 9th AAM Muslim Community Leaders Summit, we asked community members and leaders from across Australia about the discrimination and Islamophobia Australian Muslims face today. From children being bullied at school, to people attacked online simply for speaking about Islam, to discrimination that has become a huge issue across the country, the message was clear. Islamophobia is affecting our families, friends and communities, and it is not getting the attention it seriously deserves. 🤝 Those we spoke with called for stronger action against discrimination and more education for the wider community to challenge misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. 🕌 Australian Muslims are an integral part of Australian society. No one should be targeted because of their faith, and we will continue to stand up for the safety, dignity and rights of our community. 🌱 Real change begins with listening to our community and turning their concerns into action. 🎥 Watch community members speak about discrimination and Islamophobia at the 9th AAM Muslim Community Leaders Summit.

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Standing with the oppressed, wherever they are, is a core Islamic and human value. ANIC condemns the ongoing genocide in Gaza and calls on the Australian Government and the international community to end the genocide, uphold international law and stand with all oppressed peoples. Motion 7 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

Mosques are more than places of prayer. They are where families gather, children learn and communities support one another. ANIC calls for strong legal, security and law enforcement responses to protect mosques, Islamic schools and centres, and the people who attend them. Motion 6 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

🕌 19th ANIC AGM 2026 | Closing Address by Imam Shadi Alsuleiman 🎥 Imam Shadi Alsuleiman, President of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), delivered his address at the 19th ANIC Annual General Meeting, held in Brisbane on 11 October 2026, reflecting on ANIC’s achievements, responsibilities and future direction. 🤝 Addressing Imams, scholars and Islamic religious leaders from across Australia, Imam Shadi emphasised the importance of unity, brotherhood and cooperation among Australia’s more than 400 Imams, Shaykhas and Islamic religious leaders. 📖 He reaffirmed ANIC’s central mission to preserve Islam and Islamic identity, strengthen Muslim families, support Islamic education, develop future religious leadership and build strong Islamic institutions for generations to come. 🇦🇺 Imam Shadi also emphasised the importance of raising future generations who remain proud of their faith, confident in their Islamic identity and connected to the Qur’an and Sunnah, while contributing positively to Australia without compromising Islamic principles. 🌱 “Our responsibility is to leave behind something stronger than what we inherited: strong religious leadership, strong families, strong Islamic education, strong institutions, and a strong and united Muslim community.” The closing address reinforced that ANIC’s priorities extend beyond any single AGM or Executive Committee. They represent a lasting responsibility to preserve Islam, strengthen unity and serve the Australian Muslim community. 🎥 Watch Imam Shadi Alsuleiman’s closing address at the 19th ANIC AGM 2026.

Islamophobia is rising, and happening right now, to real people: at school, at work, online and on the street. Mosques and Islamic institutions are facing threats. ANIC will not stand by. We are strengthening Action Against Islamophobia, victim support, reporting, education, mosque security and crisis response. The Special Envoy’s recommendations must be implemented. Australian Muslims deserve fair, consistent protection, now. If you experience or witness anti-Muslim hatred, report it. When incidents are reported, patterns become visible and action can follow. Motion 5 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

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Every Australian should be free to practise, teach and express their faith without fear. ANIC calls on all levels of government to strengthen protections against religious hatred, vilification and discrimination. Religious freedom protects every faith community in Australia, not only Muslims. Motion 4 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

When Imams work together, communities benefit. ANIC calls on Imams, scholars and Muslim leaders to work together with respect, consultation and the highest Islamic ethics. Legitimate scholarly differences should be respected, but never allowed to divide us. Motion 3 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

📖 Australian Quran Council (AQC) | Official Soft Launch at the 19th ANIC AGM 2026 The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) is pleased to announce the soft launch of the Australian Quran Council (AQC) at its 19th Annual General Meeting, held in Brisbane on 11 October 2026. 🤝 This important national initiative is supported by ANIC and Australia’s Imams. At the 19th ANIC AGM, a resolution supporting the establishment, development and objectives of the Australian Quran Council was unanimously endorsed by the attending Imams and ANIC members. 🕌 The Australian Quran Council aims to connect, support and strengthen Quran education, teaching and services across Australia, bringing together Quran teachers, scholars, educational institutions and community organisations under a shared national vision. 📚 The Council’s key objectives include: ✅ Strengthening Quran education and teaching across Australia. ✅ Preserving and advancing the Quranic sciences and traditional Islamic scholarship. ✅ Developing structured educational programs and resources for schools, teachers and students. ✅ Supporting Quran teachers, educators and institutions through training and professional development. ✅ Uniting and coordinating Quran education initiatives, encouraging greater national cooperation and knowledge-sharing. 🌱 The Australian Quran Council reflects ANIC’s commitment to preserving Islam and Islamic identity, strengthening Islamic education and ensuring future generations of Australian Muslims remain strongly connected to the Quran, the book of Allah, their faith and the wider Muslim community.

No one should have to choose between their faith and their country. Australian Muslims are teachers, nurses, business owners, volunteers and neighbours. Being a proud Muslim and a contributing Australian go hand in hand, and ANIC rejects any suggestion that Muslims must give up their beliefs to prove they belong. Motion 2 of 10. Follow the series. #ANICAGM2026

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If you experience Islamophobia, report it. Every Report Makes a Difference. Report through this link: vist.ly/4wzdp 👉 actionagainstislamophobia.or… 📞 02 8377 4199

At the 19th ANIC AGM, we adopted 10 important motions that shape our community's future. Over the next 10 days, we’ll share a motion daily, highlighting its significance. Topics include Islamic identity, the role of families and youth, Australian Muslim belonging, unity among Imams, religious freedom, combating Islamophobia, protecting mosques, the genocide in Gaza, national representation, the Imams' Code of Honour, and support for Imams and future scholars. Today, we start with Islamic Identity. Strong families, solid Islamic education, and confident young Muslims are vital for passing on our faith and identity. Stay informed and follow our journey! #ANICAGM2026

🕌 19th ANIC AGM 2026 | Uniting Australia’s Imams in Preserving Islam 🤝 The 19th Annual General Meeting of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), held in Brisbane on 11 October 2026, brought together Imams, scholars and Islamic religious leaders from across Australia. With more than 360 member Imams and Islamic religious leaders representing all Australian states and territories, ANIC continues to strengthen its role as Australia’s national Islamic religious leadership body. Unity and brotherhood among Imams remain central to ANIC’s mission and one of its most important priorities. The AGM reaffirmed that mutual respect, cooperation and consultation among Imams are essential to strengthening Islamic religious leadership and serving the Australian Muslim community. 📖 Our Islamic scholarly tradition recognises legitimate differences of opinion. However, these differences must be approached with knowledge, wisdom, respect and Islamic etiquette, always focusing on what unites us rather than what divides us. 🌱 Our strength lies in our unity, our responsibility lies in preserving Islam, and our future depends on the leadership we build together.

🌏 9th Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) Muslim Community Leaders Summit | Closing Ceremony 🤝 Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman, President of the Alliance of Australian Muslims (AAM) and Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), at the closing ceremony of the 9th Australian Muslim Community Leaders Summit. The Summit brought together Muslim leaders and representatives from organisations across Australia, reinforcing the importance of unity, cooperation, collective responsibility and strong national Muslim leadership, while encouraging Australian Muslims to be active and positive contributors to the advancement, prosperity and wellbeing of Australia and the wider Australian society. 🕌 Our shared responsibility extends beyond individual organisations and communities. It is about working together to preserve Islam and Islamic identity, strengthen our institutions, empower future generations and advance the interests of the Australian Muslim community. 🌱 The future of our community depends on the unity we strengthen, the leadership we develop and the institutions we build today. 🎥 Watch Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman at the closing ceremony of the 9th AAM Muslim Community Leaders Summit.

🕌 ANIC Imams’ Code of Honour 2026 | Strengthening Unity, Brotherhood and Islamic Leadership The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) is pleased to share the updated ANIC Imams’ Code of Honour 2026, launched at the 19th ANIC Annual General Meeting in Brisbane. 🤝 The Code provides an important framework for the conduct, relationships, responsibilities and cooperation of Imams and ANIC members, both within ANIC and in their engagement with the wider Muslim community and Australian society. 📖 The Code reinforces our shared commitment to: ✅ Upholding Islamic ethics, values and scholarly integrity. ✅ Strengthening unity, brotherhood, mutual respect and cooperation among Imams. ✅ Respecting legitimate scholarly differences and resolving disagreements with wisdom and Islamic etiquette. ✅ Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality and accountability. ✅ Preserving Islam, mainstream and traditional Islamic teachings, and Islamic identity. ✅ Providing responsible Islamic religious leadership and serving the Australian Muslim community. ✅ Encouraging Australian Muslims to remain proud of their faith and Islamic identity, while being responsible, constructive and positive contributors to Australian society, upholding the safety, security and wellbeing of all Australians without compromising Islamic principles. 🌱 The relationships we establish, the conduct we uphold and the unity we maintain today will shape Islamic religious leadership in Australia for generations to come. ANIC encourages all Imams and members to read the updated Code and uphold its principles in their religious, professional and community responsibilities. 📄 Read the ANIC Imams’ Code of Honour 2026: anic.org.au/IMAMS-CODE-OF-HO… 🤲 May Allah Almighty strengthen our unity and brotherhood and guide us in fulfilling our responsibility to serve Islam and the Australian Muslim community.

If you experience Islamophobia, report it. Every Report Makes a Difference. Report through this link: vist.ly/4wzdp 👉 actionagainstislamophobia.or… 📞 02 8377 4199

🌍🕌 ANIC was honoured to host the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) delegation in Sydney as part of its 4th Annual Retreat in Australia. As a proud founding member of GISC, ANIC remains committed to strengthening unity, cooperation and collaboration among Imams, scholars and Muslim communities worldwide. We sincerely appreciate the commitment and dedication of all the Imams and scholars who travelled from across the world to participate in this important Retreat and contribute their time, knowledge and experience. We pray that Allah Almighty rewards them for their efforts, blesses their work in serving the Ummah and grants all our visiting Imams and scholars a safe journey and return to their families and communities. 🤝 One Ummah, united by faith, connected by brotherhood and strengthened through cooperation.