Welcome to Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA)

Pakistan flood victims fund - final update

Alhamdulillah, members and friends of ALMA contributed $3165.00 towards helping the people of Pakistan affected by the recent floods. The funds were handed over to Human Appeal International (HAI) charity organisation in Sydney this afternoon (01/09/2010). So far HAI organisation's assistance to Pakistani victims of the floods exceeds $600,000.00. The regional Director of HAI, Br. Bashar Al Jamal wishes to convey his sincere thanks to members and friends of ALMA for the fund raising campaign in the holy month of Ramadhan.

Welcome to Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA)

Austra-Lanka Muslim Association (ALMA) is incorporated as a not-for-profit community organisation in New South Wales, Australia. It was founded in 1992 by a few Muslims of Sri Lankan background whose initial motive was to provide a common platform to bring together the increasing number of Sri Lankan Muslims arriving in Australia.

Since its inception, ALMA has grown gradually welcoming the new migrants, students and visitors strengthening its membership and broadening its horizons along the way. Today it is a well recognised organisation that has links with federal, state and local government bodies, other non-government agencies and local community organisations.

Who is eligible to receive Zakat?

We have received a number of enquiries asking who is eligible to receive Zakat, how to calculate and how much to pay and on what wealth is Zakat due etc. We have furnished below the English translation of the Qur'an sura 9 verse 60 that describes the eight categories of people who are eligible to receive Zakat with a brief explanation via examples. A Zakat calculator is also available to assist you calculate your Zakat dues taking into consideration the Nisab (minimum amount you should have possessed over a twelve month period). Please contact us to receive an electronic copy of the Zakat calculator.

ALMA renews Regents Park Community Hub contract

ALMA is very pleased to inform the members and friends that the Auburn Council has renewed the lease to use the Regents Park Community Hall for year 2010/2011. The contract was signed this evening (26/08/2010) at the Auburn Town Hall and the lease is valid until 31/07/2011. The Community Hub is an initiative of the Auburn Council to provide active community based organisations in the Auburn area to use it's facilities for development activities.

Lailathul Qadr Night 2010 - event schedule

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu Alaikum

We are nearing the halfway mark in the month of Ramadhan for year 2010. As the beginning of the last ten nights of Ramadhan is just a few days away, it is time for us to focus and engage ourselves in acts of Ibadah that Allah (SWT) will reward abundantly. Lailathul Qadr Night without a doubt is at the top of the list when it comes to rewards that Allah (SWT) will bestow upon His servants who seek forgiveness and the blessings of this night.

ALMA Website celebrates first anniversary

Alhamdulillah, ALMA website celebrates its first anniversary today. The website was formally launched during the welcome Ramadhan event on 16 August 2009 at the Auburn Town Hall. Alhamdulillah the website has brought a number of news items during the last twelve months. The newly created section "Have Your Say" has 4 items already. Please visit the website for updated news items and write to us on matters that are of common interest and positive for the community.

Premier hosts Iftar at NSW Parliament House

For the second consecutive year ALMA representatives were among those who were invited yesterday (23 Aug 2010) for Iftar at the NSW Parliament House by Premier of NSW , Hon. Kristina Keneally to celebrate Interfaith Harmony. The Iftar at Parliament House concept during the month of Ramadhan is a legacy of former premier Hon. Bob Carr who introduced this initiative in 2004.

Hurry - Ramadhan Competition 2010

The ALMA Community Education Program once again is pleased to present the annual Ramadhan competition for 2010. Following are the details of the competition that will be held on Saturday 28 August 2010 at the Auburn Town Hall. Please be present on time to start proceddings Insha Allah at 4.00 pm sharp.

If you need further details please contact us as soon as possible.

Please click read more to see competition details.

AFP invites ALMA for Iftar

As an initiative of the community liaison division of the Australian Federal Police, the fourth consecutive Iftar event was held on Sunday 15 August 2010 at the Grand Royale Banquet Hall in South Street, Granville.

ALMA was invited for this Iftar function where AFP commissioner Mr. Tony Negus delivered the keynote address. AFP Sydney office commander Mr. David Stewart also spoke on the occasion. A Muslim Nashid group called "Ahbab El Mustapha" performed live as part of entertainment for the large gathering. This group sang two songs welcoming the month of Ramadhan. Several community leaders, diplomats from several overseas missions, national harmony day leaders, heads of government agencies and politicians attended the function.