Baitul Huda Mosque, Sydney
| Baitul Huda Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد بیت الہدیٰ | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Ahmadiyya |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Marsden Park, (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia |
  Location in greater metropolitan Sydney | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°43′32.8″S 150°50′33.8″E / 33.725778°S 150.842722°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | July 1989 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Website | |
| www | |
The Baitul Huda Mosque (House of Guidance) is a mosque located in the Sydney suburb of Marsden Park, in New South Wales, Australia. The mosque is run by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC).
History[edit]
The land for the mosque at Marsden Park (Sydney) was purchased in 1983. Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV laid the foundation stone on 30 September on his first visit to Australia in 1983.[1]
The first missionaries, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Munir and his wife, Mrs. Naima Munir, came to Australia on 5 July 1985. The Ahmadiyya Jamaat in Australia was registered as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia Inc. on 7 September 1987.[1]
The mosque was opened on the second visit of Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV. in July 1989.[1]
In 2008, an extension hall was constructed to celebrate the centenary of Khilafat (successors who led the organisation).
In December 2015, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull acknowledged the community's contribution to Australia.[2] Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia national spokesman Aziz Omer said, "We are loyal to Australia and we want our kids to be loyal to Australia", with association members delivering 500,000 Loyalty to Homeland leaflets. Australia Day celebrations at the mosque includes a flag-raising ceremony, the singing of the national anthem and a barbecue.[3]
See also[edit]
- Baitul Huda (disambiguation)
- Islam in Australia
- Islamic schools and branches
- List of mosques in Oceania
- List of Ahmadiyya buildings and structures
- Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque in Victoria, also known as Bait-Ul-Salam, serves as a community center and is located in suburb Langwarrin
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Historie Ahmadiyya in Australia Archived 2008-07-19 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bianchi, Camille (27 December 2015). "Ahmadiyya Muslim minority find religious freedom in Australia". SBS. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ^ Fahy, Patrick (18 January 2016). "Mosque opens its doors for Australia Day celebrations". Blacktown Sun. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
External links[edit]
- Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Australia
- Photo of the Mosque on 22nd National Annual Gathering, Australia 2005