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The Lma Review Lebanese Muslim Association www.lma.org.au THE LMA REVIEW LEBANESE MUSLIM ASSOCIATION Many of us already know of the greatness in reward we receive for our good deeds during this holy month. The LMA is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help thousands of Muslims by feeding the fasting, assisting the worshipers and general upkeep of the Mosque while reaping greater blessings in Ramadan. Please call LMA to register on 9750 6833 or email [email protected] LAKEMBA MOSQUE 5 WRITE ON THE 9 ASPIRE ROLE 13 ONGOING LMA 14 WORLDS’S SERIES MODELS PROGRAMS QURAN COLLEGE AND SHARIAH SCHOOL 7 THINK AGAIN 11 COMMUNITY 13 OTHER LMA EVENTS 17 INITIATIVE AWARENESS LMA HARMONY 8 AND RELIGIOUS GOACTIVE 18 DAY FESTIVAL RENEWAL 12 EDUCATION FOR RAMADAN OPTIMUS GYM 19 1 THE LMA REVIEW OUR VISION An Australian Muslim community that has a positive and sustainable About the LMA contribution globally. LMA HISTORY The Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) was established in 1962 by a group of Lebanese immigrants. Its aim was to provide social, religious, educational and recreational services for the Muslim Community in Australia. The LMA set out to unify the community Over the last 40 years, the LMA has with a common place of worship, and in grown to be the leading Islamic 1972 began the construction of one of grassroots, community-based Australia’s largest mosques, Masjid Ali organisation in Australia. ibn Abu Talib. Currently, the LMA manages one of The LMA has worked with government Australia’s largest Mosques and has agencies, not-for-profit organisations become one of Australia’s largest and individuals on small and large Islamic not-for-profit organisations. projects providing much needed services and awareness of Islam. 2 Informing our Community www.lma.org.au MISSION STATEMENT • To serve and engage Muslims • To innovate and build by promoting and advocating resilient inclusive social harmony in a multicultural communities to help environment. Australian Muslims achieve their full potential. • To enhance understanding of Islam, empower Australian • To develop leadership to Muslims and build a better strengthen the Australian future for the Australian Muslim community. Muslim community. OBJECTIVES • The LMA is dedicated to assisting • The LMA is committed to • The LMA has a greater vision for in the growth of solid, strong, working on the national Australian Muslims and is committed sustainable, articulate, and effective level to promote and protect to attaining a world-class organisation Muslim communities. When Muslim the interests of Muslims in for the Muslim community. communities are healthy and Australia. As a grassroots strong, the positive and uplifting organisation, the LMA • The LMA is open to all Muslims, impact of the Muslim presence will voices the concerns of the regardless of their ethnic, economic, be felt throughout Australia. Muslim community and takes language or racial background. In fact, Muslims of Australia form a • The LMA works hard to meet the necessary actions to advocate global rainbow of backgrounds. The community’s religious, educational, and realise the religious, LMA welcomes the participation of social, and recreational needs. It social, cultural, educational, all segments of the diverse Muslim promotes community independence economic and political rights population and encourages their voice though the enhancement of the of Muslims in Australia. and presence in the LMA’s activities infrastructure and network of the Australian Muslim community. • The LMA is dedicated to reaching out to convey • The LMA’s purpose is to strengthen families, empower women, the message of Islam, speaking out against all encourage youth, engender a injustices, advocating Islamic solutions to societal vibrant community, cultivate leadership and foster respect problems and becoming involved in effecting for all. positive change in Australia. 3 THE LMA REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS President’s Message Samier Dandan President and Public Relations Dr. Mosbah Taha Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatuh programs, enhance our services to the Vice President Allah wa Baraktuh, community and commit to numerous welfare and community initiatives. Moataz Zreika Over the last year, the Lebanese Treasurer Muslim Association (LMA) has been We also intend to increase and extremely busy with many significant strengthen our involvement in the Khaled Alameddine and historic achievements. These political process to ensure policy Secretary achievements were only possible makers at both the state and federal Ahmad Kamaledine through the help of the Muslim level understand the needs of our Hilal Yassine community in Australia. The highlights Ahmad Malas have been our Engage Challenge Adnan Alkassir Grow programs with support from the Issam Eid Department of Social Services, the “ ...our mission has Salim Sukari $10 million grant to build an aged care always been to act as Mohamed El-Said facility and getting certified as foster Raed Halabi care providers. responsible stewards and leaders for the However, these achievements represent the beginning of our work. community.” 71 – 75 Wangee Rd The LMA has a greater vision for Lakemba Syndey, Australian Muslims and is committed to NSW 2195. attaining a world-class organisation for the Muslim community. community. Equally, we will continue to Web: www.lma.org.au build on our strong ties with the local, Email: [email protected] Although the LMA is relatively new national and international community Phone: (02) 9759 8149 in Australia, our mission has always to better serve the Muslim and broader been to act as responsible stewards Australian community. and leaders for the community. We are focused on obtaining greater benefits As we move towards the for the community through exploring LEBANESE MUSLIM ASSOCIATION implementation of our vision, we are various avenues and, at the same grateful that the LMA has begun to time, determined to see the Muslim build better foundations for the Muslim community make larger contributions community in Australia – but we also to the broader Australian communities understand we have a long road ahead in which they live. of us. In order to achieve our goals, Over the coming years, several we need your support, your help, your important developments will be made dua’a and the Blessings of Allah. that seek to continue to invest in the future growth of the organisation. With Peace, We plan to build on our educational Samier Dandan 4 Informing our Community www.lma.org.au President’s Message Lakemba Mosque The Imam Ali Bin Abi Taleb Mosque (also known as Lakemba Mosque) is one of the largest mosques in Australia. It is owned and managed by the Lebanese Muslim Association. The Mosque is open for the five daily prayers and conducts weekly lectures in Arabic, English and Tajweed classes for youth and adults. Friday Jumm’ah Prayers are also held onsite. The mosque runs mosque tours for are run by a diverse range of religious schools and organisations in NSW. scholars in both English and Arabic. In the past few months, over 40 tours were done that included Eid Prayers are held at the end of several hundred students and Ramadan. Over 40,000 Muslims attend community members. the mosque to celebrate. The LMA holds a children’s fun day that includes The mosque also runs daily classes jumping castles, face painting and other after each of the five prayers. These fun activities. 5 THE LMA REVIEW Every year Lakemba Mosque tries to create a positive, spiritual environment during Ramadan. Daily ifaars and Taraweeh prayers are held at the mosque. In order to ensure that prayers run smoothly, the LMA has made a multitude of adjustments to the Mosque such as the introduction of a Solar System and the upgrade of lighting to Energy efficient lighting. The mosque has also been re- painted along with the upgrade of the air conditioning and microphone/ speaker system to ensure all visitors of the Mosque can hear the leader and reciter clearly. LMA Umrah Trip Our annual trip this year was ran during school holidays with several students from Al Noori Islamic School joining us for Umrah. The trip included visits to holy sites and lectures by Shaykh Yahya Safi in both Arabic and English. 6 Informing our Community www.lma.org.au LMA Quran College & Shariah School The LMA Quran College and Shariah School was designed to provide the community with access to an extensive amount of knowledge in Islamic subjects and practises to add depth and comprehension for those seeking to increase their understanding of the faith. The school currently has three levels of student enrolment for various age groups and has three main components: 1 2 Islamic Studies Advanced Quran Students learn basic Islamic creed Program including morals and manners, an Students memorise the whole introduction to the five pillars of faith, Quran, at 1.5 hours per week with the teachings and life of the where applicants must have Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). a solid knowledge of the Quranic Recitation. 3 The LMA holds Shariah and life skills classes in Arabic every Monday, Tuesday and Quran Memorisation Wednesday. These lessons are free of charge and are women The aim of this program is memorise only. They are held at the LMA one chapter every term, 4 in total per grand function hall. Over forty year directly from a Sheikh or a qualified attendees are present for Quran teacher. In 2013, the LMA introduced Quran recitation and every lesson. Ijaza, and the provision of seven forms of Quran recitation. 7 THE LMA REVIEW Comedy and Poetry Under the Stars 20th March 2014 As the second instalment in the LMA Harmony Day Campaign, the comedy night was headlined Harmony Day Campaign by national comedian Khaled Khalafallah and poet Simon The LMA hosted a series of events around Taylor. Featuring four local artists: Will Small, Sara Mansour, Eiman Harmony Day to celebrate cultural respect and unity AlUbudy and Yasmin Lewis, Comedy and Poetry Under the Stars was held at the Bankstown Harmony Day Festival 22nd March 2014 Arts Centre, hosting a full house of attendees.
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