Supporting Muslims
in Australia for
60 years

Supporting Muslims
in Australia for over
59 years

In 2020, AFIC is celebrating its 56th anniversary as the national peak Islamic community organisation representing and serving the needs of Australians.

News & Releases

Islamic Resources

What is Islam?

There are around 1.6 billion Muslims in the world that’s about 23% of the global population. Islam is currently the world’s second-largest religion (after Christianity) and it is the fastest-growing major religion.

History of Islam in Australia

Muslims in Australia have a long and varied history that is thought to predate European settlement. Some of Australia’s earliest visitors were Muslim, from the east Indonesian archipelago.

Halal Certification

AFIC Halal services is the longest serving Halal certification service organisation in Australia. We continue to engage with agencies to ensure that the Halal status of products is maintained according to Islamic requirements.

Mosque Finder

Praying in congregation is of utmost importance in Islam. Among the best places to pray in congregation are the mosques. Follow the link below to find the location of mosques around you.

AFIC - A new agenda for the future:

Mission Statement

Our Vision

AFIC will serve and inspire the Australian Muslim community to build a society that is free of discrimination where all people are empowered to fulfill their potential and Islam enriches the community.

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to advocate for the oppressed and weak; build pathways and opportunities for young Muslims to succeed; provide services that meet the needs of our diverse community and educating Muslims and non-Muslims on the true beauty of Islam.

Our Values

In delivering against our Mission we will make Ihsan our focus in all things, and specifically we will demonstrate the following values:
  • Transparency
  • Accountability
  • Trust
  • Respect
  • Justice
  • Mercy
  • Sincerity

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