To IPDC volunteers, all these achievements are an enormously humbling experience of the divine blessings from Allah Subhanahu Taa’la, The One God. Nevertheless, if you ask IPDC parents; are they happy now? They will tell you about their new challenges; next generation (NextG) does not speak their language, speaks only English and has very different tests of foods and friends from their parents. Most importantly, Muslim youths in general are significantly lagging behind in Australia in terms of income and employments. Now, IPDC speaks in English instead of their community language. Instead of the initial fear of identity crisis, IPDC wants to talk about the hope of cultural harmony. The new journey is create an environment and support network which will help build the next generation as pious, professionals, confidents and having a positive sense of entrepreneurship and ownership. If you share all these hopes and/or concerns, whatever your language, gender, race and religious believes, IPDC volunteers want to work with you. Let’s work together for an ethical, moral, multicultural Advance Australia Fair.
Islam is the 3rd largest religion in Australia. Though Muslim population constitute only 2.2% of total population, Islamic community is the second fastest growing community in Australia. According to current estimation, there will be almost one million more Muslims in Australia by 2050. Among the Australian Muslims, 40% are born Australian and the remaining comes from 183 countries. Muslims constitute the most ethnically and nationally heterogeneous communities in Australia. The Islamic Dawah works, education and outreach have become crucial for the unity and social development of all Muslims in Australia. While Islamic communities in general achieving their objectives still there are enormous tasks to be undertaken to bring the benefits of Islamic work to the broader community.
By the infinite grace of Allah SWT, The One God and with the help of the community, IPDC established its first Masjid complex in St Mary’s, NSW in 2008. Since then, IPDC has successfully established Masjids and Multi-cultural Islamic centres; Melbourne Multicultural Centre and Golden Wattle Masjid in Melbourne and Armadale Masjid and Islamic Centre (AMIC) in Perth. In 2014, along with Iqraa Quran Academy, IPDC has established Australian Unity Centre and Slacks Creek Masjid in Brisbane, QLD.
General Scopes of IPDC Centres: