ISAA Media Statement on Palestine
28th October 2023: Amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis in Palestine, the Islamic Schools Association of Australia strongly condemns the indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. We firmly support peace, adherence to international law, and the protection of civilian lives.
The recent events have deeply saddened us. Since October 7, more than 8,000 people have been killed, including over 3,000 children and this number keeps increasing on a daily basis. This dire situation is profoundly affecting our school communities, a significant number of whom have relatives and cherished ones residing in Gaza and the Occupied Territories. The continuous targeting of numerous hospitals, places of worship such as mosques and churches, schools, shelters, and designated safe zones has had a devastating impact.
We stand in solidarity with the global community in condemning the deliberate and indiscriminate targeting of civilians, including innocent children, women, and the elderly. We also condemn the inhumane occupation of Palestine and the blockade of Gaza’s 2 million residents.
The pain and distress caused by these events extend far beyond the Middle East. Australian Muslims, along with all individuals who value peace, are deeply affected by this violence.
We are very concerned about the recent rise in Islamophobia, and anti[1]Palestinian racism that has infiltrated public discourse. Racism and discrimination is extremely damaging and serves to fracture communities.
We call upon the Australian Government, as well as faith leaders, organisations, and the global community, to demand an immediate ceasefire and the permanent end to the occupation of the Palestinian people. The path to peace is challenging, but it must be pursued with unwavering determination and a deep commitment to justice.
We pray for a future where the suffering of the Palestinian people is alleviated, and where the calls for peace and justice drown out the sounds of violence and hatred.
ISAA Management Committee members to provide their photos
All office bearers/management committee members are requested to provide a soft copy of their photos which will appear on the ISAA website homepage. If you prefer not to have your photo on the website, please let me know.
All ISAA Members please visit Resources Page and create your account to access shared resources.
To make this resources page a successful venture, all members are requested to send any of their school resources under the following categories to abdullah@aic.wa.edu.au so that these could be uploaded on this page and are accessible to all members. You could also suggest new categories for this page.
Please suggest any new issues or subjects for discussion on the ISAA Blog.
ISAA Blog is a forum where we are able to bring the issues of mutual interest to Islamic Schools, share our views and create consensus. Without your participation and initiative to come on board and suggest new topic, it will not become a live forum for Islamic Schools.
New ISAA Management Committee elected for 2018-20
At the ISAA AGM held on Saturday 20 October 2018, the following ISAA Management Committee was elected for 2018-20:
President: Br Abdullah Khan, Executive Principal, Australian Islamic College, Perth
Vice President: Br Osman Karolia, Head of Senior School, Unity Grammar School, Sydney
Treasurer: Sr Mafaz Al Safi, Head of Campus, Australian International Academy Secondary Campus, Sydney
Secretary: Br Ali Arabaci, Principal, Irfan College, Sydney
Membership Secretary: Sr Leyla Mohamoud, Head Primary Campus, Australian International Academy, Sydney
All Islamic Schools please come on board and get ISAA Membership
All Islamic schools in Australia are invited to become members of the Islamic Schools Association of Australia. Please visit our Membership Page and download the Membership Form. Membership Fee for each school is only $500.00 per year.
All Members schools to urgently send one or two photos from your school for the animated banner.
Please design a banner or send at least one or two photos representing your school which will appear in the animated banner on the ISAA website Homepage. I have copied one of the photos from your website and pasted it in the banner for the time being. Please provide your feedback, if you would like to keep the same photo in the banner.
Six Months Free Subscription Offer from Schoolzine E-Newsletter for ISAA Members
Schoolzine has offered six month free subscription offer for ISAA schools. Please see details of their services on their website www.schoolzine.com.au and a sample newsletter on
http://greenfields2.schoolzinenewsletters.com/2012/20120706/index.html