About BOIV
Established in 1984, the Board of Imams Victoria is the first Imams board in Australia. Founding secretary Sheikh Fehmi Naji Imam (Former Grand Mufti of Australia), Sheikh Rexhep Idrizi, the founder president and three other Imams got together to set up BOIV. Today BOIV has about 27 member Imams and each one of them play a pivotal role in the religious life of every individual Muslim in Victoria.
The Muslim community was in dire need to have a formal organisation of Imams to guide it in the face of contemporary challenges at that time. It was the collective vision of our founding fathers that shaped the makeup of BOIV today.
BOIV seeks to serve the Muslim community by providing effective leadership and guidance on matters of Islamic faith and Shariah (Islamic way of life). This website is the official gateway to all our services to members of the Muslim community in Victoria and Tasmania.
Member Imams Mission & objectivesBoard of Imams Victoria is an affiliated organisation with Australian National Imams Council – ANIC
Our Vision
The BOIV envisions a Victoria in which the Muslims are able to realise the religious and spiritual needs and are free to practice their faith traditions with integrity, whilst living in harmony with one another and the broader community, and contributing towards building a cohesive society.
Latest news
Recent news
Public Statement
The Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) manages and delivers a program called the Community Integration Support Program (CISP), which is designed to address the various needs of Muslims who are in and out of custody. The program is voluntary, and participants are provided with Islamic education, social and welfare support, family outreach and mental health
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Day of Ashura – 10 Muharram
Muslims all over the world are celebrating the new Islamic Hijri year 1443. We wish a happy and safe Islamic New Year for all. We are in the sacred days of the month of Muharram, the sacred month of Allah, the first month of Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months. Allah (SWT)
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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
In the Name of Allah SWT, the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate (EID AL ADHA 1442AH-2021) All praise to Allah SWT the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad (Grand Mufti of Australia), Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to declare that
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EID MUBARAK
In the Name of Allah SWT, the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate (1st Day of Shawwal 1442AH-2021) All praise to Allah SWT the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad (Grand Mufti of Australia), Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to declare
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Statement – Commencement of the Holy month of Ramadan 1442H 2021
All praise be to Allah SWT, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad (The Grand Mufti of Australia) Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to declare that the First day of Ramadan 1442AH will be on Tuesday, 13th April 2021 Insha Allah.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccine Fatwa (Islamic Verdict)
Praise to be Allah, the Lord of the worlds and may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon His messenger Muhammad and upon all his family and companions. Over the past weeks, the Australian Fatwa Council (AFC) has been actively researching and discussing the matter of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines and viruses. Hence the
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URGENT APPEAL TO THE COMMUNITY TO SIGN E-PETITION TO REQUEST LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL TO HALT CHANGE OR SUPPRESSION (CONVERSION) PRACTICES PROHIBITION BILL 2020
Victorian Labour government has introduced the Change or Suppression (Conversion) Practices Prohibition Bill 2020 which was passed in the lower house on Wednesday 10th December 2020. Board of Imams Victoria is extremely concerned with the current form of the bill. Its stands are a gross government overreach and intrusion into the rights and freedoms of
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Media Statement
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said ‘A sick person should not go to one who is healthy’. (Muslim) Board of Imams Victoria appeals to the Muslim community members living in northern suburbs to get tested for corona virus (COVID 19) even if you experience mild symptoms of the virus. Health and Human Services (DHHS) reported that
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Media Statement
Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) understands that the community has been going through a very challenging period as COVID 19 stage 4 lockdowns have been difficult for everyone. That is why now is such a crucial time for us to stand together and make a collective and conscious effort to fight the pandemic. We either
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Sunday, 30 August 2020 Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) understands that the community has been going through a very challenging period as COVID 19 stage 4 lockdowns have been difficult for everyone. That is why now is such a crucial time for us to stand together and make a collective and conscious effort to fight
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Fasting on the day of A’shura
Board f Imams Victoria is pleased to extend best wishes to the Muslim community on the occasion of ‘A’shura’ the 10th day of Muharram, Hijri 1442. It’s strongly recommended to fast on these blessed days. Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon
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BOIV Eid al Adha BOIV Message
The President of BOIV Sheikh Isse Abdo MUSSE and member Imams are please to send our warmest Eid al Adha greeting to each and every one of the Muslim community members in Victoria and elsewhere in Australia. We are celebrating the festival of sacrifice this year in extra ordinary circumstances. The number of people affected
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Eid-al-Adha Public Announcement
In the Name of Allah SWT, the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate Eid al Adha 2020 (1441AH) All praise to Allah SWT the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad (Grand Mufti of Australia), Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to declare
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COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown of public housing towers in North Melbourne, Kensington, Carlton and other places in Melbourne brought us together as Victorians and extend necessary assistance to the affected families so that they can navigate the difficulties with ease and respectfully. It is indeed a challenging time not only for the affected families
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BOIV Media Statement Covid-19
Today the State Government, Victoria announced a testing blitz in hot spot suburbs due to COVID-19 outbreaks. A targeted testing approach will occur across the following suburbs; Keilor Downs, Maidstone, Albanvale, Sunshine West, Hallam, Broadmeadows, Brunswick West, Fawkner, Reservoir and Pakenham. The Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) encourages every citizen to get tested in test locations, all residents of these suburbs
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After months of COVID 19 restrictions there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Yes, the restrictions will be eased off and Masjids will re-open for regular prayers, gradually. It is expected from first week of June 2020 permission will be granted to congregate 20 people at our Masjids. In anticipation of these development Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) released the following guidelines for Masjids and Community Centres. Board of Imams Victoria urge the
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Eid-al-Fitr Public Announcement
In the Name of Allah SWT, the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate (1st Day of Shawwal 1441AH) All praise to Allah SWT the Most Merciful and the Most Compassionate In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad (Grand Mufti of Australia), Board of Imams Victoria is pleased to declare
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Zakat Al-Maal and Zakat Al-Fitr 1441H-2020
Zakat al Maal (Alms giving – wealth tax) Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and an act of worship that every Muslim should perform to help the underprivileged Muslims. In the Quran, the obligation of zakat is discussed several times. Allah said in the holy Quran; “And be steadfast in prayer and
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Ramadan 2020 Public Announcement
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT In the Name of Allah SWT, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. This is a PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT regarding 1st Day of Ramadan 1441 AH (2020). Board of Imams, Victoria All praise be to Allah SWT, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful. In conjunction with the announcement made by his eminence Dr.
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