about US

Our Vision

Unity – the way forward

 

Inspired by Holy Quran and the Sunnah (exemplary teachings) of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, Board of Imams Victoria envisages to build a religiously upright, virtuous and just Muslim community in Victoria that is empowered, socially fair and  responsible.

Our Mission

  • Bring unity and solidarity among the Imams and Islamic scholars
  • Disseminate authentic Islamic teachings
  • Provide religious and pastoral care and services to all.
  • Reach out to youth, women and marginalised members of our community
  • Facilitate community support programs
  • Strive to build a cohesive and peaceful society in Victoria

OUR HISTORY

1984
BOIV Established

Board of Imams Victoria (BOIV) was established in 1984 by a handful of Imams who have dedicated their life to serve the Muslim community in Victoria. It was the first Imams board in Australia. At the time of its foundation there was only handful of registered members. Namely Sheikh Rexhep Idrisi (President), Sheikh Fehmi Naji Imam Rahimahulklah (Secretary) Shk. Ibrahim Omerdic, Shk. Abdullah Mahmud Shk. Hassan El Wafai and Shk. Eljam Bardi. As of today the BOIV have 67+ registered member Imams.


1990
First Constitution Adoption

The first Constitution believed to be adopted by the BOIV on the 30th of August 1990 sets out the basic rules to govern its affairs.

2003
CAV Recognition

The BOIV was registered as an incorporated organisation on 1ST December 2003 under Consumer affairs Victoria (CAV). At the time of the registration no legally compliant constitution was adopted. The management and administrative affairs of the BOIV was governed by ‘model rules’ as required by Association Incorporation Act.

2012
ACNC Registered

 The ACNC was established in December 2012 to achieve the following objects:

  • Maintain, protect and enhance public trust and confidence in the sector through increased accountability and transparency
  • Support and sustain a robust, vibrant, independent and innovative not-for-profit sector
  • Promote the reduction of unnecessary regulatory obligations on the sector.
    2017
    BOIV Registered with ACNC

    On 1st of October 2017 the BOIV was registered under ACNC Charity  Register. Australian Charities and Not-for- Profit Commission (ACNC) is the national regulator of charities.

    2024 Onwards
    Unity the way forward

    We are comittited to bringing unity and solidarity among the Imams and Islamic scholars, and the Muslim population in Victoria and the rest of Victoria

    Governance

    Board of Imams of Victoria (BOIV) Executive Board and its Management are collectively committed to ensuring sound governance principles are maintained and applied in governing of BOIV and its entities. This statement sets out the standards and principles to achieve sound corporate governance. BOIV is a charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission and therefore it must meet a set of governance standards.

    Standard 1

    Purposes and not-for-profit nature of a registered entity

    BOIV’s constitution provides that it is a not-for-profit charity and has charitable purpose as an object of the Constitution. BOIV also continuously operates as a not-for-profit charity and is working towards a charitable purpose as per its governing document.

    Standard 2

    Accountability to members

    BOIV has members, therefore BOIV takes reasonable steps be accountable to its members and provides its members an adequate opportunity during the AGM to raise concerns about how BOIV is governed. BOIV regularly communicates with its members and stakeholders through its monthly meetings, AGM and social media.

    Standard 3

    Compliance with Australian Laws

    BOIV acts lawfully and complies with the law. In most cases, this relates to common sense and good practice, such as being familiar with the main areas of regulation relating to BOIV activities, having some financial controls, and having a process to ensure BOIV meets its legal obligations.

    Standard 4

    Suitability of responsible persons

    BOIV takes reasonable steps to be satisfied that each of its Board members, directors  and officers is not disqualified from

    • Managing a corporation under the Corporation Act; and
    • Being responsible person by the ACNC Commissioner, within the previous 12 months.

    Standard 5

    Duties of responsible persons

    BOIV takes reasonable steps to make sure that the following duties apply to responsible persons and that they follow them. These duties are:

    • To act with reasonable care and diligence
    • To act honestly in the best interest of the charity and for its charitable purposes;
    • Not to misuse their position as a responsible person;
    • Not to misuse information they gain in their role as a responsible person
    • To disclose conflict of interest;
    • To ensure that financial affairs of the charity are managed responsibly; and
    • Not to allow the charity to operate while it is insolvent

    OUR TEAM

     

    Executive Committee

    • EImam Khalilurrahman HAMID – President
    • EImam Abdul Rahman MAGAN - Deputy President
    • EImam Muhammad Nawas SALEEM – Secretary
    • EImam Warsama Said BULHAN -Deputy Secretary
    • EImam Moustapha SARAKIBI - Treasurer
    • EImam Mogamat Majidih ESSA - Deputy Treasurer
    • EImam (Dr). MD Rafiqul ISLAM – Member
    • EImam Abdul KADER – Member
    • EImam Omran ALOLABI – Member

    FOUNDERS

    • E Sheikh Rexhep Idrisi - President
    • ESheikh Fehmi Naji Imam Rahimahulklah - Secretary
    • EShk. Ibrahim Omerdic
    • EShk. Abdullah Mahmud
    • EShk. Hassan El Wafai
    • E Shk. Eljam Bardi

    CiFAM Members

    Imam Moustapha SARAKIBI
    Imam Muhammad Nawas SALEEM
    Imam Khalilurrahman HAMID
    Imam Omran ALOLABI
    Ms. Lina AYOUBI – Women’s Liaison

    CiFAM Members

    Imam Moustapha SARAKIBI
    Imam Muhammad Nawas SALEEM
    Imam Khalilurrahman HAMID
    Imam Omran ALOLABI
    Ms. Lina AYOUBI – Women’s Liaison

    Women’s Advisory Committee

    Ms. Lina AYOUBI
    Ms. Salma COOK

    Community & Youth Advisory Committee

    Br. Jazeer NIJAMUDDIN

    Member Imams

    • Imam Ibrahim ABDEL HAFIZ
    • Imam Abdulkadir ABDALLA
    • Imam Sultan ABDIWALI
    • Imam Abdul Azeez
    • Imam Abdul Hafis HUMAM
    • Imam Abdul Khaliq MAHMUD
    • Imam Abdul Rahman MAGAN
    • Imam Abdul KADER
    • Imam Abdihakim SHARIF
    • Imam Abdishakur HAJOMAR
    • Imam Abdinur WELI
    • Imam Abdulla HAWARI
    • Imam Abdurrahamn ZYKA
    • Imam Ahmad ELZOKM
    • Imam Ahmad Moim SIDDIQUI
    • Imam Ajwad HASHIM
    • Imam Ali RABAH
    • Imam Omran ALOLABI
    • Imam Naeim ALI
    • Moaaz ALHAWARI
    • Imam Eljam Z. BARDI
    • Imam Besar I MUSTAF
    • Imam Brent Lee (ISA)
    • Imam Daud DLONGOLO
    • Imam Mudasser Masood DHEDHY
    • Imam Muhamed DIDIK
    • Imam Faris FRKJAK
    • Imam Seyed Fadlullah FADEL
    • Imam Mohamad Fadil FACHNI
    • Imam Hassan Osman GABRESS
    • Imam Soner EREN
    • Imam Mostafa HASAN
    • Imam Ajwad HASHIM
    • Imam Muhammed Furqanul JABBAR
    • Imam Ismail Ali HERSI
    • Imam Ismet PURDIC
    • Imam Isse Abdo MUSSE
    • Imam Khaled RAHHAL
    • Imam Khalid SHAH
    • Imam Khalilurrahman HAMID
    • Imam Atalla KHAWALDEH
    • Imam Muhammad Waseem KHAN
    • Imam Hysni MERJA
    • Imam Samir MOHTADI
    • Imam Mogamat Majidih ESSA
    • Imam Ibrahim OSMAN
    • Imam Muhammad Nawas SALEEM
    • Imam Qazi SAAD
    • Imam Rabih BAYTIE
    • Imam Selim YIGIT
    • Imam Perparim SULAJ
    • Imam Usama OMRAN
    • Imam Mostafa SARAKIBI
    • Imam Muhamad Helmi SOM
    • Imam Syed Ahmad Syed ASHRAFI
    • Imam Muhammad Haris SIDDIQUI
    • Imam Warsama BULHAN
    • Imam Wissam ZA’ATITI
    • Imam Yassin AMAN
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    • Dr. Abdel Nasser SALEH
    • Dr. Seyed Fadlullah FADEL
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