The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) hosted the Global Imams and Scholars Council (GISC) 4th Annual Retreat in Australia in October 2026, welcoming visiting imams and scholars for engagements in Brisbane and Sydney.
The retreat brought together senior religious leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and South Africa.
As a founding member of GISC, ANIC supports cooperation between imams and scholars councils, including the exchange of knowledge and experience on matters affecting Muslim communities.
During their Australian visit, GISC delegates attended ANIC’s 19th Annual General Meeting at Slacks Creek Masjid in Brisbane on 11 October 2026.
ANIC also hosted the delegation for dinner at its Sydney office, bringing visiting scholars together with Australian imams, scholars and Muslim community leaders.
The engagements reflected the importance of maintaining connections between religious leadership bodies serving communities in different countries.
GISC’s published retreat reflections emphasised unity, mutual support, sharing experience and preparing future generations of imams and scholars.
The Council provides a platform for member organisations to learn from one another while recognising the different circumstances of the communities they serve.
ANIC remains committed to strengthening these scholarly relationships and supporting cooperation grounded in shared Islamic values and responsibilities towards the wider Muslim Ummah.
Further information and retreat highlights are available on the GISC website.
