Let’s Introduce Ourselves
Let’s Introduce Ourselves
The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) is the central and peak Islamic body that holds key representation from Australian-based Muslim Imams, scholars and clerics. Registered as a public company, ANIC was established in 2006 as an umbrella organisation consisting of a Council of Imams, representing each Australian state and territory.
ANIC aims to preserve mainstream understanding and teachings of Islam in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah, and the traditional understanding of the Muslim scholars, both past and present. Also, it seeks to unite the Councils of Imams of the various Australian states and territories by streamlining their activities and those of other respected scholars and clerics. It therefore represents the wider interests of the Australian Muslim community in different domains, thereby, leading to greater benefits to all constituencies.
ANIC is governed by a General Assembly of member imams, electing an ANIC executive board of 20 members representing all state imams councils every three-years.
At ANIC’s Inaugural General Assembly Meeting held in March of 2006 in Sydney, a key resolution was passed to empower the executive board to elect and appoint the position of the Grand Mufti of Australia.
Who We Are
Unity - Vision - Strength
ANIC is currently the sole national organisation of Imams and Islamic Scholars with a broad community representation. This places the Council in a unique position of officially representing the wider interests of the Australian Muslim Community. The ANIC members are involved in the day-to-day affairs of the Islamic community and in addressing and assisting in the affairs and concerns of the growing Muslim community.
Vision
The vision of the ANIC is to be a leading national body representing mainstream Islam in Australia. ANIC aims to utilise the skills, qualifications and expertise of imams, Islamic scholars and prominent community members to promote and contribute to the betterment of the Australian Muslim community and the wider Australian society at large.
Mission
The mission of ANIC is to provide religious leadership, rulings and services to the Muslim community in Australia by supporting local Islamic organisations, developing Islamic research, educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other faith communities and the wider Australian society in an effort to promote harmony and cooperation.
Membership is open to all qualified Imams who are active in the affairs of the Muslim community.
Currently, there are over 250 registered Imams with ANIC as active members from all the Australian states and territories.
To become a member of ANIC you must be a member of the state Council of Imams. In the case where there is no state Council of Imams, i.e. NT and TAS, then you can apply directly to ANIC by completing the online nomination form:
ANIC Organisation Chart
ANIC Executive Committee
Executive Committee Members 2024-2027 including the Grand Mufti of Australia, Imam Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohammed From NSW
| Imams Name | State | Position | |
| 1. | Imam Shadi Alsuleiman | NSW | President |
| 2. | Imam Ahmed Abdo | NSW | Vice President |
| 3. | Imam Majidih Essa | VIC | Secretary |
| 4. | Imam Moustapha Sarakibi | VIC | Assistant Secretary |
| 5. | Imam Tahar Mechraoui | NSW | Treasurer |
| 6. | Imam Warsama Bulhan | VIC | Assistant Treasurer |
| 7. | Imam Youssef Hassan | NSW | Executive Committee Member |
| 8. | Imam Jalal Chami | NSW | Executive Committee Member |
| 9. | Imam Mahmoud Al-Azhari | NSW | Executive Committee Member |
| 10. | Imam Fawaz Kamaz | NSW | Executive Committee Member |
| 11. | Imam Abdulla Hawari | VIC | Executive Committee Member |
| 12. | Imam Imraan Hussain | QLD | Executive Committee Member |
| 13. | Imam Abdulsalam Alim | SA | Executive Committee Member |
| 14. | Imam Faizel Ghafoor | WA | Executive Committee Member |
| 15. | Imam Khaliliurrahman Hamid | VIC | Executive Committee Member – Board of Imams VIC Chairman |
| 16. | Imam Akram Bash | QLD | Executive Committee Member – Council of Imams QLD Chairman |
| 17. | Imam Amin Abu Samaha | SA | Executive Committee Member – Council of Imams SA Chairman |
| 18. | Imam Salmaan Parker | WA | Executive Committee Member – Council of Imams WA Chairman |
| 19. | Imam Adam Konda | ACT | Executive Committee Member – Council of Imams ACT Chairman |