Baitul Huda Mosque, Sydney facts for kids
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مسجد بیت الہدیٰ
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The Mosque in 2024
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Marsden Park, (Sydney), New South Wales, Australia |
 Location in Sydney
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| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | July 1989 |
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| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Baitul Huda Mosque is a special place of worship for Ahmadiyya Muslims. It's located in Marsden Park, a suburb of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. The name "Baitul Huda" means "House of Guidance," which shows its purpose as a place for spiritual direction. This mosque is managed by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (AMC) in Australia.
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History of the Mosque
Building a Place of Worship
The land for the Baitul Huda Mosque in Marsden Park was bought in 1983. A very important person, Mirza Tahir Ahmad, who was the fourth leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community (called Khalifatul Masih IV), laid the first stone for the mosque. This happened on September 30, 1983, during his first visit to Australia.
The first missionaries, Mr. Shakil Ahmad Munir and his wife, Mrs. Naima Munir, arrived in Australia on July 5, 1985. They helped establish the community. The Ahmadiyya community in Australia was officially registered as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia Inc. on September 7, 1987.
Opening and Growth
The mosque officially opened in July 1989. This was during the second visit of Mirza Tahir Ahmad, the fourth leader of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
In 2008, an extra hall was built. This was to celebrate 100 years of Khilafat, which means the system of spiritual leadership that guides the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Community Contributions
In December 2015, the Prime Minister of Australia at the time, Malcolm Turnbull, recognized the Ahmadiyya community's positive contributions to Australia. Aziz Omer, a spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia, said, "We are loyal to Australia and we want our kids to be loyal to Australia." Members of the association showed this loyalty by handing out 500,000 leaflets that said "Loyalty to Homeland."
The mosque also hosts Australia Day celebrations. These events include a flag-raising ceremony, singing the national anthem, and a barbecue. This shows how the community actively participates in Australian life.
