About IMAN
IMAN
IMAN (The International Muslim Association of New Zealand) is one of the oldest Islamic organizations in New Zealand and the largest in the capital city – Wellington.
IMAN was founded on the principles of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat and we represent the vast majority of Muslims in Wellington.
IMAN is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization and we are registered as an incorporated society in New Zealand. We are one of the founding member
FORMATION OF IMAN
The Association adopted its name during a special meeting called on 24 June 1967. The name suggested was ‘International Muslim Association of New Zealand’ (IMAN). The reason for calling it International was that its members came from many different countries, and also that Muslims from outside of Wellington could also become members as explained by Dr. Majed Khan. An important point which should be noted here is that the word “
From one Meeting in
Having formed IMAN, the now late Dr. Majed Khan’s private residence in Huntingdon Street in Karori became the office of IMAN, and
IMAN was involved in giving lectures to colleges, schools, even Police Stations on request. IMAN was also invited to give lectures at the Department of World Religions at the Victoria University for its course on Islam.
IMAN was incorporated by the Registrar on 22 December 1969 and a certificate of Incorporation (No. W.I.S. 60/110) was issued.
IMAN Committee
Tahir Nawaz
President
Shameem Khan
Treasurer
Safwan
Secretary
Committee members
Vice President
– Faried Fachruddin
Vice President
– Tariq Saeed
Committee Members
– Br Mohammed Javed (Porirua Islamic Centre)
– Br Aminuddin Rasheed(upper Hutt Islamic centre )
– Br Gul Hassan ( New land islamic Centre)
– Br Mohammed Abdul Aziz ( Operations Co-ordinator)
– Sr Nourina D jamal Women’s Wing)
– Sr Kazidah M Shah (Womens Co-ordiantoor )
– Br Hanif Ali (Maintenance Team)
– Br M Elmi