House of Guidance the English translation of Baitul Huda. Welcome to the Baitul Huda Mosque. It stands as a beacon of faith in Marsden Park Sydney.
This is Australia’s first Ahmadiyya mosque. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community runs it. The Baitul Huda Mosque is more than just a building. It represents community loyalty and peace.
Let’s step back in time. The land was bought in 1983. Mirza Tahir Ahmad laid the foundation stone that same year. He was the Khalifatul Masih IV.
The first missionaries arrived in 1985. They were Mr Shakil Ahmad Munir and Mrs Naima Munir. In 1987 the Ahmadiyya Jamaat became official. It was registered as the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Australia Inc.
The Baitul Huda Mosque officially opened in July 1989. Mirza Tahir Ahmad returned for the opening. The mosque has grown since then.
In 2008 an extension hall was added. This marked the centenary of Khilafat. In 2013 the Khilafat Centenary Hall opened. Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad did the honors.
The Baitul Huda Mosque shows community spirit. In 2015 Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recognized their contribution to Australia. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association showed their loyalty. They distributed 500000 leaflets saying Loyalty to Homeland.
Australia Day here is special. There is a flag raising ceremony. Everyone sings the national anthem. A barbecue follows this.
The Baitul Huda Mosque can hold 700 worshippers. Inside there is peace. Outside there is community.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is global. It spans over 200 nations. Their leader is Mirza Masroor Ahmad. He leads millions worldwide.
The community focuses on peace and tolerance. They have built many mosques schools and hospitals. They share the Holy Quran in over 72 languages. Their TV channel MTA broadcasts 24/7. They also run the Humanity First charity.
Think about Soofi Hassan Musa Khan. He accepted the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in 1903. Consider Charles Francis Sievwright and Professor Clement Wragge. They also joined the community.
Today the Baitul Huda Mosque stands tall. It embodies guidance community and faith. It is a proud landmark in Sydney. It is a testament to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s values.