News Islamic Tradition
22 September 2014
The Hajj Simulation conducted in the last week of term 3 was one of the highlights from the Religion Department designed to build a better awareness and appreciation for the real Hajj. The lead up to this event included a number of related activities both in the Islamic Studies lessons as well as promotion at assemblies for both the Junior and Secondary students.
A special feature of the simulation this year was the fundraising efforts that helped send 13 Qurbans to the less fortunate in countries such Somalia, India, and Palestine, as well as to the Burmese refugees.
Thanks to the pledge from Mr Houghton who agreed to have his head shaved if at least $1000 were raised, the charity poured in at the last minute to help raise over $1400 in total! In the end, we had a line up of six brave men who offered their hair at the thrill of the Junior School audience 鈥 Ust Abdul Rahman, Ust Osman, Ust Amir, Mr Ahmed, Mr Fazeel, and Mr Houghton. Our thanks also goes out to Mr Orhan, our local hair dresser and a parent at the College, for doing all the shaves.
Well after the event, our young Foundation students were still heard clearly echoing "鈥淟abbaik Allahumma Labbaik....鈥. It was wonderful to see the support of so many parents coming along to participate on the day.
Now with everything done and dusted, remember to welcome back the Hajjis who will now be returning home again inshaAllah. Ask them to make dua鈥 as they are returning in a state of forgiveness so their prayers will be more readily accepted. Hajj Mabrook to Br. Maqsood from our Admin department, and his family! Hajj Mabrook also to those of our families who were blessed with the pilgrimage this year.
BEd (Macquarie), BEng (Civil) (UNSW)
Rahat started her career as a Civil Engineer. Realising the importance of education in the lives of children, she completed a degree in Teaching and embarked on a teaching career. She is dedicated to ensuring that each child can realise their potential and develop both spiritually and academically.
As co-founder and founding Principal of 蜜桃导航 from 2009-2017, Rahat has been passionately involved in the set up of this College right from the grassroots. With a passion for Islamic education, she teamed up with her husband to establish the first Islamic school in the City of Whittlesea.
Prior to her involvement in 蜜桃导航, Rahat has had a number of years of experience in other local Islamic schools, public schools, after hours madrassas, and has also been involved in Home Schooling whilst searching for the best way of educating her own children. Being in positions of teaching, leadership, and community service for the last 15 years has helped shape her motivation for contributing to the education of the Muslim community.
Rahat was appointed as Director of Student Learning and is determined to lead the way in helping the Al Siraat Community flourish as positive Muslims and citizens of Australia.