Islamic Forum for Australian Muslims
IFAM CONVENTION 2025
IFAM is going to host one of the biggest family event for the community. Two days of family fun, learning, socialising, enjoy, variety of food, shopping and on top of that get an opportunity to listen and interact directly with world’s renowned Islamic shcholars
Tickets
Online reservations are live now. Book tickets using below link.
We offer special discounts for the following attendees to allow everyone in the community to enjoy the event. You can email the booking team on
media.convention@ifam.org.au
- People that are differently abled
- People with Seniors’ card
- People with large group bookings of over 10 people
Speakers
Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Siraj Wahhaj is an African-American imam of Al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, New York and the leader of The Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA). He was also the former vice-president of the Islamic Society of North America.
Brother Sami Hamdi (online)
Sami Hamdi is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Interest. He has extensive experience in the MENA region, having been a television reporter and talk-show host for over 10 years. He is the Managing Director of the International Interest, a global risk and intelligence company. He advises government institutions, global companies and NGOs on the geopolitical dynamics of Europe and the MENA region, and has significant expertise in advising on commercial issues, market expansion, and management of stakeholders.
Brother Rais Khan
Rais Khan is Civil Engineer by profession, has been an active worker of IFAM for more than 15 years and is currently President of this family based organisation. He is a community leader, an experienced dawah worker with wide and in-depth experience as a volunteer۔ His vision is characterised by striving to promote the comprehensive message of Islam in the wider Australian community, while celebrating its unique diversity.
Senator Fatima Payman
Fatima Payman is an Australian politician who has served as a senator for Western Australia since 2022. Payman was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and lived for three years in Pakistan before migrating to Perth with her family in 2003. She attended the Australian Islamic College and studied pharmacy at university
Awarded Australian Muslim Role Model of the Year, 2022.
Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman
Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman is a prominent Imam, Community Leader and Dae’e (Preacher) based in Sydney, Australia. He’s the founder of the United Muslims of Australia (UMA), currently the President of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC)
Ustadh S. Ameenul Hasan
Ustadh S. Ameenul Hasan is an internationally renowned speaker, life coach, and certified NLP trainer. With a background in psychology, he offers expert guidance on anxiety, depression, anger, purposelessness, and relationship challenges. His impactful workshops and counseling sessions help individuals achieve emotional balance and personal growth.
Sheikh Abdool Rahman
Shaykh Abdool Rahman Khan is a graduate of the Islamic University in Madinah Munawwarah, specializing in Islamic Inheritance. He is currently serves as the chairman of the Shari’ah Council of Islamic Circle of North America and a member of the Fiqh Council of North America
Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamed
Ibrahim Abu Mohamed (Arabic: إبراهيم أبو محمد) is an Egyptian-born and educated Islamic scholar and Grand Mufti of Australia from September 2011 to March 2018
Brother Waseem Razvi
Br Waseem Razvi is the Founder President of Islamic Research & Educational Academy (IREA) and Electronics Engineer by Profession. He is an exceptional presenter of Islam to Non-Muslims in Australia in the tradition of Sheikh Ahmad Deedat & his mentor Brother Imran. He has interest in Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue.
Sheikh Bilal Dannoun
Sheikh Bilal is a famous Marriage Counsellor & Islamic Consultant in Sydney. He will be delivering a lecture on “Relationships - challenges in finding a spouse and challenges in keeping a spouse.
Sister Mariam Ardati
Mariam Ardati is an End-of-Life Doula and Funeral Director at Sakina Funerals. She supports individuals and families across Australia with compassionate Islamic end-of-life care and education.
Nawaz Deobandi
Nawaz Deobandi is a distinguished Indian Urdu poet and ghazal writer. He holds a Ph.D. in Urdu and a D.Litt. in literature, and has captivated audiences in more than 5,000 mushairas across the world.
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din an Australian revert to Islam, (Mouna Parkin) has a BA in Fiqh and Usul-al Fiqh from al-Madinah International University and is currently in her third year of a Masters in Fiqh. She has been a teacher of various shariah sciences at Masjid as Sunnah in Sydney for almost 20 years and is also from amongst the first three qualified females in Australia to become official members of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC). She is a community leader, international speaker and a devoted mother of five children.
Dr Muhammad Mustafa
Dr Muhammad Mustafa is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage. He undertook two missions as a volunteer at hospitals in Gaza with international humanitarian organisations
Dr Junaid Zuberi
Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Chair of Computer and Information Sciences, Geology and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics, Multiple AI Projects.
New York University. Fredonia NY
Ph.D. (Computer Engineering), Syracuse University
M.S. (Computer Engineering), Syracuse University
Dr Waleed Kadous
Waleed Kadous, Chief Scientist at Anyscale, drives innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, speech and interface technologies, and scalable LLM and generative AI systems. He previously led breakthroughs in location and sensing, technology transfer, and built world-class engineering teams at Uber and Google. Renowned for applying AI to real-world systems, he developed the Ansari AI assistant.
Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Siraj Wahhaj is an African-American imam of Al-Taqwa mosque in Brooklyn, New York and the leader of The Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA). He was also the former vice-president of the Islamic Society of North America.
Brother Sami Hamdi
Sami Hamdi is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Interest. He has extensive experience in the MENA region, having been a television reporter and talk-show host for over 10 years. He is the Managing Director of the International Interest, a global risk and intelligence company. He advises government institutions, global companies and NGOs on the geopolitical dynamics of Europe and the MENA region, and has significant expertise in advising on commercial issues, market expansion, and management of stakeholders.
Brother Rais Khan
Rais Khan is Civil Engineer by profession, has been an active worker of IFAM for more than 15 years and is currently President of this family based organisation. He is a community leader, an experienced dawah worker with wide and in-depth experience as a volunteer۔ His vision is characterised by striving to promote the comprehensive message of Islam in the wider Australian community, while celebrating its unique diversity.
Senator Fatima Payman
Fatima Payman is an Australian politician who has served as a senator for Western Australia since 2022. Payman was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and lived for three years in Pakistan before migrating to Perth with her family in 2003. She attended the Australian Islamic College and studied pharmacy at university
Awarded Australian Muslim Role Model of the Year, 2022.
Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman
Sheikh Shadi Alsuleiman is a prominent Imam, Community Leader and Dae’e (Preacher) based in Sydney, Australia. He’s the founder of the United Muslims of Australia (UMA), currently the President of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC)
Ustadh S. Ameenul Hasan
Ustadh S. Ameenul Hasan is an internationally renowned speaker, life coach, and certified NLP trainer. With a background in psychology, he offers expert guidance on anxiety, depression, anger, purposelessness, and relationship challenges. His impactful workshops and counseling sessions help individuals achieve emotional balance and personal growth.
Brother Waseem Razvi
Br Waseem Razvi is the Founder President of Islamic Research & Educational Academy (IREA) and Electronics Engineer by Profession. He is an exceptional presenter of Islam to Non-Muslims in Australia in the tradition of Sheikh Ahmad Deedat & his mentor Brother Imran. He has interest in Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue.
Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamed
Ibrahim Abu Mohamed (Arabic: إبراهيم أبو محمد) is an Egyptian-born and educated Islamic scholar and Grand Mufti of Australia from September 2011 to March 2018
Dr Junaid Zuberi
Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Chair of Computer and Information Sciences, Geology and Earth Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physics, Multiple AI Projects.
New York University. Fredonia NY
Ph.D. (Computer Engineering), Syracuse University
M.S. (Computer Engineering), Syracuse University
Sister Mariam Ardati
Mariam Ardati is an End-of-Life Doula and Funeral Director at Sakina Funerals. She supports individuals and families across Australia with compassionate Islamic end-of-life care and education.
Sheikh Abdool Rahman
Shaykh Abdool Rahman Khan is a graduate of the Islamic University in Madinah Munawwarah, specializing in Islamic Inheritance. He is currently serves as the chairman of the Shari’ah Council of Islamic Circle of North America and a member of the Fiqh Council of North America
Qari Muhammad Aafaq Lone
Muhammad Aafaq Lone is a LUMS graduate, international Qur’an instructor, and former General Secretary of the LUMS Religious Society. Known for his soulful command of melodic recitation and youth-centered Qur’anic engagement, he has taught students across 30 countries through digital platforms and global programs. With a growing online following, he continues to reach and inspire a diverse audience worldwide through his teaching and content
Nawaz Deobandi
Nawaz Deobandi is a distinguished Indian Urdu poet and ghazal writer. He holds a Ph.D. in Urdu and a D.Litt. in literature, and has captivated audiences in more than 5,000 mushairas across the world.
Sheikh Bilal Dannoun
Sheikh Bilal is a famous Marriage Counsellor & Islamic Consultant in Sydney. He will be delivering a lecture on “Relationships - challenges in finding a spouse and challenges in keeping a spouse.
Dr Waleed Kadous
Waleed Kadous, Chief Scientist at Anyscale, drives innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, speech and interface technologies, and scalable LLM and generative AI systems. He previously led breakthroughs in location and sensing, technology transfer, and built world-class engineering teams at Uber and Google. Renowned for applying AI to real-world systems, he developed the Ansari AI assistant.
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din an Australian revert to Islam, (Mouna Parkin) has a BA in Fiqh and Usul-al Fiqh from al-Madinah International University and is currently in her third year of a Masters in Fiqh. She has been a teacher of various shariah sciences at Masjid as Sunnah in Sydney for almost 20 years and is also from amongst the first three qualified females in Australia to become official members of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC). She is a community leader, international speaker and a devoted mother of five children.
Dr Muhammad Mustafa
Dr Muhammad Mustafa is an English-Australian emergency physician trainee, humanitarian, and former international athlete of Palestinian heritage. He undertook two missions as a volunteer at hospitals in Gaza with international humanitarian organisations
Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohamad
Ibrahim Abu Mohamed (Arabic: إبراهيم أبو محمد) is an Egyptian-born and educated Islamic scholar and Grand Mufti of Australia from September 2011 to March 2018
Sheikh Bilal Dannoun
Sheikh Bilal is a famous Marriage Counsellor & Islamic Consultant in Sydney. He will be delivering a lecture on “Relationships - challenges in finding a spouse and challenges in keeping a spouse.
Senator Fatima Payman
Fatima Payman is an Australian politician who has served as a senator for Western Australia since 2022. Payman was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, and lived for three years in Pakistan before migrating to Perth with her family in 2003. She attended the Australian Islamic College and studied pharmacy at university
Awarded Australian Muslim Role Model of the Year, 2022.
Ramia Abdo Sultan
Ramia Abdo Sultan is a lawyer, community advocate and is currently serving as Community Relations Advisor to the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC). As a da'iyyah, Ramia completed her Masters of Islamic Studies and runs study circles (halaqat) aimed at sisters across Sydney.
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din
Shaykhah Umm Jamaal ud-Din an Australian revert to Islam, (Mouna Parkin) has a BA in Fiqh and Usul-al Fiqh from al-Madinah International University and is currently in her third year of a Masters in Fiqh. She has been a teacher of various shariah sciences at Masjid as Sunnah in Sydney for almost 20 years and is also from amongst the first three qualified females in Australia to become official members of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC). She is a community leader, international speaker and a devoted mother of five children.
Sheikh Yahya Adel Ibrahim
Sh. Yahya Ibrahim is specialist in Spirituality and Qur’an. Studied Tafsir, Fiqh and Hadith with scholars from Hijaz and Egypt. Sought after by Muslim and non-Muslim organizations, schools and government. Educates on domestic violence, misogyny, gender discrimination, child protection, disability and mental health.
Waseem Razvi
Br Waseem Razvi is the Founder President of Islamic Research & Educational Academy (IREA) and Electronics Engineer by Profession. He is an exceptional presenter of Islam to Non-Muslims in Australia in the tradition of Sheikh Ahmad Deedat & his mentor Brother Imran. He has interest in Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue.
Sheikh Abdool Rahman
Shaykh Abdool Rahman Khan is a graduate of the Islamic University in Madinah Munawwarah, specializing in Islamic Inheritance. He is currently serves as the chairman of the Shari’ah Council of Islamic Circle of North America and a member of the Fiqh Council of North America
Khalid Masood (Poet)
Khalid Masood Khan is a respected columnist and poet, known for his thought-provoking writings that explore the complexities of life, politics, and culture. As a columnist, he offers insightful analysis and commentary on current events, sparking important discussions and debates.
IFAM CONVENTION 2025
Stalls
For Stall Enquiries, contact Stalls.Convention@ifam.org.au
For the Stall booking procedure, download the below documents:
For the Stall Registration, download the form:
Hotel Booking
We are proud to partner with
Novotel Sydney Parramatta
350 Church St, Sydney, 2150, Australia,
Mercure Sydney Parramatta
106 Hassall St, Rosehill NSW 2142
Accommodation Friday 3rd October 2025 to Monday 6th October 2025
Activities
- Combine sessions for the family.
- Sisters, Youth and kids’ sessions.
- Fun activities for kids.
- Shopping/Vendors Stalls (Clothing/Jewellery/Gift Items/Books and much more)
- Renowned local and international speakers
- Rides and fun activities for kids
We are delighted to share this news that Delhi ‘O’ Delhi ( Famous Restaurant Sydney) joining us at IFAM Convention as a Food partner with variety of food options. Their menu features contemporary twists on classic Indian recipes, all delivered with five-star hospitality and exceptional service.
Also there will be more diverse food stalls, featuring cuisines from around the world!
Get ready to indulge!
Program Schedule
Activities For Kids
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Video Highlights
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General Enquiries
For general enquiries, contact at info.convention@ifam.org.au.
You can also contact:
Br. RabNawaz: 0403 302 049
Br. Sami: 0451 275 557
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