History
History
History
The Islamic Society of South Australia was originally established on the 21st of April 1955, making it the oldest registered Islamic organisation in Australia – although the ‘Afghan’ community (who originated from Central Asia and were brought to Australia with their camels to open Central Australia) established mosques and community activities from the early 1800’s.
Since then, ISSA has been serving the community for over 70 years. ISSA is the first and oldest Muslim organization in Australia and South Australia.
The Purpose and Objectives of ISSA are:
To preserve the Islamic ideas and way of life as laid in the Holy Quran and the Sunnah within the community.
To develop the concept of Islamic brotherhood amongst muslims in South Australia.
To advance the South Australian muslim interests.
To provide the community with social, educational and spiritual services.
ISSA manages and is financially responsible for the following Islamic Institutions
ISSA Head Office and Omar Bin Alkhattab Masjid
(658 Marion Rd, Park Holme, SA 5043)
Abu Bakr Assiddiq Masjid
(52-56 Wandana Avenue, Gilles Plains, SA 5086)
Othman Bin Affan Masjid
(141 Hogarth Rd, Elizabeth Grove SA 5112)
Whyalla Masjid
(5 Morris Crs, Whyalla Norrie, SA 5600)
Mount Gambier Masjid
(9A Cedar St, Mount Gambier, SA 5290)
Murray Bridge Masjid
(83 Old Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge, SA 5253)