Help Aman Islamic Trust Buy a Permanent Home in Wellington

Six years renting. One home for generations.

For the last six years, Aman Islamic Trust has served Wellington’s Muslim community from rented space. Every week our doors open for the five daily prayers, Jumu’ah, Quran classes for children and adults, Sunday lectures, youth sport and counselling three nights a week. Every Ramadan we gather for iftar and Tarawih, and every Eid we pray together as one community.

All of this happens in a space we do not own. We are now planning to buy our own property, a permanent home for the community, but we do not yet have the funds. We are asking Muslims in Wellington, across New Zealand and around the world to help us get there.

Our target: NZ$1.5 million. It is an ambitious goal, and it will only be reached through many hands giving together, in Wellington and around the world.

Why a permanent home matters

When the trust was founded, its stated purpose included “to establish and maintain a larger Islamic Centre, school, and youth activities to contribute to community development.” Six years on, that purpose has never been more urgent.

• Rent builds nothing. Every dollar spent on rent is gone. A property owned by the trust serves the community for generations.
• Programmes need certainty. With a permanent home we can plan youth, women’s and education programmes years ahead, not lease to lease.
• Families and newcomers need a stable anchor. Supporting the settlement of Muslim families arriving in Greater Wellington is one of our core objectives, and a permanent centre is the place they can always find.

What the new centre will provide

• A prayer hall for the daily prayers, Jumu’ah, Tarawih and Eid
• A youth space for education, sport and mentoring (read how we approach youth development)
• A women’s and family room for study circles and support
• A private room for confidential counselling
• A classroom for Quran, Tajweed and Arabic
• A welcoming space for schools, neighbours and interfaith visitors

A reward that continues

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: “Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 450, Sahih Muslim 533)

He also said: “When a person dies, their deeds end except for three: ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them.” (Sahih Muslim 1631)

A centre for prayer and learning is one of the clearest examples of sadaqah jariyah. Every prayer offered there and every child who learns to read the Quran there continues long after the gift is made.

How you can help

1. Give once by card on our donate page. Every gift, large or small, goes to the building fund.
2. Become a Building Partner with a monthly gift. Regular gifts let us plan with confidence.
3. Give by bank transfer using the reference BUILD-YourName. Our Kiwibank account details, including the SWIFT code for overseas gifts, are on the donate page.
4. Share this appeal with family and friends, wherever in the world they live.
5. Make dua that Allah makes this project easy and accepts it from everyone who helps.

A note on Zakat: please give to this appeal from your Sadaqah. If you wish to pay Zakat, use our separate Zakat fund, which goes only to eligible recipients.

Our promise to every donor

Aman Islamic Trust is a registered New Zealand charity (CC60901). Building fund donations are held separately and used only for the property. Every gift receives a receipt, and we will post progress updates on the appeal page so you can see how close we are.

Six years of renting have shown us how much Wellington needs this centre. With your help, the next chapter can begin in a home of our own. JazakAllahu khayran.

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