Who are we?
the Islamic Council Of New Zealandis an organisation that unites all Muslims who are living in New Zealand and follow the school of the Ahlulbayt (PBUT) under ONE umbrella. ICONZ was established by Kiwi Muslims who have been born in New Zealand or born to migrants who chose New Zealand to be their home.
Established
Mid 2007
What does it mean to be part of ICONZ?
Being part of ICONZ means you belong to a wider network of Muslims where we strive for a strong foundation to achieve unity within our diverse communities.
What we stand for?
As Kiwis, we believe in working alongside all of our diverse and rich communities which make Aotearoa the unique and beautiful place we call home. Promoting Ahlul-Bayt values including respect, peace, love, unity and justice is key to achieving our goals - these goals and values are similar to Tangata Whenua values.
"People are of two types - either your brothers in faith or your equals in humanity"
Our Objectives
Unity
Connecting communities with one another
Excellence
Sharing best practice methods and facilitate inter-community networking
Proactivity
Be the balanced, unified voice of the member communities when engaging with external communities and organisations
Universal
Promoting the values of the Prophet and his Ahlul-Bayt (PBBUT)
Get Involved
Where you can find our member organisations?
Al-Rasool Foundation of Waikato
Hamilton
Main Language: Arabic/English
Islamic Ahl-ul-Bayt Foundation of New Zealand
Pakuranga
Main Language: English
Hazara Afghan Association Incorporated (HAAI)
Auckland
Main Language: English/Farsi
Al-Murtaza Association (NZ) Incorporated
Kelston
Main Language: Urdu/English
Islamic Shia Association of Wellington Incorporated
Wellington
Main Language: English
The Rising Sun Institute (TRS)
Nationwide
Main Language: English
Al-Mustafa Charity Centre
New Lynn
Main Language: Arabic/English
North Shore Ahlulbayt Centre
Rosedale
Main Language: Arabic/English
“O people, we created you all from a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another. Verily the noblest among you in the sight of Allah is the most God-fearing of you. Surely Allah is all-Knowing, all-Aware”