http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waikatomuslims.org.nz en-us Fri, 01 May 2026 13:42:23 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/158740/uow--wma-fee-bursary-2026/ ... Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:15:28 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post158740 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/150374/barakah-kitchen/ Alhamdulillah, Barakah Kitchen is a community-led initiative for the benefit of our community.InShaAllah, Barakah Kitchen will provide warm takeaway meals to individuals and families in need, prepared from the Claudelands Masjid kitchen.Details on the starting date and time will be shared soon.We invite you to contribute towards Barakah Kitchen to help keep this service running. Any amount is appreciated.May Allah SWT accept and reward your generosity.Ameen.... Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:40:28 +1200 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post150374 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/150339/seen--how-new-zealand-muslims-perceive-themselves--and-are-perceived/ Assalamu Alaikum,This month, Dr. Usman Afzali and his team will be sharing their key findings from the Muslim Diversity Study project with the Hamilton community. Date: 31st August 2025Time: 6:30-08:00pmS Block Room S.1.04 - University of Waikato, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton 3216 Featuring speakers from the community and Dr Usman Afzali (Principal Investigator, Muslim Diversity Study and Lecturer at University of Otago) This talk aims to provide insights from the recently collected data (2023-2024)... Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:11:18 +1200 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post150339 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/148140/job-opportunity-part-time-administrative-assistant/ The Waikato Muslim Association is looking for a part-time Admin Assistant to help run our community operations and support WISE Madrassah and FIANZ Bait-ul-Maal. Flexible hours, meaningful work, and a chance to serve the community.🗓 Apply by Friday, 18 July 2025 – Details are below!... Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:45:45 +1200 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post148140 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/145432/part-time-role-opening--iqra-educare/ Assalamu Alaikum. IQRA Educare are looking a part-time, qualified Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher. If you or someone you know is interested, please have a look at the attached job posting. JazakAllah Khair,WMA... Sat, 17 May 2025 18:11:33 +1200 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post145432 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/143328/wma-history-book-release/ We are excited to announce the upcoming release of "A Brief History of Waikato Muslim Association" (Hamilton, New Zealand)! Narrated by Dr. Anis Rahman PhD, QSO, JP. With assistance from Mohammad Ali CA, JP and Abdullah Drury MA, MPhil The book will be now available for FREE on our website on the day of Eid, Insha Allah.... Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:19:43 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post143328 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/143326/community-eid-celebration--vendor-sign-ups/ Assalamu Alaikum,With the Community Eid Day run by New Zealand Eid Day approaching, we have an exciting opportunity for vendors! There are very limited spots available for the upcoming Eid Day Celebration. Don't miss your chance to showcase your business and connect with the community.Stall registration forms are now open for:Food Vendors: Food Stall FormInfo Kiosks/Organisations: Info Stall FormBusiness Stalls: Business Stall FormImportant: Last day to apply is this Friday! ... Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:18:26 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post143326 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/143325/community-eid-celebration--eid-ul-fitr-2025/ Join us for the NZ Eid Day 2025 celebration in Hamilton!Date: Saturday, 12th April, 2025Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PMVenue: Claudelands Event Centre, Exhibition Halls A, B and CThere are many activities including:Games and ridesBouncy castlesFood stallsHennaFace paintingAnd much more!Free entry for everyone, but please get your ticket in advance: Get Your Free Ticket Here... Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:15:12 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post143325 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/143324/eid-ul-fitr-salah-2025/ Assalamu Alaikum,Inshallah, the Eid Al-Fitr Salah will be held at Claudelands Event Centre at 8:15am sharp. The date will be confirmed on Sunday the 30th of March after the sighting of the new moon. Enter through Gate 3 on Brooklyn Rd. Please note there’s a $5 cash parking fee (bring exact amount). No food or drinks allowed inside the venue, and don’t forget to bring your own prayer mat.Jazakallah Khair,WMA... Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:12:14 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post143324 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/post/143116/zakat-ul-fitr-food-hampers/ 🌙 Zakat ul Fitr Food Hampers🌙 Distribution of Zakat Al Fitr Food Hampers on Sunday, March 23rd, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Jamia Masjid, 921 Heaphy Tce. 📍 Location: Iqra Childcare Please remember that these hampers are provided from Zakat ul Fitr contributions and are intended for those who are truly in need. As the hampers are limited, we kindly ask that they be distributed fairly, ensuring that those facing the greatest hardships have the opportunity to receive them. Thank you fo... Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:37:32 +1300 http://www.waikatomuslims.org.nz/blog/#post143116