AMUST10: Ink & Impact celebrations on Sunday 15 September 2024 marking a decade since its rebranding from July 2014 issue was indeed a great success with participation from a diverse range of people associated with AMUST networks. First, I wish to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsoring organisations without whose financial support we, as a not for profit organisation would not have been able hold such a lavish gathering at an upmarket venue. Therefore I wish to express my gratitude to lead individuals for facilitating sponsorships namely: Amin El‐Bureeny, Head of Community Care, Human Appeal Australia; Dr Rateb Jneid, President, Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC); Professor Talal Yassine AM, Managing Director, Salaam; Lauren Hardgrave, CEO, Catholic Cemeteries & Crematoria; Nadia El-Mouelhy, Director, Halal Certification Authority; Waqar Mirza, Executive Director, Amanah Islamic Finance; Annas Agha, Creative Director, Think Studio and Irfan Afzal, Principal, Western Grammar School.
We are also grateful to our supporters: Gould Studio, City of Canterbury Bankstown, Islamophobia Register Australia and Crave Cola. Your support has been instrumental in making this event a reality. Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the two distinguished speakers, Senator Fatima Payman and Dr Mahsheed Ansari, for their insightful words and inspiring contributions.
Their presence had truly enriched this event and honoured the spirit of AMUST10 and Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad’s legacy. Thank you to Roger Ibn Tyrone for his powerful exhibition on Palestine, the Three Rivers Ensemble for their beautiful music and Hussin Goss for facilitating the auction that raised thousands of dollars for Human Appeal Australia’s Gaza Appeal. We cannot forget the ongoing genocide and struggle of the Palestinian people.
We specially thank each and every one of our guests for joining us at the special occasion in celebrating 10 years of AMUST and honouring the remarkable legacy of Dr Qazi Ashfaq Ahmad OAM. His vision of unity and community has brought together generations of people, and it’s heartening to see his ideals continue to inspire us as we gathered for AMUST10. Lastly, we acknowledge the great team work put together by the Seena Inc/AMUST team for holding this great event, excelling in organisation, displaying resilience and showcasing superb event management The regular production of AMUST with consistency, resilience and passion through the last 10 years has been highly acknowledged by the community and we pray for AMUST to become bigger and stronger in the years to come Inshaallah.
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