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Articles from Warragul Mosque
Guides, community stories, and resources from BINAI, Baw Baw Shire's Islamic centre.
The Islamic Calendar Explained: Hijri Months, Sacred Days & Key Dates
The Islamic calendar is lunar — 12 months, 354 days, dates shifting ~11 days earlier each year. All 12 Hijri months, the sacred months, moon sighting, and key dates for 2026–27.
What Is a Janazah? Islamic Funeral Rites Explained
A janazah is an Islamic funeral: ghusl (washing), kafan (shrouding), the janazah prayer, and burial — usually within 24–48 hours. What happens, why, and how it works in Gippsland.
What Do Muslims Believe? The Six Articles of Faith Explained
Muslims believe in one God, angels, revealed books, the prophets (including Jesus and Moses), the Day of Judgement, and divine decree. Each belief explained simply.
What Is the Quran? Structure, History & How Muslims Read It
The Quran is Islam's holy book — 114 chapters revealed over 23 years, preserved word-for-word in Arabic. What it contains, how it's organised, and how Muslims read it daily.
Eid ul-Adha 2026 at Warragul Mosque — Prayer Time, Program & What to Expect
Eid ul-Adha 2026 is Saturday 7 June or Sunday 8 June. Warragul Mosque hosts Gippsland's only Eid prayer — morning salah, program details, and everything you need to know. All welcome including non-Muslim visitors.
The Five Pillars of Islam Explained
The Five Pillars of Islam — Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. What each requires, why they matter, and how they're practised at Warragul Mosque.
How to Become Muslim: The Shahada and What Comes Next
Becoming Muslim starts with the Shahada — a sincere declaration of faith. How to say it, what happens at a mosque when you convert, and new Muslim support in Warragul.
What Is Hajj? The Islamic Pilgrimage to Mecca Explained
Hajj: Islam's once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca. Who must go, what happens during each ritual, and its connection to Eid al-Adha.
What Is Nikah? The Islamic Marriage Ceremony Explained
Nikah: the Islamic marriage ceremony and contract, step by step. What are the 5 requirements? Is Nikah legally recognised in Australia? Complete guide.
What Is Salah? The Five Daily Prayers in Islam Explained
Salah: Islam's five daily prayers. Prayer names (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha), times, what happens during each, and how Salah is observed at Warragul Mosque.
What Is Wudu? The Islamic Ritual Wash Explained
Wudu (ritual wash before prayer): step by step. What you wash, the sequence, what breaks it — and what to know when visiting a mosque for the first time.
Ramadan 2027 at Warragul Mosque — Prayer Times, Taraweeh & Iftaar
Ramadan 2027 at Warragul Mosque — Taraweeh, Iftaar, Suhoor, Laylat al-Qadr, and how to join Gippsland's only Ramadan community.
Islamic Education for Children: Quran Classes & Islamic Studies in Warragul
Quran classes, Islamic studies, and Arabic for children every Sunday at Warragul Mosque. What the programme covers, who it's for, and how to enrol.
How to Visit a Mosque: Etiquette, Dress Code & What to Expect
Visiting a mosque for the first time? What to wear, mosque etiquette, what happens during prayer, and what to say when you arrive.
What Is Halal? Meaning, Food Rules & What Muslims Can Eat
Halal means 'permissible' in Islam. Meat must be correctly slaughtered; pork and alcohol forbidden. Complete guide — including halal food in Gippsland.
What Is Ramadan? Fasting, Meaning, Dates & Everything You Need to Know
Ramadan: 29-30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset. Who must fast, what Suhoor and Iftar are, and when Ramadan 2027 starts — expected 7 February.
What Is Zakat? Meaning, Calculation, Rules & Who Receives It
Zakat: Islam's mandatory 2.5% annual charity on savings above the nisab. How to calculate it, who must pay, who can receive it, and how it differs from Sadaqah.
What Is Eid al-Adha? The Festival of Sacrifice Explained
Eid al-Adha — the Festival of Sacrifice. Morning prayer, Qurbani, and giving to those in need. Eid al-Adha 2026 falls on Saturday 7 June at Warragul Mosque.
What Is Eid? Eid Saeed & Eid Mubarak Meaning Explained
What does Eid Mubarak mean? Two Eids in Islam — Eid al-Fitr (after Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha. Greetings, celebrations, and Eid prayer at Warragul Mosque.
What Is Jummah Prayer? Times, Meaning & How to Attend
Jummah prayer every Friday 1:30 PM — Warragul Mosque. What happens, how long, who can attend, and what to wear as a first-time visitor.
Interfaith in Baw Baw Shire
Over 1,000 neighbours and local schools have visited Warragul Mosque. How a small Muslim community in Baw Baw Shire quietly does the work of interfaith.
The Muslim Community in Baw Baw Shire
Who are Baw Baw Shire's Muslims, where do they come from, and what does community life look like in regional Victoria? A closer look at the community.
Islamophobia in Gippsland: What It Is, What's Happening, and What You Can Do
Anti-Muslim racism in regional Victoria — what the data shows, what Gippsland Muslims experience, and what the community can do.
Finding Faith in Warragul: Stories of Those Who Embraced Islam
Two Warragul reverts — one found Islam before the mosque existed, one was the first to take Shahada inside it. What it means for reverts in Baw Baw Shire.
What Does BINAI Mean? The Story Behind the Name
BINAI stands for BawBaw Islamic Network Australia Inc. — but the word itself means 'building' in Arabic and Malay, and carries deep meaning for Gippsland's Muslim community. Here is the story.
There Is No Mosque Within 45km of Warragul. Here Is Why That Matters.
For 25+ years, Baw Baw Shire Muslims drove 80km+ to the nearest mosque. What that 45km gap meant for local families — and what's next.
What People Say About Warragul Mosque
Warragul Mosque: 5.0 stars on Google. What weekly worshippers, community visitors, and interfaith guests say about Gippsland's only Islamic centre.
Why Donate to Warragul Mosque?
Your donation to BINAI funds daily prayers, Quran classes, and a permanent Islamic centre for 250+ Muslims in Baw Baw Shire. ACNC-registered charity.
How BINAI Is Building Warragul's First Permanent Mosque
The story of how a small group of Muslim families in regional Victoria came together to establish Baw Baw Shire's first mosque, and what comes next.
Ramadan in Regional Victoria
How does a small regional Muslim community observe Ramadan? Warragul Mosque shares what the holy month looks like in Baw Baw Shire, from suhoor to Taraweeh.
Is There a Mosque in Warragul?
Yes. Warragul Mosque — 72 Victoria St, Baw Baw Shire's first Islamic centre. Open for Jummah every Friday. Here's everything you need to know.
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