Podium

Podium

Our vision is to become a global catalyst for the revival and empowerment of Muslim Youth 'Podium’ is a loose English translation of the Arabic term ‘minbar’.

Traditionally the Prophet PBUH stood on the minbar to get the attention of the people in order to deliver an important message. However, in today’s society, it is very rare to find young Muslims who get the opportunity to have their voices heard on the minbar. This platforms serves as that minbar to AMPLIFY the voices of those struggling to be heard and capture the wide variety of talents and voices of Muslim Youth in Australia.

Photos from Podium's post 13/02/2024

JazakAllah Khair to Archery Ascension for sponsoring our camp and bringing the joy of archery to the brothers and sisters. Your support made our experience truly memorable 🏹

Photos from Podium's post 10/02/2024

🌟 Memorable moments at the Pathway of Strangers Camp 2024 – a successful camp that we are already missing! Alhamdulillah for all the meaningful memories that were created

Photos from Podium's post 10/02/2024

Memorable moments at the Pathway of Strangers Camp 2024 – a successful camp that we are already missing! Alhamdulillah for all the meaningful memories that were created 🌟

Photos from Podium's post 31/01/2024

🚨LAST DAY TO SIGN UP🚨

🗓️ Only 2 days to go before we embark on the Strangers Camp 2024 - and only 1 day left before we officially close applications!

📅 Fri 2nd Feb – Sun 4th Feb, 2024.
📍 Alexandra Adventure Resort, 43 Murrays Rd, Alexandra, VIC 3714.

One thing that makes the strangers camp so special is how brother/sisterhood and community are cultivated - especially when rooted in bettering and strengthening our faith and developing a closer bond with our Creator 💪

If you’re worried about being with a new group, remember that everyone is on their own path of being a stranger and wayfarer - and this journey is better done together 🤝

🎟️ Limited ticket availability remaining
https://bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

Photos from Podium's post 30/01/2024

With only 3 days to go, we are so excited to share with you the schedule for our upcoming Strangers camp! 🌲🏕️ it’s going to be a packed weekend full of connection, spiritual growth and great company inshaAllah :)

Only a handful of spots remaining! Be sure to get yours now 🏃🏽‍♂️

Ticket link in bio 🎟️

29/01/2024

Only 4 days to go!! It’s not too late to kick off your year with a spiritually uplifting camp experience 🌲📿

What better use if your time than a distraction free environment, dedicated to getting closer with The Creator and setting stronger faith foundations for yourself this year? 🔥🔥

Limited spots left:
https://bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

27/01/2024

SubhanAllah where did the time go? Only 5 days left until the Strangers camp begins!💨

Utilise this amazing opportunity to get closer to Allah SWT and be in the company of like-minded and like-hearted people.

Tickets sales are closing soon - don’t miss out on being a part of this beautiful experience 🌲

Link in our bio 🎟️

Photos from Podium's post 23/01/2024

Imam by day, Kung-Fu Master by night! 🥋

Meet | Imam Adama Konda 🔥

Not only has Imam Adama been a student of knowledge for decades, but he has also been an imam for more than 13 years and counting.

His passion for martial arts found him travelling to China to master the skill.

We are eager to learn from the Imam’s experiences; the art of travelling across continents and living as a stranger with different communities! 🌱

If you haven’t yet got your ticket to the ‘Path of the Strangers’ camp, what are you waiting for?

Tickets are selling fast! 🎟🏃🏽‍♀

https://bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

23/01/2024

🚨🚨🚨We are officially on the final 10 days before commencing the Path of the Strangers Camp 2024! ✨

Just 🔟 more sleeps until our community gets together for this transformative experience 🦋

This camp is the ideal opportunity to step back from your regular routine, recalibrate and learn some new steps to implementing faith based practices in your life AND come into your Muslim identity with more conviction, clarity and community around you 💪

‎‫بِسْمِ اللّٰه‬‎

Make 2024 your year for all the right reasons 🤲🏽

Tickets are selling fast and registration will not be open for much longer - so hurry and book yours now!

Camp registration link is in our bio 🎟️

Photos from Podium's post 20/01/2024

🚨 Introducing our International Keynote Speaker for our upcoming Spiritual Bootcamp - Path of the Strangers 🌱

Shaykh Alaa Elsayed was born in Egypt and lived there until he was 15 when he moved to Canada in the late 1970’s.

completed his Bachelor in Shariah from the American International University, has an ijazah in the Hafs ‘an ‘Asim Qira’ah and studied comparative religion at IPCI in South Africa.

Shaykh Alaa specialises in family matters, marriage, parenting, fostering happy Islamic homes and the youth.

🎟️ Stay tuned to find out which other guests will be joining us at the camp and remember to REGISTER NOW as spots are limited!

https://bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

20/01/2024

🗓️ *EXACTLY 2 WEEKS TO GO* 🚨

Our countdown continues! ⏳Only 14 more sleeps until the Strangers camp begins, inshaAllah 🙏

Give yourself the gift of a fresh start for the new year ☀️ Put your Deen first, surround yourself with good people and step out of your comfort zone for a couple of days 👣

📿 Bring your friends, share this with your networks and be sure to sign up before time runs out!

🎟️ Registration link in bio

17/01/2024

🗓️ 16 DAYS LEFT 🚨

And so our final countdown begins! ⏳Only 16 more sleeps until the Strangers camp begins, inshaAllah 🤲🏽

Start your 2024 on the best footing - nurturing your foundations and identity by putting your faith and spirituality first 🍃

📿 Tell your friends and community about it and don’t forget to register before time runs out!

🎟️ REGISTER NOW
➡️ bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

13/01/2024

It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said; Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.

📣📣The strangers camp is almost upon us, alhamdulillah!
Allow yourself the chance to make this year the fresh start you need. Replenish your relationship with your creator, your faith and your spirituality 📿
Surround yourself with likeminded peers and immerse yourself into an environment that supports your wellbeing 🤝
The barakah from our previous camp is ever present and we can’t wait to grow our community and create more memories with one another this February ✨🏕️🌲

Begin your journey on the right note and do it for the sake of Allah swt.

Open to ages 18-30. Limited spots are available, so be sure to register your interest using the link below: bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

09/01/2024

🚨 PODIUM'S SPIRITUAL BOOTCAMP 2024🚨

"Be in this world as though you were a stranger or a wayfarer.”

Embark on a journey to uncover the importance of being a stranger and wayfarer. Led by esteemed international speaker Sheikh Alaa El-Sayed, our sessions delve deep into the essence of these identities. This camp isn't just about empowerment; it's a redefinition of our path inspired by the examples of the original wayfarers.

📅 Fri 2nd Feb – Sun 4th Feb, 2024.
📍 Alexandra Adventure Resort, 43 Murrays Rd, Alexandra, VIC 3714.
🎟️ $350 pp ($300 with the full-time student discount)

Open to ages 18-30. Limited spots are available, so be sure to register your interest using the link below:
bit.ly/strangerscamp2024

24/11/2023

The situation in Palestine 🇵🇸 has us all wanting to do more, including being informed and educating ourselves. However, there is an influx of information and history. Do you want to learn about the situation but don't know where to start? A centralised and holistic crash course would be great, wouldn't it? Well, here is good news - we introduce *EDUCATE TO* *LIBERATE 🌍🇵🇸*

*The Sacred Land Initiative, Stand4Palestine, Podium, and the Victorian MSAs* have come together to invite Sheikh Ahmad Abdo to conduct a comprehensive crash course that will cover everything from the historical backdrop of Palestine, misconceptions, and practical insights from an Islamic perspective. Sign up now, dont delay!

*💲:* $20
*🗓:* 10 am-4 pm, Saturday, 25 November 2023
*📍:* University of Melbourne
*📓:* Register https://bit.ly/EducatePalestineRF

22/11/2023

The situation in Palestine 🇵🇸 has us all wanting to do more, including being informed and educating ourselves. However, there is an influx of information and history. Do you want to learn about the situation but don't know where to start? A centralised and holistic crash course would be great, wouldn't it? Well, here is good news - we introduce EDUCATE TO LIBERATE 🌍🇵🇸

The Sacred Land Initiative, Stand4Palestine, Podium, and the Victorian MSAs have come together to invite Sheikh Ahmad Abdo to conduct a comprehensive crash course that will cover everything from the historical backdrop of Palestine, misconceptions, and practical insights from an Islamic perspective. Sign up now, dont delay!

💲: $20
🗓: 10 am-4 pm, Saturday, 25 November 2023
📍: University of Melbourne
📓: Register https://bit.ly/EducatePalestineRF

17/11/2023

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17/11/2023

Next up… 🇵🇸

16/11/2023

Next up… Nour 🇵🇸

16/11/2023

The next performer on our list 🇵🇸

15/11/2023

Another one of our wonderful performers 🇵🇸 tickets in bio 🔗

15/11/2023

Introducing Rania - one our performers 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

14/11/2023

Next up on the line up 🇵🇸

14/11/2023

Next performer on our line up 🇵🇸

13/11/2023

Introducing our performers 🇵🇸

13/11/2023

Introducing our performers for the event 🇵🇸

07/11/2023

Introducing our line up for the open mic! Local artists raising their voices for Palestine. 🔗 tickets in our bio - all profit will be donated to Palestine 🇵🇸

02/11/2023

During these difficult times many of us of us have been feeling angry, isolated, overwhelmed and even hopeless 😔 Join us at this open mic event to express these feelings and to stand together as a community in solidarity and support for our brothers and sisters in Palestine 🇵🇸.
✨ We will be holding a bake sale and collecting donations for Gaza.
🔗Tickets in bio

24/10/2023

Under the Melbourne sky, the Muslim community unites in unwavering solidarity for Palestine! ✨ 🇵🇸

Hosted by the 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 in collaboration with #𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝟰𝗣𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 is holding an open-air Jumu'ah prayer in the Melbourne CBD, where hearts are open, voices resound and hope illuminates the path. In a historic gathering, 𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝟒𝟎 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒊𝒎 𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 across Melbourne converge to amplify the call of our brothers and sisters in Palestine insha'Allah.

📍𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟐𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟏𝐏𝐌 @ 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀

🔈𝗞𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗯𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗵. 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗱

𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦! 🇵🇸