The Short History of Islamic Society of the Northern Territory (ISNT) or The Islamic Society of Darwin Mosque

The Short History of Islamic Society of the Northern Territory (ISNT) or The Islamic Society of Darwin (ISD) Mosque

The Islamic Society of Darwin, formerly known as the Islamic Society of the Northern Territory (ISNT), was established in the year 1971, when the dire need for the preservation of the Muslim identity was felt. There was no mosque built yet in Darwin at that time. In February 1978, the ISNT acquired 1.2 acres of land in Wanguri, after a long drawn negotiation with the government. By the grace of Almighty Allah, sufficient funds were collected through various sources, which included generous donations from the Darwin Muslim community, interstate donations and grants from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the Department of Immigration, the Islamic Solidarity Fund and the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils, and by using these funds, the Darwin Mosque and Islamic Centre, was constructed on the granted land.

"Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allah's pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in paradise." (B. 8:65)

In subsequent years, the society grew. It then expanded the mosque, established the Islamic Community Hall and was able to secure a separate section for burial of Muslims at the Thorak cemetery.

Further information regarding the society's history is available in the book ‘A Brief History of The Islamic Society of Darwin’ by Brother Nur ul Haq, available at the mosque and at Casuarina Library.

Retrieve From : http://isod.org.au

COOKING WITH CULTURE

COOKING WITH CULTURE : STUDENT RECIPESESL & AMEP Semester 1, 2013

Tzatziki

Why is this dish special?

Tzatziki is probably one of Greece's most famous dips. It utilises ingredients which are plentiful in that country. We're talking thick, creamy sheep's milk yogurt. It's commonly used in souvlaki that are served in many restaurants and it often comes out as a starter as well. Whack it on some fresh bread and you are in heaven. It's very easy to prepare and the secret lies in the yogurt. Please be wary if you make this NOT to use revolting low fat yogurt.

Ingredients

 250 Grams of good Greek yogurt. The natural, thick one!

3 small or "Lebanese" cucumbers finely grated

2-3 finely minced garlic cloves

A good handful of dill finely chopped

Another good handful of fresh mint roughly chopped

A "splash" of extra virgin olive oil

Juice of half a lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 1. Peel and deseed the cucumbers. Finely grate them using a grater.

2. Once this has been done squeeze the excess water out of them. (We don't want them too wet).

3. Place the grated cucumber into the yogurt along with the remaining ingredients.

4. Mix well, cover and place in the refrigerator.

Notes

Once everything is combined,place the Tzatziki into the fridge and let it rest a little while for the flavours of the garlic to mix. It's a good idea to make this the day before.

Class: Cert IV                Name: Maria Skilla                  Nationality: Greek