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Benevolence Australia - Shahada Ceremonies

Muslim-specificAll of Victoria

Benevolence conducts shahada ceremonies for converts, guiding you through the declaration in English and Arabic. You can come alone or bring family and friends, and afterwards you receive a printed shahada certificate signed by your witnesses, plus a gift pack…

2/125 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3109. operates state-wide (Melbourne based)

Campbellfield Mosque (UICCA)

Muslim-specificLocal area

Campbellfield Mosque runs a dedicated shahada service for people ready to embrace Islam, with the ceremony held privately with the officiating imam and a mosque member. The mosque also welcomes anyone with questions who wants to learn more about Islam, alongsi…

46-48 Mason St, Campbellfield VIC 3061. (UICCA also operates a Meadow Heights site at 149-155 Malmsbury Dr)

Coburg Islamic Centre (Fatih Mosque)

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An independent Turkish-heritage Islamic community centre and mosque offering five daily prayers, Jumu'ah, Quran classes for boys and girls including Tajweed and memorisation, Islamic studies courses, Islamic counselling and youth activities.

31 Nicholson St, Coburg VIC 3058.

Elsedeaq Heidelberg Mosque (Elsedeaq Islamic Society)

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Elsedeaq Heidelberg Mosque offers daily prayers, sermons in English and Arabic, and educational programs for Melbourne's north-east, describing itself as a welcoming and inclusive space for Muslims from all walks of life.

32 Elliott St, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081.

Emir Sultan Mosque (ICMG Dandenong)

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Emir Sultan Mosque serves the Greater Dandenong Muslim community with daily prayers, Quran classes, and family services. The mosque holds shahada ceremonies for people embracing Islam and welcomes new Muslims.

  • Imam Mehmet Salih Dogan - also serves ICMG Youth: 0402 900 970

139 Cleeland St, Dandenong VIC 3175. serves Greater Dandenong & the south-east

Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) - Shahada & New Muslim Consultation

Muslim-specificAll of Victoria

Support and guidance for people who have recently embraced Islam or are considering it, from Victoria's Muslim peak body, which represents approximately 270,000 Muslims through 85+ member societies and over 100 ethnic communities. Includes shahada, connection…

66-68 Jeffcott St, West Melbourne VIC 3003. operates state-wide

Preston Mosque (Islamic Society of Victoria)

Muslim-specificLocal area

One of Victoria's oldest and largest mosques, offering daily prayers, education programs including beginner classes, funerals, and community support. New Muslims can contact the office to be connected with an imam.

90 Cramer St, Preston VIC 3072. serves Melbourne's northern suburbs

UMMA Centre - Shahada Service

Muslim-specificLocal area

UMMA Centre in Doncaster East will guide you through the shahada in person or over the phone and gives supporting material as a gift to new Muslims. You can do it privately or with witnesses.

72-74 George St, Doncaster East VIC 3109. serves Melbourne's eastern suburbs

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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