The United Arab Muslims Association (TUAMA)

The United Arab Muslims Association (TUAMA) is the organization responsible for overseeing and managing the Greenacre Grand Mosque, along with its community services, programs, and long-term development. Since its establishment, TUAMA has worked diligently to ensure that the mosque remains a place of worship, guidance, unity, education, and service for the wider community.

TUAMA was officially founded on 6 August 1985 by Sheikh Khaled Zeidan and a dedicated group of community volunteers who shared a vision of building a strong, united, and faith-driven Muslim community in Australia. What began as a grassroots effort has evolved into a respected non-profit organization that continues to serve the community decades later.

For over forty years, TUAMA has maintained a focus on unity, sincerity, and service to the community, remaining free from internal politics and division. The organization is built upon values of honesty, transparency, accountability, and trust, principles that continue to guide its leadership and operations today. Many of the founding members have since passed away—may Allah have mercy upon them—while others remain actively committed to serving the community with the same dedication that marked the organization’s early years.

TUAMA has always regarded community donations as a sacred trust and responsibility. Throughout its history, the organization has earned a strong reputation for integrity and ethical conduct, remaining free from financial scandals or misuse of community funds. This longstanding trust has allowed generations of worshippers and families to confidently support the mosque and its community services.

While the organization carries the name 'The United Arab Muslims Association,' its mission has always extended beyond any single ethnicity or background. The name reflects the historical context of its establishment in 1985, when the local Muslim community was predominantly Arab and united under a shared vision of strengthening Islam and supporting Muslims in Australia. Today, TUAMA proudly welcomes and serves individuals from all ethnicities and cultures, remaining committed to fostering unity, mutual respect, and positive contributions to Australian society.

Guided by its core values and Islamic principles, TUAMA continues to work towards preserving the Greenacre Grand Mosque as a safe, welcoming, and beneficial institution for future generations, a place where faith, community, education, and service come together for the benefit of all.