A charitable trust with one purpose
Voice of Islam delivers the message of Islam based on the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
We do not promote any political, national, ethnic, social or class perspective. Our focus is purely da’wah — conveying the message — and deen-al-Islam, the faith as a way of life. That single purpose is why our door is open to anyone, Muslim or not, who wants a straight answer.
The work began as a television programme and grew into an outreach organisation with a full-time office in East Tāmaki, partner groups across Auckland, and reach into the Fiji Islands and Ghana.
- Free Qur’ans and Islamic literature, posted at no cost to the reader
- One-to-one teaching for anyone learning about Islam for the first time
- Ongoing support for people who have recently accepted Islam
- Television and online programmes produced in Auckland
24 / 7
Office staffed for anyone who wants to learn about Islam
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Mission
After the 15 March 2019 Mosques attack in Christchurch, VOI decided to expand and aim to deliver the Message of Islam in the best manner, fight the hate and disinformation about Islam. We have a full time office where we can be reached 24/7 by those who needs to learn and understand Islam. We also aim to bring together various Muslims organizations to maximize our reach and effort. Our aim is to bring unity, peace, harmony in accordance to the true teaching of Islam.
The Story Behind VOI
Voice of Islam Trust (VOI), a non-profit and voluntary charitable Organisation in New Zealand, formed in the year 2004. VOI delivers the message of Islam based on the teachings of the Qur’an and the Sunnah (practices) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). VOI does not promote any political, national, ethnic, social or class perspective – its focus is purely on da’wah (conveying the message of Islam) and deen-al-Islam (the Islamic faith/way of life).
What we do
Six ways we carry the message
Everything here is free to the person receiving it, and paid for by donations.
Nobody is charged, ever
The Qur’ans, the booklets and the teaching are all free to the person receiving them.
Not sure where to start?
Call the office and talk to a person. No booking, no forms, and no pressure.
Free copies of the Qur’an
We post a Qur’an with an English translation to anyone who asks, anywhere in New Zealand, at no cost and with no obligation.
Learn Islam
Guided study for people starting from nothing: what Islam teaches, who Allah is, what the Qur’an says, and how a Muslim actually prays.
New Muslim support
Taking shahadah is a beginning, not an end. We connect new Muslims with a mentor, a local community, and practical help through the first year.
Voice of Islam television
Our programme is broadcast in New Zealand and Ghana and streamed worldwide. Every episode stays online, free to watch.
Islamic literature
Booklets and pamphlets answering the questions people ask most, distributed through mosques, schools, prisons and community stands.
Community welfare
With our partner groups we help with food packs, funeral services and support for families in hardship, in Auckland and overseas.
In pictures
The work, week to week
Filming, teaching, packing Qur’ans, and the people who do it.
Learn Islam
Where to begin, if you are starting from nothing
Most people who contact us have never read a page of the Qur’an and would rather ask a person than a search engine. This is the order we usually suggest. Work through it on your own, or ask us to sit with you.
What Islam actually teaches
The core belief, in plain language, before anything else
Who Allah is
Oneness, mercy and justice, and what that means day to day
The Qur’an
What it is, how it was revealed, and how to start reading it
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
His life, his character, and why Muslims follow his example
The five pillars
Faith, prayer, charity, fasting and pilgrimage
How to pray
Step by step, including washing, timing and what is said
Would you rather talk to someone?
You do not need to book, register, or know any of the words. If you have recently accepted Islam we will connect you with a mentor and a local community.
O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.
Surah al-Hujurat, 49:13
Where we work
Three countries, one message
Auckland is our base. The programme and the materials travel a good deal further.
Base
New Zealand
Our office and studio are in East Tāmaki. From here we post Qur’ans nationwide, teach in person and online, and work alongside partner organisations across Auckland.
Outreach
Fiji Islands
Islamic materials and programme content are shared with communities across the Fiji Islands, extending the same free access to the Qur’an and to teaching.
Broadcast
Ghana
The Voice of Islam programme is broadcast in Ghana, reaching viewers who have no other local source of Islamic teaching in a language they understand.
Our network
We do not do this alone
When something falls outside what we do, we put people in touch with the organisation that handles it.
New Muslim support and training
Based at Masjid Al-Manar in Auckland, assisting people anywhere in New Zealand.
Food packs for families in need
Auckland groups distributing food to households in hardship.
Muslim funeral services
Funeral and burial support for the Muslim community.
Social and educational programmes
Community education delivered together with other social groups.
Youth camps and regional activities
Educational and regional programmes for Muslim young people.
Distribution of Islamic materials
Getting literature and educational resources into mosques and communities.