Sheik Taj ElDin Hilaly Australia's most famous Muslim cleric dies

After a year-long spiritual sojourn in the Middle-East, Sheik Taj El-Din Hamid Hilaly has returned to Sydney with a "new vision" for the ­nation. And he says the Muslim community is fractured.. A funeral prayer for Sheikh Taj will take place at Lakemba Mosque, a place where he dedicated three decades of his life. Read More: Australia disappointed after losing to England in Women's World Cup. The passing of Sheikh Taj El-Din Hilaly marks the end of a controversial and influential chapter in Australia's Islamic community.


Lakemba Mosque leader Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali passes away The Courier Mail

Lakemba Mosque leader Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali passes away The Courier Mail


Sheik Taj elDin ElHilali with his daughter Asma ElHilali, in... News Photo Getty Images

Sheik Taj elDin ElHilali with his daughter Asma ElHilali, in... News Photo Getty Images


Sheikh sacked for saying women need hijabs to ward off men Daily Mail Online

Sheikh sacked for saying women need hijabs to ward off men Daily Mail Online


Taj ElDin Hilaly back as Australia’s Grand Mufti Daily Telegraph

Taj ElDin Hilaly back as Australia’s Grand Mufti Daily Telegraph


Taj El Din Hilaly Photos and Premium High Res Pictures Getty Images

Taj El Din Hilaly Photos and Premium High Res Pictures Getty Images


Controversial muslim cleric Sheik Taj elDin al Hilaly arrives for... Photo d'actualité Getty

Controversial muslim cleric Sheik Taj elDin al Hilaly arrives for... Photo d'actualité Getty


Taj ElDin Hilaly Cause Of Death, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Illness

Taj ElDin Hilaly Cause Of Death, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Illness


Iconic leader passed away Tributes to Sheikh Taj AMUST

Iconic leader passed away Tributes to Sheikh Taj AMUST


Sheik Taj elDin ElHilali with his daughter Asma ElHilali and... News Photo Getty Images

Sheik Taj elDin ElHilali with his daughter Asma ElHilali and... News Photo Getty Images


Sheik Taj ElDin Hilaly named as Grand Mufti sparking war among Muslim factions Daily Telegraph

Sheik Taj ElDin Hilaly named as Grand Mufti sparking war among Muslim factions Daily Telegraph


Mufti of Australia Sheik Taj Din alHilali arrives back at Sydney... News Photo Getty Images

Mufti of Australia Sheik Taj Din alHilali arrives back at Sydney... News Photo Getty Images


Taj ElDin Hamid Hilaly, a former Imam of Lakemba Mosque in Sydney,... News Photo Getty Images

Taj ElDin Hamid Hilaly, a former Imam of Lakemba Mosque in Sydney,... News Photo Getty Images


Sheik Taj ElDin Hilaly Australia's most famous Muslim cleric dies Daily Mail Online

Sheik Taj ElDin Hilaly Australia's most famous Muslim cleric dies Daily Mail Online


'Beacon of light' Former grand mufti of Australia Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali dies aged 82 SBS News

'Beacon of light' Former grand mufti of Australia Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali dies aged 82 SBS News


Iconic leader passed away Tributes to Sheikh Taj AMUST

Iconic leader passed away Tributes to Sheikh Taj AMUST


Mufti Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilaly Passed Away Suprovat Sydney

Mufti Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilaly Passed Away Suprovat Sydney


Mufti of Australia Sheik Taj Din alHilali arrives back at Sydney... News Photo Getty Images

Mufti of Australia Sheik Taj Din alHilali arrives back at Sydney... News Photo Getty Images


Lakemba Mosque leader Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali passes away Daily Telegraph

Lakemba Mosque leader Sheikh Taj ElDin Hilali passes away Daily Telegraph


Taj ElDin Hilaly back as Australia’s Grand Mufti Daily Telegraph

Taj ElDin Hilaly back as Australia’s Grand Mufti Daily Telegraph


Sheik Taj elDin AlHilali with his grandson Hamza Saafan in Sydney,... Nachrichtenfoto Getty

Sheik Taj elDin AlHilali with his grandson Hamza Saafan in Sydney,... Nachrichtenfoto Getty

Former Sheik Taj El-Din Hilaly, who was the Grand Mufti from the 1980s until 2007, was on Friday declared Grand Mufti for a second time by a group of imams, though it is unclear how many.. Sheik Taj el-Din al Hilaly served 31 years as the imam of Sydney's Lakemba Mosque. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) Former grand mufti of Australia Sheikh Taj El-Din Hilali has been described as a beacon.