'Burn their houses!' Australian imam delivers passionate sermon in aftermath Bondi terror attack and issues rallying cry to Muslim population

"May it be Muslim or non Muslim, Allah Almighty eradicate. We cannot allow compromise on this topic because it is detrimental to the image of Islam," he told the congregation.

The imam emphasised that the Muslim community must actively confront extremist ideology rather than ignore warning signs, stressing that Australians would not tolerate further attacks on their soil.

The attack, which took place during Hanukkah celebrations, claimed the lives of 15 people and left at least 40 others wounded when gunfire erupted among Jewish families gathered at the popular Sydney location.

Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed carried out what has become Australia's deadliest terrorist incident.

Mr Akbar directed his message specifically at those who may be aware of individuals expressing extremist sentiments within their religious circles.

"If you know anyone in your halaqa (religious circle) that has these sentiments, please speak to him, please speak to her," he urged the congregation.

"If we don't speak and we brush it under the carpet, there will be another monster that will come out."

"How many monsters will be tolerated? This is what we need to think about," Mr Akbar continued.

During his sermon, which was also livestreamed on Facebook, Mr Akbar drew a stark comparison with how such an attack would be received in Pakistan.

He suggested that in the predominantly Muslim nation, communities would respond with violent retribution against those associated with perpetrators of similar crimes.

He said: "We will burn their houses. We will murder every person. I'm not saying this out of emotion. This has happened."

The Bondi attack had been quietly planned over several months, with even the Akrams' closest relatives unaware of their intentions.

However, Naveed had previously attracted the attention of Australia's intelligence agency, which investigated him over alleged connections to a Sydney-based Islamic State terrorism cell.

As a 17-year-old in 2019, the younger Akram was already a devoted follower of Islam, conducting street preaching in western Sydney.

Mr Akbar, who was born in England and raised in Pakistan, has expressed solidarity with his Jewish "brothers and sisters" in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The imam praised the Australian response, noting that most citizens had chosen to stand with the Muslim community during a period that could easily have divided the nation.

"How beautiful these people are. Still we are walking, still we are talking, still we are doing out business," he said.

"Do give credit to the Australian family for that. Do give credit to the Islamic Australian family. Let's pray to Allah Almighty, allow this country to blossom further."

The father and son duo had travelled to the Philippines in November, spending approximately a month in the country before returning to execute their plan.

Filipino authorities have stated there is no evidence the pair underwent terrorist training during their visit, despite travelling to Mindanao, where IS-linked groups operate.

The elder Akram was fatally shot by police during the assault, whilst his son survived and now faces 59 criminal charges.

Among the counts against Naveed Akram are 15 murder charges and one charge of committing a terrorist act.