GMU Muslim Students' Association

08/28/2020

Salaam alaikum! Welcome back to school! Tomorrow we will be hosting the first jummah of the semester on campus. Please use this link to register: https://mason360.gmu.edu/MSA/rsvp_boot?id=773990.

07/17/2020

Salaam! We are back to help you celebrate Eid with our cookie grams for Eid al-Adha! Place your order while supplies last!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yyfVLRoEOCV0SGtBOeEXPgifQ8kNACePNsReX4vnAug/viewform?ts=5f11275c&edit_requested=true

06/12/2020

Salaam! As we continue to support our Black brothers and sisters through these times, we want to help give back to organizations fighting for justice. With the help of local State Farm agent, Tarek Elhendawy, we are able to match donations up to $500!! We will announce when we hit the $500 mark insha’Allah. May Allahﷻ bless all those donating and may He bring justice to those oppressed. Ameen!

06/11/2020

Salaam everyone! Thank you to all those who were able to join us on our webinar a few nights ago. We pray that it was beneficial and you enjoyed it. If you were not able to join us, below are a few of the main points that the speakers spoke about and you can still listen to the webinar at: https://tinyurl.com/blm-gmumsa-icnacsj ! We continue to pray for justice and equal rights for our Black brothers and sisters.

06/05/2020

Salaam! As we are living through changing times, education remains important. Please join us Monday night as we listen to Imam Khalid Griggs and Dr. Wendi Manuel-Scott engage in an open dialogue about systemic racism and the lives of Black Americans. GMU MSA stands with all our Black brothers and sisters and we hope you all will be joining us in this important conversation!

05/29/2020

We ask Allahﷻ to protect the black people of this country and ease the suffering they experience at the hands of oppressors. Ameen. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #saytheirnames #blacklivesmatter

05/15/2020

Salaam Alaikum! Due to these unprecedented times, this Eid al-Fitr we wanted to help bring the celebration to you!!! We have partnered up with United Mission Relief to bring to you Cookie grams🌙 purchase one for your loved one today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14b_KgSQ-_8SsGAP4jCFJDYX51hoHYn17nHzVgQiUato/viewform?edit_requested=true

04/25/2020

GMU MSA 2020-2021 Board elections results are in!

President: Zain Baig
Vice President: Mariam Elhendawy
Secretary: Sekina Abass
Treasurer: Hamza Khan
Public Relations: Ramsha Baig
Creative Coordinator: Kanwal Ahmad
Brother's Coordinator: Siyaam Sharif
Sister's Coordinator: Katherine Soltani
Outreach Coordinator: Ali Akoum
Advocacy and Inter RSO Coordinator: Khadija Paracha

Congratulations everyone & we wish you all the best!

04/17/2020

Salaam MSA family! Alhamdullilah GMU MSA has partnered with ICNA Relief to package and deliver Iftar boxes to families ahead of the month of Ramadan! We have collected over $5000 so far and are still collecting donations - we are expecting to assist 500+ families inshaAllah with groceries that will last for the entire month! For more information on how you can help with the project check out the pictures below or message us with any questions!

04/13/2020

Salaam! Elections for the 2020-2021 MSA Board are now open until Sunday, April 19th! Click the link below for more information on how to cast your vote

tinyurl.com/gmumsa-elections

04/07/2020

Salaam everyone!! Elections for the 2020-2021 MSA board will be taking place on Monday, April 13th inshaAllah. Please pay your $5 MSA dues fees by Friday, April 10th in order to qualify as a paying member. We will not be accepting payments after 11:59pm. Let us know if you have any questions!

03/31/2020

Salaam! Nominations for MSA Board for 2020-2021 are now being accepted! Nominate someone who YOU believe can make a positive impact on the Mason community! Click the link below for more information!

tinyurl.com/gmumsa-nominations

03/24/2020

Salaam! Join us tomorrow from 3-4 pm with Dr. Zainab Alwani for an interactive session on how to strengthen your relationship with the Qur’an! Instructions on how to join are below!

03/22/2020

The Prophet's Farewell (PBUH) | Advice Regarding Coronavirus

In lieu of COVID-19 and having to cancel GMU Islam Awareness Week, Sheikh Abdul Nasir Jangda recorded a video for us with some advice for these special times as well as an overview of what his lecture topic would have been next week. We thank him immensely and ask Allah SWT to reward him for his continued efforts. We hope you all benefit and pray everyone is staying safe and positive during this unprecedented time!

https://youtu.be/5hKuXh0PWVQ

In lieu of COVID-19 and having to cancel Islam Awareness Week, Sheikh Abdul Nasir Jangda recorded a video for us with some advice for these special times as ...

03/18/2020

To our beloved students and GMU community,

GMU MSA would like to let our our members know we are here for them during these special circumstances. Although the remainder of our on-campus events are cancelled for the rest of the semester, we are working diligently to bring you online lectures in a series titled “Preparing for Ramadan.” Additionally, if you are a student in need of food assistance, please message us. We pray that Allah remove our difficulties, grant us patience, and grant this time as an opportunity for us to get closer to Him - stay well everyone!

03/14/2020

GMU Islam Awareness Week

UPDATE TO ISLAM AWARENESS WEEK 2020: Due to GMU cancelling all on-campus events through April 10th because of the coronavirus pandemic, we are in the process of redesigning IAW for this year inshaAllah. The health and safety of attendees is most important to us. The Muslim Student Union is working closely with the esteemed speakers and the university to bring you guys a virtual IAW. Stay tuned for more updates!

03/05/2020

We are less than THREE weeks away from GMU Islam Awareness Week! Check out our promo video to see what we have in store!!

02/28/2020

02/24/2020

The moment you've all been waiting for... ISLAM AWARENESS WEEK 2020 - Mercy to Mankind: The Final Prophet! We are exactly ONE MONTH away! Check out our amazing lineup of speakers and events below! Stay tuned for more updates at https://www.facebook.com/IAWGMU/

02/14/2020

East Turkestan and the Unheard Solution

02/02/2020

Today is the LAST DAY for you to pre-order your MSA hoodie!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOykjc3iTm2HmePNEcjqGoUyMh67jX7VrbCN65AhmqjSHQQA/viewform

Salaam! This year's MSA apparel is officially on sale! Click here to place your order: https://forms.gle/vDccFdncyfK86VkL8

For only $15 you'll receive:
-MSA hoodie of your choice
-MSA membership

Submit your payment now through Venmo: @MSAGMU
(Make sure to include your name and Mason email in the transaction)

*Your order is not confirmed until you submit this form AND submit your payment.* Place your order fast while supplies last! The black hoodies are LIMITED! If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

01/22/2020

Salaam! This year's MSA apparel is officially on sale! Click here to place your order: https://forms.gle/vDccFdncyfK86VkL8

For only $15 you'll receive:
-MSA hoodie of your choice
-MSA membership

Submit your payment now through Venmo: @MSAGMU
(Make sure to include your name and Mason email in the transaction)

*Your order is not confirmed until you submit this form AND submit your payment.* Place your order fast while supplies last! The black hoodies are LIMITED! If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

01/21/2020

Are you on campus on Fridays? Screenshot this image to remember the Jummah locations for the Spring 2020 semester!

12/06/2019

“Keep the Faith” with Dr Kia Jahed

11/24/2019

Winter Graduation Cords

Are you graduating this winter? Fill out this form and make your payment by Nov 30th to receive MSA graduation cords!

https://forms.gle/vfUfYPXdXwAwwKqP7

Are you graduating this winter? Purchase MSA cords (teal and gold - 2 cord set) for $16! Please Venmo @MSAGMU with the description "cords" or pay an MSA board member with cash by November 30th

11/12/2019

Night of Light 2019

11/11/2019

A preview of our reciters tomorrow!! Join us at Night of Light for heartfelt recitation and tafsir of Surah Yasin!

11/07/2019

A statement from the MSA.

11/06/2019

The LAST class of The Heart of the Quran: A study of Surah Yasin!

11/06/2019

Navigating Healthy Relationships with Dr Altaf Hussein and Sr Salma Abugideiri!

10/30/2019

The Heart of the Quran: A Study of Surah Yasin class #7!

10/25/2019

10/25/2019

Lessons from Surah Yusuf!

10/23/2019

The Heart of the Quran: A Study of Surah Yasin class #6!

10/21/2019

Salaam! GMU MSA is proud to be participating in Charity Week 2019! Stop by JC Kiosk B on Monday from 4-6pm and Wednesday from 3-5pm to purchase baked goods and support orphans and needy children!