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Welcome Back Events
Islam Awareness Month 2016
Presenting our annual Islam Awareness Month!! A series of talks and events designed to help people gain a better understanding of Islam and Muslims. We are excited to host some of the most knowledgeable and well-known speakers this month, as well as humanitarian and activity-based campus events for an enriching, dynamic, and educational experience. Mark your calendars and check for continuing updates!
2016 Upcoming Events
This Spring we have the 5-college conference is postponed til next year.
But don’t worry: Islam Awareness Month and MSA weekend when we will be hosting a variety of speakers, workshops and social events.
Until then please attend our weekly Halaqahs or stay updated on our mailing list.
ELECTIONS FOR 2015-2016 MSA BOARD!!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the elections! Here is our board for the coming year inshaAllah:
President: Abdifatah Omar
Vice President: Jawad Awan
Treasurer: Daanial Ahmed
Islamic Education: Tooba Gilani
Event Coordinator: Kulsoom Rizvan
PR/Communications: Said Elkatta
Congrats and good luck to them all!
Understanding Islam: Reality and Misconception
Tomorrow! (Thursday)
You are invited to attend an important and informative colloquium sponsored by the Clinical Psychology Program:
“Understanding Islam: Reality and Misconception”
Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Ali Hazratji has been a practicing neurologist in the Pioneer Valley for the last 30 years. He has served as president of the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts in West Springfield and of the Hampshire Mosque in Amherst. He has been active in interfaith activities, refugee medical relief work overseas, refugee resettlement programs, and programs for peace and understanding among people. Dr. Ali has lectured on various Islamic issues in western Massachusetts high schools and colleges including Mount Holyoke, Amherst College, Smith, and UMass.
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY HALAQAS WITH DR. ALI
Salaam All!
Hampshire Mosque has had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ali Hazratji for weekly wednesday halaqas in the past, and we are happy to say that the next few halaqas will be held at UMass Amherst!
(Locations vary, join the MAILING LIST for locations)
Join us for an enlightening tafseer and discussion of the Holy Quraan by which Muslims live their lives. All are welcome. We ask that you please come on time, invite friends who can benefit, silence mobile devices, and take notes to gain the most from this opportunity.
Jazakum Allah Khair!
Sister’s Halaqa Series Restarts!!
Next Halaqa: Tuesday 3/24 6:30pm in MSA office (321 Student Union)
Come be a part of a space where sisters in the MSA community can get together and discuss Islam as it relates to our lifestyles in a safe, comfortable, and knowledge-enriching way. These are Biweekly on Tuesdays at 6:30, the First one of the semester is coming up on Tuesday, February 10th at 6:30pm in the MSA office located in the Student Union Room 321 (women only.) So save the date! Keep an eye out on Facebook, Email, and Twitter for more information. Led by Sr. Zehra who has a degree in Sharia from Al-Azhar University in Cairo, and who has been a student in our very own 5-college system and can relate to the issues faced by many muslema students in modern times. Hope to see you there!
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