NJIT Muslim Student Association Annual Report and Projected Goals

INTRODUCTION

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) is an organization devoted to strengthening the

Muslim community through service and activism. By educating both Muslims and people of
other faiths about the religion of Islam the MSA strives to create an informed and educated
campus community. The MSA provides a wholesome environment for students on campus;
students are privileged to have an area to relax and pray. In addition, the MSA holds weekly
lectures where invited speakers enlighten students about the religion of Islam, and instill a
serious commitment to learning, understanding and acting upon the faith of Islam.

With the grace of Allah, the MSA has successfully spurred the Muslim youth into a level
of activism previously indiscernible at NJIT. The MSA has helped students embody the verse of
the Quran: “indeed my prayer and my sacrifice, my living, and my dying is for the sake of Allah
SWT”(Surah 8 ayah 6). God Willing the MSA will continue to encourage activism, and advocate
what is good and discourage what is unlawful; the MSA will remain a successful, and strong
assembly on campus that defines and promotes Islam.

About the NJIT MSA

Purpose
Mission Statement
Unit the Muslim students of different backgrounds under the umbrella of Islam, by
engaging the students in a level of activism and presenting Islam as the religion of
sincerity and Tolerance for humanity.
Vision
Encourage Muslims youth in making a serious commitment in learning this religion,
understanding it, translating it into their reality and be a focus of change in their society.
Goals
Provide the student with a spiritual insight to recognize the responsibility of each Muslim
toward his or her religion; in order to be presented to other faiths in the best manner.
Community Service:
1. 2008-2009 Academic Year

A. Report on past hosted events

i. Fast-a-thon
The Fast-a-thon was a revolutionary idea: Non-Muslims experienced
for themselves the willpower and sincerity needed to fast the month of
Ramadan. Students were encouraged to fast for a day and then break
bread with their Muslim companions with a wholesome dinner at sunset.
After dinner a few brave “fastathon-er’s” stood up and spoke about their
personal experience, some relating humorous incidents from throughout
the day, leaving no set of lips undisturbed. Overall, it was very enjoyable,
and thanks to Sahara Restaurant in Paterson, everyone had a very
delectable Mediterranean meal.

ii. Poetry Night

It is said that “the most exciting place to discover talent is within
yourself”. Each and every one of us is talented in our own unique way.
On November of 2008 the NJIT Muslim Student Association decided to
hold a talent show, in order to show off just a few of the many talents
our Muslim community holds. The night featured special guests such as
amazing poets Gaith Adhami, and Brother Dash. Most of the night
however was dedicated to the ‘open mic ‘ segment where the stage was
open to anyone willing to show off just a bit of their talent. The night
was filled with fun, entertainment, and food. Delicious platters were
served that night. The night termed “Halollywood” was inspired by our
West Coast Neighbors. With popcorn being served, stars everywhere, and
balloons decorated all around, it was time to roll out the red carpet,
literally; making our guests feel like Hollywood royalty.

iii. Community Service

The Muslim Student Association is dedicated to bettering the
Muslim community, as well as helping any disadvantaged neighbor s.
Through social events the MSA has helped feed homeless people in
surrounding areas, as well as present orphans with gifts. The MSA’s
never-ending quest to raise the flags of Islam in everyday locations which
normally do not see any Islamic influence provide a vital source for
making Da’wah as well as providing NJIT students with ample
opportunities to gain good deeds and see the humane aspect behind
Islam.
BBQ:

Dawah Ice Cream Event:

iv. BBQ (Eid Celebration):
What better way to build brotherhood and sisterhood then through
a good barbecue? As the brothers set up to grilling and preparing the food,
the sisters plate up and sell the grilled meats, to an inexhaustible line of
hungry NJITers. BBQ’s are a good source of income for the MSA as well as a
good advertising source. They make Muslim’s visible on campus, and allow
the MSA to uphold the great reputation NJIT has come to expect. The
students that linger on the long lines to ask questions, comment, talk or
learn has become a source of natural Dawah. It also serves to provide
Islamic influence on the crowds that gather. Also, there is always free food
for non-Muslims who can answer challenging questions about Islam and
the Prophet Muhammad’s (Pbuh) tradition.

v. Islamic Awareness Week

The MSA hosted a series of campus events that spanned a week,
and served to cast the Islamic faith and culture in a different, more
authentic light. The purpose of IAW is to educate both Muslims and non-
Muslims about the religion of Islam and to clear common stereotypes and
misconceptions. The IAW served as an opportunity for other faiths to be
exposed to the faith of Islam by important speakers and scholars. Such
events are timeless and prove a durable tool to reach out to the
community. The series of events that made up Islamic Awareness Week
include:

1. Dawah Ice Cream event

The MSA hosted a free ice cream event, in which Muslims
and non-Muslims would approach the Dawah Table and would
have to answer a question about Islam in order to receive a free
ice cream. The purpose of this event was to introduce the faith of
Islam to those who are unaware of its beauty. For instance, if a
question is asked and the student is unable to answer it, it would
be an excellent opportunity to answer it and explain the Islamic
view and the wisdom behind it. This event served as an
opportunity to break the ice between the students, start spiritual
conversations, clear misconceptions and present Islam in a very
ad lib manner.
Gaza Debate:
2. Gaza Debate
Last semester together with the Jewish Students Union, the
MSA co-sponsored the Gaza Debate. The debate was intended to
broach a very sensitive topic; the Palestine-Israeli conflict all the
while informing the audience about respective views. The Jewish
Students Union invited honored guest Dr. Daniel Mandel, director
of Mid-East policy for the Zionist Organization of America, and the
MSA requested the presence of Commissioner Ramsey Abdallah,
current president of the Palestinian American Congress New
Jersey Chapter. The esteemed speakers presented background
information about the conflict and then proceeded to answer
questions about the current situation in Gaza. The event was
chaired by respected NJIT Professor of Anthropology and History,
Dr. Charles Brooks. The response to the Debate was
overwhelming, the turnout was huge, and it was extensively
covered in the Vector. The Gaza Debate possibly drew the largest
crowds of any event of that nature held last semester.

3. Napoleon lecture
Napoleon or Mutah Shabaaz used to be a successful
rapper who had women, money, houses, and cars, but
astoundingly called it a hollow sort of happiness. After the deaths
of many of his friends and family members, Brother Shabaaz
accepted Islam and gave up everything he had for the sake of
getting closer to Allah. Brother Shabaaz drew us into his world
beginning with his rough childhood growing up a town away in
Irvington. His honest, amazing story tugged at the audience’s
heart all the while keeping their eyes glued and mouths agape
with incredulity. Brother Shabaaz riveted the crowd, and made
everyone look back onto their deeds and desires. With a strong
showing of 75+ students, the event was a costly one, but the
lessons were indispensible. Your donations could allow NJIT MSA
the opportunity to bring more high-profile speakers to attract
larger crowds, and send a greater message.
BBQ:
4. Hijab-a-thon
Hijab-A-thon is a day where non-Muslims are encouraged
to learn about the hijab and experience how it feels to wear the
hijab. Those who try the hijab on are welcome to keep the hijab
and wear it throughout the day. The veil, or hijab, which Muslim
women wear is a huge part of Islam and holds much importance.
Muslim women cover themselves and wear modest
clothing as a sign of their dignity and modesty. This tradition of
wearing the veil dates back to the Virgin Mary and has remained a
constant of history ever since. Many joined the MSA to
experience this event, unique among woman, however fleeting
that manages to turn heads, and uplift hearts.

5. BBQ
The barbeque was a great success. The MSA was able to
sell over 250 burgers and more than 300 hotdogs and 200+ pieces
of grilled chicken. The lines were extensive and seemed to
meander all over the green and walkway. The food was delicious
and the dawah was probably even more so.

6. Cotton Candy Giveaway/Bazaar

Free cotton candy was distributed to students in the
Campus Center to advertise for the Multi-Cultural Dinner during
the Islam Awareness Week. This Advertising tool has shown great
success, due to the fact that it was not only informative, but it
also gave us the opportunity to speak to the students about the
events in detail and encourage many to attend. As a result, over
two hundred students attended the dinner that night.
Concurently there was a miniature bazaar with a “build-a-
mosque” station, a hennah Tattoo station all positioned next to
interesting Islamic books that were for sale.
Convert Panel Night:
7. Convert Panel Night
An amazing night showered with untroubled tears and
euphoric laughter has injected a different taste into Islamic
Awareness Week this year. Various individuals were invited to
share their experiences with the youth about how they were
introduced to Islam. A notable guest, Yusha Evans, fit the multi-
cultural variable perfectly; he had previously studied the Bible in
its different forms and was exposed to many religions before he
had come to the conclusion that Islam was the way of life that he
sought. Other guests, including both professionals and university
students, also shared their personal stories of courage and
hardship, but they all ultimately expressed the same thought: that
the end point is what truly mattered and they are thankful to
Allah (s.w.t) for guiding them to the straight path. A question-
answer session was conducted after the speeches, and the
audience seemed to have been influenced in a positive manner by
the speakers’ sincerity and piety. After the speakers’ panel had
ended, various types of food were served, also signifying the
diversity that exists within Islam. Exposing Muslim university
students to the differences that exist among them is crucial; yet
introducing them to other Muslims who lived under different
circumstances produces a global and open-minded Muslim who
can function properly within the modern world.
Movie Test:

Open Jummah:
 8. Movie Test
Contrary to popular belief, Islam had a huge influence on
western civilization due to the centuries of Islamic Rule in Spain.
This event was able to gather Muslim’s and non-Muslims working
for one goal: the $100 bill that was offered to the highest scorer
of the challenging test that followed. As we watched the
documentary “Islam in Europe” enraptured, we were able to
teach the NJIT community a piece of lost history that is important
to our past.

9. Open Jummah
One open Jum’ah was hosted during the Islam Awareness
Week (IAW), in the NJIT Campus Center. It began by the recitation
of Surah Al-Kahf, and then was followed by the Friday Lecture. It
gave the opportunity to students of other faiths to learn about
the Islam and experience praying the way Muslims do.

B. Report on services offered throughout the year

i. Ramadan Iftars
The month of Ramadan is a month of spiritual high. The main two
reasons for this are ones increased acts of worship as well as the stronger
ties of brotherhood and sisterhood that ultimately develop. The New
Jersey Institute of Technology’s Muslim Student Association is proud to
declare that it strives to create a thriving, healthy campus environment
through our daily iftars. The number of Muslims who attend the iftars
each day ranges between 70 to 100 people. During the iftars Muslims get
together before the sunset prayer to help set-up tables, the prayer
section of the room, as well as make their wuduu’. We then proceed to
pray in congregation, make dua, and finally serve the food in a timely and
organized fashion.
Weekly Halaqas:
ii. Jummah Prayers
The NJIT MSA provides weekly Juam’ah prayer to all NJIT, Rutgers,
Essex, and UMDJ students. Jum’ah is held in the multi purpose room in
the NJIT Campus Center, this serves to unify all the Muslim students from
the surrounding college campuses. On average, two-hundred brothers
and sisters attend Jum’ah. However the problem of limited space remains
as yet unaddressed, and continues to exacerbate.

iii. MSA Rescue

Perhaps one of the greatest concerns amongst NJIT students is
the horrific exams that have come to be known as the common exams.
Common exams are exams almost all NJIT students have to go through
during their first year or two. The common exam that students typically
find the hardest and the most stressful is the Math Common exam. In
order to assist students overcome the notoriously difficult exams the
MSA has launched its MSA Rescue program, a last minute tutoring
program designed to aid students find solutions to their last minute
common exam conundrums thereby alleviating the stress in general and
resulting in better performance overall. The sessions take place during
Wednesday’s common hour conveniently located right before the
common exam this quick paced tutoring session lasts for an hour and a
half. Food is served and volunteer MSA students who have mastered the
dreaded math classes are present to facilitate stressing students.

iv. Weekly Halaqas

The MSA is dedicated to educating Muslim Students, and one of
the most effective ways of gaining Islamic knowledge is attending a
weekly halaqah or “circle.” In this small circle, subjects such as tafsir,
Qur’an memorization and current events are discussed. These intense
learning sessions are very laid back and meant to be a relaxation session
from the stresses of school. The fact that multiple halaqas are run weekly
allow students all the more chances to come, sit, discuss and learn.
Weekly Lectures:
v. Weekly Lectures
The Weekly Wednesday Lectures are placed conveniently in the
middle of the week in the middle of the day. They are meant to be the
spiritual boost before the Friday Prayer. From topics ranging from the
Battle of Badr to the afterlife, a variety of speakers including Mazen
Mukhtar, Fikry Fahmy, Mohammad El-Filali, and many more, travel long
distances in order to speak to the attentive crowds gathered in Kupfrian
117.

vi. Weekly Women Swim hour

For the past year or so, the MSA has hosted a weekly girl’s hour
where the pool is reserved for woman. It is here that ladies can enjoy the
pool without the stress that comes when men are present. This has
become a success among the Muslim woman as well as the many women
who know about the hours and come to enjoy the pool. Here women
enjoy swimming and diving without the need to cover, or the pressure of
not having a perfect body. This Pool hour helps spur the fast thriving
woman’s community developing on campus; this is of much importance
to the university because it encourages female enrollment as well as
female re-tainment at NJIT.

vii. MSA Room

The most important thing any Muslim Student Association needs to host
as many programs, events and services as our MSA does is a fully functional and
operational office for MSA staff, and a gathering place for the Muslims on
campus. The MSA office is the heart of our Muslim community on campus.
Students constantly come into the office to fulfill their daily prayers. At times,
20 to 30 brothers line the hall outside the office to conduct the prayers at their
respective time. The MSA office is also a great place for the Muslims students to
interact, network and get to know each other. This has truly built strong, solid
ties between the Muslim students. The MSA office also has a library that is
abundantly stocked with Islamic books and Qurans that are easily accessible for
all students anytime they want. Impromptu halaqas are also held in the MSA
office and the room continues to prove a perfect place for a burgeoning Islamic
atmosphere. The MSA office is also a great hangout spot for Muslim students to
come and just “chill”. Alhamdulillah through our MSA office, we have one of the
most active and welcoming club rooms in the entire campus.
Biweekly Dawah Tables:
C. Dawah Committee
The Dawah Committee of the NJIT MSA has pushed to establish
awareness in numerous subjects in a plethora of themes. First and foremost
includes that of launching Islamic Awareness so as to be recognized as an active
on campus chapter. Through our in school table events, volunteers strive to clear
common misconceptions attached to Islam, they also encourage conversation
with Non-Muslims in a friendly setting which welcomes debate and comparison
between views from all religions or belief systems. The Dawah Table helps
enlighten Muslims on campus as well as encourage active participation from
Muslims of all spiritual walks. The event usually runs on Wednesdays, here
students are challenged to win a free drink, snack, or food (i.e. hot chocolate, ice
cream, popcorn, etc.) by answering a question on Islam correctly.

i. Biweekly Dawah Tables

Currently, the MSA holds a biweekly Dawah stand that is
strategically placed in the main foyer of the Student Center. This stand
attracts students from all religions and backgrounds, and encourages
many to ask or answer questions about Islam by giving them a simple
commodity such as Hot-Chocolate or Ice cream in return. The NJIT
student body is also offered copies of the Holy Qur’an, and various
Islamic books on all subject matters at no cost. Alhamdulilah, we have
given out over 200 copies of the Holy Qur’an, over 300 copies of “A brief
Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam” and over 100 copies of
“Towards Understanding Islam.”
ii. Training MSA Students
All students are invited to attend special-tailored NJIT Dawah
courses that take place during breaks and vacations in hopes of educating
Muslims, and providing our Dawah Committee with proper training to
take on the huge task of giving Dawah to the NJIT community.
2. 2009-2010 Academic Year

A. Projected events
i. Quran Competition
The prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The best among you are
those who learn the Quran and teach it.” As Muslims, we must strive to
memorize and learn the words of Allah as revealed to us in the Quran. In
order to do so, the Muslim Student Association is dedicated to making
the Quran a part of our lives on campus. One of our planned activities for
next year is a Quran competition. This competition will not only be
limited to memorization. It will include memorization, meaning
explanation, and Tajweed, or pronunciation. The competition will be
open to all college students in Newark. Insha’ Allah, this event will help
initiate love and interest for the Quran and its memorization.

ii. Freshman Orientation

A very vital part of the programs offered by our MSA include reaching
out to incoming freshman. By getting freshman involved in all of our
activities, we can prepare them for taking the reigns in the future. This
year, we will achieve this through two activities. In NJIT Miniversity ©,
NJIT’s yearly welcoming program for all incoming freshmen, we will
present incoming freshman with the activities the MSA offers so that
they may be active from the moment they step onto campus come fall
semester. The second activity is a special MSA-run day-long program for
all incoming Muslim freshman. This program will include special
interactive sessions to prepare these students for college. It will also
include a special information session on how to take advantage of
financial aid and receive scholarships. This program is the first of its kind
at NJIT and hopefully it can be a stepping stone for future events like this.
iii. Jerusalem Night
As we all know, Jerusalem is a holy sight for Muslims, Christians and
Jews. Under the banner of Jerusalem, the MSA plans on bringing together
members of all three Abrahamic religions in an educational and
breathtaking presentation entitled “The Significance of Jerusalem in
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.” The main program will feature a Sheikh,
Priest and Rabbi who will take the audience through paralleling and
intertwining stories that will build bridges between religious
organizations. Afterwards, there will be a procession/social which will
 feature food from the Holy Land. Slideshow of recent pictures will be
displayed as well.

iv. Fund Raising Dinner

In an effort to raise funds, so that we may offer top-of-the-line
programs and host speakers and Islamic Education Classes, we will need
the support of communities and Muslims in the tri-state area. This Fund-
raising dinner will attempt to replenish our financial supply as well as
include entertainment and fun for the entire family. If you are interested
in donating to any of the included events, or contributing any of the
needed material, please email NJITMSA@gmail.com with your name and
contact information. Also, if you would like to have your voice or opinion
heard, you may attend any of the agreed upon shuraa meetings which
will be advertised in the appropriate semester.
v. Poetry Night
Due to the success of the last Poetry Night, we will Insha’allah
have the same event next year, but plan on refining the program, adding
more genres and increasing the Advertising.

vi. Band Pledge

In collaboration with the Rutgers Dawah effort, we would like to
sponsor an event that would go on for at least a week and hopefully
longer. The event would be open to Muslims and Non-Muslims alike. Any
individual who wishes to participate would pledge to try harder not to lie,
cheat, take short cuts, procrastinate, backbite, drink (alcohol), etc in
exchange for the practice of good morals. With the pledge, the student
would receive a band to wear over a sleeve of a jacket, shirt, etc. With
proper advertizing and support, this will inevitably draw attention of
students and faculty alike, spurring conversion, serving as an instant
opportunity for Dawah. Since everyone is born on the Fitrah we must
understand that these good morals are innate and as such we must not
neglect, but rather utilize this powerful Dawah device.
B. Planned Services

i. Ramadan Iftars
Due to night classes being offered five days a week, Muslim students
sometimes find themselves in situations where they are going home late,
and breaking there fast alone. The Iftars that are Offered Daily at NJIT
provide Muslim students with a congregational Maghrib prayer followed
by a succulent Iftar in a time frame that will allow them to return to class
in a timely fashion. Building ties between Muslims has always been a
main focus of the MSA, and what better way of mingling with Muslims
and building these ties then having meals with them? If you are
interested in donating to the Iftar Initiative, there are approximately 70
students who attend every night, costing approximately $350 a night.

ii. Fast-a-thon
The Fast-a-thon was a revolutionary idea to have Non-Muslims
experience fasting and enjoy a dinner with Muslims afterwards.
Numerous non-Muslims from the NJIT community stood up and spoke
about there experiences fasting, creating a very comical atmosphere.
Overall, it was very enjoyable, and thanks to Sahara Restaurant in
Paterson, everyone had a delectable Mediterranean meal.

iii. Dawah
Looking ahead, the Dawah Committee maintains all intentions to
continue and amplify the code followed in previous semesters. To build
upon our on campus presence, we intend on sponsoring an Islamic
Awareness Week event for the upcoming spring. In addition, the group
intends to engage in more events which advocate branching, expanding
our horizons and relations to off-campus and inter-campus settings.
Starting with the coming semester, the Dawah effort will InshAllah be
working with the commission of our neighboring Rutgers-Newark campus
to conjoin our Dawah and address even a broader pool of students in a
college atmosphere. Furthermore, our board has scheduled tentative
dates for potential outreach events to better our community through
visits to our neighboring orphanages and homeless shelters. Such
initiative demands sound preparation and as such our members have
been working diligently to better there Islamic knowledge by assigning
informative texts to be read over the summer.
iv. Mentorship Program
“What Should I do?” “Where should I go?” “Who shall I talk to?”
Those are the questions comprising the majority of the thoughts often
contemplated by newly admitted college Freshman. In recognition of this
campus-wide quandary, the MSA board members came together in order
to come up with a solution. Finally, after careful outlining and planning,
the MSA devised a program in order to alleviate this stress frequently
experienced by freshman, a program known as the Mentorship Program.
The mentorship program is meant to serve the incoming Freshman class.
The program will constitute a group of students from different majors
and fields who shall serve as mentors. Mentors assist Freshman attain
guidance throughout the commencement of their collegiate careers. Each
incoming student desiring help shall be assigned a mentor who will act as
a responsible older brother or sister, who the student can come to about
school, home, financial problems etc. This program will be executed by
mentors from multiple majors and fields, preferably juniors and seniors.
Those mentors will then be assigned to individual students as necessary
in order to assist them throughout their transition to college and help
make it as flawless as possible, thereby serving as a guidance station for
all incoming freshman.

v. Girls Gym Hours

For the oncoming Fall 2009 Semester, the MSA would like to begin
MSA Girls Gym hour, an hour every week where girls can have the entire
gym and be able to work-out, and run without the anxiety of onlookers,
or the stress of covering in the presence of men. The gym would be open
to all women, much like Girls swim hour, the gym would be exactly the
same: except the users would all be female. At NJIT the ratio of men to
woman is decreasing, but the number, relative to other universities is still
somewhat large, having private Ladies hour at the gym would give a free
space where woman can come together, hang out, and have fun. The
idea would work in the same manner the Murray, or Woman’s Center
works, where the Center is reserved for woman to enjoy one another’s
company in a ‘safe zone’ where friendships are forged in a setting that
encourages personal growth and understanding. The ‘Ladies Gym Hour’
would also encourage many women who feel uncomfortable working out
in front of men, for whatever reason, be it religious, or personal to
venture out and stay healthy and happy.
vi. Book Loan Program
As anyone who’s been to college knows, nothing is more
exasperating than having to pay extra money for increasingly expensive
text books. One service that we will, Insha’ Allah, offer next year is a book
loan program to help all Muslim college students on campus. The
program will start with valuable donated text books that will be placed in
a library in the MSA office. In order for sophomores, juniors, and seniors
to be lent any of these books, they must pay five dollars and hand in a
different usable book instead (in order to help keep the library running).
As for freshman, all they need to do is pay five dollars to rent a book.
Insha’ Allah this service will facilitate a more cooperative atmosphere
between the Muslims on campus and build strong brotherhood and
sisterhood relationships.

vii. MSA Scholarship

In order for the NJIT Muslim community to prosper, both on and
off campus, most if not all the Muslim students must participate in the
Muslim Student Association events and lend a hand whenever needed.
This year, NJIT’s MSA experienced a particularly significant height in on
campus activism; the events and elections of last semester reached an all
time high in attendance and participation from the Muslim community at
NJIT. Such a turnout proves that the students are inshAllah willing to put
in effort and make their aspirations come to life on campus. The MSA
Shura would like to further the Muslim population’s interests, and by
doing so, more and more Muslim as well as non-Muslim students will
begin to coexist within the community that fosters their education and
social needs. A scholarship program by the NJIT MSA will be initiated
during the year of 2010 where the two most active non-Shura members
will be awarded an agreed upon scholarship amount. Such a reward will
not only help students financially, but encourage others to participate
and donate time and money within their community as well as learn from
one another. Although the scholarship may be the reason behind new
activism on their part, we hope that the Muslim students will eventually
come to the realization that their Islamic volunteerism should be done
purely for the sake of Allah (s.w.t). These two members will also qualify
to join the Shura the following year.
 viii. Open Jummahs
One open Jum’ah was hosted during the Islam Awareness Week
(IAW), in the NJIT Campus Center. It began by the recitation of Surah Al-
Kahf, and then followed by the Friday Lecture. It gave the opportunity to
students of other faiths to learn about the Islam and experience praying
the way Muslims do. We hope to make this a more routine experience of
the Friday Lectures, Insha’alla.

ix. Halaqa’s
One of the best ways to help build brotherhood and sisterhood on
campus as well as Islamic character is through Halaqas. Halaqas are
weekly sittings that are held in the MSA office (or anywhere on campus)
where Muslims students can come and increase their knowledge in Islam.
In these Halaqas, the students read Qur’an, contemplate about its
meanings and learn about multitudes of various Islamic issues. Built on a
very successful presence the last three years, the MSA will continue to
offers these weekly Halaqas and they will be available to all Muslims on
campus.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, since the NJIT MSA is a religious club, it is titled a “Z-Club”, which means
it cannot receive funding from the school. Therefore, we must rely on the generous
contributions from our Muslim Communities. We all know how great the reward is from Allah
in return for feeding those who are fasting. We kindly implore your financial assistance and
contributions in making the 2009-2010 school year a great success at NJIT.

Jazakom Allah Khayran, and may Allah (SWT) reward you for your time and concern.
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