From: Muslim Students' Association
Date: November 4, 2021
Subject: MSA Newsletter: Night of Light is TONIGHT!



Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu!


We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health, inshaAllah. We'd like to extend one more HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated for Charity Week and benefited the lives of orphans and needy children. May Allah (SWT) bless and reward all those who donated in this life and the next.

Additionally, Night of Light is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm in Dewberry Hall. Read on for information on this amazing educational event, registration links for upcoming halaqahs, and information on how to keep in touch with us.

We are continuing to hold our in-person events, such as discussions/halaqas, socials, and Jumuah (Friday) Prayers. However, as we are still in the middle of a pandemic, we will be following all GMU Health and Safety Guidelines to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community. All attendees must: 

  • RSVP for the event in Mason360
  • Complete and show a Green Mason COVID Health Check at the door
  • Be vaccinated and wear a mask (if you have an approved exemption, please bring official documentation from Student Health Services to the event)
Let's all do our part to keep each other safe and healthy, inshaAllah.

Join us at Night of Light!

It's the biggest educational event of the semester! Join us in Dewberry Hall North tonight for a cozy and relaxing night of Qur'an recitation and tafseer of Surah Al-Furqan. We are pleased to host seven wonderful speakers who will guide us through the recitation of this beautiful surah and help us understand all of the lessons and takeaways within it. Snacks will be provided. Stay tuned on our IG for the RSVP link as it becomes available, and remember to bring your COVID health check to show at the door. We can't wait to see you there, inshaAllah!

Introducing our Halaqah Series:
Foundations of Faith 

Thank you for coming to our second Foundations of Faith halaqah! In this series, Dr. Kia Jahed joins us in exploring the importance of faith and growing our knowledge and perspective on beliefs, doubts, and why we believe in Allah (SWT) and the message of Islam. The next session is next Tuesday, November 9nd, at 7:15 pm in the JC Cinema. Keep scrolling to view the full event schedule for the semester. Please plan to show up at least 15 minutes early! If you can't make it, tune in on Instagram Live, or watch the recording later on YouTube. Click on the flyer to register for the next session. We hope to see you there, inshaAllah!


Join us for Sisters' Circle!

Thank you for coming to our third Sisters' Circle last week. We enjoyed meeting and engaging with you all, and we hope you'll join us again next week. As a reminder, Sisters' Circle is a safe space for sisters to discuss our faith and strengthen our sisterhood. Topics we plan on covering include: Hijab, Culture vs. Religion, How to Strengthen our Iman, and so much more! Please refer to the schedule for dates and times, and click on the flyer to RSVP for the next session. We hope to see you all there, InshaAllah!


Join us for Brothers' Circle!


Thank you for coming to our third Brothers' Circle last week. We enjoyed meeting and engaging with you all, and we hope you'll join us again next week. As a reminder, Brothers' Circle is a safe space meant to strengthen the brotherly bond in our Muslim community. We plan to cover topics like mental health and brotherhood in Islam. Please refer to the schedule for dates and times, and click on the flyer to RSVP for the next session. We hope to see you there, InshaAllah!


Join us for Jumuah Prayer every Friday this semester!


Please refer to the schedule for specific locations and timings. Any emergency schedule changes will be posted on our Instagram and sent out through Remind, so please be sure to join us on these platforms. Click on this flyer to register. On Friday, complete your COVID health check and arrive 15 minutes early so we can check everyone in. We hope to see you there, inshaAllah!

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As we enter a new school year full of exciting events, opportunities to grow ourselves as Muslims, and experiences that strengthen our community bonds, we have come up with a number of ways for you to stay involved and up-to-date with all things MSA!


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MSA | Night of Light Logo

EVENT

MSA | Night of Light

Thursday, November 4, 2021
6:30pm - 9:30pm
JC Dewberry Hall North, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Join us for a night full of beautiful Quran recitation

REGISTER
MSA Friday Prayer Logo

EVENT

MSA Friday Prayer

Friday, November 5, 2021
12:30pm - 2:30pm
JC George's, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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We are hosting Friday Prayer (Jummah Prayer) for the student body.
Prayer Times:
-12:45pm
-1:30pm
As per Mason COVID guidelines, you must register before attending and show a green Mason COVID Healthcheck at the door.

REGISTER
Halaqah Series: Questions of Faith by Dr. Kia Jahed Logo

EVENT

Halaqah Series: Questions of Faith by Dr. Kia Jahed

Tuesday, November 9, 2021
7:30pm - 8:30pm
JC Cinema, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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A biweekly discussion based on the importance of faith, focusing on beliefs and doubts and why we even believe in God and Islam. Presented by Dr. Kia Jahed.

REGISTER
MSA | Sisters' Circle Logo

EVENT

MSA | Sisters' Circle

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
3:30pm - 5:30pm
HUB Meeting Room 1 & 2, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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MSA sisters will gather every other week to discuss topics in Islam

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MSA | Brothers' Circle Logo

EVENT

MSA | Brothers' Circle

Wednesday, November 10, 2021
4:30pm - 6:00pm
JC Room E (334), Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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MSA brothers will gather every other week to discuss topics in Islam

REGISTER