From: Muslim Students' Association
Date: October 21, 2021
Subject: MSA Newsletter: Get Hype for Charity Week!!



Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu!


We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health, inshaAllah. Read on for information on Charity Week, registration links for the next Brothers' Circle and Sisters' Circle sessions, 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.

Charity Week Events: Game Night!

It's our first charity week event! Destress from midterm season and play games with your fellow Muslims. Remember to bring your student ID for free admission. We hope to see you there, inshaAllah!

Charity Week Events: Open Mic Night!

Join us at our second Charity Week event for a fun night of spoken word, nasheeds, stand-up comedy, storytelling, and more! If you're interested in performing, please fill out this Google Form and register on Mason360! All attendees must RSVP to attend. See you there, iA!

P.S. We need your help! Please fill out this form if you'd like to volunteer for this event.


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Charity Week Events: Sports Tournaments!

Finish off Charity Week with an evening of friendly volleyball and basketball matches with fellow Muslims! Sisters will play volleyball in the indoor courts, and brothers will play basketball outside. If you're interested in playing, please fill out this Google Form and register on Mason360 (click here to register for Brothers' BB and here to register for Sisters' VB). See you there, iA!

Introducing our Halaqah Series:
Foundations of Faith 

Thank you for coming to our first 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 November 2nd at 7:30 pm in the Hub Ballroom. 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 second 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 second 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. Remember to RSVP online well in advance to secure your spot (you can click this on this flyer to do so!). 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 Friday Prayer on Friday, 22 October 2021 At 12:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

MSA Friday Prayer

clock Friday, October 22, 2021
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Location pinJC 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
MSA vertical bar Destress Game Night on Tuesday, 26 October 2021 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

MSA | Destress Game Night

clock Tuesday, October 26, 2021
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location pinHUB Corner Pocket, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Join us for a game night in the Corner Pocket! Play is FREE for all members who RSVP. Bring your friends and destress!

REGISTER
MSA vertical bar Sisters’ Circle on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 At 3:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

MSA | Sisters' Circle

clock Wednesday, October 27, 2021
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location pinHUB Meeting Rooms 4 & 5, 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 vertical bar Brothers’ Circle on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 At 4:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

MSA | Brothers' Circle

clock Wednesday, October 27, 2021
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location pinJC Room E (334), Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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MSA brothers will gather every other week to discuss topics in Islam

REGISTER
MSA vertical bar Open Mic Night on Thursday, 28 October 2021 At 5:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

MSA | Open Mic Night

clock Thursday, October 28, 2021
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location pinPrivate Location (sign in to display)
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Join us for a night to showcase your own or watch others' talents or acts! If you would like to perform, fill out the registration options with the appropriate answers and we will contact you!

REGISTER
Brothers’ Basketball on Friday, 29 October 2021 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Brothers' Basketball

clock Friday, October 29, 2021
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pinPrivate Location (sign in to display)
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Join us for a fun night of friendly basketball matches with your fellow brothers

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Sisters’ Volleyball on Friday, 29 October 2021 At 4:00 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Sisters' Volleyball

clock Friday, October 29, 2021
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location pinPrivate Location (sign in to display)
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Join us for a fun night of friendly volleyball matches with your fellow sisters

REGISTER
Halaqah Series: Questions of Faith by Dr. Kia Jahed on Tuesday, 02 November 2021 At 7:30 PM. No image description provided

EVENT

Halaqah Series: Questions of Faith by Dr. Kia Jahed

clock Tuesday, November 2, 2021
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location pinHub Ballroom, 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.

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