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Assalamu Alaykum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu!

We hope your semester has been filled with joy, success, and fulfillment. Thank you for supporting our success thus far. This MSA is nothing without amazing members like you! As we head into midterm season, we ask Allah SWT to increase us in knowledge and wisdom, and we ask that He places barakah in our time and academic endeavors (Say Ameen!).

We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health, inshaAllah. Read on for information on our highly requested marriage event (it's tomorrow!), a schedule of events for Islam Awareness Week, our weekly Jumuah schedule, our Living in the West halaqah series, community events, and ways to keep up with us.

Don't forget- this semester, we're endeavoring to learn a du'a together every single week. Remember to check out or Instagram stories and highlights for each week's du'a. You can also reach out to us for help practicing and memorizing each remembrance. Let's do our part to help each other increase in knowledge and khair :)

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.

Happy Islam Awareness Week!

Join us in doing our part to cultivate a healthy narrative of our beautiful deen. It's a fun and fulfilling week of both social and educational events, so don't miss out! Our next event is Night of Light TONIGHT in Dewberry Hall- scroll for more info! :)

Remember to register for each event and bring your COVID Health Check to display at the door. See you there, inshaAllah!

Our biggest educational event is TONIGHT!

Join us tonight as we delve into Surah Al-Mu'minoon, with recitations by esteemed students and scholars, and tafsir by Dr Kia Jahed (he led our halaqahs last semester!). This event is open to both Mason AND Non-Mason students, so bring your friends and family. Just remember to register before you come and bring your COVID Health Check to display at the door (Mason registration HERE and Non-Mason registration HERE). See you there, inshaAllah!

Join us for our Living in the West series...

With our very own chaplain, Ustadh Mobeen Vaid, PLUS appearances by Imam Kebba Salah. Come out for a series of talks that will allow us to discuss the intricacies and obstacles of living and breathing our faith in a Western society.

Remember to register for each event and bring your COVID Health Check to display at the door. See you there, inshaAllah!

Get hyped for the MSA Festival!

Come out for an evening of fun as your community members showcase their amazing talent! If you're interested in submitting your work or performing at the event, fill out this interest form.

Remember to register for the event on Mason 360 and bring your COVID Health Check to display at the door. See you there, inshaAllah!

Join us for weekly Jumuah!

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!

Follow us on our social media pages
Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

We are moving our chats from WhatsApp to Discord. Join us there!
Click here to get connected to a large network of brothers and sisters.

Receive Text Reminders by texting @gmumsa to 81010

Have a question for us? You can also email us at gmumsa@googlegroups.com

EVENT

Islam Awareness Week | Night of Light

Thursday, March 10, 2022
6:00pm - 9:00pm

JC Dewberry Hall, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Join us for a night full of beautiful Quran recitation!

EVENT

Islam Awareness Week | Choosing Islam

Friday, March 11, 2022
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Planetary 131, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Begin the journey to understanding why you are or may want to be a practicing Muslim and choosing Islam for yourself

EVENT

MSA Friday Prayer

Friday, March 11, 2022
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.

EVENT

Living in the West Series

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
4:30pm - 6:30pm

JC Room C, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Join us for a halqah series that will delve into several topics that furthers the understanding of our muslim identity and learning about ways to strengthen it in a western world.

EVENT

MSA Festival and Open Mic Night

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Innovation 105, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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Join us for a night of fun showcasing talents from spoken word, nasheed, and comedy to short film and many more! If you are interested in performing, please fill out this form by Friday, 3/18 by 11:59 PM!
https://forms.gle/vKJaPvbhnhLZk1gV8

EVENT

MSA | Brothers' Circle

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
3:00pm - 5:00pm

JC Room D, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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MSA brothers will gather every other week to discuss topics in Islam

EVENT

MSA | Sisters' Circle

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
3:00pm - 5:00pm

JC Room E, Fairfax, Virginia, United States

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MSA sisters will gather every other week to discuss topics in Islam