From: Muslim Students' Association Date: September 30, 2021 Subject: MSA Newsletter: 10 AM Saturday: Meaningful Prayer Event!
Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu!
We hope this newsletter finds you in the best of health, inshaAllah. Read on for information on Saturday's Meaningful Prayer event, 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.
Come to our class on Meaningful Prayer THIS Saturday!
Join us in Innovation Hall on Saturday to learn more about the meaning of what we recite in prayer and develop a stronger connection to Allah (swt) in your salah. This is one of our most important educational events of the year, so don't miss out! The event will last from 10 am to 2 pm. Please click on the flyer to register for this event. We hope to see you there, inshaAllah.
Join us for Sisters' Circle!
Thank you for coming to our first Sisters' Circle yesterday. We enjoyed meeting and engaging with you all, and we hope you'll join us again in two weeks. 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 first Brothers' Circle yesterday. We enjoyed meeting and engaging with you all, and we hope you'll join us again in two weeks. 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!
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.
MSA will host a one day seminar on the importance of salah (prayer). Discussion will be on the meaning of what we say, how to develop focus, how to enjoy it, and more.