Assalamu Alaikum,

General Body Meeting and Welcome Back Event

MSA will be holding its Welcome Back event the same time as the General Body Meeting this semester in the Regency Rooms, SU on:

Tuesday, Jan 23, 12-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan 24, 12-2 p.m.

You can attend either meeting since the same information will be given out both days.

We highly encourage all of you to show up and bring friends who might not get this message. There are many things to be planned for this semester and we need your input to cater them to your preferences. Also we need your help and support in planning and preparing future MSA events, so please show up and get involved.

Aside future events, come to make MSA live up to its potential as one of the strongest student groups at UTD. The simplest way to make that happen is to regularly attend meetings and events. We all have much to learn about our deen, as well as much to learn about ourselves.

Getting to meet the other Muslims on campus is crucial, so expect icebreakers.
Did I mention there's food involved (what's a Muslim gathering without food)?


Keep in mind: Islamic Awareness Week 3/26-3/30

Assalamu Alaikum,

There will be a MSA General Body Meeting *today* (February 7th) from 1 to 2 PM in the Phoenix Room on the 2nd floor of the SU. (Hallway next to the pub)

Someone is coming by with some free gifts and t-shirts :D

Plus, we have a lot on the agenda so we'll need everyone's input!
See you there!

General body meetings the rest of the semester will be on Wednesdays at 1 PM at the Phoenix Room on the 2nd floor of the Student Union.

Assalamu Alaikum,

Some girls are getting together every friday to play some basketball in the Activity Center, Auxilary Gym. It'll only be us girls and it should be alotta fun!

Bring Your COMET CARD AND SNEAKERS (tennis shoes)!
~ You can't play without them! ~

Friday, February 23, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Friday, March 16, 2007-CANCELLED

11:00am - 12:00pm
Activity Center- Auxilary Gym

If you have any questions contact: Nawal Elnashar

Assalamu Alaikum,

Islamic Contributions to WORLD CIVILIZATION

R.B.Winder has said: "One of the hallmarks of civilized man is his knowledge of the past-- the past of his family, country, culture as well as the past of others who bare significantly contributed to the ascent of man."

Friday, February 23, 2007
6:00-8:30pm
Speaker: Sr. Reem Elghonimi

IANT Multipurpose Hall
840 Abrams Road
Richardson, TX 75081
972-231-5698

Learn about how Muslims have contributed to the way you live today! This is largely unknown civilizational legacy that Muslims bequeathed to the world. Before the Renaissance, medieval European history was silent in terms of the arts and sciences. Termed "History's Black Hole" by H.J. Morowitz, this is the myth that the development of classical knowledge from 1500 CE onwards owed to Greek and Roman contributions prior to 300 CE. This "Black Hole" of history, from 300 to 1500, actually saw the unparalleled rise of scientific, academic, medical, and scholarly contributions by adherents of the Islamic faith.

We invite men and women, as well as mature children (10 and up), from both the Muslim community and the community at large. No children under 10- babysitting will be available for younger children. Please support this event and invite friends, neighbors, work colleagues as well as teachers and school administrators!

Assalamu Alaikum,

We will have Arabic sessions for the girls to learn some Arabic every Wednesdays at 2:00pm - 4:00pm beginning March 14th. Session locations below:

Assalam Alaikum,

On Wednesday, March 7th, the girls will be getting together to recite Quran in the Pegasus Room at 1:00pm followed by an off-campus lunch. :) So let's make some good use of our time this Spring Break and recite some Quran. And plus you can't say no to lunch either.

Questions? Contact: Aysha Khan or Nawal Elnashar

Assalamu Alaikum,

POSTPONED
I apologize for the inconvenience, but we will have to postpone this to a later date. Please check back soon, we will reschedule for later on during spring break. But if you have any suggestions for spring break plans feel free to let us know.
Sorry,
Nawal

This Sunday, March 4th, the girls will be meeting at Apartment #4334 (Phase 6) at 11am for lunch and to discuss any spring break plans. So if you want in on planning any spring break activities or want to give suggestions as to what you want to do, come join us. We will also be making signs and posters for our IAW carnival. So artistic and creative abilities are needed. Bring any art supplies you may have lying around. :)

Questions? Contact: Aysha Khan or Nawal Elnashar

Assalamu Alaikum,

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!

We would like ALL volunteers who will be helping out at Islamic Awareness Week to please attend this meeting.
The meeting will be held after jumah prayer on Friday, March 16, 2007 in the Galaxy Room until 4:00pm

We would like for as many people to be there so we can go over instructions and our schedule for IAW. We still have alot to take care of and we need your help.

Below is the current Volunteer Schedule. Take a look and check your schedule. If you are able to volunteer at any time please send an email to iaw2007@utdmsa.org with the times you are available.

General IAW Volunteer Schedule

CARNIVAL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

If you have any questions you may contact us at iaw2007@utdmsa.org.

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,
Nawal Elnashar

Assalamu Alaikum,

We will have a Sisters' Picnic on Thursday, March 8th at 11am at Breckinridge Park in Richardson, TX. The park is approx. 15 minutes away from UTD. Map and directions below.

If you are able to attend, we kindly ask you to bring a dish if possible. I'm sorry if it's a late notice, but it was a spontaneous-spur-of-the-moment kind of event. You are more than welcome to invite as many friends as you like.

After lunch we will also be making signs and posters for our IAW carnival. So artistic and creative abilities are needed. Bring any art supplies you may have lying around. :)

Click on Read More for Directions

Our carnival has been rescheduled for TOMORROW!

Wednesday, April 4, 2007
11am-4pm
SU Mall

Free Cotton Candy, Sno Cones, Popcorn, Drinks, and Henna
Check out our scarf gallery,
Take a run on our Bunjee Run
or Dunk a MSA Officer!

Don't Miss Out!

Assalam Alaikum,

Nomination Forms are now available from 4/4/07 to 4/11/07.

All Entries may be turned in by:

1. Email to any of the officers (please bold your selection or delete the others)
   
2. By hand to any of the officers
   
3. In the MSA mailbox in the SU CSI Office.

Masjid Ibrahim presents:

An Evening with
Shiekh Hisham Al-Arif
Khateeb and Educator of Masjid Al-Aqsa

Date: April 11th, 2007

Schedule:
7:00 – 8:15 Dinner and Maghrib
8:15 – Ishaa Advice for Muslims in the West
After Ishaa Fatawa Session with Sheikh Hesham

Baby-sitting will be provided.

Read More for further details about the speaker