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Our Mission
As part of the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) aims to build a vibrant and welcoming community for Muslim students on campus. Our goal is to strengthen the faith of Muslim students and promote a greater understanding of Islam by educating our peers through intentional events, dialogues, and meaningful daily interactions.
ABOUT ISLAM
After accepting Islam, many new Muslims may want to know what they need to learn first. Many try to learn everything about Islam in a short time. This can lead to missing many of the essential points. This page serves as an introductory guide to learning more about Islam.
Five Pillars of Faith
Shahada: This statement ("No God is worthy of Worship but Allah, and Muhammad(PBUH) is his messenger") serves as the declaration of faith to become a Muslim.
Salah: The ritual prayer of Islam through which all Muslims conform to the will of Allah. Prayer is performed in the direction of Kaaba, in Mecca, five times a day( Prayer )
Zakat: Obligatory donation of a portion of a Muslim’s wealth.
Sawm/Fast: Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan – the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Beginning at dawn, Muslims abstain from food and drink, sexual activity, and desires, breaking the fast with a meal after sunset.
Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca is a duty that every Muslim must perform during their lifetime. Whilst in Mecca, they complete a series of individual and collective actions on the various days of their visit, following a pattern set by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH (Peace and blessings be upon Him).
Five Daily Prayers
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Fajr: Performed at dawn, before sunrise
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2 Rakats
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Dhuhr: Performed early in the afternoon
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4 Rakats
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Asr: Performed in the late afternoon
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4 Rakats
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Maghrib: Performed at sunset
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3 Rakats
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Isha: Performed at night
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4 Rakats
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Terms to Know
Allah (SAW) : The term for God in the Arabic language. The SAW after Allah is short for "Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala" meaning "the most glorified,most high"
Quran: The holy book of Islam
Ayah: A verse in the Quran
Deen: Faith
Du'a: A prayer to Allah from yourself
Halal: Permissible in Islam
Haram: Forbidden in Islam
How To Make Wudu
Step 1: Niyyah : When performing wudu, we should become mindful of the act we are about to perform. We are going to perform wudu to cleanse ourselves as we offer prayer to Allah, and say Bismillah.
Step 2: Wash your hands three times.
Step 3: Wash your mouth three times.
Step 4: Wash your nose three times: Inhale a little water in your nose and blow the water from your nose to clean it.
Step 5: Wash your face three times, ensuring that your entire face is wet from your brow line to your chin.
Step 6: Wash Your Arms beginning with your right arm from fingertips to elbow.
Step 7: Perform Masah: In a sweeping motion, wipe your hands through your hair from front to back and then back again to the front once
Step 8: clean your ears once
Step 9: Wash Your Feet three times, starting from the right foot’s toenail to above the ankle. Each foot should be washed three times.