WELCOME TO THE WUSTL MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Stay Halal.
RAMADAN MUBARAK!
WUSTL MSA
The Washington University in St. Louis Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a student group devoted to strengthening the Muslim community through education, service, and activism. We strive to educate both Muslims and people of other faiths about the religion of Islam, and facilitating a better environment for students on campus. We aim to create a strong, diverse network of students who are conscious of their Islamic identity and serve as a support group for Muslim students in regards to social and cultural issues occurring on campus and outside of campus. We strive to develop a diverse general body with members from a variety of cultures throughout the world. We also aim to remove stereotypes of Islam by holding events incorporating education and awareness to the Washington University student body.
JUMMAH TIMES
at Lopata Musallah
Fridays 1:20 PM, 2:20 PM
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SAMRA HASEEB
Co-President
Year: Junior
Hometown: Glendale Heights, IL
Major: Psychological and Brain Sciences
What MSA means to Samra: From my earliest days at WashU, the MSA community has always felt like a home away from home. I love hanging out with all the Muslims on campus, whether it be at big events like Welcome Dinner or crammed together into a Whispers booth
Advice for first years: Don't be afraid to reach out to upperclassmen for guidance or advice--we've been there and are here to help <3
MORAD SULIMAN
Co-President
Year: Senior
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Major: Neuroscience
What MSA means to Morad: I’m eternally grateful for the wonderful community I’ve been blessed to be a part of through my involvement with the MSA over the past few years
Advice for first years: Everyone makes mistakes during their time in college. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and, when they do happen, learn from them!
MUNEEB MALIK
Secretary
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Plainfield, IL
Major: Biomedical Engineering
What MSA means to Muneeb: For me, the MSA represents a capacity and medium through which I can practice and amplify my faith. Whether it be through social and spiritual programming or prayers in congregation, I feel heard and appreciated as a Muslim, and a I feel a sense of belonging by being united with my fellow Muslim brothers and sisters.
Advice for first years: Give good care and attention to your relationships with people, and make friends that push you to be the best version of yourself!
RAGHED ABDEL-TAWAB
Treasurer
Year: Junior
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Major: Econ & Strat and Healthcare Management (He would like us to specify that these are indeed Business school majors)
What MSA means to Raghed: Coming from a city that does not have a large Muslim population, the MSA has given me a family away from home. Without the MSA, I would not have met people who I now call my closest friends, and I am thankful for all the amazing formal and informal events like post-Jummah lunch and Duhr @ Olin 1:20 iA.
Advice for first years: Get to know other people beyond the first-years! Strong friendships between upperclassmen and first-years happen all the time, so make the most out of your time here!
HAZIQ LATIF
Religious Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Miami, FL
Major: “Allahu a’lim”
What MSA means to Haziq: Being a minority, shy, and well being me, it is sometimes hard to connect with people and be able to relate with them. The MSA was able to connect me with people and break me out of my shell. From the outside, the MSA may just seem like any other student group, but the MSA is more than just a bunch of students, it is a group of people who genuinely care about you physically, mentally, and spiritually. To find such a group of individuals is a rarity. The MSA allowed me to find comfort and stability in a group of people in the midst of the chaos of college. MSA is more than a group, it is a family, and as Dom Toretto said, "Nothing stronger than family."
Advice for first years: Don't be too serious, enjoy your first year, keep second semester chill because of ramadan, meet as many people as you can, keep in contact with your fam, learn how to cook, don't be shy, find a healthy balance between coursework and social life, surround yourself with people who will help you grow as a person, try new things, and connect with those around you. Also, buy snacks from Costco or sam's club in the beginning of the semester you are going to save money. Some of you may be going through imposter syndrome, trust me I know how it is, but you are here because you deserve to be. The good thing about college is that the are so many different people with different stories and without a doubt you will connect with some people unlike ever before. One final thing, be you.
DINA ABDALLA
PR Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Major: Cognitive Neuroscience
What MSA means to Dina: The MSA is a place where I know I will always have a good time. It is a group of people who always have my back and that I know I can count on.
Advice for first years: Make new friends, explore new places, and find things that’ll make you happy that you can keep for the next four years.
USMAN SALIM
PR Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: London, KY
Major: Genomics & Computational Biology
What MSA means to Usman: This is an association of Muslim students but more importantly this is where I’ve met some of my closest friends and had some of the greatest experiences. Alhamdullilah for these people
Advice for first years: Live laugh love. Don’t feel down and out about a bad grade, there’s always more opportunities for growth. Try to take everything in stride. Godspeed
LAYAN ALKILANI
Sisters' Engagement Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Sikeston, MO
Major: Biology
What MSA means to Layan: Coming from a small town without a Muslim community, having the MSA and people I can relate to means a lot to me. Nothing beats going to Whispers and always finding the Muslims there.
Advice for first years: If you ever feel overwhelmed in college, just remember: "O believers, seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient" (Surah al-Baqara 153)
ILYAS MEHKRI
Brothers' Engagement Chair
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Major: Neuroscience
What MSA means to Ilyas: During my time here at WashU, the MSA has been a place in which individuals of all different backgrounds and cultures united by by their faith can bond and grow with one another as people. It has helped me stay closely connected with both the Muslim community here on campus and most importantly, my Creator. The MSA is my family here at WashU.
Advice for first years: Words to live by: “My heart is at ease knowing that what was meant for me will never miss me, and that what misses me was never meant for me.” - Imam Shafi
HASAN SALIM
Student Advisor
Year: Senior
Hometown: London, KY
Major: Neuroscience
What MSA means to Hasan: Friendship
Advice for first years: Prioritize your academics, but don’t forget to chill and have fun. The work always gets done, iA.
BASMA DAHAM
First Year Representative
Year: First-Year
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Major: Biology
What MSA means to Basma: MSA is a great way to meet new friends and find a community of people you can relate to!!
BILAL KHAN
First Year Representative
Year: First-Year
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Physics
What MSA means to Bilal: MSA is a home away from home :)