By Hasnan Hussain
The Cardiff University Islamic Society (ISoc) is one of the most vibrant, inclusive and diverse societies on campus. From organising fun socials for freshers to consistent educational lectures and classes to a range of sporting activities, we hope to build lifelong brotherhoods and sisterhoods, and to provide Muslim students with an experience that aids them both in this world and the hereafter as well.
Our vision is:
1) To create an Islamic Society that caters for the educational, social and religious needs of Muslim students, unifying them to facilitate the worship of God. We want to create a platform for Muslims to feel both comfortable and confident in their self-identification as Muslims amongst the wider student community. We want to ensure the healthy nurturing and development of Muslim students which will greatly aid them in their future as well.
2) To demonstrate the beauty of Islam to those of different faiths by aiming to be the best of Muslims through the guidance of the Quran and Sunnah, as stated in the Qur’an itself: “And let there be [arising] from you a nation inviting to [all that is] good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful.” [3:104]. We want to be beneficial to the wider student community as well as the Muslim community, through inter-society and inter-faith collaborations and events which unite us on common interests and motives.
3) By also actively engaging with political and social issues affecting Muslim students, we hope to support them while promoting a truer, more positive understanding of Islam to the wider student body.
What we have done so far:
Fresher’s Fortnight for the ISoc was jam-packed with exciting events. Amongst other events we had interactive icebreaker sessions where new friendships were made, a fun treasure-hunt across the campus, an insightful talk by Ustadh Ali Hammuda about being a Muslim starting university life and the sisters had their very own Give It A Go henna workshop! We finally ended our Fresher’s Fortnight with our two ISoc fresher’s dinners, for both brothers and sisters respectively. It was a great night filled with wonderful food and captivating performances.
What we will be doing:
This year we promise to provide you with a life-changing experience. We will be having regular classes for Islamic studies, socials, lectures, events and much more. Here are a few to look out for:
Charity Week: Coming up in this semester, this is the week where university Islamic societies across the UK come together in a unified effort to raise money for different charities. filled with exciting fundraising events, bake sales, and much more, there is so much joy to be had in knowing that you are helping those less fortunate than yourselves! Join the Facebook page ‘Charity Week Wales and West’ to stay updated.
Lecture Series: We will be holding monthly lectures on various Islamic topics which will be relevant to you as students as well, held by world renowned Islamic scholars and speakers too, such as Ustadh Asim Khan’s story night, Ustadh Ali Hammuda on Love and Relationships and many more.
Socials: We promise you that a week will not go by without opportunities to take part in a range of socials, from sports such as table tennis and football to marshall arts classes as well. But if you have your own suggestions, we will definitely take them on board as well. This is your society after all!
Join our Facebook page ‘Cardiff ISoc’ for more information:
Most importantly, the ISoc will be what you make of it! Behind the scenes, our tenacious, driven committee will work hard throughout your first year to offer you amazing opportunities. It is up to you to grasp these, and make the most of them!
We want your energy, enthusiasm and creativity to help drive the ISoc forward and make it the best it can possibly be.
We hope that you can join our thriving community of Muslim students at Cardiff University, and we look forward to meeting you all soon!
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