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By Ayat Aldoori

“She won’t go to MSA because she thinks it’s a hook-up place.” I was taken aback when I heard this from a fellow MSA board member. I had been involved in our university’s MSA and this came as an insult to the programming and events I helped to plan. How could she say that? MSA is not some place where you go to hook-up with guys!

…Or is it?

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, a ...

By Maria Ahmad

February 1st marks the first day of Black History Month. Take this opportunity to learn more about the history of African American Muslims, to learn more about what Islam says about race and racism, and to learn about famous African American Muslims.

What has your MSA planned for this month? Share with us or start planning one of the events below!

15 Suggestions for MSAs during Black History Month:

1. Reach out to your Black/Afircan American cultural centers and let them know about your MSA ...

By Zabih Mamun

In an environment where rebellious attitudes are often encouraged and all views are publicly expressed, one of the most difficult issues an MSA can face is dealing with Muslim students whose beliefs may be interpreted as “conservative” by other members, or they may even be called “extremists”. The conflict arises when these views may clash with the direction the MSA is going on campus which may affect how the campus views the MSA, or even how members within the MSA ...