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Assalam Alaikum wa Rahmat Allahi wa Barakatuhu, My name is Eman Abdelhadi and I have the honor and privilege of serving as
the 2010-2011 President of the Muslim Students’ Association. All
college students, and perhaps Muslims especially, can attest to the
changes and challenges that fill four years of university study with new
experiences and relationships. Muslim students at a leading public
institution sometimes find it difficult to balance studies and personal
development. Under these circumstances, a freshman can find the wide
variety of clubs and organizations on campus overwhelming, but few can
rival the impact an MSA can have on an individual’s development. MSA
Alumni continually cite the MSA as the breeding ground of their most
profound personal changes and the beginning of their closest
friendships. While there are many worthwhile causes to dedicate oneself
to on campus, one would be hard pressed to find a cause more worthy of
pursuing than seeking the pleasure of Allah (swt) by serving others and
depicting the message of our beautiful religion to Muslims and
non-Muslims alike. What makes
any MSA special is the community it offers to each and every Muslim on
campus, regardless of their home community. The University of Michigan
is particularly blessed with one of the best Muslim communities in the
country; it is made up of members whose drive and dedication fuel a year
of retreats, discussions, halaqas, qiyams, socials and much, much more. More
importantly, however, our members have managed to build a brotherhood
and sisterhood that is unparalleled by any other student organization on
campus. The
wide variety of activities offered by the MSA insure that there is a
niche for every member. The MSA is composed of nine committees that are
all crucial to the success and impact an MSA can have, but it takes much
more than 19 people to put it all together. From
Community Affairs, which organizes community service projects, to
Eduction Committee, which organizes spiritual events; every committee
can use an extra hand. I end by sincerely asking every person with an
ounce of interest in helping to build this community to take the step
that could shape your college career. Attend a halaqa, hang out at a social, or plan an event. In time, you will inshAllah experience the blessing and barakah our community has. We are looking forward to meeting each and every one of you! Wassalam Alaikum wa Rahmat Allahi wa Barakatuhu, Eman Abdelhadi (
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) 2011-2012 President, Muslim Students’ Association
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