MSA Executive Team

President: Azzam Abu Rayash 

Azzam has been an active youth worker since the year 2006 at a young age of 16. He demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities throughout his high school life. Azzam received the Governeor General’s Award in 2009 for volunteering more than 1000 hours in the community. Azzam graduated in 2009 from David & Mary Thomson C.I. Currently he is completing his 3^rd year studying Neuroscience and Environmental Science at the University of Toronto. Azzam aims to pursue MD/PhD in Neurology as he maintains his activism within the youth and the social community. Azzam is an active youth worker with the Muslim Association of Canada (www.macnet.ca).

Br. VP: Khalil Ali

My name is Khalil Ali, I am currently finishing my third year at UTSC, studying biochemistry. Insha Allah I will continue on towards medical school. I have been involved with the MSA for multiple years not as an executive but as a dedicated volunteer, as this will be my last year, I wanted to give something back to the UTSA MSA by leaving a lasting impression. I play basketball for the UTSC Maroons, and I enjoy helping others.

Sr. VP: Surayya Khan

 I , Surayya Khan, am entering my fourth year at University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus. I am doing a Specialist in Political Science, and my other major is Public Policy Co-op. For the past year, I have been the Coordinator for UTSC MSA’s ‘The Message’ newsletter where I help manage a team of dedicator writers and designers to create seasonal newsletters, a calendar, and a project to collect and combine a series of stories. Apart from these activities, I love to volunteer and servicing others, as well as taking occasional classes in Islamic studies. In my spare time I can be found blogging and reading.

Treasurer: Warsame Rijal

My name is Warsame Rijal, 2012-13 Treasurer for the MSA at UTSC, wal-hamdulillah. I am entering my final year of studies, completing a double major in Chemistry and the Environmental Sciences. I have served in past years as the Religious Accommodations Director, as well as the Da’wah Commissioner for the MSA. I enjoy playing basketball and reading various non-school related materials.

Secretary: Oranoos Mohammed

My name is Oranoos and I will insh’Allah be UTSC MSA new secretary. Currently, I’m in my second year at utsc doing a Human Biology Specialist. The past year was my first involvement as a volunteer in the msa. Subhan’Allah it was a wonderful experience that encouraged me to be part of the MSA. During my spare time I enjoy volunteering and painting.

Annual General Meeting

Assalamu’alaikum,

Inshaa’Allah this years Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 9th from 7 to 9pm in SL 232, SCSU Boardroom.

2012-2013 Board positions and Committee Heads

2012 – 2013 Executive Elections

MSA 2012-2013 executive elections. Nomination forms must be handed in by March 30th.

Positions open:

• President (Ameer / Ameerah)
• Brothers VP
• Sisters VP
• Secretary
• Treasurer

More details about the positions can be found in the MSA constitution which can be viewed HERE.

In order to download the nomination form, please click HERE.

UTSC MSA Ski trip 2012

UTSC MSA PRESENTS…

2012 MSA Ski trip

In collaboration with MSA’s:
UTSG
UTM
McMaster
UOIT
Ryerson

Come out and enjoy a fun day on the slopes with other MSAs across the GTA.

Date: Wednesday February 22, 2011.

Time:
MEET IN THE STUDENT CENTRE AT 8:00 AM SHARP. (Please do not be late so we can get there early and ski as much as possible)

Return time: Approximately 10:30 PM

Tickets can be purchased after Jumah tomorrow (February 10)
**ONLY 55 SEATS AVAILABLE SO BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP**

Artscapes of Muslim Africans: Intra-Cultural Dialogues in Post Colonial Spaces

Asalaamualaikum beloved MSA members! The African Student’s association is hosting

“Artscapes of Muslim Africans: Intra-Cultural Dialouges in Post Colonial Spaces.”

The event will consist of guest speaker Zulfikar Hijri (Associate Professor of Anthropology at York university and Vice President of Subtle Technologies- a Toronto based cultural organization that fosters art-science collaborations).

Make sure to RSVP via email (utscasa@gmail.com).

BarakAllahufeekuma wa jizakamAllahu Khayrun,

-Suffian Khan (Internal Relations Officer)

Identity: Understanding the Seerah in Modern Times

Identity is a two day conference that aims to enlighten our hearts and minds about the life of the last and final messenger, Muhammed (SAW). The theme of the conference is identity and is about reaffirming our own identity by getting to know and loving the Prophet SAW. It is brought to you by UTSC MSA in partnership with UofT MSA and Islamic Foundation Toronto!

Come and listen to three great speakers Imam Tahir Anwar, Dr. Munir El Kasaem, and Shaykh Yusuf Badat. This is a FREE event and FREE meals will be provided on both days of the conference. The conference will be held on January 27th to 28th 2012 at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Seats are limited; please sign up as soon as possible!

To register click here: http://seerahconference.eventbrite.com/

Imam Tahir Anwar is an American Muslim Imam (religious leader) who has been around Imams since the day he was born. Namely his father and grandfather (his first teachers), and his two brothers, who are also both Imams in California. Upon completing his religious studies in India, he has been serving as the Imam of one of the oldest masjids in the country, the Islamic Center of San Jose, since 2001. He is also the head of theIslamic Studies Department, and a teacher at Granada Islamic School in nearby Santa Clara, an institution in its 26th year. These days, he travels around the globe to deliver the message of Islam to the masses, and currently resides in San Jose, California with his wife and two sons. -http://www.imamtahir.com/

Dr. Munir El-Kassem is the founder and current President of the Islamic Institute for Faith and Dialogue He was born in Beirut Lebanon in 1955. After spending 15 years in general practice, he joined the University of Western Ontario as an assistant professor at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. El-Kassem is very actively involved in Islamic Da’wa. He is the author of many Islamic books and has written on a wide variety of Islamic issues in various publications throughout the world. - http://www.iiid.ca/

Shaykh Yusuf Badat is the main Imam and ‘Director of Religious Affairs’ at the Islamic Foundation of Toronto. Shaykh Yusuf Badat also serves as a teacher for Arabic, Islamic Studies, Quranic Studies and World Religions at the Islamic Foundation School. Shaykh Yusuf Badat is the founder and director of Mathabah Foundation. He is an active executive member of the Canadian Council of Muslim Theologians CCMT. - http://www.islamicfoundation.ca/

MSA Treasurer Position Now Open!

Asalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu,

MSA Nomination Form 2012

Weekly Tafseer Halaqa

English – Falaq

Sadee – Falaq

English – Naas

Sadee – Naas

MSA Positions Open!

Asallamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

I hope this email finds you in the best of health InshAllah! The following MSA positions are now open: