|
As-Salamu Alaykum (Arabic: السلام عليكم )
Peace be upon you all
Welcome to DukeMSA.org. I hope this website will familiarize you with everything you need to know about being a Muslim at Duke. If not, you can always shoot an e-mail to one of MSA's executive board members (found in About MSA). After you have checked out our MSA and subscribed to our listserv, be sure to check out the information under Muslim Life at Duke, especially the Center for Muslim Life (CML), which is the only dedicated building for Muslims on any American university campus. Duke is also unique having its very own Muslim chaplain, Abdullah Antepli. While these blessings play a large role in facilitating Muslim involvement on Duke's campus, they are in no way reserved just for Muslims and should be seen as valuable resources for the entire Duke community. That being said, feel free to take a look around our website and do not hesitate to forward any of your questions or concerns here.
******************************************
*Islamic Awareness Week*
One of MSA’s headline programs of the Spring Semester, Islamic Awareness Week, will be taking place in mid-March! Join us for lectures, conversations, pannels, and performances.
Spoken Word Night (March 18 and 6pm in the Coffeehouse on East)
MSA will host its annual Spoken Word Night on Sunday, March 18th at 6pm at the Duke Coffeehouse. Come hear special guest rapper, Omar Offendum, and students as they perform their best spoken word, rap, and comedy pieces. Theme: iSlam-- our strength of virtual world connection and limits on real world connections. This is sure to be an event you don't want to miss.
Mosque Makeover (March 19 at 6pm at Ar-Razzaq)
Visit Ar-Razzaq, a mosque right off of East Campus, learn more about service in Islam, and help out with general mosque maintenance! Ar-Razzaq is the oldest mosque in North Carolina and an integral part of the Durham community. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Muslim Women Speak (March 20 at 6:30pm in Von Cannon A)
Come hear your female Muslim peers speak about their lives as Muslim women. De-hemogenize the experiences of Muslim women. We're aiming for "convo-logues," conversation interspersed with and guided by poignant monologues that speak to the varied experiences of being a Muslim woman on campus. We're hoping to touch simultaneously on issues that resonate with Muslim women on campus and women in general. This is about showcasing the genuine triumphs and struggles we face through open and honest conversations.
Calligraphy Night (March 21 at 7pm in Allen Building room 306)
It's the annual MSA and AMES calligraphy night, get excited!!! Come join us for this fun and rewarding Islamic Awareness Week event conducted by Professor Muhammad Habib. He will discuss the basics of Arabic calligraphy and then after, you will get a chance to put the lesson into practice! And as always stick around and get your name written in Arabic by Professor Habib. Space is limited, so please RSVP to
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
by Monday, March 19 at 11:59pm.
Omid Safi Public Lecture (March 22 at 6:30pm in Westbrook 0012. Directions: From the Divinity School Refectory, take the stairs down one level. Take a right and find classroom 0012.)
Jummah on the Quad (March 23 at 12:45pm on the Duke Chapel Quad)
As part of Islamic Awareness Week, we're actually praying Jummah outside on the quad in front of the Chapel and the Gray building where we normally pray, so please come join us for this traditional MSA event. *Directions: It shouldn't be hard to find us insha'Allah, but if you're confused just go to the York Room, take the stairs directly in front of it down and walk outside!
******************************************
MSA's Spring Retreat will be March 23-25.
It's that time of year again, the MSA retreat is here! This will be our second (and sadly last) retreat of this year!! It will be held from Friday, March 23rd, until Sunday March 25th and will be filled with spiritual sessions, boding activities, and fun with your MSA peers! The deadline for registrations isTuesday, March 20th, at 5 PM. We cannot guarantee a spot in the retreat if you submit later than that time.
Please make plans to stay during this entire period. You won't want to miss out! This year, the retreatwill be led by Ustadh Omar Mahmood, who led an excellent retreat at Princeton University this past fall. He's a great speaker and leader, and we are honored to have him join us.
You must fill out a liability form to participate on this retreat. This has been emailed to the MSA listserv, but if you cannot find yours feel free to contact an exec member or
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
. Please email
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
if you have any questions about rides or other logistical things relating to the retreat. See you all there!
We're restarting our blog! http://dukemsa.blogspot.com/
Check it out, post interesting articles, videos, questions you may have about Islam. Feel free to contact
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
if you have any questions.
March 2 at 7pm: NC State's MSA Night
NC State Stewart Theater
Join NC State’s MSA at their annual MSA Night event. This show will feature tons of videos and onstage performances by many MSA members. The event will be headlined by guest Baba Ali! Tickets for the event can be purchased for $7 in advance or for $10 at the door, March 2nd, 7 PM at NC State’s Stewart Theater.
Sundays 10am-Noon: Sunday School at Al-Razzaq
at the Al-Razzaq Mosque
Interested in tutoring at the Ar-Razzaq Islamic Sunday School? A group of Duke MSA Students will be teaching classes in basic Arabic (learning letters, reading words, intro to reading the Quran), Islamic Studies (Sirah, Islamic Stories, Etiquette in Islam), and Qur'anic Studies (memorization of short surahs, salat). If you’re interested and can to at least 2 Sundays out of the month, please let Nusaibah know! If interested or have any further questions, please email Nusaibah at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
.
|
Be a panelist for event on Muslim women at Duke!
LADIES:
For Islamic Awareness Week, we’re doing an event on women and Islam (brief description below). We’re looking for panelists/ artists and we would love for YOU to participate! All you’d need to do is briefly answer the following two questions by Monday, February 26th @ 5 pm!
- Why are you interested in participating in this event?
- What do you think you could contribute to the event broadly and specifically to the role of panelist/artist?
Also, please clearly indicate your role preference (panelist or speaker) and if you’re open to being considered for both.
We’re looking for diversity of opinion and experience so please consider applying regardless of how active you’ve been in MSA or women’s issues on campus, previously! This could be a great event and we want all of you to be heard!
Event description:
We're aiming for "convo-logues," conversation interspersed with and guided by monologues that speak to the varied experiences of being a Muslim woman on campus. With this format, we're hoping to touch simultaneously on issues that resonate with Muslim women on campus and women in general. After each of four-five monologues, we will turn to a panel of Muslim women who will then offer their personal insights on the topics in the monologue. Then, repeat. Our goal is to truly encapsulate the diversity of experience and opinion that women on campus embody with regard to Islam. This is all about painting a multi-dimensional portrait of women and Islam and showcasing the genuine triumphs and struggles they face. It's about having open and honest as well as focused and guided conversations. In addition to four-five monologues, we will have up to seven panelists, and two facilitators (Saadia and Abdullah.)
|
