Events
One Ummah: Aiding Muslims In Need
(2012 Charity Iftaar Dinner for Syria with guest speaker Sheikh Musleh Khan
On August 9th 2012, join the Muslim Student Association at York University and Islamic Relief at York University for their third annual fundraiser iftaar.
Islamic Relief has been working with Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon for many months and it is now estimated that around 3,500 Syrians are currently seeking refuge in Lebanon; the actual numbers could be much higher.
Islamic Relief has been providing support to Syrians since May 2011, offering food and subsidies for rent, as well as blankets and hygiene kits.
Islamic Relief is continuing to support refugee communities on the Lebanon and Jordan borders and is ready to provide emergency aid within Syria as soon as access becomes possible.
Price: $15
Tickets will be sold everyday at the Bear Pitt from 8:00pm-10:00pm as well as after Jummu’ah on August 3.
You may also purchase your tickets online:
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Under the unlikely event that this event is canceled then attendees will be re-compensated for their ticket purchase (except for the $1.37 EventBrite transaction fee)
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2012 MSA/YFS Iftaar Dinner
Sponsored by the York Federation of Students (YFS), the MSA will be holding an Iftaar dinner in the Lower Bear Pitt after Maghrib Salaah. We invite you to break your fasts with us, offer Salaah with us, as well as enjoy a delicious meal with us!
Invite all of your friends, especially if they’ve never been to an MSA event before!
Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
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Islam Awareness Month
Basic Da’wah Training
If you’re interested in volunteering for da’wah, this is a mandatory training session that you’ll need to attend!
This won’t be comprehensive for full education in giving da’wah, it will cover only the very minimum for competency as an MSA Volunteer. Since it will be based heavily on the Youtube course “How to Give Shahadah in 10 Minutes”, everyone is very strongly encouraged to complete the entire series in addition to this session.
The whole series is available free, so be sure to check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/
For our session, expect something short, sweet, lots of fun and full of prizes – so don’t miss the learning experience!
The Intelligent Believer – Shaykh Moutasem Al Hameedy
Today we see the growing idea that intelligence and faith are opposing elements – but how much truth is there in this statement? How do we reconcile this with the fact that many of the greatest minds in history were also devoutly religious?In this though-provoking lecture, Shaykh Moutasem Al Hameedy will be explaining how the fundamental beliefs of Islam enlighten a person’s understanding of the universe and their place in it. How an individual’s mind, identity, personality, motivation and positive qualities achieve their true God-given potential when understanding the One Creator and their relationship with Him.This event is free and open to everyone, and people of all religious backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Don’t miss it!
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Divine Shields – Shaykh Abdallah Idris Ali
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GTA MSA Ski Trip
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Get frosty, the MSA’s in the GTA community have banded together for the Annual Ski Trip at Blue Mountain Resort! This event is during the Wednesday of Reading Week, which is Wed. February 22nd insha’Allah.
Come out and enjoy some fresh air and tons of fun with your brothers and sisters all across the city. Tickets are limited, so this is an event you don’t want to miss.
For York MSA:
Skiing: $55 (includes lift ticket, equipment rental and transportation)
Snowboarding: $60 (includes lift ticket, equipment rental and transportation)
The Bus will be leaving the YorkU Bus Loop at 7:30 am, and leaving from Blue Mountain Resort at 8:00 pm insha’Allah.
Get your tickets now! Set up an appointment with any of the Execs to drop by the office. If you don’t know anyone, where have you been all year? To set something up, you can still always:
E-mail York MSA: [email protected]
Call York MSA: 647-979-7148
Don’t miss it!
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Past Events:
Salam Week
Want FREE stuff? Want to have FUN? Want to meet fellow Muslims in the community? Make awesome friends? Be inspired and gain beneficial Islamic Knowledge? Have MORE fun and MORE free stuff than we just previously mentioned? YorkMSA gives you ALL that and MORE!!
Join us from Wednesday January 11th to Friday 13th for a series of amazing events open to everyone. Invite everyone you know and take the opportunity to benefit from the Muslim community on Campus insha’Allah!
The week will run as follows:
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Wednesday January 11th:
MSA SWAG Discounts and Giveaways – Scott Religious Center Chapel – 3-6 PM
Free MSA T-Shirt with new membership signup
50% off MSA T-Shirts with existing membership
RANDOM FREE T-SHIRT Giveways
Free MSA SWAG (Select items)
Free Cotton Candy!
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Thursday January 12th:
Finding Serenity in your Soul – Founders Assembly Hall – 6 PM
Free Lecture by Sheikh Navaid Aziz!
Here’s your opportunity to gain beneficial knowledge about how to find your personal tranquility while juggling all of the responsibilities of a successful Muslim!
Learn how to put your religion, family, education, social life, career and everything else in perspective and find your life’s direction to peace and happiness.
Check it out: Just scroll a little further down for more info.
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Friday January 13th:
Free Cotton Candy & Movie Screening – Bear Pit 2-3:30 PM; Nat Taylor Cinema 3:45-5 PM
Missed out on our first free Cotton Candy Day last semester? Been waiting all your life for our Second? Willing to call in sick for work just to catch this awesome event? Then your duas have been answered! Join us outside of the Religious Center after Jumu’ah Prayers for our LEGEN – wait for it… DARY Free Cotton Candy day!
Follow that up with a screening of Science and Islam Pt 2!
Presented by Jim Al-Khalili and produced by BBC Four, this documentary series takes a critical look at the history of science from the Muslim world.
What is the history of science beyond the European borders? What contributions were made to the understanding of science we have today, and how much credit do we really owe the science from the Eastern World?
The legend continues as we screen Pt 2 of this epic adventure back in time!
Finding Serenity in Your Soul – Shaykh Navaid Aziz
Thursday January 12th at 6:00 pm
Founders Assembly Hall
Frazzled at all of life’s responsibilities? Having trouble calibrating your internal compass? Want to find out how you can help get your affairs in order?
Here’s your opportunity to gain beneficial knowledge about how to find your personal tranquility while juggling all of the responsibilities of a successful Muslim!
Learn how to put your religion, family, education, social life, career and everything else in perspective and find your life’s direction to peace and happiness.
Muslimah’s Chill Session
Thursday, November 24, 2011 6:00pm
You’re an overworked student, and we got the chill pills. Take some time off your busy schedule to kick it with your sisters. Unwind in a spacious room with free food and serene company. Take care of your self, have a good time! Bring all your friends, especially if they’ve never been to an MSA event before!
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Prophetic Delivery – Kamal El Mekki
Thursday November 10th at 6:00 pm
Computer Science and Engineering Building A
Learn how the Messenger of Allah (sualAllahu ‘alayhi wasalam) communicated the Message of Islam effectively, how he taught and corrected the people with beautiful Prophetic skill, and what his manners were when speaking and addressing humanity at large. Our special guest speaker Kamal El Mekki, known for his world renowned Youtube course “How to Give Shahadah in 10 Minutes” will educate us about this Prophetic methodology in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah.
This lecture is a part of a promotion tour by Al Maghrib Institue for the new upcoming course “Shahadah: Fiqh of Da’wah” in Toronto taught by Kamal El Mekki. Learn more about Al Maghrib and the upcoming course here, don’t miss it!
http://almaghrib.org/toronto
http://facebook.com/qabeelatmajd
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‘Eid Bus
Sun. Nov. 6th, 2011.
Planning on going to the GTA ‘Eid Festival on Sunday November the 6th? Live really close to campus or just want to join the caravan?
The MSA at York University is providing a FREE round-trip ‘Eid bus to the GTA ‘Eid Festival, full of fun for the whole family with ‘Eid prayers, a carnival, bazaar and more!
Join the caravan and enjoy ‘Eid with the York community! The schedule is as follows insha’Allah:
Departure from YorkU: 8:45 am
‘Eid Prayer at MTCC: 10:00 am
Leaving the MTCC: 12:00 pm
Arriving back at York: 12:30 pm
More information on GTA ‘Eid can be found here:
http://gtaeid.com/
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GTA MSA Wonderland Trip
Sat. October 29th, 2011.
McMaster MSA – UTM MSA – MSA @ York U – U of T MSA – Ryerson MSA
Masha’Allah. You’ve been studying so hard. You’re such a good student. You probably sit at the front of the class. Even winners like you need a break. October 29. Mark it down!
Ahki. Ukhti. You can’t sleep on this. All the MSA’s across the GTA collaborating for 1 EVENT.
FIVE MSA’a venturing to Canada’s Wonderland for some good old brotherhood and sisterhood.
Ticket prices are CHEAP. 4 Bus Locations. Ticket prices are really cheap.
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McMaster — Departure: 9 AM — Arrival: 6 PM
Square One — Departure: 9 AM — Arrival: 6 PM
Ryerson — Departure: 9 AM — Arrival: 6 PM
York U (York Region Transit straight to Wonderland) – Bus 20 – 8:30 AM
——– Ticket Prices ——
$12 – for Season Pass Holders
$25 – Day Pass with no Bussing
$35 – Day Pass with Bussing
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Islam: A Complete Way of Life Series
The MSA at York University presents a series of events entitled Islam: A Complete Way of Life. All of the events are free and open to everyone, so invite as many as you can! Details below:
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Message of All Prophets with Yusuf Chambers
Mon Oct. 17th at 5:30 pm – 135 Vanier College
Yusuf Chambers will join the MSA at York University in collaboration with the iERA launch tour in Canada to present:
Message of All Prophets
Just one message.
Simple. Clear. Universal.
Noah, Abraham, Moses, Solomon, Jesus, Mohammad
(peace be upon them all)
“And there came a man rushing from the farthest part of the city. He said, “O my people, follow the Messengers. Follow those who do not claim any reward from you, and who are on the right path.”
[Qur'an 36:20-21]
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Mature for Marriage with Shaykh Alaa Elsayed
Tues Oct. 18th at 4:30 pm – Curtis Lecture Hall D
What if you could speak with yourself 20 years in the future and get advice? What if you had the chance to learn what really matters and what doesn’t before you took a major step in your life?
This is your chance to join us with Shaykh Alaa Elsayed, a highly experienced teacher and counselor for Muslim married couples, and learn what you need to know about what really matters in a marriage.
Become educated, learn, and reach the level of maturity you need before you get married. Learn to build for the future generation the healthy family structure they need to be legendary!
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Science and Islam Documentary
Wed. Oct. 19th at 4:00 pm – Nat Taylor Cinema
Presented by Jim Al-Khalili and produced by BBC Four, this documentary series takes a critical look at the history of science from the Muslim world.
What is the history of science beyond the European borders? What contributions were made to the understanding of science we have today, and how much credit do we really owe the science from the Eastern World?
Have we missed one of the biggest leaps of scientific knowledge in our known history?
A trailer for this movie can be viewed here:
http://www.youtube.com/wat
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General Body Meeting
Fri. Sept. 23rd, 2011.
The MSA at York University will have its first General Body Meeting this upcoming Friday the 23rd after Jumu’ah insha’Allah.
This is your chance to learn more about the MSA, become a member, voice your feedback and be included in the dynamic that goes into decision making!
The General Body Meeting will also mark the start of by-elections for the vacant sisters’ positions, read more details about the upcoming elections here:
http://www.yorkmsa.ca/about/el
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FroshWeek 2011
Wed. Sept. 14th to Fri. Sept. 16th, 2011
The MSA at York University is pleased to announce our Frosh Week for 2011!
Want to gain beneficial Islamic knowledge? Want to learn everything you need to know about getting straight A’s? Want to have fun at a free BBQ? Now you can have ALL of the above!
Join us from September 14th to the 16th for a series of amazing events open to everyone. Invite everyone you know and take the opportunity to benefit from the Muslim community on Campus insha’Allah!
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Breaking Hunger: Charity Iftaar Dinner
Fri. August 12th, 2011
Islamic Relief at York University (IR@YU) and the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) are pleased to announce our Ramadaan Charity Iftaar. Come and join a noble cause by breaking your fast and helping others break their hunger by raising money for Islamic Relief’s Horn of Africa appeal.
The event will be segregated, there will be a fantastic game to simulate global poverty and the challenges that come with a 3rd world economy, a keynote address by Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick, and finally food (in that order)!
We also have a large separate area for prayer space accommodation. Tickets will be $17 with all proceeds going towards the Horn of Africa Appeal. Also, the Canadian Government has promised to match every donation, so you will be helping TWICE as much! We will be selling tickets after Jumu’ah on July 29th and August 5th or you can contact any one of the IR@YU or MSA Exec.
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Brothers’ Chilling
Fri. June 24th, 2011
The MSA will have a chilling day for the brothers AFTER jum’ah on Friday, June 24th insha’Allah. All the brothers are invited to come hang out, enjoy themselves and get to know one another.
We will be playing soccer after salah, then eating some food, and will eventually migrate to Room 307 in the Student Center for more chilling. We’ll have a PS3, maybe an XBOX, and some Smash Bros., so there are plenty of games to get schooled in.
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