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Islamic Student Association

The Islamic Student Association (ISA) is a student organization recognized by Indiana University—Purdue University of Fort Wayne in 1988. The organization was orginally known as the “Muslim Student Association” and adopted its present name in 2000. The group is affiliated with the MSA of North America and networks with other Muslim Student Associations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Goals

The goals of the Islamic Association are:

  • Unite the Muslim students and other members of IPFW and to help them strengthen their faith and practice of Islam.
  • Promote a better understanding of Islam to the IPFW community.
  • Encourage and enable students with basic knowledge and competence to contribute to group discussions.
  • Create a strong feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood.
  • Promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims.

Activities

The Islamic Student Association meets once a month and participates in many activities on campus and also in the community. Listed below are activities that the ISA participates in, but is not limited to: (Some of our activities are on-going projects or yearly events.)

  • Participate in various activities sponsored by local Muslim Student Associations.
  • Negotiate group rates for attendees at Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Annual Convention.
  • Coordinate religious gathering included prayers.
  • Present Islamic discussions and lectures.
  • Conduct social, cultural and athletic activities in the best traditions of Islam.
  • Collect Islamic literature that will be asccessible to all members.
  • Conduct fund-raising activities.