Islam Awareness Week 2012
0By RU-MSA in : Uncategorized // Apr 9 2012
Join us for the largest annual event put on by our Rutgers Muslim Students Association. This year IAW will be bigger, better, and greater than ever!
April 9th – April 13th
10am – 10pm
Social Justice is an ideal that is taken lightly, and this is an opportunity for MSA to show an Islamic approach to pertinent social issues and to help unify and diversify the reaches of the truth about Islam. We aim to promote greater understanding and awareness of Islam and to encourage positive contribution to society and the promotion of social justice.
Awesome Prizes! Great Speakers! Delicious Food!
~*SPEAKER LIST*~:
Monday- Imam Siraj Wahhaj
Topic- Family Values in Islam
Tuesday- Br. Mujahid Fletcher
Topic- Islam on Racism
Wednesday- Br. Mohammed Hannini
Topic- What Does Islam Say About Poverty?
*Entertainment: Spoken Word Poetry by Ramy Noaman*
Thursday- Imam Omar Suleiman
Topic- Our Rights: How Does Islam Give Us True Freedom?
Friday – Jumuah At Brower Commons
**Historic Event: Jumuah (Friday Prayer) on College Ave**
Night events begin at 8pm!
~*Friday Prayer at Brower Commons!!*~
How many people can say they prayed/witnessed jumu’ah (a congregational prayer that Muslims hold every Friday) in the middle of Brower commons on college ave?? Well after this week, YOU can! Come join us this Friday and take part in this awesome experience!
The Friday prayer will be open to ALL so even if you’re not joining the prayer, you can witness what Friday services are like for Muslims everywhere!
~*COMMUNITY SERVICE*~:
Muslims without Borders is going to be planning Community service this year, Inshallah! Being part of MWB national means there are many week long campaigns to become involved with, including Project Downtown (http://www.facebook.com/events/270248783051339/)!
Also, we have partnered up with Building Blocks of NJ to bring you a blood drive and a week long food drive to feed 30 local families in need! Other week long campaigns include a bone marrow drive and collecting bottle caps for wheelchairs!
Monday April 9th: Blood Drive on Morrell Street! 10:30-4:30
Tuesday- Bone Marrow Drive Marathon!
Wednesday- Project Downtown National
Thursday- Make a card for the Children’s Hospital!
~* FREE RAFFLE PRIZES*~:
Monday: AMAZON KINDLE FIRE
Tuesday: iPOD TOUCH
Wednesday: DIGITAL CAMERA
Thursday: PERSONAL TV
~*SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES*~:
Come enjoy the following activities and attractions we’ll have all week!
-Who Wants to be a Millionaire
-Wheel of Fortune
-Henna Tattoos
-Calligraphy Exhibit
-Popcorn and Cotton Candy
-Basketball Shootout
~*FOOD MENU*~:
Monday: Chicken wraps, Veggie wraps and Meat wraps
Tuesday: Fried rice, Lo mein, orange chicken
Wednesday: Veggie sandwiches, Meat sandwiches, Chicken Sandwiches
Thursday: Chicken Biryani, chicken curry, salad, veggie samosa, naan
ALL FOOD IS 100% HALAL 
“I believe in human rights for everyone, and none of us is qualified to judge each other and that none of us should therefore have that authority.”
-Malcolm X
Stay tuned for more details coming soon!