Events
View our past and upcoming events below. Click on an event in the calendar to learn more about it, or add it to your personal calendar.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
Sisters Heart to Heart
Weekly | 5:30 PM
Aalimah Shahnaz Patel
SLC 3223
📣Sisters, join us for another session of Sisters Heart to Heart this Wednesday, as Aalimah Shahnaz discusses the topic of of Seeking Knowledge 📚
Modesty Moves
3-4 PM
PAC Studio 4
📢 Sisters! Join us every Friday for Modesty Moves with Sister Ayesha Munir! 💪 Improve your fitness in a modest and welcoming environment.
Deen & Dumbells
4-5 PM
PAC Studio 3
📣 Brothers! Deen and Dumbbells is back 💪. Join us every Friday to boost your fitness with Brother Danial Fani. Don’t miss out!
TaqwaCon 2.0
Oct 12th | 10am-10pm
Waterloo & Laurier
TaqwaCon 2.0 is coming back 🕌✨ Join us for a transformative 2-Day Islamic Convention on October 12-13, 2024, at the University of Waterloo. This Taqwa-centred convention will bring Muslims from around Ontario for two action packed days. 🙌
🌟 Theme: TAQWA
📚 Immerse in academic lectures
🗣️ Engage with exceptional speakers
🤝 Build a vibrant community
🎉 Enjoy exciting entertainment
Brother's Quran Circle
Weekly | 7:30
Br. Hazem
MC 2038
📣 Brothers, join our Qur’an Circles every Wednesday after Maghrib to improve and practice your recitation skills. Open to all levels, especially beginners!
Tajweed Theory
Weekly | 6:30
Br. Hazem
MC 2038
Join us weekly for Tajweed Theory classes this Fall term with Br. Hazem, who will be guiding us on the rules governing Quranic recitation! Both brothers & sisters are welcome to attend, and no prior experience required!!
Sheikh & Shai
Weekly | 7:30
Ustadh Hassan
MC 2018
Alaykum MSA! Sheikh and Shai is back for the Fall term! 🍁🍂
🗓️ Join us this Monday with Ustadh Hassan to explore the topic of “New Beginnings”👀
☕️Bait Al shai will be served ‼️
Revive Your Resume
Jan 16th | 5:30 PM
SLC 3223
Looking to get your resume revised? The MSA has your back! Bring your resume with you and join us this Tuesday, January 16th at 5:30 PM in SLC 3223 to receive great advice that’ll improve the quality of your resume! 📝
We are also recruiting volunteer critics - whether you’d like to be a critic or have your resume revised, sign up with the link below or use the link in our bio!
Gathering Goodness
Jan 23rd | 6-9 PM
M3 1006
❄️ Embrace the winter vibes at UW MSA’s beginning-of-term event, Gathering Goodness, taking place on January 23, 6-9 PM in M3 1006! Connect with the Winter 2024 MSA team and indulge in exciting activities, performances, and delightful food 🥘🎲. See you there!
Khateeb Workshop
Jan 24th | 6-9 PM
Br. Amir Hamadache
MC 4042
Join Br. Amir this Wednesday for a Khateeb Workshop: learn what it takes to lead jumuah on-campus. Existing and potential khateebs must attend!
National Day of Remembrance
Jan 29th | 12-4 PM
SLC Marketplace
Step into a moment of remembrance and unity at our booth in the SLC Marketplace on Monday, Jan 29 from 12-4pm. Receive a green box, symbolizing the sacred green carpets of the Quebec City mosque where victims once stood in prayer. Let's honour their memory, recognizing that they are now in a peaceful, green garden. Together, we stand against Islamophobia and cultivate a world of understanding and compassion.
Seerah Intensive
Every Monday | Maghrib - Isha
Br. Helwa
SLC 3252
Join us for an enlightening journey into the life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) 📜✨
📅 Date: Every Monday starting Jan 29th
🕢 Time: Maghrib - Isha (Prayers at SLC, timings on uwmsa.com)
🏛️ Room: SLC Musallah
Submerge yourself in the captivating biography of the Prophet SAW, guided by Br. Helwa.
Da'wah Training
Jan 31st | 6-8 PM
MC 2017
Assalamu Alaikum everyone!! Take your Da'wah skills to the next level! Join IIC's dynamic training session to hone your communication abilities, deepen your understanding of Islamic teachings and confidently share the profound message and beauty of Islam with the world! 🌟🕌
World Hijab Day
Feb 1st | 12-4 PM
SLC Multipurpose Room
Assalamu Alaikum everyone! We are very excited to announce our collaboration with Veiled Collection in honour of World Hijab Day. Join us on Thursday, February 1st from 12-4pm in the SLC Multipurpose Room to learn more about the concept of Hijab and modesty in Islam! Get a chance to try on the hijab, check out our Photo Booth, and enjoy FREE sweets, henna, and Arabic calligraphy!
Gingerbread Masjid Making
Feb 1st | 6-8 PM
Brothers - MC 4064, Sisters - MC 4020
Entry Fee: $10.00
Join us for a delightful Gingerbread Masjid Making Event on Thursday, Feb 1, from 6:00-8:00 pm! 🏰🍬 MC 4020 for sisters and MC 4064 for brothers. Grab your tickets and sign up through the link below. All building supplies will be provided, and the winning team will receive a fantastic surprise gift! 🎁
Deen & Dumbbells
Every Friday | 3-4 PM
PAC Studio 3
Entry Fee: $10 per term
Unleash your inner strength at the Deen and Dumbbells event! Join us every Friday for an empowering fitness event from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm in PAC Studio 3, starting February 9. Elevate your physical prowess, brotherhood, and well-being for just $10 per term. Secure your spot now using the link in our bio or the link below! 💪🥋
Brothers who paid for the session on Feb 2 do not need to pay again!
Godly Society - Goodness Through Divine Law
Feb 6th | 7-9 PM
Ustadh Adnan Rashid
M3 1006
Entry Fee: $2.00 at the door
Join us for a journey back in time with our special guest - Ustadh Adnan Rashid! Returning to UW after TaqwaCon, Ustadh Adnan will be doing what he does best; taking us on an adventure to the past and exploring Islamic History!
Theme: Godly Society - Goodness Through Divine Law
Sign up using the link in our bio or the link below!
Tajweed Theory
Every Wednesday | After Maghrib
Br. Hazem
QNC 1502
Assalām Alaykum MSA! Tajweed Theory and Quran Halaqah classes are back this Winter term ❄️ Join us today after Maghrib as Br. Hazem guides us on the rules governing Quranic recitation, and practice your own at the Halaqahs right after! Both brothers & sisters are welcome to attend ✍🏽
Swipe to see the details for the Halaqahs and the topics that Br. Hazem will cover during the Tajweed Classes.
Halaqahs
Every Wednesday | After Isha
Assalām Alaykum MSA! Tajweed Theory and Quran Halaqah classes are back this Winter term ❄️ Join us today after Maghrib as Br. Hazem guides us on the rules governing Quranic recitation, and practice your own at the Halaqahs right after! Both brothers & sisters are welcome to attend ✍🏽
Swipe to see the details for the Halaqahs and the topics that Br. Hazem will cover during the Tajweed Classes.
Documentary Night
Feb 7th | 6-7:30 PM
STC 0020
Assalamualaikum everyone!!
We are excited to announce our first event of the term: OSP DOCUMENTARY NIGHT🎬, featuring the renowned documentary film, "Born in Gaza".
🔵This film dates back to 2014 and sheds light on the life and experiences of children in Gaza amongst the ongoing apartheid.
All proceeds are directed towards our current fundraiser, UWOSP's Appeal for Yemen Crisis, in which we are collecting funds to provide emergency relief, aid, and support to Yemen 🇾🇪
🍿FREE snacks are provided!
Hanbali Fiqh Class
Every Thursday | 4:30-5:30 PM
Br Hamza Hamid
SLC 3252
Embark on a journey of knowledge! Join us for Fiqh classes delving into the fundamentals of Hanbali Fiqh, covering purification, prayer, fasting, and more. Led by Br. Hamza Hamid, follow along with Bidayat al Abid every Thursday, starting Feb 8th, from 4:30-5:30 PM at SLC Musallah. Swipe to explore the topics and instructor details. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Madhab!
Br's Rock Climbing
Feb 8th | 4-5:30 PM
PAC
Entry Fee: $5.00
Gear up for an adrenaline-fuelled 1.5 hours of rock climbing at PAC. Exclusively for brothers, this event is the perfect opportunity for you to scale new heights, enhance your climbing skills, and connect with fellow brothers in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Sr's Calligraphy Night
Feb 8th | 6-8 PM
PHY 145
Entry Fee: $3.00
Unleash your creativity at our workshop, where we'll create Arabic calligraphy paintings with step-by-step guidance. We'll provide all the supplies you need, such as acrylic paint, canvases, and paintbrushes. This is a great opportunity to bond with your Muslim sisters in an artistic environment. No prior experience is necessary!
Sign up using the link in our bio or with the link below!
Modesty Moves
Every Friday | 5-6 PM
PAC Studio 3
Entry Fee: $10 per term
Join us every Friday starting Feb 9 for 'Modesty Moves' – an empowering girls-only fitness event at PAC Studio 3! 💪 Get ready to sweat, laugh, and embrace your strength from 5-6 PM. Secure your spot now through the link in our bio or the link below!
History & Advocacy of Palestine
Feb 13 | 7 PM
STC 0060
Join us in learning about the history and advocacy of Palestine with a Special guest Sh. and Dr. Amro Shafik. We will be exploring the resilience and courage of the palestian people and how we can channel their strength in helping them. Swipe to read more about the speaker!
Sign up now using the link in our bio or the link below!
SKI TRIP ⛷️
Feb 21st
Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Coldwater, ON
Entry Fee: $90 - $95
❄️ The annual Ontario-wide MSA ski trip is back! ❄️
Join us for a day of fun on the hills with Muslim students from over 10 universities. Space is limited so claim your ticket asap! Ticket cost includes both the rental and bus fees.
Please use the registration link in our bio to buy your ticket below!
We look forward to seeing you all there inshAllah!
Bubble Soccer
Feb 27th | 4-6 PM
CIF Field House
Entry Fee: $15.00
Join UW OSP and MSA for an epic Bubble Soccer event at Columbia Ice Field, Field House on Feb 27th! Sisters kick off the fun from 4:00-5:00 pm, followed by brothers from 5:00-6:00 pm. Secure your spot now only for $15 per person - All proceeds go towards charity. Limited spots are available, grab your tickets through the link in the bio or below! ⚽💥
Brothers, sign up here.
Sisters, sign up here.
Exploring Black History Month
Feb 29th | 6-9 PM
SLC Black and Gold Room
Join us as we celebrate black history month by coming together with diverse cultures and clubs. The UW MSA is collaborating with IIC, OSP, SUSA and SSA to bring an amazing interactive experience on Thursday, Feb 29th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM at the SLC Black and Gold Room! Don't miss out! Sign up using the link in our bio or the link below.
Prep for Ramadan Part 1
Mar 4th | 7:30-9 PM
Sh. Kamil Ahmad
AL 113
Join us for our two-part Ramadan prep lecture series! We'll be having Sheikh Kamil Ahmed for part 1, to speak about the importance of Ramadan and how to prepare ourselves spiritually.
Sign up now using the link in our bio or the link below.
Stress Management
Oct 22nd | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sr. Duha Alnadvi
DWE 3516
📣 Join us this Tuesday for a mental health workshop on the importance of stress management and self care with sister Duha Alnadvi. Sister Duha is a licensed therapist with experience in community and hospital settings.See you there! 💫