Justin Mashouf; is an independent film maker who uses his new film “Warring Factions” to tell his personal story as a Muslim American and to speak the relatively untold story of a new generation of Muslim Americans struggling to find an identity in our post 9-11 world.
 
“At a time when lives are being lost on a massive scale and unspeakable damage is being done to the world, it is disheartening to see a generation of media makers relatively unmoved by the actions of their governments.  At the same time, millions of dollars are spent for propaganda manufacturing consent for war.  Very few voices have been raised against this destructive machine and I act to contribute my voice to the resistance.” --Justin Mashouf, Director of “Warring Factions”

Not everyone knows everything about Islam, so come "unscrabble your assumptions!!"
The week is an informal get-together to simply address and unscrabble your doubts, assumptions, and misconceptions.

Are you Game?

IAW Kickoff!
Friday 22nd- Prayer in the Commons
Khateeb: Br. Mustaffa Carroll, CAIR

Monday 25th- Prominent Muslims
Speaker: Reem Elghonimi
Team Captian, Javeria Kazmi

Tuesday 26th- Learn to be Alcohol-Free
Speaker: Imam Yasin, IACC & Judy Impiccini, MADD
Team Captian, Shaina Jaffer

Wednesday 27th- Living on a Prayer
Speaker: Prof. Annemarie Carr, Islamic Art and Architecture
Team Captian, Aisha Salman

Thursday 28th- Jesus in Islam
Speaker: Imam Zia, Islamic Center of Irving
Team Captain, Asmara Sohail

Friday 29th- Future Friday
Team Captain, Yasmina Rouabah

Come with your questions, leave with them answered!

Islamic Relief presents - BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Fundraising Banquet for Pakistan Development Efforts, featuring the world-renowned cricket player from Pakistan, Shahid Afridi.
Join Shahid Afridi for a benefit dinner to support Islamic Relief’s vital emergency relief and development aid efforts in Pakistan, where:

65% of the population lives on less than $2 a day
50% of the population lives in rural areas
72% of women are illiterate
1 in 11 children die before their first birthday

There is more than one way in which you can help contribute to the success of this event. Simply purchase a ticket to attend the show, and if you are unable to attend, simply purchase a ticket. Both forms count as donatons towards the cause.

** Tickets cost $30 per person, and will also be sold at Jummah next week, Friday February 1st, 2008, at SMU.

The event will be held on Friday February 15, 2008 at 7:00PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in North Dallas.

* Supported by:
Muslim Student Association - Texas
Pakistan Society of North Texas
Radio Salaam Namaste

The semester is nearing to an end, and as a fun night out together, we would love to have everyone present in our final social event of the semester.

We hope to see you all there!

In an effort to raise awareness and correct misconceptions, IANT will be hosting a seminar this Saturday, Nov 3rd at 10 am in the Richardson Masjid. It is specifically aimed to counter the recent effort by certain anti-Islamic groups to promote a nation-wide Islam Fascism Awareness Week.

Islam Fascism Awareness Week is an attempt to offset Islam Awareness Week with nationwide campus efforts promoting anti-Islamic propaganda. So far over 200 campuses have pledged to host such a week, including the University of Texas and other major campuses. It is, by process and content, a direct attack against Islam and a perversion of many of its ideas, values, and truths. Their guidebook may be viewed at the following link:

http://media1.terrorismawareness.org/files/Islamo-Fascmism-Awareness-Week-Guide.pdf

The Film, The Lunch, and Discussion.of the Chilling Firsthand Account of Iraq's Most Notorious Prison... An examination of the prisoner abuse scandal involving U.S. soldiers and detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in the fall of 2003. The familiar and disturbing pictures of torture at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison raise many troubling questions:

How did torture become an accepted practice at Abu Ghraib?

Did U.S. government policies make it possible?

How much damage has the aftermath of Abu Ghraib had on America's credibility as a defender of freedom and human rights around the world?

Acclaimed filmmaker Rory Kennedy looks beyond the headlines to investigate the psychological and political context in which torture occurred.

http://www.hbo.com/docs/programs/ghostsofabughraib/index.html

Our 4th Annual Secret Gift Exchange! Hosted by Muslim Student Association. Party - Holiday Party.

Sign up to bring one of the following items:
Appetizers -
Chips/Dip -
Drinks -
Cookies -
Cupcakes/Cake -
Etc. -

Bring whatever you can for about 30 people, bcz Ramadan is over and we can eat during the day!! (and ppl will be hungry)

The SMU MSA would like to thank participants of the Fast-a-Thon that is being held in conjunction with the Ramadan Banquet at Southern Methodist University on Friday, October 5th.

On Friday, October 5th, please remember to abstain from all food or liquids during the daylight hours (5:48 AM to 7:11 PM) and refrain from negative thoughts and speech. Your willingness to forego food and drink will benefit a good cause, as local businesses will donate one dollar to UNICEF, assisting the children of Darfur, for each participant who pledges to go hungry for one day.

The MSA will be providing breakfast at the Hughes-Trigg Java City at 5:15 AM, so please join us if you can.

More importantly, at 6:45 PM, the Ramadan Banquet will commence in the Hughes-Trigg ballroom as we break our fast with a catered meal on behalf of the MSA. Please attend, as this meal is in part a recognition for the sacrifice you made throughout the day.

Download the printable pledge form and turn it in to any executive officer

UTD & SMU MSA's present their first ever Career Workshop, courtesy of Muppies -
Muslim Urban Professionals. A wide variety of sectors will be represented, insha'Allah.

Join Panelists from your own community in a panel discussion, followed by Maghrib prayer, Iftar, professional resume help, and of course - a great atmosphere to network and land a great job or summer internship!

Come out and join us for the back to school mixer! B2S Mixer is on September 4 Wednesday 6:30PM @ Fadi's restaurant. Get a shawerma and a drink for only $5.00

Don't have a ride? Carpool leaves at 6:30PM on Wednesday. Meet up in Hughes-Trigg in Commons area. For more information contact Minna Peracha or Fawaz Bham