Fairfield University's 1st Friday Prayer Service (Jumu'ah) of the Year!

Just want to remind everyone that today, Friday Oct 7th at 1:15pm in the Interfaith Room in 42 Bellarmine, Fairfield University will have its 1st Friday Prayer Service (known in Arabic as Salat al-Jumu'ah) of the year! The sermon is titled, "The Muslim's Constitution: Mindfulness, Repentance, and Beautiful Character." Whether you are Muslim or from another faith tradition, all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, check out the link on the 411 Page: Fairfield University's 1st Friday Prayer Service of the Year!

Mawlid!

    

Please join us this Friday, February 18th to celebrate the life and legacy of Prophet Muhammad. The Mawlid is a traditional celebration that happens every year in the month of Rabi'al Awwal--the third month of the Islamic calendar. FairfieldU students will be offering reflections, poems and/or prophetic traditions that have in some way inspired them.

The Mawlid will take place this Friday at 3:30pm in the chapel house (mcgrath commons), and it will be an opportunity like none other to remember the life of the Prophet Muhammad; to learn from him, and to learn about him. We encourage individuals of all faiths, cultures and traditions to attend and take part in this celebration. Middle Eastern food will be served!

Friday Prayer Photos

Some pictures from the first ever Jum'ah on campus!

(Photos Courtesy of Jean Santopatre & Amina Seyal)

Jum'ah Success!

Fairfield's First Muslim Prayer

Check out our article in the Fairfield Mirror 

(click the above link)!

De-stress from Finals!

Time	Wednesday, December 1st, 8th & 15th  at 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Location	Fairfield University Chapel House, Campus Ministries Fairfield, CT
Created By	Sponsored by the Muslim Chaplain
More Info	I know everyone is starting to get sucked into the finals vortex, but take a breather-- it is going to be okay! For the next three Wednesdays in the month of December, join me for a fun and interactive series of de-stressing/relaxation workshops. I promise it will definitely be worth your while and won't take up too much of your study time. SPREAD THE WORD! And as always events are open to all :) RSVP on Facebook HERE!

Jum'ah at Fairfield!

We invite the Fairfield Community to witness history on the Fairfield University campus. Please join us Friday November 19th, 2010 for the first ever Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer) held on campus. This event will be co-sponsored by Fairfield's Muslim Chaplain and the MSA

Please join us November 19th!

The afternoon will begin with a sermon on the topic of service, compassion and mercy in the Islamic tradition, and the sermon will be followed by prayer. The latter part of the afternoon will consist of an open forum/Q&A session, along with refreshments. We hope to make this event as inclusive as possible--there will be chairs available for anyone who would like to sit and observe. For more information, contact Heba: hyoussef@fairfield.edu

*Guest Speaker, Amjad Tarsin, a Masters Student at Hartford Seminary will be delivering the sermon*

Muslim Chaplain

Interview with Fairfield's first Muslim Chaplain:

Jesuit College With a Muslim Chaplain Say What?

To Begin...

Bismillah. In the Name of God. As-Salamu 'Aleykum. Peace be unto you.

We hope this blog will serve as a resource for everyone seeking to learn more about the Fairfield University MSA, and for those who would like to stay updated regarding events, news and more. Please feel free to contact us at: msafairfield@gmail.com