ABOUT US

CUIS Introduction (continued)

Assalaamu’alaikum, Peace Be Upon You

 I remember being very excited at the prospect at going to University and looking forward to all the changes and challenges that University life would bring. However, I was disappointed during the Fresher’s week as I felt that University life was at odds with my religion.

 It seemed to me that the purpose of Fresher’s week was to tell new students where the best clubs in the city were and friendliest places to get drunk! I realised that for new Muslim students to the city it might seem that beyond their studies they had no place in student life and that was what made me very grateful towards the Islamic Society as it provided an alternative.

The Islamic Society strives to suit the spiritual side for Muslim students and provide an Islamic environment in which many social activities can be enjoyed and at the same time we can meet for the sake of Allah!

As President my personal aim is to make the Cardiff University Islamic Society more active and far-reaching so that we can take away many important experiences that can help to shape our lives. My role is to over see the running of the ISOC committee, which is responsible for providing social and sporting activities for brothers and sisters, for publishing a newsletter, organising talks and many more events.

Also we must remember that ISOC is run by students for students and so I look forward to seeing old and new faces at our events and participating in the running of ISOC. As a result we hope that Muslim students will have a busy and stimulating year!

 Your brother in Islam,

Mohsin Malik

P.s. Vice-president says salam! ;)