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Muslim Students Associations
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USC Muslim Students Association Islamic Server - http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/
This server is dedicated to providing information and education for Muslim students.
Harvard Islamic Society - http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~his/
Established in 1955, the HIS is dedicated to meeting the social and religious needs of the Muslim community at Harvard and to promoting Islamic awareness on campus.
Muslim Students' Association of the United States and Canada - http://www.msa-natl.org/
Resource and information pages for Muslim Students' Associations in North America.
Brown MSA - http://www.brown.edu/Students/Muslim_Students/
Providing support for Muslim students at Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, and other universities in Rhode Island.
University of Maryland MSA - http://www.inform.umd.edu/StudentOrg/msa/
An Association organized to carry out Islamic activities, sponsor social, community service, and charity events, and strengthens relations and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims for the University of Maryland at College Park.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology MSA - http://web.mit.edu/mitmsa/www/
The MIT Muslim Students' Association is a close-knit and friendly community which serves to assist MIT's Muslims in their practice of Islam and endeavors to promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims on campus.
Muslim Students Association at Texas A&M - College Station - http://msa.tamu.edu/
Muslim Students Association, Allah willing, seeks to serve the Muslims of Texas A&M University and to spread the message of Islam. Its goal is to promote brotherhood / sisterhood among the Muslims and to provide a better understanding of Islam among Muslims and non-Muslims. MSA is also involved in assisting the new-comers by airport-pickups, initial temporary residence, finding appropriate roommates and residence.
Loyola University of Chicago MSA - http://www.luc.edu/orgs/msa/
The Muslim Students' Association is the symbol of unity, brotherhood, and sisterhood among Muslim students at Loyola University of Chicago, holding events and regular Friday prayers.
University of Buffalo MSA (NY) - http://wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/index2.html
Resource site on Islam for students and the general public, including the Islamic Texts and Resources MetaPage.
Muslim Student Association at Old Dominion University - http://www.odu.edu/ao/msa/
Website of the muslim student association (MSA) at Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, Virginia.
Islamic Society of Middlebury College (Vermont) - http://community.middlebury.edu/~islamic/
Established to create a conducive environment for all the Muslim students at Middlebury and to provide the ground for discussion on Islamic issues.
Stevens Institute of Technology MSA (NJ) - http://attila.stevens-tech.edu/msa/
Organized to propagate the teachings of Islam; provide a platform for Muslims to practice their beliefs and provide correct information about Islam to the non-Muslim community.
Northeastern Illinois University Muslim Students Association - http://www.neiu.edu/~msa/
Basic MSA website.
Federation of Australian Muslim Students and Youth - http://www.famsy.com/
With branches through most parts of Australia, FAMSY aims to unite existing MSAs; encourage the formulation of new MSAs as well as to protect and promote Muslim interests.
Montclair State University MSA - http://members.tripod.com/msa_msu/
Organizes activities and events, as well as maintaining a library for the Muslim students at Montclair State University.
Northern Virginia Muslim Student Alliance - http://nvmsa.8m.net
An alliance on area MSA's. Contains information on: 1.How to run MSA's using FAQs answered 2.Important contact information for islamic lecturers
Islamic Society Lampeter - http://www.islamp.com
Relates to Islamic Studies' resources and the Islamic Society, Muslims in Lampeter, Lampeter University College, and News from an Islamic perspective.
Islami Jamiat Talaba Pakistan - http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Den/3390/index.html
The largest and well organized student organization of Pakistan.
Australian National University Muslim Association - http://bohm.anu.edu.au/Clubs/Muslim_Association/
Open to Muslims and non-Muslims, this campus organization was setup to facilitate social interaction, act as an educator on Islamic issues and promote understanding and harmony.
MSA of Middle Tennessee State University - http://geocities.com/msamtsu
The website of MSA of (MTSU)/Middle Tennessee State University
Forum Komunikasi Alumni Muslim PLP/STPI - http://fkamsiteonline.tripod.com/fkamsiteonline
The site for all muslim that have been graduated from PLP/STPI and for all muslims.
Muslim Student Association of Creighton University - http://www.creighton.edu/islam
This site is to convey up-to-date information regarding MSA functions and to provide information and resources about Islam to students of Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska.
The University of Manchester Islamic Society Website - http://www.manchesterisoc.org.uk
A Comprehensive guide to the Islamic Society at Manchester University with news that concerns Muslims on campus.
Muslim Students Association Trinity College Dublin - http://www.csc.tcd.ie/~muslim
Site includes: Islam on campus, mosques in the country as well as information on Islam
Muslim Students and Graduates Association of New Zealand - http://members.tripod.com/MSGANZ/
The objectives of MSGANZ shall be to serve the best interest of Islam and Muslims in New Zealand so as to enable them to practice Islam as a complete way of life.
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