Freshers' Booklet

Come to success
Fresher's Guide
UCD ISOC
12/13

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Surah Al-Imran 3:103










And hold firmly to the rope of

Allah all together and do not



become divided.












Front Cover Photo: Credit: Andy Cowan, The College Tribune.

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Contents




President's Foreword


What is ISOC


Meet the Committee


Getting around Campus



Halal Food on Campus


Big Events This Year


Weekly Activities


How to Get involved


Other Important Info


Fresher's Time Table


FOSIS

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President's Foreword

On behalf of the UCD Islamic Society committee 2012/2013, I would like

to welcome you all to another exciting year at UCD. To all our members -

congratulations on becoming part of the best society on campus (no

seriously, we really are the best). This booklet is all you need to know how

to make the most out of your time here.

The ISoc is a society open to all students. We ensure that we uphold the

motto the society was founded upon, Unity, Diversity and Integrity. We
strive to uphold the values and virtues of Islam while providing for the

basic needs of Muslims on campus. We aim to bring the Muslim

community on campus together and promote a greater awareness of Islam

throughout the wider university community.

We are easily one of the most active societies in UCD, with at least one

major event taking place every week. Most importantly, we want you to

get involved. The society provides a platform for all Muslim students to

learn and grow, to be at the forefront of bringing about a positive change in

our community.

The society belongs to its members so I would encourage every one of you

to become involved - just drop an email at isocsecretary@gmail.com or
come to any of our events. Join our facebook page and follow us on twitter

to stay updated with everything.

We ask Allah SWT to bless our work with sincerity and correct

understanding of our principles. Furthermore, if anyone has any questions

feel free to ask any of the committee members or just simply drop us an

email

I hope all you enjoy your time in UCD, and don't forget, you haven't really

enjoyed UCD till you join ISoc!

Aneeq Ahmed.

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What is ISOC?


ISOC was first established to cater for
Some History

needs of the growing Muslim Populace in

UCD's Islamic Society was
UCD. We now have over 300 members and
first established in 1991

this number is only growing! The three
It was set up to provide a

main principals of the society are "Unity,
platform for the Muslim

Diversity and Integrity!" As a society it is
students to voice their
our goal to uphold this motto.

opinion and arrange
activities and events that

We wish to unite all Muslims on campus
cater for their social and

regardless of thoughts and backgrounds
spiritual needs.
because even without differences we are

Throughout its history, the
one Ummah.

ISOC has won many
prestigious awards like Best
The society is open to all students!

Society Event in 1994, for
Collaborative events with other societies

bringing Yusuf Islam (aka
such as L&H, Malaysian Society and

Cat Steven)
LawSoc are big part of our year. ISOC
It won the best ISOC in

strives to become an integral part of the
Ireland by Federation of

college life experience for its members. We
Students Islam Societies in
also play a great role in providing

2010.
information to the general campus

In 2011 UCD ISOC acquired
population and dispelling any
it's very own prayer room.

misconceptions about Islam.





This society is nothing without its members. This year we are focusing

more member involvement, and more member participation. We want to
create a sense of belonging and identity for the Muslim youth and to

increase the awareness of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. So

spend your time at University wisely and get involved in our many events

and activities this year!

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Meet the Committee


President : Khawaja Aneeq Ahmed

I'm the president/the crazy guy always in the prayer room. Isoc

is great! Being involved in the ISOC means you are part of an

organisation that is trying to do something good, is trying its best to
improve our society. And most importantly, its the perfect opportunity

to work for the sake Allah SWT, by utilising your free time and doing
something productive, by serving the Muslim community on campus.

Email: aneeq.ahmed92@gmail.com Tel: : 08631666588



Vice President(sisters) : Neha Siddiqui



I'm in charge of the day to day running of Isoc, and am

also the Head Sister. If there's ever anything you need, don't

hesitate to contact me! Email: nehasiddiqui92@yahoo.com
Tel: 0833222672

Vice President (brothers): Ashraf Saat

Ashraf helps the Pres. in making sure delegated
tasks are carried out and overseeing the running of
different events. Email: ashrafsaat91@gmail.com
Tel: 0852729486


General Secretary : Zahaa Manzar
I try to keep

the spamming with emails to a minimum, inshAllah
we'll be sending out a monthly newsletter instead to let all members

receive important ISOC info. I am in charge of all the communication
for the committee as well as most of the paper work.
Email: isocsecretary@gmail.com Tel: 0860500175



Treasurer : Mohammad Mahdi
He controls all of the financial affairs of the society.

Besides planning, generating, and controlling finances,
Mohammad is the one to go to for money when we prepare for

our events.

Email: mohammed.Mahdi@ucdconnect.ie Tel: 0852304150



Debate and Da'wah Officer : Adilah Aminuddin

I organise debates with various societies of UCD, be it religious
societies or not, all in the name of giving students a better perception and

understanding about Islam. Debates and talks are big opportunities for
Da'wah, and the opportunity to give Da'wah is a responsibility. Being in

ISOC is like being given a chance to redeem and carry out all of the
responsibilities I have neglected. Email:adilahaminuddin@yahoo.com

Tel: 0852384633

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Tarbiyah Officer (brothers) : Mohd Azuan

Abdullah Email: mohdazuan@gmail.com
Tel: 0879333121

These two are in charge of weekly Halaqas and inter-

member debates. If you ever have any ideas for
Halaqas, feel free to let them know or email us! They

also organize the Quran competition, so keep an eye
out for that.
Tarbiyah Officer (sisters): Khadijah Haron
Email: khadijah.haron@ucdconnect.ie

Tel: 0857694389



Welfare Officer : Soumia Slami

Deciding to spend her last year at UCD as part of the

committee, Soumia takes care of all of your on campus and

welfare needs. From on campus housing issues to halal food
availability to the cleanliness of the prayer room, she's got it all

covered. Email: cutestcaeva@hotmail.com Tel: 0833339011



IT & Multemedia Officer : Ahmed Osman
Our very own IT officer takes care of the technical
problems that are bound to happen at events. He also
designs the posters you see around campus and creates
video presentations.
Email: ahemed.osman@ucdconnect.ie Tel: 0877963068


Rehla and Sports Offi

cer: Ceelan Simon
This athlete is in charge of the weekly sports activities for the

brothers. He also organizes any sports tournaments Isoc holds,

including the Brother's Football Tournament at the end of Fresher's
Week. Email: ceelansimon@hotmail.com Tel: 0867291156




Senior Advisors- Nur Diana, Moosa, Adawiyah, Rafi
These are previous committee members that had some spare time on their

hands and decided to use it wisely- by helping out our isoc. They help keep us on

track and provide us with tips from years of experience.
"I like being in Isoc because it teaches me not only about this life, but also the

hereafter. Also, I am surrounded by amazing friends who are from all over the
world." -Nur Diana

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Getting around Campus



UCD ISOC
The Prayer Room
boasts its own

prayer room,

which is located
just past the

Conway

Institute on the
right. This is

where we have

our weekly

Halaqas as well
as Jummah

Prayer. Just ask

anyone of the
committee for

the Entry code.



Halal Food on Campus


Sick of ordering tuna sandwiches and vegetarian food? Well the good news is

Halal food is now available on campus!

UCD catering service recently announced that halal meat and chicken is now

being sold in the main restaurant. You just have to ask for it! Its located
between the Newman building and the Quinn building, and its open from

8:00am to 7:00pm.


On top of that the restaurant in the Student Centre, Cafe Brave,

also serves Halal chicken. To make sure about this, we harassed

them so much that they brought the packaging they receive the
chicken in, to confirm its Halal. Unfortunately, only the chicken

there is halal at the moment, but still it's better than nothing!

If you ever get sick of eating on campus, you can always head to

the Golden Olive restaurant in the Clonskeagh mosque. While
you are there you can even buy all your groceries right beside it.

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Big Events this Year


September : Fresher's Dinner and Brother's Football Tournament


The month of September revolves around welcoming all of our new

members to the society! We will start off with Fresher's Week, which is filled

with different activities every day, including the Brother's Football

Tournament at the end of the week. Weekly activities will lead up to the

Fresher's Dinner at the end of the month.



Octo
O
ber
ctober: We're holding an Eid

Carnival to give all students a

chance to celebrate Eid together!

November: Community Week

Out of the numerous weeks we
have been blessed with, we take

one week out of the year to

volunteer and help the community

that surrounds our campus. There

will be many charity events where

you can volunteer and get
involved.

February: Discover Islam

Week





This week is held to

increase awareness about Islam

and issue related to Muslims.

As well as dispelling
stereotypes or prejudices around

Islam. Along with our Annual

Islam exhibition and various

lectures we'll also be hosting a

Halal food Festival and Hijab
Fashion Experience.

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Weekly Activities




Weekly
If you have a topic you'd like to be covered or a guest speaker to

Halaqah
request, let our Tarbiyah officers know! Some weeks we may
have one of our inter-member debates, we will notify you which

weeks those are scheduled for. These will usually be held in the

Prayer room or a lecture Theatre based on Numbers.


Brothers
Football after Jumah in the UCD Prayer Room.


Sisters
We will have a different activity every week. Whether it be a trip
to the beach, into town, or even a walk to Dundrum or Tesco, we

hope to have an event every week where the sisters can get

together. Join our Facebook group UCD ISO Sisters to vote on

next week's activity! Be sure to let us know what you'd like to do.

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