Al-Risalah Issue 1, October 2014 | Page 2

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Professor Mozaffar is an Islamic Studies professor at Loyola. For those of you that don't know him, make sure to take at least one of his classes during your time at Loyola, it's worth it. For those of you that are familiar with Professor Mozaffar, you all know how awesome he is! Professor Mozaffar has recently been appointed a Chaplain at Loyola for MSA. Read his letters to students in the following pages and online at the Loyola MSA website. They are very inspirational, moving, and eloquent MashAllah - you don't want to miss it.

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WELCOME WEEK

This year's MSA Welcome Week was a success Alhamdullilah. It started and ended strong with various events dispersed throughout the week. Events included the potluck dinner, Faith Fest, brother's and sister's halaqahs and reunion dinners, Fajr by the lake, Friday Night Revive, a brother's basketball tournament, and finally the annual Welcome Dinner. Read more about these events in the following pages.

MESSAGE FROM OUR SHURA

The Shura is a strong panel of students dedicated to making the 'MSA Experience' as beneficial and memorable for fellow students as possible. This year's Shura includes a President, Vice-President, Public Relations Director, Administrative Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Brothers and Sisters Advisor, Dawah Coordinator, Service and Co-Fundraising Chairs, Newsletter, Event, and Jummah Coordinators, and Publicity Chairs. Learn more about our Shura members in later pages, and hear what they have to say.

NEW STUDENT INTERVIEWS & ADVICE

Welcome Freshman and transfer students! Loyola's MSA is a great place to get involved and make your Loyola experience memorable. Our Alumni and upperclassmen have offered some valuable tips and advice from their personal experiences to benefit you and your time here. If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the upperclassmen or Shura members, we're all here to help.

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