Our Mission

Our constitution makes it very clear:

The mission of the Muslim Students' Association shall be to build a community of leaders who strive to perpetuate good and forbid wrongdoing, call to the path of Islam, and excel as students, professionals, and friends.

The primary goal of the Association is to serve the interests of the Muslims of the University of Maryland, College Park as a non-profit organization through the implementation of the mission above.  Towards this end, the Association shall:

  1. Promote the understanding of Islam as understood by Ahl as-Sunnah wal Jama’ah, in accordance with the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

  2. Promote unity and cohesive action among the Muslims

  3. Conduct activities in accordance with the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah

  4. Organize congregational prayers and Islamic festivals

  5. Promote cordial relationships between Muslims and non-Muslims

  6. Endeavor to make Islamic teachings known to interested non-Muslims

  7. Participate in activities that enhance life at the University of Maryland