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Personal & Collective Growth in the ISoc
Personal & Collective Growth in the ISoc
Explore the core prerequisites for building a strong ISoc team and nurturing both individual and collective growth.
University of Birmingham ISocCommunity Iftar
Why Work for an ISoc? Beyond the Tasks
Why Work for an ISoc? Beyond the Tasks
One profound benefit of working for an ISoc is the unparalleled barakah (blessings) that often accompanies sincere efforts for Allah (SWT). You'll find that everything else in your life seems to fall into place. It's a unique opportunity to gain new transferable skills – from management to marketing, negotiation, and event planning – that will benefit you for life. Countless leaders in our community started their valuable dawah work at universities through their ISocs.
Nurturing Your Own Tarbiyyah
Nurturing Your Own Tarbiyyah
"Allah would never change a people's state 'of favour' until they change their own state 'of faith'." [Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:11]
Before truly benefiting the ISoc, you need to invest time in your own spiritual and personal development (tarbiyyah). This involves constantly checking and purifying your intentions, seeking good company, making the Prophet (SAW) and scholars your role models. Cultivate khushoo' (devotion) in your worship, read duas regularly, and make a habit of self-reflection as a Muslim, assessing your connection to Allah (SWT) and your love/fear for Him.
By doing so, not only do you become a more well-rounded individual, but people will enjoy working with you, and you'll also gain barakah in the work you do. Even a simple act like a pizza night can have barakah with a sincere intention to unite Muslims.
FWC24 - LeicesterMasjid Al-Falah
Key Aspects of Personal Growth:
Key Aspects of Personal Growth:
Constantly check your intentions and stay sincere.
Keep good company, especially those with knowledge of Islam.
Make the Prophet ﷺ and scholars your role models.
Have khushoo' in your worship.
Read duas regularly.
Make a habit to review yourself as a Muslim.
Recognising Your Mini-Ummah on Campus
Recognising Your Mini-Ummah on Campus
The Prophet ﷺ said, "The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people." (Source: al-Mu'jam al-Awsat li-Tabarani 6026)
Doesn't it occur to you that the students on your campus are like a mini-Ummah? The Muslim student community – whether they are ISoc members or not – are your brothers and sisters, and you have been entrusted by Allah (SWT) to serve them.
Just like how a garden has different types of plants, each with its own needs to help grow, your members have different interests – and it's important to organise diverse events that cater to them. Some members may be drawn to Islamic talks, others to social events, some to community work, and others primarily for accessing the prayer space for Salah and Jummah.
As an ISoc, it is important to serve all of these needs while also aiming to inspire others to want to get involved with other activities. A short reminder at the beginning of a games night, or advertising initiatives during Islamic talks, by striving to develop well rounded Muslims closer to the deen you get to help uplift the Muslim community while pleasing Allah and developing future ISoc committee members!
University of Birmingham ISocCharity Dinner
FWC25 - "Contributing to the Collective"Queen Mary University, London
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