Assalamu-alaikum,
We hope everyone’s first week went well. If there is anything MSO can do to help with anything as you adjust to college feel free to contact us. If you have any questions regarding MSO or other Islamic activities in Columbia please feel free to send them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Also don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209886057&ref=ts and you can even follow us on our Twitter account at https://twitter.com/MizzouMSO. And again, please take the time to add the MSO address to your safe sender list to make sure you are aware of everything MSO is doing.
MSO Welcome Dinner this Wednesday
The MSO Welcome Dinner is this Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in Stotler Lounge which is located on the first floor of Memorial Union North (here is a map http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm). Try to be there on time for a short khatira and to get some background about MSO. We plan to break our fasts, pray, and then eat dinner with some activities afterwards. Last year close to 70 people showed up so we hope to exceed that this year insha’Allah.
Qiyam Night this Friday Evening
A Qiyam has been planned for brothers and sisters for this Friday, September 3. Insha’Allah activities will begin at 11:30 with the night prayer scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m. Snacks and Suhoor will be provided for all who attend. For more information look at the attached flier or go to our website at www.mizzoumso.org. Starting tonight, there will be Qiyam ul-Layl at the ICCM every night for the last ten days of Ramadan with prayer starting at 3:00 a.m.
Fast-a-thon Scheduled for October 4
The date for the Fast-a-thon has been set for Monday, October 4 and will be held in Stotler Lounge Room 3 (the room closest to the main entrance). This event gives the MSO a chance to reach out to the community and let them experience a part of our religion. The Fast-a-thon is also a fundraiser and this year all proceeds will go to an organization focusing on Pakistani flood relief. More details including the exact time of the event will be sent out soon.
Eid Dinner and Eid Prayer
Insha’Allah if we complete the 30 days of Ramadan, Eid will be on Friday, September 10. Eid Prayer will be at Cosmo Park (http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Cosmo_Park/) and the exact shelter has yet to be announced by the ICCM. The community Eid Dinner will be on Saturday, September 18 at Stotler Lounge. If you need a ride to Eid Prayer, please contact us, and we will try to arrange that insha’Allah.
The Brothers’ Social Chair, Taha Hameduddin, is also planning some events for Eid like getting lunch as a group and possibly going to play laser tag afterwards. If you have any ideas you can contact Taha at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Sisters’ pre-Eid Activity
Insha’Allah the date for the Sisters’ activity has been changed to Tuesday, September 7 and the time is now 5 p.m. They will meet in Memorial Union North Room 243 to prepare candy favors to give to children on Eid day. If you have any questions you can reach the Sisters’ Social Chair Hafsa Lodhi at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . There will also be a sign up sheet at the MSO Welcome Dinner scheduled for September 1 so try your best to make it.
MSO set to Participate in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure
This is a nation-wide event that raises money and awareness for breast cancer, and provides funding for research and support programs. MSO, along with several other campus organizations, will participate in the 5K run/walk scheduled for Sunday, September 19. Please sign up at http://midmissouri.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/COU_Mid-MissouriAffiliate?team_id=141539&pg=team&fr_id=1691.
