Developed into its own “mini ummah” on campus, the Muslim Student Union has sustained itself as the central community for Muslim students at UC Irvine.

With the desire to build stronger iman and remembrance of our Creator, MSU offers daily congregational prayers at least three times a day, as well as weekly jummah prayers on campus.

Students can expect a wide array of activities and events which not only build tight-knit brotherhoods and sisterhoods, but also the connection to Islam and Allah (swt). From weekly sisters “chai nights,” to fajr breakfasts by the brothers, students always have the opportunity to unwind from their studies and kick back with their fellow Muslim peers.

MSU strives to foster the dedication to learning and hard-work through mentorship programs and peer-tutoring. In addition, MSU offers opportunities for students to expand on their Islamic knowledge and gain deeper insights into Qur’anic teachings, as well as the lessons of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), through weekly classes taught by local shuyukh.

The MSU at UC Irvine plays an integral role in campus affairs, as it puts on a program in efforts to educate fellow Anteaters about Islam through “Islam Awareness Quarter.” In addition, MSU also stays active in humanitarian outreach, and conducts blood drives and creative fundraisers for those afflicted by disaster.

In concordance with the Islamic principle of defending justice, MSU partakes in campus-wide activism, whether it be for fellow students, community members, or even Muslim brothers and sisters in oppressed nations abroad.