For the past decade; the Islamic Society of City University (ISoc) has been at the forefront of student activities. The ISoc is primarily an Islamic service for the sole purpose to cater the needs of Muslim students and to promote the ideals of Islam to non-Muslims in the university. We are here for ALL Muslims, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or sect.
The Islamic service we provide is upon the methodology of purifying (tafsiyah) Islam from that which is not from it and then cultivating (tarbiyah) the Muslims upon the Islam as it was understood by the first three generations of Muslims. We wish to inform our Brothers and Sisters of the guidance of the Qur’aan and the Prophetic Sunnah as it was understood by those blessed three generations that were closest to it.
City ISoc has a proud history of adherening to the Qur’aan and Sunnah and a strict policy whereby we always take matters of recourse to the people of knowledge present here within the UK, whenever issues requiring clarification arise. We are located in the basement of the Gloucester building and have two large Prayer Rooms with separate Wudu Facilities.
Our Da’wah
1. We worship Allah by way of Tawheed. So we do not supplicate to anyone besides Allah nor do we seek refuge in anyone besides Him in matters of bringing about good or repelling some harm. We call to Tawheed first and we clarify that there is no Islam without Tawheed and that whoever calls unto other than Allah has committed disbelief.
2. Our Creed is established upon the principle that “Allah is described with what He has described himself with in His Book and upon the tongue of His Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), without resorting to tahreef, tamtheel, tashbeeh, ta’teel or ta’weel.”
3. We affirm for Allah the best of Names, which He has affirmed for Himself and which He has praised Himself with, whether they are mentioned in the Qur’aan or the Sunnah.
4. We believe that there is no path towards achieving Allah’s contentment, or a way towards Paradise, except through the Way of Allah’s Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). And whoever seeks a way towards gaining Allah’s contentment through other than the Way of Allaah’s Messenger, then he has gone astray and been blinded from the truth. And he has lost in this world and the next.
5. We believe that the Legislation of Allah is what has been brought down through the two revelations: The Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallAllaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). This is what our Lord has indicated in his saying: “Then we placed you on a Sharee’ah (Legislated System) based on Our Command, so follow it, and do not follow the desires of those who have no knowledge.” [Surah Al-Jaathiyah: 18]
6. We believe that the Qur’aan is the Speech of Allah, which was revealed and not created, and that the Sunnah is what explains and clarifies it. The Qur’aan is interpreted by the Sunnah and by the interpretations of the Sahaabah (Companions) and those who followed them in goodness. So the interpretation of the Qur’aan is by way of the narration, meaning by way of the Sahaabah, the Taabi’een and the Ahaadeeth concerning it.
7. We are obligated to take the Sunnah according to the way of the Muhadditheen - in terms of their authenticity or weakness. So we take what is found to be authentic and leave off what is weak.
8. We are obligated to worship Allah through the Sunnah, by following it and by implementing it. This is based on the Prophet’s saying: “Whoever does a deed, which is not in accordance to our affair (i.e. the Sunnah) is rejected.” And in another narration: “Whoever introduces into our affair (Sunnah) that which isn’t part of it is rejected.”
This is a summary and some brief words on our da’wah. And may the peace and blessings of Allah be on Muhammad - the best, most dutiful, most pious and purest of creation - and on his family and his Companions.
What does the Islamic Society provide?
- Prayer Rooms & Wudu facilities (for brothers and sisters)
- Jumm’ah Prayers and Daily Salah
- FREE Iftar (Hot Food) during Ramadan, Mondays & Thursdays and the 13th 14th & 15h of every Lunar month
- FREE literature, tapes, CDs, books, Qur’aan for both Muslims and Non-Muslims
- Major Annual events such as Discover Islam/Imaan Week & Annual Dinner
- Regular lectures given by Scholars and Students of Knowledge
- Regular weekly study circles in the prayer room
- Regular courses on ‘Aqeedah, Fiqh, Purification of the Heart & Seerah
- Course Representatives to help and give you guidance on your studies
- 5 A-Side football (on a weekly basis)
- ISoc trips, picnics, tournaments & other “fun” events
- Arrange for Halal food to be served within the University
- And much more…
Who runs the Islamic Society?
The Islamic Society is run on a voluntary basis by students at City University (Committee). We are not a closed society and welcome all Brothers and Sisters to get involved and actively participate in the running of the ISoc. With your help inshaAllah, we can continue to provide for our members.
How do I become a member?
All students at City, regardless of religious affiliation, are welcome to join the society. To become a member just pop down to the prayer room and ask a committee member for a form
How will I become informed of upcoming events?
We pride ourselves on organising a whole host of halal campus shenanigans. To keep yourself up to date on the latest at City ISoc, enter your email address into the “Mailing List” box on the right hand side and we’ll add you to our mailing list. Alternatively, check our Home Page for updates.
EVERYONE is welcome to all our events!
