Article - Islamic Societies Exposed

By Faisal Hanjra - FOSIS President

The news of Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab’s alleged failed bomb attempt has sent shockwaves on both sides of the Atlantic. Some, however, are more disconcerted by the fact he was a former Islamic Society President. Yet nobody is more shocked than Islamic Societies themselves, who not only consider such actions antithetical to the most basic principles of Islam, but who are once again under scrutiny...

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FOSIS Stance on Freedom of Expression

“No way! Is she really allowed to say that?”    “I came to campus to learn, learn without restriction!”
“Ooh – aye – that’s a bit controversial”            “So you think I can think it but can’t say it?! Let me speak my mind, draw me a clear line!”

We present to you our stance on Freedom of Expression, a universal stance with universities at it's heart. We also define incitement to violence, & unravel ideas around freedom of expression & extremism.

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FOSIS National Qira'at Competition

The FOSIS National Student Qira'at Competition (NSQC) aims to get students closer to the Qur'an, its meaning and its stories. It hopes to promote the creation and development of Hifz and Tajweed classes at Islamic Societies across the UK & Ireland.

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Muslim Student Safety

In light of the recent rise in Islamophobia & racism in our society causing an unprecedented escalation in the number of attacks on Muslims, the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) is campaigning for measures to ensure the safety of Muslim students on campus.
 
We present to you the FOSIS Briefing on Muslim Student Safety, setting out the case, and recommendations, for protecting Muslim students on campus, as well as further information on how to report crime and stay safe.
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Islam Awareness Resources

The Islam Awareness Committee has put together a number of student-orientated resources with the aim of assisting Islamic Societies and Muslim students with carrying out Islam Awareness work involving Muslims and non-Muslims.

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