About Us
The Muslim Students Association at the University of Wisconsin-Madison serves as a religious, educational, cultural, and social organization. It seeks to establish an Islamic environment with which students can engage and supports its members by being Muslim examples in society.
The Board
| Name | Position | Bio | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Haq | President | I'm just yo average future doctor outda hood, born in da greatest city on Earth: NYC, PLAYAZ. God made me a leader when I was ready to lead, took away my hunger but didn't give me the greed, made me successful when I just wanted to be heard. Give me the light, all I need is the Word. See, God is great, and that's why I'm still livin -- he gave to me, so imma keep on givin. | |
| Yahya Altaf | Vice President | Your liftin', ballin', Jay-Sean-lookin' biochem major with the down low on the next big word. Whether it's going HAM at the gym or reppin' for my Muslim bruthaz and [gori] sistaz, you know what it do and what it do gon' be tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiite. K bye. | |
| Moneeb Akhtar | Public Relations Chair | The goal is to provide y'all with a clarification, Hard work and no excuses are my inspirations, Martial arts and lifting are my motivations, Becoming a doctor is my aspiration. Yeah, life's a journey and it ain't a free ride, Islam is my light and the Sunnah is my guide, So all the shaytaans best run and hide, I'm a Muslim first so that means Allah's on my side. Peace! Get BUCK! |
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| Umer Dar | Treasurer | Walking anomaly, rawest skater, funniest hater, and the most random man you'll meet. I can school you in Punjabi and I'm the deepest thinker around, but I will definitely laugh when you fall. U mad? | |
| Siddique Akram | Brothers Events Coordinator | Declared once by the prez to be "movin' up," my "swag" meter has gained about five points this year and I am currently going through a transformative phase in my life. Much like a caterpillar to a butterfly, or Britney Y2K to Bald Britney, depending on how you see it. | |
| Nayab Khan | Sisters Events Coordinator | Word on the street is I'm sweeter than sweet and maybe you've heard I'm the cute kind of nerd. I put the MSA first till my appendix near burst. ...Literally. I've been hospitalized three separate times this year. And it's only April. | |
| Nazneen Bakhtiar | Secretary | I watch sports, play N64, fill my fridge with soda, and work out more than you do. Except for the bottomless ring collection -- I might as well be a dude. | |
| Youhi Ghouse | Publicity Chair | My parents try to shelter me, but I'm the rebellious youngest-of-four who'd major in shopping if that was possible (and could get you into med school). I keep my friends very close but I'd empty my pockets for a stranger in need. | |
| Saad Siddiqui | Community Outreach Coordinator | Sandwiches for hobos on State Street: 8 rupees. Gas for volunteer tutoring sessions: 50 rupees. A ball to pass to Lamin: 12 rupees. Tissues for election speech: 3 rupees. A heart of gold: Priceless. | |
| Naman Siad | Co-Religious Affairs Coordinator | I may be Somali, but I know more Bollywood songs than the average desi. I may have been born here, but I do a better accent than the average fob. I may be a freshman, but I made it onto the board of this student org, heeeyyyy. | |
| Al-Yaman Amer | Co-Religious Affairs Coordinator | Memorize Qur'an...check. Be raised by a sheikh...check. Grow beard...check. Own everyone in sports stats while updating facebook status about it...check. Ultimate Brosama transformation complete. |
Our faculty advisor is Professor Asifa Quraishi of the UW Law School. Visit her page here.
Constitution
To learn more about the MSA's goals, the responsibilities accompanying each board position, or for further information about us, please read our Constitution.