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In order for students to be able to attend their classes, the Jumu’ah prayer is completed with a 15-minute khutbah and a 10-minute prayer, followed by a shared lunch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jumu\u2019ah Prayers<\/h3>\n

At Trinity College, Jumu’ah prayers take place every Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Muslim Prayer Room, located at 76H Crescent Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Following the prayer, we come together for a shared lunch at 1:25 p.m. to foster community and connection. For those who are unable to attend the prayer, we warmly invite you to join us for lunch and contribute to the spirit of fellowship. All students are welcome to participate and be a part of this vibrant community.<\/p>\n

Weekly Suhbah Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Tea Break at the Weekly Suhbah Circle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Pearls from the Qur\u2019an Circle<\/strong> meets every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM<\/strong> at Trinity College\u2019s Muslim Prayer Room (76H), offering a space for learning, reflection, and companionship. Inspired by the spirit of suhbah<\/em>\u2014true companionship\u2014this gathering focuses on exploring one or two verses from the Qur\u2019an each week to uncover timeless wisdom. Participants are encouraged to share reflections, questions, joys, and challenges, and to support one another in their spiritual journeys.<\/p>\n

Each session concludes with a short video and an optional discussion until 7:30 PM. Tea and treats are served during a brief 15-minute break, creating an opportunity for further connection and conversation. The Weekly Suhbah aims to foster a sense of belonging, community, and personal growth.<\/p>\n

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Discover Islam Week<\/h3>\n
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Honest Conversations with your Muslim Neighbor Q+A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Discover Islam Week is the MSA\u2019s signature event of the year. In 2019, the program included a panel titled “Conversations with your Muslim Neighbor” in collaboration with the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, a showing of\u00a0I Am Ali<\/em> at Cinestudio theater, and Jumu’ah on the Quad.\u00a0In 2018, Discover Islam Week included a performance of Dirty Paki Lingerie,\u00a0<\/em>a single woman play by Aizzah Fatima about the intersection of tradition and modernity for Muslim women; a lecture by a New Haven-based, Syrian-born artist Mohamad Hafez about his art exploring refugees\u2019 experiences; and discussions about the representations of Islam in the media. The events were well-attended and the group collaborated with other student organizations, campus offices, and academic departments.<\/p>\n

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Trinity students at the MCCT Banquet in 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Muslim Coalition of Connecticut Annual Leadership Banquet<\/h3>\n

Each year, the Muslim Student Association attends the Annual Leadership Banquet put on by the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in October. Last year, the theme was “Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health.” In 2017, the theme was\u00a0“Muslims in The Media – Reclaiming the Narrative.” For more information about MCCT and their work in the state, visit their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Throughout the year, the MSA also organizes a variety of events in collaboration with other student organizations, academic departments, and organizations in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

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Here are some new photos, along with a few pictures from past activities to remember our predecessors.<\/p>\n

These are some photos from the 2024 MSA Dinner and Weekly Suhbah Circle.<\/p>\n

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These were from past activities to honor (or remember) our predecessors:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sufi Night co-sponsored by the Chapel and the Charleston House.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Members of the MSA at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Bushnell Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Celebrating Halal food offerings in Trinity’s Mather Dining Hall in 2016<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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