Malaysian Islamic Study Group

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The Malaysian Islamic Study Group (MISG) was founded in Peoria, Illinois in 1976 with the main objective to assist the Malaysian students in walking the path of success whilst they are here in America/Canada, fulfilling their responsibilities as students, as members of their communities and as servants of God. After more than 30 years of its establishment, MISG has a sizeable number of members in almost each university in America which has Malaysian students.[1]

In relation to all the other Islamic organizations in America, MISG is viewed as a foreigners-based Muslim student group that emerged out of the Islamic Society of North America.[2] Despite claims that MISG's founding was influenced by the ideology of Abul Ala Maududi[3], no evidence indicates such opinions. MISG is by and large an independent organization without binding allegiances to any other organizations.


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[edit] History

Development of MISG:[4]

1976 - 1983: The Happy Years
1984 : The Challenging Year
1985 - 1986: The Blooming Years
1987 - 1994: The Consolidation Years
1994 - 1998: The Declining Years

[edit] Network

MISG operates two electronic mailing lists that are open for subscription to the public. The MISG-net[5] is open to all male and female subscribers, while Helwa_MISG is open only to females. The channels act as an information exchange media. In 2007, a new network was setup with the aim of connecting MISG representatives in the universities around US and Canada. MISG also has an internet forum.[6]

[edit] Units

Helwa

Helwa functions as a women's wing of MISG. It realizes its distinct vision by organizing seminars and training programs at both the campus and regional levels, catering to the welfare and needs of women and children.[7]

Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah (LDT)

Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah is the most integral component of MISG. It coordinates personal development and outreach activities for Malaysian students in the US and Canada. LDT attempts to foster a solid understanding and implementation of Islam as a way of life by disseminating knowledge and encouraging active discussion of relevant contemporary issues through weekly study circles. For campuses with a large number of Malaysian students, LDT facilitates a local weekly gathering conducted by capable MISG elders. For campuses with a smaller Malaysian community, LDT provides gatherings via online conferences. Intercampus visits are occasionally organized to strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood amongst members. These groups are then connected with the higher-level network of worldwide like-minded Islamic organizations.[8]

Unit Baitul Muslim

Offers matrimonial service to help those who are ready, especially students in making their first steps into the commitment of a marriage life.

[edit] Main Annual Events

Islamic Spring Retreat (March), Islamic Fall Retreat (October), Tamrin Nuqabaa (May & November), Summer Training Camp @ US & Malaysia (June), Muktamar (December).

[edit] Presidents

The current president of MISG is Muhammad Firdaus Hashim of Rutgers University.[9] He took the reins from Ahmad Zuhdi Zamani of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during Muktamar MISG-IMSA 2007[10] in Fredericks, MD.

Past Presidents:
2007: Ahmad Zuhdi Zamani
2006: Hazrul Izuan Shahiri
2005: Musab Shaharom
2004: Saiful Islam Kamaruddin
2003: Adnan Omar
2002: Hasmin Hakim Hasbullah
2001: Fazrul Ismail
1998: Adnan Omar
1997: Muhammad Issa
1996: Muhammad Issa
1995: Hamzah Salleh
1994: Hashim Haji Yaccob
1993: Norghani Mohd Noor
1992: Asmawi Mohamad
1991: Izzati Iznan
1990: Wan Hasni Wan Sulaiman
1989: Wan Hasni Wan Sulaiman
1988: Wan Hasni Wan Sulaiman
1987: Abdurrahim Ghouse
1986: Abdurrahim Ghouse
1984: Rozhan
1983: Abdul Latif Samian
1982: Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud
1976: Muhammad Nur Manuty

[edit] Muktamar

The Muktamar is MISG's main annual event, normally held during Christmas break.

Past Muktamar locations:

2007: Frederick, MD
2006: St. Louis, MO
2005: Frederick, MD
2004: Kankakee, IL
2003: Atlanta, GA
1994: Chicago, IL
1993: St. Louis, MO
1992: St. Louis, MO
1976: Peoria Mosque, IL

[edit] Summer Training Camp

Summer Training Camp (STC) is an annual camping trip held during the summer.

Past STC locations:

2007: Lake of the Ozarks, MO

[edit] References

  1. ^ MISG Online - History
  2. ^ Haddad, Y (1997) A Century of Islam in America, Hamdard Islamicus Vo. XXI, No. 4
  3. ^ M. Kamal Hassan (2003) The Influence of Mawdūdī's Thought on Muslims in Southeast Asia: A Brief Survey, The Muslim World 93 (3-4) , 429–464 doi:10.1111/1478-1913.00031
  4. ^ This periodization is according to Adnan Omar, "Memahami Dakwah MISG" (1998).
  5. ^ This is a Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misg-net/
  6. ^ Forum MISG - Index
  7. ^ MISG Online - Helwa
  8. ^ MISG Online - Tarbiyyah
  9. ^ http://www.misgonline.com/committee.html
  10. ^ The Muktamar MISG-IMSA website can be reached at http://misgonline.com/muktamar/

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