Ramadan 1430 is less than a month and a half away, and once again we will be hosting nightly iftaar dinners. However, we rely on your donations to keep this tradition free to all attendees. If you would like to donate to the Ramadan fund, you can do so in person during Friday prayers throughout the summer and Ramadan. Alternatively, you can donate online at the MIT Giving page; just type in any amount into the Muslim Students Association box. Any amount you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Because the academic year does not begin until Wednesday, September 9, the larger iftaars traditionally held during Ramadan will not begin until Tuesday, September 1. However, the MIT-MSA will still be hosting smaller iftaars every night beginning the evening of Tuesday, August 18. Check back here over the coming weeks for a schedule detailing where and when each dinner will be held.

The video of Ammar Nakshwani’s lecture last month on “Misconceptions in Shi’a Islam” is now available on the events page.

What is the definition of Shi’a Islam from the Qur’an and Hadith literature? What is the true basis of Shi’a jurisprudence and theology? Are the positions of the Imams too exalted and the position of companions underestimated? Who killed Hussain? Who is infallible and who is not? Is there too much reliance on intercession? Who advocates disunity or unity?

If you would some of these questions, as well as others, answered, come to Room 6-120 on Monday, March 2, at 7pm to hear a talk and discussion, led by world-renowned speaker Ammar Nakshawni, regarding misconceptions of Shi’a Islam. More details can be found here.