MSA Fresno State

Join us Wednesday InshaAllah!

Join us to learn all about your ballot and how to fill it out!

On Wednesday October 14, 2020, Fresno State’s Associated Students Inc. (ASI) voted in favor of the divestment resolution. This makes Fresno State the fourth California State University to pass a student government resolution that works towards divesting from companies linked to the illegal settlements in Palestine. The resolution was passed with an overwhelming majority, and only one vote against the resolution. The resolution calls for the removal of holdings from companies ...that play an active role in the human rights violations in the occupied Palestinian territories. As noted in the Senate meeting, there were many students who wrote public comments in support of the resolution, and shared how significant it would be to them if this resolution were to pass. The Fresno State MSA would like to thank each student who took the time to advocate for this resolution. ASI requests that Fresno State review its investments and end any potential complicity in human rights violations by divesting from the 112 companies that are linked to illegal settlements, as listed by the United Nations. The Muslim Student Association would like to thank the Associated Students government for taking a strong stance against human rights violations. The Fresno State MSA praises Fresno State ASI and student senators for their commitment to Fresno State’s students and the student’s interests. Muslim Students Association, California State University, Fresno

Salaam everybody! Join us this Friday where we'll talk about what we have planned for the semester, and stay for some fun at the end! Join via zoom here us02web.zoom.us/j/84905819555

Asalamualaykum everyone, hope you're doing well! The Fall 2020 semester is beginning soon so we'd like to introduce our current MSA Board! We're excited and look forward to planning events for you this semester InshaAllah!

Asalamualaykum everyone! Please go ahead and nominate yourself or someone you believe would be a right fit for a board position at https://bit.ly/383FCGM Link in bio!

Salaam everyone. We believe it is extremely important that our local masajid participate in Islah L.A.'s day of outrage this Friday June 5th, 2020 InshaAllah. Please join us in calling on our community Islamic Centers and Masajid to speak up. As Muslims, it is critical that we use our voices against injustice. An email template has been created for community members to send over to local centers, it will be linked below. Let's make sure that our local Muslim community partic...ipates in speaking out against the oppression our black community faces in this country. For the template, visit: http://www.tinyurl.com/masjids4blm Call, message, and email your local centers if you see that they haven't spoken out! Here are some links to Fresno Community centers: Masjid Al Aqabah's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/masjid.alaqabah Mydeen's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mydeen1/ Masjid Fresno's email: [email protected] Masjid Badr's email: [email protected]

Asalaamualykum (Peace be upon you) This week, an unarmed Black civilian by the name of George Floyd was unjustly murdered. Handcuffed to the ground, many of us watched our brother in humanity, struggling to mumble his last words, I Can’t Breathe. Yet another Black life taken coldly by our country’s systemic oppression. This utterly horrific event is an example of the injustice our Black brothers and sisters face daily in our country, and it needs to end.... We stand in solidarity with our Black brothers and sisters, and support their rights and freedoms being of value. This injustice should not be taking place in a country that supports equality and justice for all. Those who hold authority in our system of justice need to be held accountable when measures of force are utilized including unnecessary brutality especially when it leads to death. "O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do." Quran 5:8 As brothers and sisters in humanity, and as Muslims we hold the great responsibility of standing up against oppression. As you may or may not be aware of, there are several ways for us to extend a hand or express support for the Black community. Take action by speaking out against these unjust acts of violence. - Sign petitions in support of Black Lives Matter, like this one for justice for George Floyd. https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-georg - Express yourself with a statement, a drawing, something to bring attention to these unjust acts and their need to end. - Spread the word, be vocal against oppression. If you see racism happening, speak out. - Ask our Black brothers and sisters what we can do to help them and make them feel safe. - Reach out to the victims or those that may relate to the victim and let them know you are on their side. - Contact District Attorney Mike Freeman by calling # 6123485550 or emailing: [email protected] and be adamant that all officers involved in the muder of George Floyd be charged and held accountable for their part. In solidarity, Your fellow students of the Fresno State’s Muslim Student Association

Salaams, friends! We are excited to invite you to Muslim Day at the Capitol (MDAC)! For this virtual event, Cair will be scheduling video meetings with elected officials from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Registered attendees will be placed in groups based on their region and each group will be scheduled to meet with at least one elected official. They will also host several virtual townhalls. This health emergency caused by COVID-19 is an important example of why we all need to come together to advocate for laws that will protect all Californians. Please join us from the comfort of your home to ensure that your voice is heard by our elected officials! Register today! ca.cair.com/mdac/registration/

Thank you all for participating in wishing everyone an Eid Mubarak and showing us your Ramadan at home this year!

Salaams everyone! Hope your Ramadan is going well. We want to create a brief video in which our Muslim community gathers together to show the spirit of Ramadan. How do you spend your Ramadan days? What do you eat for iftar? What do you believe is an important part of Ramadan? What is something your family does during Ramadan? These are some ideas you may work with in a brief 10-25 second video (feel free to use your own ideas!) to submit to us. We'd like to create this video... [combining your submissions] by Eid, as a little Eid gift to our community. Please join us by submitting a video of you and your loved ones greeting the community and wishing them an Eid Mubarak! Please submit your videos by 5/21/20 via Instagram DM, EMAIL, or Facebook Messages, with a 25 second maximum. Landscape view is preferred but portrait works as well! Even a greeting of Assalamualaykum and/or Ramadan/Eid Mubarak is appreciated! JazakAllahu khair! See more

Salaams, hope everyone is doing well during this time. CAIR-California is happy to present Muslim Youth Live. This series of online presentations and conversations will feature keynote speakers and aims to help our community's youth retain a connection with the faith tradition, further awaken political and social consciousness, and offer them career guidance! We are excited to have youth from across the state join us to learn from powerful leaders and activists! ... The first session will start with Linda Sarsour and Zahra Billoo on Tuesday, April 21st @ 4:30 PM, who will be talking about Racism and COVID-19. Don't miss out on this youth empowerment series and register today: bit.ly/myliveca