Muslim Student Association hosts public “Unity and Community” dinner

Event Date:

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Location:

Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L) Forfa Auditorium

Middle Eastern food with pita, olives, colorful hummus, falafel, stuffed dolma, baba ganoush, pickles, vegetables, pomegranate, eggplants.

The HFC Muslim Student Association will host its 14th annual dinner called “Unity and Community: The Islamic Perspective” on Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:00 p.m.) in the Forfa Auditorium in the Andrew A. Mazzara Administrative Services & Conference Center (ASCC) (Building L) on the main campus.

“As the faculty advisor of the Muslim Student Association, it is my honor to serve HFC students, bring the community together, and spread love, peace, and justice. I am looking forward to hearing from our two speakers,” said HFC engineering and mathematics instructor Dr. Kamal Shenaq.

Keynote Speaker: Imam Imran Salha

Imam Imran Salha is a hafidh of the Qur’an and community leader who has served as Imam at several institutions, including the Islamic Center of Detroit. A motivational speaker and activist, Salha is of Palestinian origin, born and raised in New Jersey. Growing up, he completed classical texts in various Islamic sciences.

Salha has led the Taraweeh – a prayer performed after the evening prayer, Isha, every night during Ramadan – since he was 16. A first-degree black belt in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do, he is pursuing a master’s degree in civil engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Guest Speaker: Shaykh Maqsood Sher

Shaykh Maqsood Sher is a senior seminary teacher and scholar at the Miftaah Institute in Warren, as well as a mentor in Islamic studies, scriptures, and Holy Book interpretations. With an education in Quranic studies and a bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies and the Arabic language, Sher strives to create engaging lectures, foster meaningful discussions, and maintain a healthy and intellectually challenging space for students to grow.

Please RSVP by April 15

There will also be raffles and prizes at this dinner, which is free to the HFC community. Please RSVP by Monday, April 15

“It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for our annual dinner,” said Kamal. “I hope to see you there.”

For questions or more information, contact Kayla Collins at 313-845-9865 or krcollins3@hfcc.edu.