National University of Singapore Muslim Society

The National University of Singapore Muslim Society (NUSMS), which used to be called the University of Singapore Muslim Society (USMS) [1] or Persatuan Mahasiswa Islam Universiti Singapura (PMIUS),[2] was established in 1963 to provide a platform for students and staff to engage in activities that serve the Muslim community on campus.[3] It is a student-run organisation registered with the Registry of Societies [4] and is currently managed by the 51st Executive Committee (ExCo).[5]

Some of the society's organised initiatives have included Iftar (breaking of the Muslim fast during Ramadan),[6] sports events, Hunger Games,[7][8] night cycling,[9][10] freshmen orientation camp,[11][12][13] Youth Expedition Projects,[14][15] and Islamic Awareness workshops.[16] It had published few publications namely Sedar (1978-1980) [17] and Fount Journal.[18] A group of National University of Singapore undergraduates under the umbrella of the National University of Singapore Muslim Society also initiated APEX Programme at Madrasah Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiah among others.[19]

It is part of the Community Engagement Program (CEP) Network that was set up to promote awareness and understanding of the various faiths and cultures within the NUS student community.[20]

Executive Committee (ExCo) members include Muhammad Faiz Rosli (President, 2014-2015),[21] Muhammad Haziq Bin Jani (President, 2012–2013),[22] Zalman Putra Ahmad Ali (President),[23] Danial Faizsal Anuar (President),[24] Walid Jumblatt Abdullah (Vice President),[25] Hakim Muhd Nurhakim (President, 2007),[26] Hasanul Arifin (Vice President),[27] Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman (President, 2001–2003),[28] Syed Mohammed Ad'ha Aljunied (President, 1990-2000),[18] Idris Rashid Khan Surattee (President, 1981) [29] and Yaacob Ibrahim (Secretary, 1978) [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Speech by Minister Yaacob Ibrahim, at the National University of Singapore Muslim Society 40th Anniversary Tea, 29 May 2004, 4.00 pm". Nas.gov.sg. 2004-05-29. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  2. 1 2 "Newspaper Article - Pucuk pimpinan baru untuk dua badan pelajar universiti". Eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  3. ↑ "NUS Muslim Society". nusms.org.sg.
  4. ↑ "Society Search Result". ros.gov.sg.
  5. ↑ "NUS Muslim Society". nusms.org.sg.
  6. ↑ "Catholics fast with Muslim students on campus". catholicnews.sg.
  7. ↑ "Gembria bermain 'Hunger Games'" (PDF). Media.wix.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  8. ↑ "hungergames". hungergames.
  9. ↑ "Home". Ihsanislah15.weebly.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  10. ↑ "NUSMS NIGHT CYCLING 2013". Nusmsnc13.blogspot.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  11. ↑ "Pristinus 2014: Fulfill the Ancient Revelation". Pristinusc14.wix.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  12. ↑ "Ignitium; Ignite Your Inner Hero". Ignitiumsc2013.blogspot.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  13. ↑ "Magazines (Salam/Fount)". Community.fortunecity.ws. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  14. ↑ "An Exposé Into the Muslim Student Societies In Singapore - muzlimbuzz". muzlimbuzz.sg.
  15. ↑ "Bersikap Peduli Masyarakat" (PDF). Sim.edu.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  16. ↑ "NUS Post". nuspost.com.
  17. ↑ "Search Result - Straits Settlements, Overseas and Private Records". Nas.gov.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  18. 1 2 "E-Book". Eservice.nlb.gov.sg. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  19. ↑ Hanif, Md. "APEX in the Media | APEX Mentors". Apexmentors.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  20. ↑ "Community Engagement Programme (CEP)". Nus.edu.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  21. ↑ Nur Asyiqin Mohamad Sallehasyiqins (2014-07-15). "PAP's Malay MPs donate $15,000 to three student societies, Singapore News & Top Stories". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  22. ↑ "[Religion] The (Ir)religious Curiosity". Studentry.sg.
  23. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20070609215432/http://www.muis.gov.sg/webpub/warita/warita5-98/p20.html. Archived from the original on June 9, 2007. Retrieved March 1, 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  24. ↑ "Bersikap Peduli Masyarakat" (PDF). Sim.edu.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  25. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20150217115454/http://kita.sg/walid-jumblatt/. Archived from the original on February 17, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  26. ↑ "NUS students spread the faith on campus". catholicnews.sg.
  27. ↑ "Islamisation of Knowledge" (PDF). Amp.org.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
  28. ↑ "CO08017 - Countering Self-Radicalisation". rsis.edu.sg.
  29. ↑ "Newspaper Article - Dua badan siswa sedia aktif dlm jk bertindak". Eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2015-08-13.
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