THE ULTIMATE FRESHERS' GUIDE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS ISLAMIC SOCIETY
CONTENTS 03 Welcome 04 Meet the Committee 06 Where to Find us 07 Chaplaincy Services 08 Key Events 09 Halal Food 10 Local Hotspots 11 Prayer Spaces 12 Powerful Duas 13 Welcome Dinner
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you
Congratulations and welcome to the University of Leeds, the next chapter of your lives!
University is a time where you will grow, develop and become a independent individual. It is also a time where you will meet new people and make friends for life. It is an unforgettable experience for all.
University of Leeds Islamic Society is around to provide an environment and experience tailored for the Muslim student. We hope to facilitate a halal experience that is fun, engaging and most of all memorable. The various opportunities we provide will boost your imaan by increasing your Islamic knowledge and good deeds such as charity. This is all in place so that we may please Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala. We have produced this freshers‘ booklet so that you can get familiarised with university and the city. We wish you a great time here at Leeds University!
ﻪﺗﺎﻛﺮﺑوِﷲﺔﻤﺣروﻢﻜﻴﻠﻋمﻼﺴﻟا
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22/23 Core Committee!
President Uzair Dadabhai
VP Sister Sana Malik
Describe ISoc in three words: Brotherly, rewarding and educational Advice for Freshers: Advice to freshers? Join ISoc lol
Describe ISoc in three words: Wholesome, Family, Cute Advice for Freshers: Have faith and don’t rush into things, whatever is meant for you will come
VP Brother Bilal Bin Faisal
Describe ISoc in three words: Community, Fun, Learning Advice for Freshers: Go to as many events as possible!
General Secretary Fatimah Zahra Khan Marketing Manager
Aliza Khan Treasurer
Muhammad Khizar Hayat
Describe ISoc in three words: Unity, welcoming and peace. Advice for Freshers: Be yourself, maintain a balance and focus on your academic, spiritual and personal growth :)
Describe ISoc in three words: Companionship, Peace, Identity Advice for Freshers: Surround yourself with like minded individuals who will mould you into a better version of yourself.
Describe ISoc in three words: Community, Peace, Love Advice for Freshers: Get stuck into as many things and keep up with your degree!
Head of Student Affairs
Abderrehmane Hamel
Describe ISoc in three words: Fun, cordial, solidarity Advice for Freshers: Join every society that remotely interests you then keep just your favorites so you’re sure you didn’t miss out on anything.
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General Committee!
Education Sis Sarah Abdulmula
Describe ISoc in three words: Friendly, welcoming, fun Advice for Freshers: Have fun, be yourself and don't be scared to ask for help
Education Bro Faris A Sisters' Social officer
Ayesha Rekhad Sisters' Social Officer
Aliya Siddiqui
Describe ISoc in three words: Leeds, Islamic, Society Advice for Freshers: You find yourself in University so find the best version of yourself!
Describe ISoc in three words: Community, friendly, fun Advice for Freshers: Take each day as it comes and enjoy tthe journey.
Describe ISoc in three words: Friendly, welcoming, inspiring Advice for Freshers: Make the most of all your opportunities so you can look back and have no regrets.
Brother's Social Officer
Arsalan Shaikh Mahmood International Officer Rahil Rahmah Social Media Officer
Awais Hafesji
Describe ISoc in three words: Unity, peace, kindness Advice for Freshers: Always offer a helping hand.
Describe ISoc in three words: Supportive, resourceful, engaging Advice for Freshers: Surround yourself with good influences
Describe ISoc in three words: Welcoming, opportunity, realisation Advice for Freshers: Make the most of your first year! It may seem like you have a lot to do but trust me you have a lot more free time than in higher years.
General Advice: The Library is not a library, don't go there to revise!
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Where to find us P6 Insta THandle: witter Handle: @@Leedsisoc Leedsisoc Facebook Handle: YouTube/ Tiktok Handle: @@Leedsisoc Leeds University Union Islamic Society
Chaplaincy Services
University can be a beautiful experience, but sometimes it can get quite overwhelming... If you ever feel like you are struggling, lonely, or you just need someone to talk to, we have a wonderful resource available to us!
Sister Farhat is the Muslim Chaplain and she is here for you. She has served the Muslim and non-Muslim community of Leeds University for over 7 years. She offers pastoral support and guidance to all students.
The chaplaincy is a non-judgemental, confidential and compassionate service. If ever you want to reach out, you can find Sister Farhat in the Emmanuel Centre LS2 9HG or send an email to F.Yaqoob@leeds.ac.uk
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Welcome
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EVENTS
Dinner ~ 8th October Charity Week ~ 27th February The BIGGEST event of the year! Discover Islam Week ~ February A week dedicated to raising money for great causes across the globe Islamophobia AwarenessMonth ~November Ramadhan ~ 22nd March A week aimed at getting all students to talk about issues relating to Islam and MuslimsA month dedicated to highlighting
threat of Islamaphobia and
it Insh'Allah ISoc will be hosting plenty of Iftar events P8
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Local Hotspots
Activities
Parks
Nothing beats a relaxed picnic with friends whilst indulging in nature's beauty. Hyde Park, Woodhouse Moor, Kirkstall Abbey
Shopping
Cinema Trampolining
Choose from getting loose with your mates in a chilled out game of bowling or get your adrenaline pumping at the arcade and escape rooms. Tenpin, Hollywood Bowl, Roxy Arcade, Escape Hunt Sit back, relax and dig into your popcorn as you get lost in the big screen experience. Vue Cinema, Everyman Cinema, Cottage Road Cinema Searching for something energetic? Head down to an indoor trampoline park! Gravity Active, Jump Inc
Looking to treat yourself to a shopping spree? Or just seeking retail therapy? Trinity, The Light, Kirkgate Market/Arcade, Victoria, Corn Exchange
Museums and art galleries
Discover more about Leeds' history and design scene. Perfect place to snap some aesthetics! Leeds City Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery
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ISoc's highest priority is facilitating prayer. The Green Room is our main designated prayer space on campus. Here we have Jumu'ah salah and weekly iftars where everyone can relax and bond. However, it is currently undergoing refurbishment so we encourage you to use alternative spaces:
Prayer Spaces Leeds Grand Mosque Makki Masjid Lincoln Green Mosque Makkah Mosque LUU Reflection Room Cemetery Lodge Worsley Building level 6 Riley Smith Hall (Jummah) Library Prayer Rooms Other Local Mosques ON CAMPUS P11
Powerful Duas for Hardship ﻞﺨﺒﻟاوﻞﺴﻜﻟاوﺰﺠﻌﻟاونﺰﺤﻟاوﻢﻬﻟاﻦﻣﻚﺑذﻮﻋأﻲﻧإﻢﻬﻠﻟا لﺎﺟﺮﻟاﺔﺒﻠﻏوﻦﻳﺪﻟاﻊﻠﺿوﻦﺒﺠﻟاو Allahumma inni a’udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-‘ajazi wal-kasli wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍala’id-dayni wa ghalabatirrijal. “O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by men.” (Bukhari) (1) (2) نﺰﺤﻟاﻞﻌﺠﺗﺖﻧأوﻼﻬﺳﻪﺘﻠﻌﺟﺎﻣﻻإﻞﻬﺳﻻﻢﻬﻠﻟا ﻼﻬﺳﺖﺌﺷاذإ Allahumma la sahla illa maa ja’altahu sahlan, wa Anta taj’alu lhazna idha shi’ta sahla. “O Allah! There is no ease except that which You make easy, and indeed You, when You want, make difficulties easy.” - (Sahih Ibn Hibban) (3) ،ﻲﺘﺒﻴﺼﻣﻲﻓﻲﻧﺮﺟأﻢﻬﻠﻟا،نﻮﻌﺟارﻪﻴﻟإﺎﻧإوﻪﻠﻟﺎﻧإ ﺎﻬﻨﻣاﺮﻴﺧﻲﻟﻒﻠﺧأو ‘Innaa lillaahi wa 'innaa 'ilayhi raaji'oon, Allaahumma'-jurni fee museebatee wa 'akhliflee khayran minhaa. “We are from Allah and unto Him we return. O Allah take me out of my plight and bring to me after it something better.” P12
Leeds Islamic Society presents WelcomeDinner Guest Speakers: Saturday 8th of October 2022 Doors open at 5:15pm LUU Refrectory 3 Course Meal & Entertainment Members £10 Non-Members £15 Mystery Special guest P13 Mystery Special guest Mystery Special guest The
