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Who is the ISA? What does the ISA stand for?

The ISA stands for the Islamic Students Association. The formation of the club was done a few years ago and ever since, the club has added a lot of members to its vast list.The club has not restricted its membership to the Muslim students but any member of the NJIT community is welcome to join in and learn about the religion of ISLAM and the various facets of the religion.
The ISA's constitution is not only the constitution which is to be followed by all the student clubs but also, the Quran, which is the word of Allah and the Sunnah(ways, actions) of the prophet Mohammad(P.B.U.H).
Every member takes pride in not only applying the knowledge of the religion, ISLAM, in their daily lives but also applying those teachings to inform and teach the community about ISA and about ISLAM.

ISLAM: A Brief Introduction

First of all, ISLAM is based on the five pillars that every Muslim should follow:

1. The declaration and belief that there is no diety except Allah, and that Mohammad(P.B.U.H.) is Allah's last messenger.
2. Performing the five obligatory prayers in a day.
3. Payment of Zakat(charity for the poor).
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan.
5. Performing the Hajj(pilgrimage) to the holy city of Mecca if one is able to do so physically and financially.

The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about ISLAM is what the word "ISLAM" itself means. ISLAM is the 'true' religion of Allah and as such, its name represents the central principle of Allah's, God's, religion...the total submission to the will of Allah. ISLAM, an Arabic word, means the "submission or surrender of one's will to the only true God worthy of worship, Allah, and who does so is termed a Muslim.
The word ISLAM also imples Peace which is the natural consequence of total submission to the will of Allah. Hence, it was not a new religion brought by the Prophet Mohammad(P.B.U.H.) in Arabia in the seventh century, but only the true religion of Allah re-expressed in its final form.

The WebSite

The website was created to cater to the needs of the ISA member community and also act as an informant to those who are interested in learning about the club, its various activities, and ISLAM.

Enjoy your stay here at our website and before setting you off on the journey, to quote a hadith from prophet Mohammad(P.B.U.H.):

The Prophet said, "Facilitate things to people (concerning religious matters), and do not make it hard for them and give them good tidings and do not make them run away (from Islam)."
Volume 1, Book3,Number 69
Narrated By:Anas Bin Malik

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