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| The '''Muslim Students' Association''' ('''MSA''') is a group dedicated, by its own description, to ]ic societies on ] ]es in ] and the ]. The MSA advocates orthodox |
The '''Muslim Students' Association''' ('''MSA''') is a group dedicated, by its own description, to ]ic societies on ] ]es in ] and the ]. The MSA advocates orthodox ] causes. MSA chapter's websites feature propoganda released by ], and the MSA publicly engages in recruiting campaigns for fighters for Chechen independence from Russia. MSA raised funds for the ], a terrorist organization whose assets were seized by the ] in December 2001 because it was funneling money to Palestinian terrorist organizations. | ||
| On ], 2003, during a rally in ], MSA representatives passed out publications, banners, and placards with the word "Israel" with the "s" replaced by a ]. Other placards likened a swastika to the ]. | |||
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| When invited, the MSA chose not to participate in or endorse the May 14, 2005 "Free Muslims March Against Terror." | |||
| The MSA raises funds for the ] during ]. It is the first national organization to have a convert to Islam who was born in the U.S. as its head. | |||
| ⚫ | The MSA has always had close ties to the ] and ]. Currently, it is considered to be independent of any foreign Islamic organizations, but is closely tied to the ]. MSA is considered to be the precursor to ISNA, and many high-profile MSA members have gone on to hold important positions within ISNA. The ], ], ], and other Muslim organizations in North America have their roots in the MSA. | ||
| The Muslim Students Association of the U.S. and Canada is also known as MSA National. It is an umbrella organization for all of the chapters at various campuses across the continent and promote ]. Local chapters are only loosely connected with the parent institution, and often take different names, such as "Islamic Students Association", or "Muslim Discussion Group". | The Muslim Students Association of the U.S. and Canada is also known as MSA National. It is an umbrella organization for all of the chapters at various campuses across the continent and promote ]. Local chapters are only loosely connected with the parent institution, and often take different names, such as "Islamic Students Association", or "Muslim Discussion Group". | ||
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The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) is a group dedicated, by its own description, to Islamic societies on college campuses in Canada and the United States. The MSA advocates orthodox Islamic causes. MSA chapter's websites feature propoganda released by Osama bin Laden, and the MSA publicly engages in recruiting campaigns for fighters for Chechen independence from Russia. MSA raised funds for the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, a terrorist organization whose assets were seized by the U.S. Government in December 2001 because it was funneling money to Palestinian terrorist organizations.
On March 15, 2003, during a rally in San Francisco, MSA representatives passed out publications, banners, and placards with the word "Israel" with the "s" replaced by a swastika. Other placards likened a swastika to the Star of David.
When invited, the MSA chose not to participate in or endorse the May 14, 2005 "Free Muslims March Against Terror."
The MSA raises funds for the homeless during Ramadan. It is the first national organization to have a convert to Islam who was born in the U.S. as its head.
The MSA has always had close ties to the Muslim World League and Jamaat-e-Islami. Currently, it is considered to be independent of any foreign Islamic organizations, but is closely tied to the Islamic Society of North America. MSA is considered to be the precursor to ISNA, and many high-profile MSA members have gone on to hold important positions within ISNA. The Islamic Circle of North America, Muslim Youth of North America, North American Islamic Trust, and other Muslim organizations in North America have their roots in the MSA.
The Muslim Students Association of the U.S. and Canada is also known as MSA National. It is an umbrella organization for all of the chapters at various campuses across the continent and promote Sunni Islam. Local chapters are only loosely connected with the parent institution, and often take different names, such as "Islamic Students Association", or "Muslim Discussion Group".
There is no fixed hierarchy between MSA National and local chapters; as such, the policies and views of the national organization are not necessarily shared by local chapters.
The United States and Canada is divided into five zones, three in the US and two in Canada. Each zone has a zonal representative, chosen by the members of the affiliated chapters within that zone. Chapters make up regional councils.
MSA National was formed in 1963 at the campus of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) by representatives from various campuses.