Team Injaz

Alhamdulillah! The results are out !

Congratulating Team Injaz for putting such effort in campaigning and winning 2020-21 year’s election.

Thank you MSA and EC committee for arranging the election and completing it justly.

Jazak Allah Khair everyone for voting and supporting Team Injaz. ❤️

Meet your next President

Assalamu ‘Alaikum everyone.

My name is Abdul Ahad, running to be your next President with our amazing Team Injaz in the upcoming University of Manitoba Muslim Students’ Association election 2020/2021.

I was born and raised in Bangladesh in my final year pursuing my Major in Economics and Minor in Management.

MSA has played an integral part of my life as a Muslim, as a student studying in the University. I had the pleasure of serving as Facility Manager from 2018 -2019 and as Finance Manager from 2019-2020. I also served as the Finance Manager for University of Manitoba Bangladeshi Student Association in 2018-2019, Deputy Vice President of Finance for University of Manitoba Economics and Society for 2019-2020. Am currently a Board of Director for University of Manitoba Student Union representing my faculty, Arts Student Body Council and also a member of the University of Manitoba Student Union Business Management Committee 2020-2021.

My vision is to work together to increase the engagement of our brothers and sisters towards Islam through education in the light of Qur’an and Sunnah so we can be proud of our identity as Muslims. Spreading the beauty of Islam by example through Prophetic guidance. Instilling the Islamic etiquettes in the team so we can be the ambassadors and representatives of the Deen In Sha Allah. ❤️

Empower with valuable skills (Time Management, Public Speaking etc.) so we can become more efficient with our responsibilities and become successful in our careers. 🧑🏻‍💻

Working together with the community on Campus at large so we take initiatives together and step to spread awareness on the Covid-19 pandemic so that the students can follow the precautionary measures to stay safe and have a wonderful academic term.

Difficult times create stronger individuals. As we are going through this difficulty let us work together as one Muslim body to create a difference by the Grace and Mercy of Allah. 🤲🏻

Keep us in your prayers and support us as much as possible for success is truly in the Hands of Allah.😊

Fun Fact: Love studying Islamic Science and discussing about different facets of Islam and analyzing Mixed Martial Arts 😎

Assalamu Alaikum!

My name is Suchi Khurniawati, born and raised in Saudi Arabia. I’m from a mixed culture Indonesia and Bangladesh. I am pursuing a degree in Economics and Mathematics in University of Manitoba. I love to keep myself busy by working or spending time with friends and family. I love outing and adventures.

I am running for Finance Manager position for UMMSA for the following academic year 20-21. The experience I gained by the years I have been in Canada is really vivid Alhamdulillah. The places I was evolved in :

Finance director in UMMSA
External relations Manager in UMMSA
Finance director in UMBSA
Womyn’s representative in UMBSA
Member of Student Council in ICM
Member of Peer educator in ICM
Member of Student Service in ICM
Member of Peer Advisor in ICM
Leader in ICM orientation
Volunteered in ICM
Volunteered in Homecoming game event.
Executive member of MIBS
Volunteered in UMSU womyn’s representative.

I believe we all together can make good changes if we have that strong dedication and faith in Allah(SW) In Sha Allah. May Allah help us get through this Election and brighten our future according our policies. Please keep on supporting Team Injaz and vote vote vote ! 🗳

Jazak Allah Khair ❤️

Assalamu ‘Alaikum everyone,

My name is Muhim Sirage Mohammed and I am running for the Secretary position in (UMMSA) Muslim Student Association Election 2020-21 with Team Injaz.

A little bit about myself is that I was born in northern Somali and I grew up in Canada for most of the part. I love playing sports, meeting new people and travelling. I am in the faculty of Asper and I am pursuing a career in accounting & International business.

Alhamdulilah, MSA is diverse and esteem community. My hope for the MSA community is to grow and prosper into a better & bigger community. Inshallah, I hope to welcome new members with open arms. I wish with the committee to produce a productive and organize meetings that are effective.

My past experience is that I’ve done variety of volunteering such as United Way, Winnipeg harvest, etc the past 6 years and recently I have been volunteering as an assistant teacher at the Bilal Masjid for teaching the youth.

I am looking forward with working with the rest of the committee and meeting deal lines in making sure everything runs smoothly for the MSA community. Inshallah.

Fun fact: My favourite quote is from The Iman, M***i Ismail Menk, “ Smiles are amazing. They hide so much - pain, fear, sadness.. but they reflect strength. A smile is one of the best acts of charity.” In life it’s always important to see things from a positive view. 💛

As salamu alaikum everyone, my name is Farida Alaka. I am from Nigeria and I am pursuing an Architectural degree with a focus in Interior Design here at the University of Manitoba. I am always more than happy participating in anything that has to do with the Muslim community. I love interacting, sharing with and helping my Muslim brothers and sisters. Hence, I have always been interested in the MSA.
As an External Relations Manager, I would love to be an ambassador for the Muslim community. I want everyone to feel welcome and included. I want society to know Islam as a religion of peace, unity and brotherhood. I would like to contribute and create an atmosphere where every race,gender and ethnicity feels comfortable and wanted.
I am definitely looking forward to being your External Relations Manager this semester and In Shaa Allah it’ll be a good term for all of us.
My success can only come from Allah, in Him I trust, and unto him I turn(Q11:88). In Allah we will trust and together as one Muslim community; we can do GREAT things!

Meet our Team member.

Marwan Baloch 🇨🇦 🇵🇰

Candidate for Internal Relations Manager - UMMSA

I would like to introduce myself and share some of my experiences related to the position.
My name is Marwan Baloch. I am a M.Sc Mechanical Engineering student. I am competing for the position of Internal Relations Manager for UMMSA for the academic year 2020-21.

Experiences:
I have served as a Graduate Student Representative for UMMSA for the academic year 2019-20.
I have also served as Secretary Director for UMMSA for the academic year 2019-20.
I have also organized many of the UMMSA events as a team like Islamic Awareness Week, UMMSA Annual Conference, UMMSA Annual dinner and many other events to serve the UMMSA community.
I have more than 2 years of volunteering experience with International Centre – University of Manitoba and organized many of their events.
I am one of the co-founders of Baloch Students Council (BSC) Multan Pakistan with the moto of “Building a nation via Education” and also served as Finance Manager for BSC Multan for the academic year 2013-14.

Awards:
Some of the awards that I have received:
Higher Education Commission Overseas Scholarship 2018-2020
University of Manitoba Research Grant Program 2019-2020
Higher and Secondary Education Scholarship 2012-2016
Honorary Award by Governor of Balochistan

UMMSA needs competent, qualified, and experienced leaders to represent UMMSA community. I strongly believe that with my previous experiences, I will be a perfect candidate for this position. Kindly support us on all platforms and vote for Team Injaz to make UMMSA a place that everyone loves to come.

Meet our team member:

Mariyam Mohammad

Assalamu Alaikum good people!

I’m Mariyam Mohammad running as the Media Manager in UMMSA ( UM Muslim Students Association) Election 2020-21 with the amazing Team Injaz In Sha Allah.

I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦. I’m studying in University of Manitoba and aiming to get into Faculty of Engineering, once again if and only if I get the chance by the will of Almighty Allah.

I like to bring changes where it’s mostly needed. That’s the reason why I make sure I’m socially connected everywhere with you people and spread the beauty of Islam following Qur’an and Sunnah. Alhamdulillah MSA is a huge platform to establish what I want and hoping to get a good feedback from you guys! ❤️

Also I want to balance the community with some fun and of course our Islamic teachings. As for now I have experiences working in MSA as a director last term. I can say a lot of initiatives were been taken and I started taking Quran classes for the sisters which is my favourite job so far Alhamdulillah. 😍 If Allah grant us all, we can do something better in the future according to our policies.

So please keep on supporting us every way possible that will allow us to take closer to Allah(SW). ❤️

Fun fact: I love sports and applying henna on people. 🥰

Meet our team member:

Namarel Kane

السلام عليكم everyone

My name is Namarel Kane, but most of you know me by Khadijah. I was born in Senegal but lived in Canada nearly my whole life. I am pursuing a degree in Nursing. What I love the most is spending time with friends and family, cooking 🥘 and nature 🍃.

MSA had brought up so much happiness to my student life at UOfM, I met several individuals, that became dear to me, Alhamdoullillah. That was possible through events such as as, the annual dinner, hiking trip etc, and meetings in the mosque. This is why I want to take on the role of Student Life, in order to help you have an amazing experience and meet wonderful people within the Muslim community just like I did insha Allah 😊.

I am delighted to be part of this year’s MSA team and will my best to make it a fun one and not to disappoint you insha Allah.

Fun fact: I’m fluent in French, so if you prefer to communicate en français, I’ll be more than happy to.😆

Meet our Team:
Ahmed Elwali (MSA Facility Manager Candidate)

Alsalam alekom my dear brothers and sisters, my name is Ahmed Elwali, and I am running for the MSA Facility Manager with team Injaz. Our Muslim community on campus is growing, and their needs and problems are increasing. Leading and serving the Muslim community on campus requires sincere Muslims that have the skills, qualifications, and responsibility.
Prophet Muhammed PBUH said “When the practice of honoring a trust is lost, expect the Last Day." someone asked: "How could it be lost?" He replied, "When the government is entrusted to the undeserving people, then wait for the Last Day."
I have to clarify that Team Injaz is getting no benefit from running in the MSA election except the reword in the hereafter from the almighty God. I would like to inform you with some information about your expected Facility Manager.

First I would like to tell you who I am,
A Doctor (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering
A Certified in higher education teaching
A BSc in Electrical communication and Electronics
A Founder of a Canadian start-up called X-Bioanalysis
A Co-founder of two start-ups in Egypt (Welfare and RoboDo)

Second, I would like to tell you that I served/am serving as (more than 15 years of volunteering)
President of the Biomedical engineering graduate student association.
Councilor in the graduate student association.
Arabic Teacher at Iqraa school
President of a Toastmaster club called MIA Aspiring Orators
Member of different academic and community-serving organizations.
Graduate student representative in MSA
Mentor on the first-place student at Manitoba schools Sciences Symposium 2016

Third, I would like to tell you some of the awards that I’ve received:
Emerging Leader award of U of M 2017
Sanofi Biogenius Challenge mentor recognition 2016
International Graduate Student Scholarship 2015-2017
Nominated for the exceptional (life science association Manitoba) LSAM most promising student award 2017
Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems Accelerate (MITACS) Award 2019
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Award 2016

Fourth, I would like to give you an indication of the types of courses and workshops that I have taken, participated, and achieved:
Project Management Professional U of Malaysia
Personal Health, student Incivility, Cultural diversity, Reflective practice, project management, entrepreneurism, marketing, Islamic Sciences .. etc. workshops
Remodeled and organized the Islam awareness week in MSA
Gave many khutba and workshop in MSA