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The Malaysian Islamic Study Group (MISG) was founded in Peoria, Illinois in 1976 with the main objective to assist the Malaysian students in walking the path of success whilst they are here in America/Canada, fulfilling their responsibilities as students, as members of their communities and as servants of God. After more than 30 years of its establishment, MISG has a sizeable number of members in almost each university in America which has Malaysian students.[1]
In relation to all the other Islamic organizations in America, MISG is viewed as a foreigners-based Muslim student group that emerged out of the Islamic Society of North America.[2] Despite claims that MISG's founding was influenced by the ideology of Abul Ala Maududi[3], no evidence indicates such opinions. MISG is by and large an independent organization without binding allegiances to any other organizations.
Contents
History
Development of MISG:[4]
1976 - 1983: The Happy Years
1984 : The Challenging Year
1985 - 1986: The Blooming Years
1987 - 1994: The Consolidation Years
1994 - 1998: The Declining YearsNetwork
MISG operates two electronic mailing lists that are open for subscription to the public. The MISG-net[5] is open to all male and female subscribers, while Helwa_MISG is open only to females. The channels act as an information exchange media. In 2007, a new network was setup with the aim of connecting MISG representatives in the universities around US and Canada. MISG also has an internet forum.[6]
Units
Helwa
Helwa functions as a women's wing of MISG. It realizes its distinct vision by organizing seminars and training programs at both the campus and regional levels, catering to the welfare and needs of women and children.[7]
Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah (LDT)
Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah is the most integral component of MISG. It coordinates personal development and outreach activities for Malaysian students in the US and Canada. LDT attempts to foster a solid understanding and implementation of Islam as a way of life by disseminating knowledge and encouraging active discussion of relevant contemporary issues through weekly study circles. For campuses with a large number of Malaysian students, LDT facilitates a local weekly gathering conducted by capable MISG elders. For campuses with a smaller Malaysian community, LDT provides gatherings via online conferences. Intercampus visits are occasionally organized to strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood amongst members. These groups are then connected with the higher-level network of worldwide like-minded Islamic organizations.[8]
Unit Baitul Muslim
Offers matrimonial service to help those who are ready, especially students in making their first steps into the commitment of a marriage life.
Main Annual Events
Islamic Spring Retreat (March), Islamic Fall Retreat (October), Tamrin Nuqabaa (May & November), Summer Training Camp @ US & Malaysia (June), Muktamar (December).
Presidents
MISG's current president is Brother Imran Tuan Yaacob of Purdue University.[9] He took the reins from Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Hazmi of University of Minnesota during Muktamar MISG-IMSA 2009[10] in Atlanta, GA.
Past Presidents:
2009: Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Hazmi [Twin Cities, MN]
2008: Muhammad Firdaus Hasim [New Brunswick, NJ]
2007: Ahmad Zuhdi Zamani [Troy, NY]
2006: Hazrul Izuan Shahiri [Twin Cities, MN]
2005: Musab Shaharom [Nashville, TN]
2004: Saiful Islam Kamaruddin
2003: Adnan Omar
2002: Hasmin Hakim Hasbullah
2001: Fazrul Ismail [West Lafayette, IN]
1998: Adnan Omar
1997: Muhammad Issa
1996: Muhammad Issa
1995: Hamzah Salleh
1994: Mohd Hashim Yaccob [Pottsdam, NY]
1993: Nor Ghani Mohd Nor [East Lansing, MI]
1992: Asmawi Mohamad
1991: Izzati Iznan [Memphis, TN]
1990: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1989: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1988: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1987: Abdul Rahim Ghouse [Macomb, IL]
1986: Abdul Rahim Ghouse [Macomb, IL]
1985: Azman Hussein [Stillwater, OK]
1984: Rozhan Othman
1983: Abdul Latif Samian
1982: Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud
1981:
1980:
1979:
1978:
1977:
1976: Muhammad Nur ManuttyMuktamar
Muktamar is MISG's main annual event, held during Christmas break.
Past Muktamar locations:
2010 St. Louis, MO
2009 Atlanta, GA
2008 Houston, TX
2007 Frederick, MD
2006 St. Louis, MO
2005 Frederick, MD
2004 Kankakee, IL
2003 Atlanta, GA
1998 Jefferson City, MO
1997 St. Louis, MO
1994 Chicago, IL
1993 St. Louis, MO
1992 St. Louis, MO
1990 Jefferson City, MO
1989 Peoria, IL
1988 Lexington, KY
1985 Cedar Rapids, IA
1982 St. Charles, IL
1976 Peoria Mosque, ILSummer Training Camp
Summer Training Camp (STC) is an annual camping trip held during the summer.
Past STC US locations:
2010: Tippecanoe River State Park, IN
2009: Wilderness State Park, MI
2008: Ohiopyle State Park, PA
2007: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
1999: Pittsburgh, PA
1998: Ionia, MIPast STC Malaysia Locations:
2009: Kem Rimba, Batang Kali, Selangor
2007: Pulau Pangkor, PerakReferences
- ^ MISG Online - History
- ^ Haddad, Y (1997) A Century of Islam in America, Hamdard Islamicus Vo. XXI, No. 4
- ^ M. Kamal Hassan (2003) The Influence of Mawdūdī's Thought on Muslims in Southeast Asia: A Brief Survey, The Muslim World 93 (3-4) , 429–464 doi:10.1111/1478-1913.00031
- ^ This periodization is according to Adnan Omar, "Memahami Dakwah MISG" (1998).
- ^ This is a Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/misg-net/
- ^ Forum MISG - Index
- ^ MISG Online - Helwa
- ^ MISG Online - Tarbiyyah
- ^ http://www.misgonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=51&Itemid=300017
- ^ The Muktamar MISG-IMSA website can be reached at http://misgonline.com/muktamar/
External links
- Official Website: http://misgonline.com
- Radio MISG: http://radiomisg.com
Categories:- Youth organizations based in Illinois
- Islamic organizations based in the United States
- Islamic youth organizations
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