OUISoc Committee
Meet the OUISoc’s Committee for 2024-25
Everyone on committee is always willing to talk to you and help with any questions or concerns you may have. Hover over the images to read a short bio from each committee member!
Executive Committee
Assalamu’Alaikum! I’m Aman, the President of the Oxford Islamic Society for 2024/2025.I work closely with Anisha and Saim in managing the day-to-day operations of the ISoc. We collectively guide the committee and facilitate their efforts to create enriching initiatives and events. Our goal is to continuously expand and enhance our offerings, catering to the needs of Oxford’s diverse and growing Muslim community. We strive to nurture an environment that fosters both spiritual and personal growth, whilst creating a sense of unity and belonging within our community. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. We are here to assist you in any way possible.
“Do you think that you will be admitted into paradise without being tested like those before you? They were afflicted with suffering and adversity and were so [violently] shaken that [even] the Messenger and the believers with him cried out, "When will Allah’s help come?" Indeed, Allah’s help is [always] near.” {Quran 2:214}
Aman Sultan
President
2nd Year | Economics & Management | Balliol College
Assalamu’Alaykum! I’m Anisha, this year’s Female VP!I work alongside Aman and Saim to ensure ISoc operates smoothly and efficiently on a daily basis by supporting our committee members in all their endeavours. I look forward to witnessing the growth, innovation and prosperity of this community!If you ever have any concerns or ideas about how we can better serve the community, please do reach out! I’m always happy to have a chat insha’Allah :)
“My Lord has always been kind to me” {Quran 19:47}
Anisha Khanom
Female Vice-President
2nd Year | PPE | Pembroke College
Assalamualaikum,
I am Saim, a second year Physicist at New College.
It is by the grace of God that I am this year’s Male Vice-President. I will work closely with Anisha and Aman to ensure the Islamic Society at Oxford provides a strong community for the Muslim students here; for indeed there is nothing more beneficial to a Muslim’s heart than to mix with the righteous and watch their actions.
The Muslim students at Oxford hold great potential to impact society and I will ensure that they are given the opportunity to excel, grow and become the leaders of tomorrow, inshaAllah.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.
”I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed” {Quran 20:13}
Saimur Rahman
Male Vice-President
2nd Year | Physics | New College
Assalamualaikum!
I’m Khadija, and I study English at Worcester College. As the ISoc Secretary, I’m responsible for managing lots of admin-y tasks, from responding to your emails, to writing the weekly newsletter!
Although my role is based primarily behind-the-scenes, I’m always happy to engage with members of the community, and support the other committee members with their roles.
If you have any questions about the ISoc, English, Worcester College, or just anything about Oxford in general, please feel free to reach out :”)
“And it is He who placed for you the stars that you may be guided by them through the darknesses of the land and sea. We have detailed the signs for a people who know.” {Quran 6:97}
Khadija Khalid
Secretary
1st Year | English Language & Literature | Worcester College
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
My name is Habib Habib and I'm a Mathematics student at Somerville College. My responsibilities as a treasurer include overseeing the income and expenditure of the ISOC, ensuring we prioritise the welfare of the community whilst following Allah's guidance on not being wasteful. I'm also completely open to conversation, whether or not they regard my work as a treasurer. Please feel free to contact me.
”So We restored him to his mother that she might be content and not grieve and that she would know that the promise of Allāh is true. But most of them do not know.” {Quran 28:13}
Habib Habib
Treasurer
1st Year | Mathematics | Somerville College
اسلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
I'm Jafar, a first year history undergraduate at Keble College, and will be operations officer insha'Allah. This role will involve the maintenance of the prayer room, and assisting other committee members in their running of events, and provide a helping hand wherever needed.
“Each person has guardian angels before him and behind, watching over him by God’s command. God does not change the condition of a people [for the worse] unless they change what is in themselves, but if He wills harm on a people, no one can ward it off–apart from Him, they have no protector.” {Quran Surah Ar-Ra'd:11}
Jafar Bin-Faisal
Operations Officer
1st Year | History | Keble College
Operational Committee
Assalamu’Alaykum! I’m Noora and I’ll be your Sisters Welfare and Social Officer this year. I’ll be responsible for organising fun events as well as supporting your wellbeing . If you ever need to talk for any reason at all, I am always available <3
“Do they not see the birds above them with wings outspread and [sometimes] folded in? None holds them [aloft] except the Most Merciful. Indeed He is, of all things, Seeing” {Quran 19:67}
Noora Al-Nemrat
Sisters' Welfare & Social Officer
1st Year | Law | Balliol College
Assalamualaikum, my name’s Moosa and I’ll be the brothers Welfare and Social Officer. Essentially I’ll get some motives started for the bros and I’m gonna try make sure you can have some fun in Oxford, without missing any deadlines (no promises tho). Additionally if any of you are struggling with something and need someone to talk to (at your own discretion) I’ll always be about. With the help and guidance of Allah I hope I can provide the same hospitality as I was greeted with, إن شاء الله .
”If Allah helps you, none can defeat you. But if He denies you help, then who else can help you? So in Allah let the believers put their trust.” {Quran 3:160}
Moosa Bajwa
Brothers' Welfare & Social Officer
1st year | Biology | Jesus College
Assalaamu’alaykum, my name is Yasin, and for the next year, I will be taking on the role of Graduate Chair, a role which is important in order to help create a space where our graduate community can thrive spiritually, academically, and socially. Together, with the guidance of Allah and working with the two other officers, I am looking to implement a range of initiatives designed to enhance our collective experience Insha’Allah.
"those who believe and whose hearts find comfort in the remembrance of Allah. Surely in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find comfort." {Qur'an 13:28}
Yasin Usman
Graduate Chair
MSc | Software Engineering | Kellogg College
Assalaamu’alaykum, my name is Ahmad and for the next year, I will be taking on the role of OUIsoc’s Religious Education Officer, a role which is important in order to help facilitate the spiritual growth of our community in Oxford. I will be responsible for organising weekly classes, religious lectures, and communal activities such as reflection circles and congregational prayers. I am always available if you need any help or advice, either to provide that myself or to guide you to someone who can. Jazakumullahu khairan.
“Whoever follows a path to seek knowledge, Allah will make the path to Jannah (Paradise) easy for them.” {Sahih Muslim 2699; Sunan Tirmidhi 2945}
Ahmad Dayyan
Religious Education Officer
1st Year | PPE | New College
Assalamu 'alaikum, as Islamic Awareness officer I hope to shed light on the reality of Islam to the Oxford community, as I believe many are held back from it due to deeply held misconceptions. I hope to tackle these through a range of events, including the much-anticipated Discover Islam week.
{Quran 10:57}
Masrur Usaed
Islamic Awareness Officer
1st Year | Medicine | Pembroke College
ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
I’m Sumaya and my role this year is Politics Officer. My role entails encouraging fruitful and challenging discussions ranging from the plight of Muslims globally to the cultural and intellectual richness of our history. Our religion of Islam encompasses everything, from political systems to social order. Yet we often are confused on how to understand and approach pressing social issues in a way that’s not only effective but also pleasing to Allah. By organising events like academic talks and group discussions, I hope to foster an environment where we can learn, understand and implement our Islamic principles in the face of growing trials.
”He cried, “No! Your souls must have tempted you to do something evil. So I am left with nothing but beautiful patience! I trust Allah will return them all to me. Surely He alone is the All-Knowing, All-Wise.” {Quran 12:83}
Sumaya Wagad
Politics Officer
1st Year | PPE | Somerville College
Assalamu Alaikum everyone!
My aim this year inshaAllah as the Student Affairs Officer is to to campaign for all Muslims’ needs in Oxford as well as helping to foster the community by making sure everyone is comfortable to voice their needs and concerns whether this is work related or even just for emotional support. InshaAllah I also want to revamp the pidge-a-pres and reach out to new speakers.
”Do not let our hearts deviate after you have guided us. Grant us Your mercy. You are indeed the Giver ˹of all bounties˺.” {Quran 3:8}
Yasmin Al-Kalbani
Student Affairs Officer
1st Year | English Language & Literature | St Hugh’s College
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
As the Access Director for this year, my role is centred around making Oxbridge more accessible to Muslim students regardless of their socio-economic background. Throughout the year our Access Team host a range of events from offer holder days, school visits, personal statement schemes and much more! This is all in hopes to show that Oxbridge can be a real attainable goal, and as a faith society we are able to highlight the accommodations available for Muslim students. Please feel free to reach out if you have any ideas or questions about the work we do or if you’d like to volunteer at our events!Aside from working with prospective students, I am very keen on community engagement and bringing together communal experiences. I look forward to being a part of Isoc’s development this year and seeing it flourish! I am always happy to answer any questions related to ISoc and university life, so please don’t hesitate to reach out :)
“Sufficient for us is Allah, and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.” {Quran 3:174-5}
Jubeda Salam
Access Director
2nd Year | History | Jesus College
Assalamu alaikum! I’m Irfan, a first year medic at Merton.As Alumni Officer for the coming year, my role involves providing our esteemed alumni a means of staying close and connected to Isoc by arranging exciting and accessible reunion events, including the popular alumni vs students football match, park picnics and more. I look forward to inviting past students to share their uni experiences in subject panels and workshops, which will be of benefit to us all InshaAllah. Additionally, we aim to refresh the alumni donor scheme by giving further purpose to donations, making donating more accessible and keeping alumni regularly updated on how their contributions propel our society.
I value all feedback from students and alumni alike, so please feel free to reach out to me!
‘Say, “If the sea were ink for writing the words of my Lord, the sea would be exhausted before the words of my Lord were exhausted, even if We brought the like of it as a supplement.”’ {Quran 18:109}
Irfan Usman
Alumni Officer
1st Year | Medicine | Merton
ٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
I'm Riyad, a Materials Scientist at St Anne’s College. As the community officer, I will be responsible for bridging the gap between the OUISoc and the greater community - this includes running community events, volunteering opportunities and the flagship Charity Week!
“So which of the favours of your Lord would you deny?” {Quran 55:16}
Riyad Ahmed
Community Officer
Foundation Year | Materials Science | St Anne’s College
Asalamu'alaykum, my name is Rumaysaa, my role on the committee is to take care of the OUISoc website and social media to keep you all updated on the latest events, announcements and highlights of the term. In addition, my role is also to work with the Ikhlaas magazine and to help anyone with any tech-related queries.
With my experience on social media, I am looking to raise awareness about the amazing supportive community we have here at Oxford, to make prospective and current students feel welcomed here. I believe social media is a powerful tool to engage with students across the world, academic excellence should be normalised across the Muslim community. I hope to help you all realise how much potential you all have.
If you have any suggestions or feedback on our social media, feel free to reach out :)
Check out our Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Facebook
“Say, "I am only a man like you, to whom has been revealed that your god is one God. So whoever would hope for the meeting with his Lord - let him do righteous work and not associate in the worship of his Lord anyone." {Quran 18:110}
Rumaysaa Mannan
Technology & Communications Officer
1st Year | History | The Queen’s College
Asalaamu’alaykum, I’m Husam, a medicine student at St Hugh’s College and the OUIsoc’s Media & Design Officer! I’m tasked with creating our society’s visual identity through, posters, banners, videos, and social posts for upcoming events. Insha’Allah with every addition to our graphic identity we are able to attract more people to learn about Islam and make all feel welcome within our society. If you have any questions or suggestions about the society or any of our art & graphics please feel free to reach out!
“Allah! There is no god ˹worthy of worship˺ except Him, the Ever-Living, All-Sustaining. Neither drowsiness nor sleep overtakes Him. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth. Who could possibly intercede with Him without His permission? He ˹fully˺ knows what is ahead of them and what is behind them, but no one can grasp any of His knowledge—except what He wills ˹to reveal˺. His Seat encompasses the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of both does not tire Him. For He is the Most High, the Greatest.” {Quran 2:255}
Husam Abdalla
Media & Design Officer
1st Year | Medicine | St Hugh’s College
Asalamu'alaykum, my name is Sara and my role on committee this year is as Graduate Academic Officer Insha’Allah! My aim is to work with the graduate team to create a welcoming and friendly environment for all graduates to feel comfortable in as well as supporting graduates academic growth. Please do get in contact if you have any questions or would like to have a chat!
"Whoever submits themselves to Allah and does good will have their reward with their Lord. And there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve" {Quran 2:112}
Sara Malik
Graduate Academic Officer
3rd year | Medicine | Hertford College
Assalamu’Alaykum, my name is Zuhaira and I’m the Returning Officer for this year. My role is mainly a behind the scenes, advisory one. Alongside this it’s also my job to run the next set of elections insha’Allah. If you ever need anything or have any questions, I’m always more than happy to have a chat!
”(Musa) said, ‘Lord, lift up my heart and ease my task for me, and untie my tongue, so that they may understand my words” {Quran 20:25-28}
Zuhaira Islam
Returning Officer
MPhil | South Asian Studies | St Antony’s College