About MSAU

The Muslim Students' Association of Uganda - Since 1962 (revived 1994)

The premier organization uniting Muslim students across Uganda at all educational levels, fostering academic excellence, spiritual growth, and leadership development through Islamic guidance.

Academic Excellence

Supporting all Muslim students across Uganda from primary to university level

Islamic Guidance

Using Qur'an and Sunnah as supreme sources of guidance in all activities

Leadership Development

Training responsible leaders for the Muslim Ummah in Uganda and beyond

Our Vision

To become a knowledgeable, responsible and responsive Muslim students' population practicing Islam in total, participating in and contributing to the progress of the Muslim Ummah, in Uganda and the world at large.

Our Mission

To be a vibrant association that mobilizes and sensitizes the Muslim students to lead an Islamic life, participate in and contribute towards programmes aimed at moving the Muslim community forward through promotion of education, good leadership and moral uprightness, using the Qur'an and Sunnah as supreme sources of guidance.

Our Core Values

Academic excellence

Moral uprightness

Leadership efficiency

Social change

Unity of purpose

Our Objectives

1

To promote Academic Excellency among Muslim students in Uganda

2

To promote Moral Uprightness among Muslim students

3

To foster Unity among Muslim students in Uganda

4

To train Muslim students in Leadership and Management skills

5

To safeguard Muslim students Rights in various schools and institutions

6

To promote the Social Welfare of Muslim students

7

To Unite and Coordinate Muslim students activities within Uganda

8

To encourage Muslim parents educate their children

9

To amalgamate with any Muslim organization pursuing similar causes

10

To prepare Muslim students to lead an Islamic life during and after school

11

To uphold the international dignity of Islam within and outside Uganda

12

To formulate and defend the Interests of Muslim students in Uganda

13

To represent Ugandan Muslim students on all regional, national and international forums

14

To raise funds that will promote the cause of Muslim students in Uganda

15

To translate Islamic literature into local languages for easy propagation of Islam

16

To publish and distribute Islamic books, journals, magazines, newsletters, periodicals that facilitate propagation of Islam

Our Philosophy

We are always the torch bearers

We do the best possible in a Voluntary manner

We never give up

Our Activities

Mobilisation of Muslim Students in the school for Dawah

Organising weekly Darasa meetings at the school

Organising elections and ensure effective leadership

Safeguard rights of Muslim Students in the school

Organise for Muslim students to have a place for prayer and keep it tidy

Ensure that Muslim students perform daily prayers at school

Organise for fasting of Muslim students in Ramadhan

Ensure girl students are given their right to practice Islam

Ensure that Muslim students learn the Qur'an and Swalaat

Organise for at least one internal seminar every year

Arrange for participation of Muslim students in external Dawah activities

Arrange the annual general meeting for conducting elections

Carry out visits to other schools, the sick in hospitals and prisoners

Visit various mosques within the local area

Participate in MSAU activities at district level

Organize focused Dawah programmes for students with particular needs

Organize Social programmes like dinner, Idd party, Candidates Dua

Partner with other organizations in organizing Dawah programmes

Liaise for support and protection of Muslim students' interests

Lobby for scholarship assistance for Muslim students

Our Reach

All

Muslim Students

5

Regions

All

Schools & Universities

60+

Years Legacy

Our Structure

Delegates Conference (D.C) - sits every 3 years

The highest decision-making body that amends the constitution and elects the Governing Council

Governing Council (G.C) - sits at least 3 times yearly

Elects the NEC and provides strategic oversight and guidance

National Executive Council (NEC) - 18 members, 1-year term

The main executive body running daily affairs of the association

Regional Executive Councils (REC) - 5 regions & District Executive Councils (DEC) - district level coordination

5 Regional Executive Councils (REC) with coordinators managing regional operations, plus district-level coordination of activities and school MSAs

Muslim Students Associations (MSA) - school/institutional level

School and institutional level Muslim Students Associations