USMKCC-Muslim Students’ Association

01/10/2025

ʿĀ𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀𝐋-𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐅ĀḌ𝐀: 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄

From the river to the sea, the Intifāḍa (انتفاضة) rises and endures until Palestine is free. The Intifāḍa embodies the seismic force of resistance, and signifies the Palestinians’ steadfastness against colonial occupation, and their unyielding pursuit of justice amidst the ongoing genocide.

Rooted in the Balfour Declaration of 1917, which legitimized colonial dispossession, and culminating in the Nakba of 1948 when more than 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homeland, the Palestinian struggle for liberation has been tested with cycles of dispossession, with the First and Second Intifāḍa etched into history as timeless testaments of defiance.

Today, the genocidal assault of Zionist Israel continues, as it is armed, funded, and emboldened by colonial powers led by the United States. Nearly 70,000 Palestinians have been massacred—the overwhelming majority women and children—while Gaza itself is reduced to ashes: homes, schools, mosques, hospitals, refugee camps, and cultural landmarks indiscriminately bombed. Yet even within the abyss of destruction, solidarity and grassroots mobilization reverberates across the world.

In the spirit of solidarity and mobilization, the UP Muslim Students’ Association invites you to join us in a critical discourse as we historicize the Palestinian struggle, dissect and condemn the apartheid, locate parallels with the Bangsamoro struggle, and chart tangible paths toward collective mobilization.

✊ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

🗓 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟏-𝟒 𝐏𝐌)
🖥 𝐕𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐎𝐎𝐌

📌 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:
https://bit.ly/UPMSAPalestineForum_ResistingGenocide
https://bit.ly/UPMSAPalestineForum_ResistingGenocide
https://bit.ly/UPMSAPalestineForum_ResistingGenocide

ʿĀ𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥-𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟āḍ𝐚 — 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Pub by: Elysa Buisan

26/09/2025

25/09/2025

The USMKCC MSA members are truly thankful to the USM Muslim Students Association (USMMUSA) officers and their adviser, Dr. Khadiguia Ontok-Balah, for graciously accomodating them during their conduct of a benchmarking activity on September 24, 2025 at the Kundo E. Pahm Learning Resource Center, USM Main Campus.
The meeting also seeks to forge collaboration in future activities towards promoting the welfare of Muslim students within the USM campuses, and beyond, bi idhnillah (by Allah's permission).
We pray to Allah ﷻ to let it be a start towards meaningful cooperations In Shaa Allah as one Bangsamoro, and one Ummah.

25/09/2025

𝗨𝗦𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

To the Esteemed University Community,

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗨𝗦𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗔), 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. After careful consideration of Islamic principles, we have noted potential conflicts and misrepresentations of core Islamic values in these events.

Our main concerns include contradictions with Islamic modesty (Haya), undue focus on physical appearance over inner character (Taqwa), and concerns about appropriate gender interactions. Additionally, pageantry may risk objectification, distract from academics and community service, and possibly cause community discord.

Therefore, USMMUSA provides this guidance to help students make faith-aligned choices. We are dedicated to our community's values, fostering inclusivity, and mutual respect. We encourage Muslim students to reflect on these principles and uphold Islamic teachings.

In conclusion, USMMUSA's definitive position is against Muslim student participation in pageantry. We respectfully urge all Muslim students to uphold this communal guidance.

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𝘞𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘰 𝘔𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘮 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 (𝘜𝘚𝘔𝘔𝘜𝘚𝘈), 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙛𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙨 (𝙊𝙎𝘼), 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝙐𝙎𝙂), 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 (𝘾𝙎𝙈-𝙇𝙎𝙂) 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨, 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙪𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨.

𝘞𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘧𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

08/09/2025

USM-KCC Muslim Students’ Association says NO to Single-Use Plastics!

Dear brothers, sisters, and fellow KCCians,
As stewards (khalifah) of this Earth, it is our duty to care for the environment entrusted to us. USM-KCC MSA fully supports the NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC POLICY (BOR no. 49 S. 2019) to keep our campus clean, green, and in harmony with nature.

🚫 No plastic bags or cellophanes
🚫 No single-use plastic bottles
🚫 No single-use plastic food containers
🚫 No non-biodegradable cups

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “The Earth has been made for you as a place of prostration and a means of purification.” Let us honor this blessing by reducing waste and protecting our surroundings. Together, even small actions can create a lasting impact — for the environment, for our health, and for the generations to come.

🕊️ Let us be role models not just in faith, but also in action. Together, let’s say: NO to single-use plastics!

19/08/2025

Assalamu alaykum! Meet the new officers of the USM-KCC Muslim Students’ Association A.Y. 2025-2026!

Alhamdulillah, we are blessed with a new set of officers who are ready to serve, lead, and work hand-in-hand with our brothers and sisters in faith. 💚

With dedication in their hearts and a shared vision for unity and growth, this team will guide MSA towards meaningful activities, stronger connections, and initiatives that will reflect the true spirit of Islam—peace, compassion, and service.

Let’s support our new leaders as they embark on this journey of responsibility and teamwork. Together, let’s make this year truly remarkable, in shaa Allah. 🌟

25/03/2025

23/03/2025

Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

Calling ALL MUSLIM STUDENTS at USM-KCC to join the Islamic Symposium to be held this Tuesday, MARCH 25, 2025 at the Learning Resource Center (Library).
As we strive to increase in Taqwa (God-consciousness) during this holy month of Ramadhan, we need to seek knowledge that helps strengthen our efforts and guide us in our practice of our deen (religion).

This is a free and open event, registration starts at 8:45am. Please wear proper and modest clothing.
See you there brothers and sisters!

25/10/2024

The USM-KCC MSA Presents: PANGA'N-KANEN

In its second year of participation in the annual week-long Lulinghayaw, the USM-KCC MSA showcased Bangsamoro delicacies, which the members prepared themselves (except for the Tinagtag procured from Pikit, Cotabato).
Non-muslim students were eager to taste Tinagtag, Kumukunsi, Balabed (Tinumis), Dudul, Betengan, Pelil, and Sindol; most of them offered for free taste, with complementary Native Coffee (Pamogon).

Last year, the MSA presented Kambabalegkasan, where students and faculty members tried on Bangsamoro attires.

After today's Jum'ah prayer, a Kanduli was held, foremost to thank Allah subhana huwa ta'ala for everything, then to cherish the brotherhood and sisterhood growing stronger among the members.

14/08/2024

Assalamu alaykum! Inviting everyone, especially all Muslim students to visit the USMKCC Muslim Students' Association booth at the Covered Court on Friday, August 16, during the Freshmen Fiesta 2024. See you there!

09/04/2024

BREAKING: Bangsamoro Grand M***i Abdulrauf Guialani of the Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ has announced that the moon has been sighted - signifying that Eid’l Fitr (Feast of Breaking the Fast) will be tomorrow, Wednesday (April 10).

Eid’l Fitr Al-Mubarak!