Subcommittees
CU ISoc Subcommittees 2024-25
ISoc is involved in a wide range of activities and our subcommittees make this possible. If you have enquiries or suggestions, please feel free to contact the Head of any subcommittee below.
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Access
Head: Abdullah Nadeem
Supports prospective Muslim applicants applying to university, through online mentoring, access open days, and mock interviews. Visit our Access Programmes page for more information.
Members: Amal Sophia Choudhury, Hamzah Iqbal, Sarah Misraoui, Zamry Rizwan
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Activism
Head: Syed M. Abdullah Ali
Members: Amir Hassanali, Bishakha Alam, Hummara Fatima Kosar Ahmad
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Alumni Relations
Head: Jakaria Uddin
Maintains the ISoc alumni network so those that have graduated can remain in contact and continue being part of the ISoc family.
Members:
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Annual Dinner
Head: Mohammed Kha
Members: Ayesha Awais,, Abrar Hassan, Yosef Abdelhalim, Ebru Gurbuz, Safiullah Habibullah
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Believe and Do Good
Head: Amna Farooq
Believe and Do Good is a campaign which runs throughout February to benefit the local community and help us spread the message of Islam through acts of kindness and community service.
Members: Aalim Kalam, Ibrahim Jalal, Maria Zaman, Mariya Chowdhury, Mohammed Roheel
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Careers
Head: Jakaria Uddin
Focused on enhancing the career prospects and skills of the Muslim community through informative careers panels and events.
Members: Aadhil Shafique, Muzammil Arif Din, Yusuf Karim
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Charity
Head: Jiyaad Ali
Responsible for organising Charity Week, which involves cake sales, the Snowdon hike, fundraising events and the Charity Dinner & Auction.
Members: Ali Asif, Ashruf Guenaoui, Ayesha Karim, Hawa Dar, Minnat Allah Mohammed, Mirsab Danyal, Muhammad Yusuf Khalil, Rumlah Yaqub
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Community & Outreach
Head: Amna Farooq
Works to serve the local community through outreach projects. This includes organising the weekly Homeless Outreach for ISoc members to volunteer and help in handing out food and hot drinks.
Members: Aalim Kalam, Maria Zaman, Mariya Chowdhury
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Design
Head: Adam Khan (Design Officer)
The hub of creativity lies here with the design subcommittee; the creators behind the incredible posters used throughout our social media!
Members: Atika Begom, Safa Rahmathulla
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Events
Heads: Fazil Khan and Nabeel Abdul Rasheed (Events Officers)
Responsible for ensuring ISoc events run smoothly, from booking venues to providing refreshments and helping run the engaging circles for everyone’s benefit.
Members: Abrar Hassan, Madeeha Farhat, Mahi Abir Ahmed
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Explore Islam Week
Heads: Nabeel Abdul Rasheed and Fazil Khan
The EIW Subcommittee is responsible for organising and planning the flagship events and initiatives (such as the staple EIW Exhibition and Open Mic Night) that characterise Explore Islam Week; a week where we work to show the beauty of Islam to the Cambridge community at large. The subcommittee plays a role in the pre-events brainstorming and shaping, as well as spearheading the on-the-ground implementation.
Members: Abiaz Afzal, Salmah Elwerfalli, Samia Rashid, Yusuf Aziz
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Graduate Reps
Heads: Asiya Ramjan and Tahmid Shahid (Socials Officers)
Dedicated to enhancing the university experience for graduate students, and ensure the presence of ISoc is maintained outside term-time to provide for those who stay in Cambridge.
Members: Juveiriah M. Ashraf, Omar Shabana
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Iftar
Head: Sakib Ahmed
Involved in working to serve our community by providing CUISoc members subsidised iftar meals during Ramadan.
Members: Imaan Yahya, Rumlah Yaqub, Sohayb Thamir Abdulgader Nassier
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Interfaith
Heads: Nabeel Abdul Rasheed and Fazil Khan
Responsible for liaising with other faith societies, as well as organising events aimed at promoting interfaith relations, such as Explore Islam Week during Lent term.
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Jummah
Head: Samayah Hussain (Student Affairs Officer)
In charge of organising prayer mats, and ensuring the smooth running of the weekly ISoc Friday Prayer.
Members: Bishakha Alam, Ibrahim Akak, Madeeha Farhat, Mohammad Roheel
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Muslimah Week
Head: Alisha Mafaas (Secretary)
This subcommittee is responsible for the organisation of Muslimah week, a week centred around the celebration of legendary Muslimah, both past and present through a range of socials and events.
Members: Aminah Mazhar, Meerab Ghani, Syeda Ali
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Prayer Room
Head: Samayah Hussain (Student Affairs Officer)
Responsible for maintaining and the regular cleaning of the ISoc Prayer Room.
Members: Bishakha Alam, Khalyl Boukhanouf, Madeeha Farhat, Omar Hanish, Saad Hussain, Shafi Ahmed
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Socials
Heads: Asiya Ramjan and Tahmid Shahid (Socials Officers)
From the more casual Prayer Room chills to the more sophisticated garden parties, this subcommittee organises plenty of socials to help its members relax when university work gets stressful.
Members: Mustafid Tajwar, Shadia Shahab, Zaynub Hussain
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Social Media
Head: Saphia Arshad (Publicity Officer)
Manages posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and makes them available for viewing so you don’t miss out on our amazing events!
Members: Adam Safi, Ebru Gurbuz
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Sponsorship
Head: Tariq Aziz (Junior Treasurer)
Aims to raise supporting funds from sponsors for ISoc’s events such as the Access Conference, Charity Week, Explore Islam Week and Ramadan.
Members: Jakaria Uddin, Muhammed Alam
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Tech Team
Head: Zeeshan Tabassam (Operations Officer)
Involved in the handling of the general maintenance of the website as well as dealing with technical issues.
Members: Ibraheem Ali, Imaan Yahya
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Welfare
Head: Samayah Hussain (Student Affairs Officer)
To look out for the well-being of students, and are their first point of call with regards to any worries. We are always here to help, so if you have any questions don’t hesitate to get in touch! Visit our Welfare page for more information.
Members: Ibtihaz Islam, Syeda Ali