Subcommittees

CU ISoc Subcommittees 2025-26

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.

  • Access

    Head: Sarah Misraoui

    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, Omar Hanish, Rayyan Khan

  • Activism

    Activism

    Head: Syed M. Abdullah Ali

    Revitalising the spirit of activism rooted in Islamic principles, amplifying the voice of Muslim students on political issues, collaborating with other societies on causes of mutual interest, and creating a mindset of service for Islam.

    Members: Amir Hassanali, Bishakha Alam, Hummara Fatima Kosar Ahmad

  • Annual Dinner

    Annual Dinner

    Head: Mohammad Kha

    Members: Ayesha Awais, Abrar Hassan, Yosef Abdelhalim, Ebru Gurbuz, Omar Hanish

  • Believe and Do Good

    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

  • Careers

    Head: Sakib Ahmed

    Focused on enhancing the career prospects and skills of the Muslim community through informative careers panels and events.

    Members: Sakina Dhirani, Saqib Ahmed, Usairam Abdullah

  • Charity

    Head: Danyal Ashraf

    Responsible for organising Charity Week, which involves cake sales, the Snowdon hike, fundraising events and the Charity Dinner & Auction.

    Members: Abir Mohammed, Fauzaan Ahmed, Mahja Rahman, Nura Mutahharah, Rumlah Yaqub, Salman Huwait, Umar Shifas, Yusuf Karim

  • Community & Outreach

    Head: Aalim Kalam

    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: Imaan Yahya, Irum Shahid, Sinan Arif Aramaz

  • Design

    Head: Ayesha Awais (Design Officer)

    The hub of creativity lies here with the design subcommittee; the creators behind the incredible posters used throughout our social media!

    Members: Meerab Ghani, Jiyaad Ali

  • Events

    Heads: Madeeha Farhat and Yusuf Aziz (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: Bishakha Alam, Sadia Zainab Akhter

  • Explore Islam Week

    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

  • Graduate Reps

    Heads: Maryam Farish and Muhammad Abdul Gafoor (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: Fathimath Ema Ziya, Hamzah Iqbal

  • Iftar

    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, Usairam Abdullah

  • Jummah

    Head: Syeda Ali (Student Affairs Officer)

    In charge of organising prayer mats, and ensuring the smooth running of the weekly ISoc Friday Prayer.

    Members: Ahmed Ahmed, Amaan Tahir, Isabah Khondaker, Ismail Ahmed

  • Muslimah Week

    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

  • Prayer Room

    Head: Syeda Ali (Student Affairs Officer)

    Responsible for maintaining and the regular cleaning of the ISoc Prayer Room.

    Members: Bishaka Alam, Omar Hanish, Saad Hussain, Shafi Ahmed, Sadia Zainab Akhter, Tariq Aziz

  • Socials

    Heads: Maryam Farish and Muhammad Abdul Gafoor (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: Anas Asha Ama, Haseeb Irshad, Sahla Aderemi Lawal

  • Social Media

    Head: Khalyl Boukhanouf (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: Muntaha Chowdhury, Suleman Abdulgader

  • Sponsorship

    Head: Hayyan Kiani (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: Mustafid Tajwar, Sahel Gani

  • Tech Team

    Head: Mahi Ahmed (Operations Officer)

    Involved in the handling of the general maintenance of the website as well as dealing with technical issues.

    Members: Ali Zahin, Ismail Ahmed

  • Welfare

    Head: Syeda Ali (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: Mohammad Roheel, Naba Mehreen