Cal Poly students adapted to California’s stay-at-home order throughout the month of Ramadan, culminating in celebration for Eid al-Fitr May 23, the “Festival of Breaking the Fast.” Ramadan is a holy month and devotion during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is typically marked by community gatherings and sharing of meals at sundown. […]
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Salat at Cal Poly: Finding space for prayer with only one prayer room
Abdullah Sulaiman prays five times most days. Usually, three to four of those prayers happen on Cal Poly’s campus. There is only one designated area for prayer on campus. The Inclusive Prayer/Meditation/Sensory Room: a small, approximately 8’x11’ room on the fourth floor of the Robert E. Kennedy Library. Sulaiman said he spends most of his […]
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Dalia Mogahed’s visit supports the SLO Muslim community
Mogahed’s speech provided a more proactive approach to addressing diversity and inclusivity on campus.
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‘Islamophobia: A Threat to All’ talk coming to Chumash
The speaker is one of the nation’s most influential voices on Islam.
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MSA West conference draws large crowd
Muslim lecturers spoke to students about ways to go about purifying their hearts.
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SLO Solidarity movement takes charge
SLO Solidarity continues to make an effort to diversify campus and encourage people to feel comfortable while on campus.
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Breaking down the Master Plan, part seven: More diversity
Appealing to different ethnic and people groups through new food options and weekend and evening activities.
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More than the media: Understanding Islam at Cal Poly
“After the Charlie Hebdo tragedy, as I walked around campus I could tell who’s been watching the news and scapegoating Muslims. You can see in people’s eyes, the way they narrow their eyes at me and look at me as if I’m somehow personally responsible for what these crazy people did halfway across the world.”
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Students learn about Shariah Law
Jenna Brown visited the “What is Shariah Law?” event hosted by the The Muslim Students Association (MSA) to educate students about Islamic Law and dispel common misconceptions.
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Muslim Student Association challenges 'Radical Islam' event
“Radical Islam,” an event planned for Tuesday evening by the Cal Poly College Republicans, has stirred up controversy on campus.