The Malaysian Islamic Study Group (MISG) was founded in Peoria, Illinois in 1976 with the main objective to assist the Malaysian students in walking the path of success whilst they are in America/Canada, fulfilling their responsibilities as students, as members of their communities and as servants of God. After more than 30 years of its establishment, MISG has a sizeable number of members in almost each university in America which has Malaysian students.
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In relation to all the other Islamic organizations in America, MISG is viewed as a foreigners-based Muslim student group that emerged from the Islamic Society of North America. Despite claims that MISG's founding was influenced by the ideology of Abul Ala Maududi, no evidence indicates such opinions. MISG is by and large an independent organization without binding allegiances to any other organizations.
History
Development of MISG:
1976 - 1983: The Happy Years
1984 : The Challenging Year
1985 - 1986: The Blooming Years
1987 - 1994: The Consolidation Years
1994 - 1998: The Declining Years
2006 - current: The Reviving Years
Network
MISG operates two electronic mailing lists that are open for subscription to the public. The MISG-net is open to all male and female subscribers, while Helwa_MISG is open only to females. The channels act as an information exchange media. In 2007, a new network was set up with the aim of connecting MISG representatives in the universities around US and Canada. MISG also has an internet forum.
Units
Professional
A new wing of MISG focusing on Malaysian Muslims who are residing in the USA.
Helwa
Helwa functions as a women's wing of MISG. It realizes its distinct vision by organizing seminars and training programs at both the campus and regional levels, catering to the welfare and needs of women and children.
Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah (LDT)
Lujnah Da'wah & Tarbiyah is the most integral component of MISG. It coordinates personal development and outreach activities for Malaysian students in the US and Canada. LDT attempts to foster a solid understanding and implementation of Islam as a way of life by disseminating knowledge and encouraging active discussion of relevant contemporary issues through weekly study circles. For campuses with a large number of Malaysian students, LDT facilitates a local weekly gathering conducted by capable MISG elders. For campuses with a smaller Malaysian community, LDT provides gatherings via online conferences. Intercampus visits are occasionally organized to strengthen brotherhood and sisterhood amongst members. These groups are then connected with the higher-level network of worldwide like-minded Islamic organizations.
Main Annual Events
Islamic Spring Retreat (March), Islamic Fall Retreat (October), Tamrin Nuqabaa (May & November), Summer Training Camp @ US & Malaysia (June), Muktamar (December).
Presidents
Current president: Abdullah Zubayr Mohd Aizaini [Bloomington, IN]
Past Presidents:
2013: Mujahid Umar Mokhtar [Nashville, TN]
2012: Abdul Hakim Ab Rahim [West Lafayette,IN]
2011: Abdul Hakim Ab Rahim [West Lafayette,IN]
2010: Imran Tuan Yaacob [West Lafayette, IN]
2009: Ahmad Syafiq Ahmad Hazmi [Twin Cities, MN]
2008: Muhammad Firdaus Hasim [New Brunswick, NJ]
2007: Ahmad Zuhdi Zamani [Troy, NY]
2006: Hazrul Izuan Shahiri [Twin Cities, MN]
2005: Musab Shaharom [Nashville, TN]
2004: Saiful Islam Kamaruddin [Nashville, TN]
2003: Adnan Omar [ ..., NC]
2002: Hasmin Hakim Hasbullah {Madison, WI]
2001: Fazrul Ismail [West Lafayette, IN]
1998: Adnan Omar [ ..., NC]
1997: Muhammad Issa
1996: Muhammad Issa
1995: Hamzah Salleh
1994: Mohd Hashim Yaccob [Pottsdam, NY]
1993: Nor Ghani Mohd Nor [East Lansing, MI]
1992: Asmawi Mohamad
1991: Izzati Iznan [Memphis, TN]
1990: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1989: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1988: Wan Mohd Hasni Wan Sulaiman [Iowa City, IA]
1987: Abdul Rahim Ghouse [Macomb, IL]
1986: Abdul Rahim Ghouse [Macomb, IL]
1985: Azman Hussein [Stillwater, OK]
1984: Rozhan Othman
1983: Abdul Latif Samian
1982: Wan Mohd Nor Wan Daud
1981: Nawawi Nordin
1980: Azman Hussin
1979: Rahim Nik
1978: Zulkifli Abdullah
1977: Muhammad Nur Manutty
1976: Established in December
Ameerah
2013: Ida Khairina Kamaruddin [Boston, MA]
2012: Siti Rohani Mohd Nor [Twin Cities, MN]
2011: Fatin Farhana Ab Wahab [State Vollege, PA]
2010: Nur Hanna Mahat [West Lafayette, IN]
2009: Nor Azriah Aziz [Buffalo, NY]
2008: Nazirah Mohd. Khairi [Vanderbilt, TN]
2007: Nazirah Mohd. Khairi [Vanderbilt, TN]
2006: Aryanti Zarlina Suhut [Twin Cities, MN]
2005: Taherah Mohamad Mokhtar [Bethlehem, PA]
2004: Taherah Mohamad Mokhtar [Bethlehem, PA]
2003: Taherah Mohamad Mokhtar [Bethlehem, PA]
2002:
2001: Lily Kartina Kareem [Cleveland, OH]
Muktamar
Muktamar is MISG's main annual event. It is held during Christmas break.
2014 San Francisco, CA
2013 Louisville, KY
2012 Dallas, TX
2011 Las Vegas, NV
2010 St. Louis, MO
2009 Atlanta, GA
2008 Houston, TX
2007 Frederick, MD
2006 St. Louis, MO
2005 Frederick, MD
2004 Kankakee, IL
2003 Atlanta, GA
2002 Jefferson City, MO
1999 Jefferson City, MO
1998 Jefferson City, MO
1997 St. Louis, MO
1994 Chicago, IL
1993 St. Louis, MO
1992 St. Louis, MO
1990 Jefferson City, MO
1989 Peoria, IL
1988 Lexington, KY
1985 Cedar Rapids, IA
1984 St. Charles, IL
1983 Houston, TX
1982 St. Charles, IL
1976 Peoria Mosque, IL
Summer Training Camp
Summer Training Camp (STC) is an annual camping trip held during the summer.
Past STC US locations:
2010: Tippecanoe River State Park, IN
2009: Wilderness State Park, MI
2008: Ohiopyle State Park, PA
2007: Lake of the Ozarks, MO
1999: Pittsburgh, PA
1998: Ionia, MI
Past STC Malaysia Locations:
2009: Kem Rimba, Batang Kali, Selangor
2007: Pulau Pangkor, Perak