CUISoc

Assalamualaikum and welcome to the freshers’ page!

If you are reading this then inshAllah you may be joining us in October and here you can find lots of up-to-date information on what to expect when you arrive, a bit more about Cambridge Muslim life and some other useful hints and tips. If you have any other questions then feel free to contact anyone on the committee or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Islamic Society (or ISoc) is a very active student body with over 500 members in and out of Cambridge. It hosts regular social and educational events to help Muslims meet with each other in a pleasant environment and provides opportunities for them to learn about their faith. A typical week is packed with a study circle, a session of sporting activity, perhaps a talk by an invited speaker, and of course Jummah prayers. ISoc members are encouraged to participate and there is a variety of subcommittees to get involved in. The Shura committee are here to manage the everyday running of the ISoc and are here to serve your needs, so feel free to get in touch.

In terms of facilities, there are a fair number of Halal restaurants and takeaways, and some Colleges have now started preparing Halal meals for students in College canteens. See the halal food page for more information. Although the mosque is further from the city centre, a prayer room is located in the very heart of the city, making it convenient for students who are rushing between lectures, practicals and supervisions. Additional arrangements are made for the Jummah prayer too.

The local Muslim Community in Cambridge provides an array of Islamic services and events, as well as engaging actively with the ISoc by providing assistance and support to the students here. An extensive and regularly updated website www.cambridgemuslims.info helps to keep those interested in touch with developments and upcoming events in the community.

While at Cambridge, your main task will be to study for your degree. Whilst ISoc caters for your spiritual and social needs, we also aim to help you get the most out of studying in Cambridge and have a buddy scheme to match you with an older student studying your subject. For subjects with more students in the ISoc such as medicine, we have study groups to give you an opportunity to ask questions from 2nd, 3rd and maybe even 6th year students. Similar schemes are being set up for other subjects so watch this space.

Someone to talk to

If you ever have any problems, the ISoc is here to help. Whether it’s adjusting to university life, problems with your studies or trying to balance life as Muslim living in the west, we are here for support and advice when you need it. The university runs a Muslim Chaplaincy, with Tim Winter (aka Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad) and Shaykh John Butt around at the chaplaincy. Alternatively, if you would like to speak to a fellow student in confidence, the head brother and sister of the ISoc also serve a welfare role and are happy to help. 

Muslim Chaplain: T.J.Winter  <Tim Winter < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >/J.M.Butt < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >
Telephone: 01223-767786