Famous Muslims
Known as the “People’s Champion,” this professional MMA fighter is a proud Muslim from Dagestan
Khabib Nurmagomedov
What room are Campus Jummah Prayers usually held in?
Black Box Theatre
This scholar, born in Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan), is famous for collecting and compiling one of the most authentic hadith collections in Islam.
Imam Bukhari (ra)
This person has two cats
Faith
This prophet is also known as the first messenger
Nuh (as)
This British YouTuber and entertainer is a proud Muslim, known for his humor and appearances on the Beta Squad.
Chunkz
How many presidents are run the MSA?
2 (Jalal & Faith)
This scholar, one of the greatest in Islamic history, opposed the Mongol invasion for their failure to fully implement Sharia law and was imprisoned multiple times for his bold views. He wrote many influential works while incarcerated and passed away in prison in the Citadel of Damascus.
Ibn Tammiyah
This person has tried 90% of the kombucha flavors (it’s halal, IslamQA 146710) available at Harvest Market
Jalal
The only known prophet to still be alive
Isa (as)
This footballer of Moroccan origin, known for being the best wonderkid, soon to be the best football player in the world, is a practicing Muslim.
Lamine Yamal
Name three platforms where we post information for the MSA
Instagram (@umassmsa), Whatsapp, & Tiktok (@umassmsa)
Although he did not contribute directly to the sciences of the deen, this scholar is often referred to as the 'father of algebra' as he was a major contributor to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and geography during the Islamic Golden Age.
Al-Khwarizmi
This person did Cross Country and Track & Field in High School
Samuel
This prophet was known to have a speech impediment.
Musa (as)
This Pakistani Nobel laureate and advocate for girls' education became a global icon after surviving an attack by the Taliban.
Malala Yusufzai
Which dining halls each offer suhoor once during Ramadan?
Berk and Worcester
This famous scholar is known for his journeys which spanned over 30 years and covered much of the known world at the time. His travels took him to places such as North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and even as far as China and Southeast Asia, making him one of history's most renowned explorers.
Ibn Batutta
This person united India and Pakistan
Fatimah
This prophet is the 12th prophet in chronological order of the Quran.
Ayyub (as)
This Muslim comedian and actor created and starred in the award-winning Hulu series that explores the struggles of being a modern Muslim in America.
Ramy Youssef
What room number is the prayer room in stu?
Room #355
This 9th-century Persian scholar, known for his work Al-Ma’arif and Kitab al-Shi’r wa al-Shu’ara, was one of the earliest scholars to systematically organize and preserve Arabic poetry and history. His contributions to the preservation of early Islamic culture and Arabic grammar made his works foundational for later generations of scholars.
Ibn Qutaybah
This person holds a Guinness World Record
Bilal
This prophet is the only prophet to be mentioned in the Quran 5 times.
Yahya (as)