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#acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

#acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Salaam. I Am a Female Muslim Student In Your Residence Hall. Usama M. Shaikh State University of New York Old Westbury #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Presentation Outline • A Little About Me • Short Quiz • Presentation Content • • • Introduction to Islam Practice of Islam Literature on Muslim Women Muslim Student Identities Experiences of Muslim Women in Reshalls • Short Quiz Reviewed • Q&A • Resources #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

1. What does Muhammad (prophet of Islam) have in common with Abraham, Moses and Jesus? 2. What is the Principal Source of Islamic Law? Bonus point if you can also name the secondary source. 3. Name the five pillars of Islam. 4. What does ‘Halal’ mean to a Muslim? 5. Describe a challenge that Muslim women face in the reshalls that are unique to them. 6. What is the difference between hijab and niqaab? 7. What do you hope to learn from this presentation? #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islam • A monotheistic religion • Part of the Abrahamic Faiths • Muhammad (PBUH) is the Prophet • Muhammad (PBUH) has no divine status • Message of Islam #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islam The Holy Quran • Principal Source of Islamic Law • Established ~15 -20 Years After the Prophet’s Death • Revealed to Muhammad (PBUH) via Angel Gabriel #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islam The Sunnah • A Secondary Source of Guidance • Means “Perfect Model” • Overall Behavior of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) • Collected Work is Called Hadith #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islamic Law • Called Shari’a • Arabic for “Way to Water” • What is Shari’a? • Contains Five Major Guiding Principles. #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islam Five Pillars of Islam • Shahadah: Declaration of Faith • Salah: Five Compulsory Daily Prayers • Zakah: Charitable Giving • Sawm: Fasting During Month of Ramadan • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Introduction to Islam Various Status for Everyday Life MAKROOH #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Application of Islam • Navigating Multiple Identities • Intermingling of Identities • Impact of Intermingling • • #acuhoi Catalyst for Expansion Culture vs. Religion Hybrid Identities Impact on Women 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Why Is This Important • Post 9/11 and Post Presidential Election Climate • Census Data • Limited Research Exists • Build Professional Competency (ACUHO-I, NASPA/ACPA) #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Short Activity • Discuss the following with the person sitting next to you: • What words/descriptions come to mind when you think of Muslim women? • What is your reason for choosing these specific words/descriptions? #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Muslim Women • Societal View of Muslim Women • Fear • Outsiders • Primitive/Submissive • Sexualized #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Muslim Women • The Reality • Represent Varied Ideological Positions • Comprise of All Socioeconomic Status • Varied Ethnic Background #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Muslim Student Identities Multiple Perspectives Peek (2005) Mir (2011) • Ascribed Identity • Passing/Hiding • Chosen Identity • Loud Identities • Back to Assimilation • Declared Identity Hybrid Identity – Pressure from Both Sides #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Muslim Women in Residence Halls • Experiences Vary • Highlights • • • Dining Restrictions Prayer Ablutions Interactions with Opposite Gender Impact of Residential Community Role of Resident Assistant • Impact of Hijab #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Impact of Hijab • Similar Experiences as Non-Hijabi Muslim Women • Assumptions • Forced to Wear Hijab • Conservative (Not Fun) • Develop an Elevator Speech • Extremist/Terrorist • International Student/Don’t Speak English #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Impact of Hijab • Decision Making • Choose Safety over Identity • Need to Rethink Visibility • A Source of Pride • Develop a Community • Change Habits and Ways of Doing #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Implications For Staff • Know Your Residential Population • Local Resources • Faculty Engagement • Programming Efforts • Mental Health Support #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

#acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

1. What does Muhammad (prophet of Islam) have in common with Abraham, Moses and Jesus? 2. What is the Principal Source of Islamic Law? Bonus point if you can also name the secondary source. 3. Name the five pillars of Islam. 4. What does ‘Halal’ mean to a Muslim? 5. Describe a challenge that Muslim women face in the reshalls that are unique to them. 6. What is the difference between a hijab and a niqaab? 7. Were you able to meet your learning outcomes for this presentation? Why or Why not? #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

Usama Shaikh (516)876. 3175 shaikhu@oldwestbury. edu #acuhoi 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION

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