Since it was set up in 1961, the Muslim Students Society has always stood for the balanced, forward thinking, and comprehensive Islamic way. Furthermore, we have always felt that the only way Muslims will progress in the West is if they are educated, responsible, politically aware, productive, and proactive and if they contribute positively to the society in which they live.

With this at the forefront of our minds, we have proceeded with our work, and indeed, we also believe that this is one of the reasons why the MSS has been around for over 40 years.

As the needs and requirements of Muslims Students and Youth grow and evolve over time, so do our specific targets and aims. However, we do have aims that remain the same, regardless of events of the time.

> General aims:

- Educating Muslim Students about their history, heritage, and religion
- Encouraging Unity amongst Muslims, especially Muslim students
- Training Muslim Students to become politically active
- Rebuilding the self-belief of Muslim Students in themselves and in their religion
- Allowing Muslim Students to realize their rights and duties in the Society in which they live
- Providing recreational activities for Muslim Students and Youth
- Working with other organisations and groups to further these aims

Recent events in the world have meant that Muslims, especially in the west, have had to face situations and experiences that they have never been through before. As have many other organisations and associations, we have had to tailor our specific targets for this year somewhat to meet these unique needs and requirements.

> Open Door Policy

Our activities are open to all who wish to participate, regardless of your background. We feel that the services that we provide are beneficial for all.

> Affiliations

The Muslim Students Society is part of the Muslim Association of Britain’s family of organisations. We are also proud to state that we are members of the following umbrella bodies:

- MCB (The Muslim Council of Britain)
- FEMYSO (Forum for European Muslim Youth & Student Organisation)
- IFSO (International Federation of Student Organisation)

> How we achieve our aims and objectives

The MSS has a variety of methods by which it tries to achieve its objectives. Here, we have listed just a few to give you an idea of the work we are involved in:

- Conferences, Seminars and courses
- Publications & Leaflets
- Camps and excursions

> The Future and the Way Forward

The MSS will always promote and encourage the positive qualities and characteristics that the mainstream majority of Muslims believes is the only solution to the problems we face. We will continue, by the grace of Allah, to uphold the principles of Islam with the belief that ‘Allah does not change the state of nations until they change themselves’. (Qur’an)

This proactive stance alongside strong faith in Allah, we feel, is the message that the prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was given to spread to all of mankind. The same message that was brought to solve the problems we face today.

We hope that we can continue with, and indeed supersede, our previous efforts and activities in the future.