Sydney University Muslim Students' Association (SUMSA)

Sydney University Muslim Students' Association (SUMSA) Sydney University Muslim Students Association (SUMSA) is the formal student body representing Muslim students on campus.

What started off as a humble effort by a small group of Muslim students and staff in the summer of 1972 has flourished into an integral part of every Muslim studying at the University of Sydney. Muslim students in the beginning of SUMSA’s fruitful history, was largely comprised of international students from Malaysia, Indonesia and Bangladesh who required the establishment of Jummu’ah prayers. So

by the will of Allah, our first Annual General Meeting in the summer of 1972 adopted the SUMSA constitution and elected our primary office bearers. The following years saw an influx of Muslim students, contributing to the growing need of a permanent prayer room and events catering to spiritual and educational development. In 1975, there was a unique rotational system for training purposes, where each SUMSA member had to take turn in acting as a Khateeb, Imam and Mu-Addin, building not only public speaking dexterity but also sermon preparation skills. This was further carried out by established Friday night study circles and regular lunchtime talks and seminars on religious topics and current affairs. The year of 1990 saw the successful attainment for a small but permanent room from the Student’s Union for Zuhur and Asr prayers, committee meetings and for maintaining the SUMSA office. Yet this was not sufficient for the ever growing Muslim population on campus. Thus followed the allocation of two permanent rooms in the Old Teachers College as prayer facilities. Today, SUMSA continues to host weekly halaqa’s, dawah stalls and the annual Islamic Awareness Week. The number of attendees at Friday prayers have increased close to 500, with the shura working constantly to meet the ever growing needs of the community.

💜🎗️ Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we are reminded that su***de prevention is not only the responsibility of cl...
10/09/2026

💜🎗️ Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we are reminded that su***de prevention is not only the responsibility of clinicians, crisis services or mental health professionals. It begins in our homes, our friendships, our mosques and our communities.

Behind every life lost is a family grieving, friends carrying their absence, and a community forever changed.

Su***de can be prevented. We do not need to lose more people to su***de.

🗣️ It is okay to ask someone directly, “Are you thinking about su***de?” Asking the question does not put the idea into someone’s mind.

🤝 Start the conversation. Ask the question. Listen without judgement. Take it seriously. Help connect them to support.

💜 Need support?
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 000.

🕌 Islamic Awareness Week 2026 Beyond The Headlines 📰SUMSA is excited to announce our largest event of the year, Islamic...
08/09/2026

🕌 Islamic Awareness Week 2026
Beyond The Headlines 📰

SUMSA is excited to announce our largest event of the year, Islamic Awareness Week, an annual tradition where we share the beauty of Islam to all on campus 🤍

Islam is not what the headlines make it appear to be. Our IAW showcases how the world must look beyond the headlines, and see Islam for what it truly is; the beautiful path to truth and peace in this world and the next ☝️

We will be hosting a variety of special events, from food stalls 🍔, to dawah 🗣, to convert panels, screenings 🎥, and more!

Stay tuned, and we will see you 🫵 in Week 8 inshaAllah.

🕓 Starting Week 8
📅 21st - 25th September
📌 Cadigal Green

Suhbah Explained!Suhbah is what underpins the Muslim student experience on campus; companionship 🤍, service 🤝, knowledge...
08/09/2026

Suhbah Explained!

Suhbah is what underpins the Muslim student experience on campus; companionship 🤍, service 🤝, knowledge 🧠, brotherhood 💪 and sisterhood 🫂, and purification ❤️‍🩹

The calligraphy was designed to capture the values and experiences that are dear to all Muslims at Sydney University!

Six new colours to choose from.

Six days left to get yourselves our exclusive merch!

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06/09/2026

🔍 A mystery looms on campus

Headlines are circulating and there seems to be no stop 🚨

Keep your eye out on our socials, as this story will continue in the weeks to come 👀

We heard you wanted to see the new Suhbah 2026 hoodie colourways 👀So here they are 🤭❤️Maroon💚Green🤍Off-white💙Navy 🤎Brown...
05/09/2026

We heard you wanted to see the new Suhbah 2026 hoodie colourways 👀

So here they are 🤭

❤️Maroon
💚Green
🤍Off-white
💙Navy
🤎Brown

Which colour are you picking to showcase Suhbah on campus? 👀

Orders close Sunday 13 September at 11:59PM — don’t miss out!

🔗 Order yours through the link in our bio!

Suhbah 2026 Collection Available For Purchase!SUMSA's hoodies are out now, featuring six new colourwaysSuhbah underpins ...
04/09/2026

Suhbah 2026 Collection Available For Purchase!

SUMSA's hoodies are out now, featuring six new colourways

Suhbah underpins the MSA experience. Be a part of this brotherhood and sisterhood.

Orders will be closing on Sunday 13th September 11:59PM

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🌏✨ SUMSA CULTURAL DAY ✨🌏From the food we share to the languages we speak, our cultures are part of what makes the Muslim...
04/09/2026

🌏✨ SUMSA CULTURAL DAY ✨🌏

From the food we share to the languages we speak, our cultures are part of what makes the Muslim ummah so beautiful 🤍

Join us for SUMSA Cultural Day as we celebrate the diversity within our community 🫶

🎲 Get involved in cultural games like batu seremban (5 stones) and marbles, test your language skills, and learn about the cultures that make up our community!

🍢 Food & Drinks
Enjoy traditional satay skewers, rice cakes & Indonesian drinks available for purchase on the day 🇮🇩

🍰 Dessert Potluck + Competition
Bring a dessert from your cultural background to share! And if you think yours has what it takes… enter it into our dessert competition 👀🏆

(LINK IN BIO) https://forms.gle/6a6hZNtYxNErpqRZ6

📅 Friday, 11 September 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Cadigal Green, USYD

SUMSA Presents ••Health Science and the SunnahRESCHEDULED! 📢We’re excited to announce that our Health Science and Sunnah...
03/09/2026

SUMSA Presents ••
Health Science and the Sunnah

RESCHEDULED! 📢

We’re excited to announce that our Health Science and Sunnah workshop has been rescheduled!

Join us for an insightful workshop exploring the Islamic perspective on health science, and how we as Muslims can be more health-conscious while caring for the bodies Allah has blessed us with.

📅 Thursday, 10th September
🕐 3PM - 4PM
📍 Storie Dixon Musalla

TALES OF THE UMMAH🇪🇸 Al-AndalusTales of the Ummah will continue with a halaqa on Al-Andalus, a story of how Spain was on...
02/09/2026

TALES OF THE UMMAH
🇪🇸 Al-Andalus

Tales of the Ummah will continue with a halaqa on Al-Andalus, a story of how Spain was once a Muslim nation, and how this Islamic history was erased away

🍕 Food will be also be served

📌 Storie Dixson Musalla
📆 Week 6 Tuesday, 8th September
🕑 2PM - 3PM

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Storie Dixson Wing Room 200
Sydney, NSW
2006

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