GRANGER High has seen a steady rise in student clubs, helping Lancers grow more connected over time. One club in particular has just started and is planning more hangouts: the Muslim Student Association. This club is helping Muslim students feel more connected and feel safe talking about their religion. It also helps other Lancers who just want to learn more about the Muslim culture.

As more Muslim students connect, they feel safer talking about their own religion without feeling judged by others. Many members of the club are happy to have a club dedicated to their religion, which also helps develop communication skills. More Lancers want to unite and learn more about the culture and people.

“Muslim Student Association is a club where the Muslim community at Granger can connect and build new relationships, but you don’t have to be Muslim to be able to come to the club meeting,” Manal Ahmed (10) said. As the president of this club, she had some difficulty getting it started, but with the help of the leadership, advisors, and Mr. Negley, the members were able to get it started.

As Ahmed worked hard to get the club started, she had the help of others, including the vice president, Ara Omar (12). They appreciate everyone going to socials and want to meet new people and connect with other Muslims and Lancers.

“MSA is a safe space for Muslim students and anyone who wants to learn more about Islam. I joined to help create a community where Muslim students feel seen and supported,” Omar said. She asked everyone to talk about MSA with their friends and share their posts on Instagram so everyone can learn about the club. 

Leaders of MSA want people to join, no matter if they are Muslim or not. MSA accepts everyone and wants people to connect and learn more about the Muslim community. They want to show and spread the positivity about being Muslim.

Zayna Alukar (10) is the PR for MSA, and she is in charge of taking care of the Instagram page, making graphics, posting info on the page, sending reminders, etc. “I wanted to be part of this club because it represents who I am, I’m a proud Muslim, and I want to show it and spread it; If that involves social media, in-person announcements, or anything that will work,” she said.

Ajila Majir (11) is the historian, so she is in charge of taking pictures and recording members’ experiences. “We will be hosting socials monthly and making educational posters that answer questions about Islam, help people learn more about the people in this school who are Muslim, and connect on a further level with them to connect everyone more and more. And during Ramadan, our holy month, we’ll host more socials with iftars and cultural potlucks, and we’ll do community service by raising money for those in need.”