Muslim Life Events

Jumu’ah Prayers

At Trinity College, Jumu’ah prayers take place every Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Muslim Prayer Room, located at 76H Crescent Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Following the prayer, we come together for a shared lunch at 1:25 p.m. to foster community and connection. For those who are unable to attend the prayer, we warmly invite you to join us for lunch and contribute to the spirit of fellowship. All students are welcome to participate and be a part of this vibrant community.

Weekly Suhbah Circle

The Weekly Suhbah Circle meets every Monday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at Trinity College’s Muslim Prayer Room (76H), offering a space for learning, reflection, and companionship. Inspired by the concept of Suhbah—companionship, this gathering focuses on exploring a weekly hadith from classical Islamic texts, such as Imam Nawawi’s Forty Hadith, to uncover timeless wisdom. Participants engage in group reflections, share insights, and discuss the relevance of these teachings in our modern lives.

Each session concludes with a short video and an optional discussion until 7:30 PM. Tea and treats are served during a brief 15-minute break, creating an opportunity for further connection and conversation. The Weekly Suhbah aims to foster a sense of belonging, community, and personal growth.

Discover Islam Week

Discover Islam Week is the MSA’s signature event of the year. In 2019, the program included a panel titled “Conversations with your Muslim Neighbor” in collaboration with the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut and the Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, a showing of I Am Ali at Cinestudio theater, and Jumu’ah on the Quad. In 2018, Discover Islam Week included a performance of Dirty Paki Lingerie, a single woman play by Aizzah Fatima about the intersection of tradition and modernity for Muslim women; a lecture by a New Haven-based, Syrian-born artist Mohamad Hafez about his art exploring refugees’ experiences; and discussions about the representations of Islam in the media. The events were well-attended and the group collaborated with other student organizations, campus offices, and academic departments.

Muslim Coalition of Connecticut Annual Leadership Banquet

Each year, the Muslim Student Association attends the Annual Leadership Banquet put on by the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in October. Last year, the theme was “Healthy Minds, Healthy Communities: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health.” In 2017, the theme was “Muslims in The Media – Reclaiming the Narrative.” For more information about MCCT and their work in the state, visit their website.

Throughout the year, the MSA also organizes a variety of events in collaboration with other student organizations, academic departments, and organizations in the surrounding area.