About two and a half years ago, as I took my first step into college, I signed up for a (rather adequately planned not entirely the best but still mashaAllah) camp. A camp that introduced me to an MSS (Muslim Students' Society) or as some may term it MSA.
I've spent my entire life living around non-Muslims that I felt distant from the Ummah for some reasons. I asked Allah to grant me a platform that will allow for me to reach out to my people, His people, the people of the Prophet (sallahu 'alayhi wasalam).
NPMSS was my granted dua'. Before I knew it, I was actively involved in the society and was even blessed with the opportunity to be a part of it's managing committee. It wasn't entirely rainbows and butterflies but this bittersweet journey has taught me lessons that I could never possibly gain anywhere else.
My nights were filled with meetings after meetings to organize activities for my brothers and sisters, my weekends were filled with camps and halaqahs and rehlahs to discuss the deen and understand it better but the best part of it all are the bus rides home after those meetings, camps, halaqahs, rehlahs - the bus rides that allow me to detach myself away from dunya to submerge in thoughts that allow for my heart to speak to my Lord. Amidst my seemingly busy and hectic lifestyle, this the time I choose to spend to reflect on myself, on the organization and everything else altogether.
The amount of knowledge I've gained, the love I've felt and the people I've met, I couldn't possibly ever ask for more.
NPMSS, I ask Allah to grant you success throughout your future years of operation.
I will miss you with my whole heart but never will I forget you. I will speak of you with pride and happiness and will love you always.
A'qilah Saiere
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