Legacy Blogs

An archive of blog pieces from our previous alumni aimed at providing an insight in the rich intellectual and creative history of SUMSA.

Ethical theories: An Islamic Perspective (2022)
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Ethical theories: An Islamic Perspective (2022)

Humans have always grappled with the notion of justice and human rights. It is precisely because of the prevalence of injustice in the world that we have an inherent yearning to make the world right and just. Throughout history, philosophers developed theories that provide a unified account of how to live the good and just life. The three main theories are: utilitarianism, Kantian ethics, and virtue ethics…

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The Conquest for Rewards: Ramadan at SUMSA (2017)
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The Conquest for Rewards: Ramadan at SUMSA (2017)

Ramadan at SUMSA is something every uni student has to experience. There’s something exceptional about it that one can’t put a finger on. Whether it’s the twinkle in the eye of the volunteers who prepare the daily iftars in hopes of receiving overlapping rewards or the empowering feeling one experiences when standing beside their brothers/sisters in prayer…

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Preparing for Ramadan with Sh Abu Ishaaq (2017)
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Preparing for Ramadan with Sh Abu Ishaaq (2017)

The list of things we love about Ramadan is endless; anything from the good food, the good company and the sweet taste of our soul being fed with mercy, forgiveness and blessings are at the top of the list. And so the countdown begins; one month becomes a week. A week becomes two days, and the next thing you know, here it is.

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The Muslim Identity: Revival Week (2017)
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The Muslim Identity: Revival Week (2017)

Ah, university. There’s really no particular way of describing the experience as it often comes as a blur of emotions, experiences and series of life-long lessons. But perhaps one of the more clearer things we notice as Muslims on campus is the fitnah. Sure, we hear the same advice of “lowering your gaze” and “don’t free-mix” – but what about the fitnah that appears in an ideological form?

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Surviving the Festival: O-Week (2017)
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Surviving the Festival: O-Week (2017)

While the weather was a little gloomy, our spirits could not shine any brighter. Conversations at our stall were intellectual and our manoush stall warmed everyone’s stomach’s. We thank everyone who braved the rain to come say salaams…

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Leaving Legacies: Alumni Dinner (2017)
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Leaving Legacies: Alumni Dinner (2017)

Umar bin Abdul Aziz’s reign lasted less than three years. Yet, he left behind an imprint that outlasted and outclassed that of entire dynasties. What will you leave behind?

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A Brief History of SUMSA (2017)
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A Brief History of SUMSA (2017)

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…

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