Benedictine University MSA
2025-2026
Benedictine MSA
Board Members
OSMAN KHAN
President
Introducing the President of the 2025-2026 Shura: Osman Khan! As a senior Health Science major, he's all about making a positive impact on our campus community. A fun fact about him is that he teaches third graders at an Islamic school throughout the school year!
MAAZ HAQUE
Vice President
Introducing the Vice President of the 2025-2026 Shura: Maaz Haque! He is a senior Health Science major with minors in mathematics and chemistry who finds joy in meaningful interactions, helping others in academics, and engaging in service. He's even a published author!
RIDA ALI
Secretary
Meet the Secretary of the 2025-2026 Shura: Rida Ali! She is a senior with Health Science major and Medical Humanities minor. She loves traveling and trying out new coffee shops wherever she goes!
RAMI QAHWASH
Treasurer
Meet the Treasurer of the 2025-2026 Shura: Rami Qahwash! He is a senior Health Science major with a lovable demeanor and strong resolve! He's been working with children with special needs for the past two years!
SANA HAQUE
Public Relations
Meet the Public Relations of the 2025-2026 Shura: Sana Haque! She is a junior Health Science major with minors in Psychology and Chemistry! She has never missed an MSA event, and she doesn't think you should either!
RAYYAN KHAN
Khateeb Coordinator
Meet the Khateeb Coordinator of the 2025-2026 Shura: Rayyan Khan! He is a sophomore Health Science major, and he's actually a Dallas, Texas resident!
HUMZA SIDDIQUI
Boys Event Coordinator
Meet the Boys Event Coordinator of the 2025-2026 Shura: Humza Siddiqui! He is a sophomore and dedicated Health Science major. He owns a cat and is the brother of a recent Benedictine alumnus!
ZAHRA NAEEM
Girls Event Coordinator
Meet the Girls Ilm Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Zahra Naeem! She is a senior majoring in Biology with a drive for excellence. She's an experienced fighter with a black belt in Taekwondo!
UMAR FAROOQUIE
Brothers Ilm Chair
Meet the Boys Ilm Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Umar Farooquie! He is a senior Psychology major with an academic background from DarusSalam, graduating from the institution's alim course in 2022. Get ready for uplifting Ilm Circles and exciting events as we come together as a community! 🕌🤝
ZOYA ABID
Girls's Ilm Chair
Meet the Girls Ilm Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Zoya Abid! She is a sophomore majoring in Health Science. One interesting point about her is that she's moved eight times throughout her life!
TAWFIC ELGHOR
Co-Dawah Chair
Meet the Co-Dawah Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Tawfic Elghor! As a senior Health Science major, he brings a rich cultural perspective and an unwavering dedication to fostering connections to those wishing to learn about Islam. He loves gardening, actually standing with his fig tree above!
Nelson Tahir Abdullah
Co-Dawah Chair
Meet the Co-Dawah Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Nelson Tahir Abdullah Junior Julio Polanco! He is a senior Psychology major. with a minor in Arabic and Islamic World Studies. As a revert to Islam who stated his Shahadah during Ramadan, he's becoming committed to giving Dawah across communities!
LINA NOFAL
Outreach Chair
Meet the Outreach Chair of the 2025-2026 Shura: Lina Nofal! She is a psychology major, and she loves lifting! She hopes to bring incredible scholars and speakers to advance our events and knowledge!
DR. LATIFA BOUNOU
Dr. Latifa Bounou is an Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic studies. She teaches Stories from the Quran, Islamic family laws, Stories of Angels, Women Rights in the Quran, Human rights issues in the MENA region and other topics. She is also the MSA advisor.
Please connect Dr. Latifa Bounou at lbounou@ben.edu
MSA Advisor & Associate Professor