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| Abbreviation | MSA National |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1963 |
| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Purpose | To serve millions of Muslim students throughout their college and university years |
Region served | North America |
| Affiliations | Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) |
| Website | Official website |
The Muslim Students Association, or Muslim Student Union, of the U.S. and Canada, also known as MSA National, is a religious organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining Islamic societies on college campuses in Canada and the United States. It serves to provide coordination, community, outreach and support for affiliated MSA chapters in colleges across North America. Established in 1963, the organization now has chapters in colleges across the continent,[1] and is the precursor of the Islamic Society of North America and several other Islamic organizations. The Muslim Students Association has at times been the subject of scrutiny; for example, the New York Police Department (NYPD) targeted MSAs across several US college campuses for monitoring as part of their Muslim surveillance program.[2]
- ^ "List of MSA chapter websites". Msa-national.org. Archived from the original on 2002-09-09. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
- ^ "New York Police Department monitored Muslim students all over the Northeast". Christian Science Monitor. February 20, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-25.