ISoc Heriot Watt (Islamic Society)

Islamic Society of Heriot-Watt University (ISoc HWU) is one of the largest societies in Heriot-Watt University with over 1000 active members.


The Islamic Society of Heriot-Watt University (ISoc HWU) is proud to be one the largest and the oldest societies within the Heriot-Watt Student Union, serving over 1,000 students and staff annually across multiple campuses. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that upholds Islamic values while meeting the spiritual and well-being needs of our members.

Key Highlights:

  • Leading Premier Society: Recognized as the Society of the Year for consecutive years (2021, 2022, and 2023), reflecting our commitment to excellence in community engagement, educational initiatives, and social activities.

  • Diverse Events: We organise a wide range of events, including:

    • Academic Workshops and Career Sessions

    • Fundraising and Charity Events

    • Ramadan Iftars and Eid Festivities

    • Sports Sessions, Wellbeing Circles, and Islamic & Interfaith Education Workshops

    • Social Events: Movie nights, game nights, dinners, and our flagship Multicultural Dinner!!

  • Community Support: With a diverse committee, including bilingual and trilingual members, we provide strong support to international students. We also maintain a prayer room on campus for daily congregational prayers and gatherings.

  • Spiritual Leadership: Our Muslim Chaplain (Imam) leads Friday prayers, attended by over 150 students and community members, creating a key networking and community-building opportunity. He also leads the monthly well-being workshops.

We look forward to welcoming you to ISoc HWU this year, Insha’Allah, and helping you make lifelong friends!

Committee Members

Careers & Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Events & Recreation Coordinator

Media & Graphics Coordinator

Prayer room Coordinator

President

Secretary

Treasurer

Vice-President

 

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If you are a student member of the Muslim Society, we also collect your phone number to add you to a Society WhatsApp chat to keep you connected with society members.

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