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About ISB Connect

For Graduates and Young Professionals up to 35 years of age

ISB Connect was spearheaded to be a special space for young professionals and graduates coming to the end of their time in Campus.

ISB Connect now currently has an ongoing series called ‘Being Changemakers’ that focuses on faith and excellence in the workplace.

Our Vision:  “British Muslim youth exploring faith in a contemporary, friendly and spiritual way.”

Our Mission: 

  1. To provide a space for young adults to increase their knowledge about faith in today’s British context
  2. To create a welcoming community where topical issues and faith matters can be discussed and where Muslims can connect with each other in a unique and open environment
  3. To provide a bridging link between Campus and ISB 
  4. To address the challenges that Muslims face as they enter a new stage of life, the world of work and possibly parenthood
  5. To empower young Muslim professionals to gain knowledge and develop the skills needed to succeed in their careers through professional networking and mentoring

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Take a look at our networking dinners

Muslims, the Media and Me: Reclaiming our Narrative

Birmingham

Our speakers were Peter Oborne and Esmat Jeraj. Peter spoke on the history of the media and its role in Islamophobia. Esmat spoke on engaging with the media and how we can influence and raise concerns and complaints to official bodies.

Take a look at our previous events

Building Resilient Communities

Excellence/Ihsan in the workplace and uplifting our communities!

May 2024 | Manchester

Speakers included Aneel Mussarat, Afzal Khan, Dr Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar.

Dr Sara Saigol delivered a short talk on ihsan in the workplace, and Saima Alvi, teacher, joined for roundtables. This event was very kindly sponsored by Aneel Mussarat.

Aneel Mussarat | Philanthropist & CEO of MCR Property Group – from property business to supporting Muslim initiatives and charities.

Afzal Khan | Labour MP for Manchester Gorton, Shadow Minister for Immigration (2017-2019) and Shadow Foreign Office Minister (2019-2020)

Dr Shameela Islam-Zulfiqar | Medical Doctor & Humanitarian Activist- Currently Fundraising & Humanitarian Mentorship Lead at the iNGO Action for Humanity (AFH)

Saima Alvi | Secondary School Religious Studies Teacher, Vice Chair of the British Muslim Heritage Centre

Included a 3-course meal whilst networking & socialising with other young Muslim professionals.

Take a look at our previous events

Faith in the Workplace

Our speakers, Dr Hany El-Banna, Jeffery Beere, Dr Khalil Morley and Farah Morley, spoke about balancing and living your faith in the workplace and how to achieve excellence in your field.

Held in Birmingham.

The Next Chapter: Planning Your Career Path

Held in Birmingham!

We invited speakers Iqbal Naseem, Sabena Jameel and Khalid Anis to talk about planning for the future, navigating the post-grad period, and self-development.

Regions

For young people to meet regularly, study the deen, hold discussions, forge friendship, hear from specialists and scholars and engage in fundraising and social action projects, Campus run 3 regional groups:

  • North- meetings are based in Manchester 
  • Midlands- meetings are based in Birmingham 
  • South – meetings are based in London 

These regional gatherings are planned by youth teams and are wonderful opportunities for attendees to gather in circles of remembrance, dhikr and friendship. 

Examples of activities that regions engage with, include fundraising for charity, distributing meals to the homeless, reflecting on Quranic verses, hiking trips as well as regional social events!

To join a regional group, please email [email protected].

These activities cater for the ages of 16-26 years old. Residentials are for ages 17-26 years old

North

Campus North hold events and socials for young Muslims in and around Manchester. We come together for Islamic talks, spiritual reminders, interactive discussions, meals and prayers. We also hold hikes and casual social events for brothers and sisters in the North!

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Midlands

Campus Midlands hold ‘Midlands Monthlies’! These are socials for young Muslims in and around Birmingham. They feature, reminders, discussions, meals and prayers. Bring a friend and join us for our ‘Midland Monthlies’!

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South

Campus South hold socials for young Muslims in and around London! We come together for Islamic talks and reminders, activities and evening dinners. Join us for evenings filled with faith, friendships and pizza!

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Get Involved

Are you keen to join the Campus team? Would you like to work alongside enthusiastic, like minded individuals to help spread our message to Muslim youth around the country? Would you like to invest in the future of British Muslim communities and contribute to wider society? We have many exciting projects for you to get involved with, including:

  • Residentials, Masterclasses, Qiyams, Regional and Socials planning teams
  • Social media team- we have an incredibly gifted and active social media team!
  • Circles team- planning and delivering high quality context for our circles
  • Outreach team
  • Poster Design and Video Editing team
  • Mentoring at Young Muslims events/circles for 11-13 year olds

And many more! Join us in these amazing opportunities to develop various skills and make friends whilst being rewarded in your Islamic work Insha’Allah.

If you are interested in joining any of these teams, please email [email protected]