Leadership
Committee 2026/27
Your elected student leadership team. Every member volunteers their time to serve the Aston Muslim community.
Core Committee
Executive Leadership
Society Heads
Abdikarim
Head Brother
Leads the brothers community at Aston ISOC, overseeing all brothers programmes, events, and brotherhood activities.
Aminah
Head Sister
Leads the sisters community at Aston ISOC, overseeing all sisters programmes, events, and wellbeing.
Vice Presidents
Shahz
Vice Brother
Supports the Head Brother in brothers events and day-to-day operations.
Yusra
Vice Sister
Supports the Head Sister in delivering sisters programming and community initiatives.
Operations
Salman Omer
Treasurer
Manages ISOC finances, membership funds, event budgets, and charity financial reporting.
Maryam
General Secretary
Manages internal communications, meeting minutes, and administrative operations for the society.
Our Departments
What Each Team Does
Socials
Where the community comes together
To bring Muslims and non-Muslims together, build lasting friendships, and create a home for students who are away from home.
Objectives
- ✦Bring Muslims and non-Muslims together
- ✦Create lasting friendships across year groups and courses
- ✦Build a home for students away from home
- ✦Help new students settle into university life
Key Initiatives
Weekly Sports
Football, badminton, and more — regular sessions for brothers and sisters to stay active and connected.
Monthly Socials
Relaxed gatherings, meals, and community events that bring everyone together.
Football Watch-Alongs
Big-match screenings that turn a game into a community night.
Non-Sports Events
Game nights, trips, and casual meetups for those who prefer something different.
Jumu'ah
The heart of our week
To deliver a welcoming and spiritually uplifting Jumu'ah experience that builds community, belonging, and a stronger connection to faith on campus.
Objectives
- ✦Deliver a welcoming and spiritually uplifting Jumu'ah experience
- ✦Build community and a sense of belonging
- ✦Help students integrate into university life
- ✦Facilitate organised and accessible Jumu'ah services
- ✦Encourage Islamic learning and worship
- ✦Strengthen student engagement with local mosques
- ✦Support student wellbeing and faith development
Key Initiatives
Weekly Jumu'ah
Friday congregational prayer every week during term time at the SU Hall, with a dedicated sisters' section.
Guest Khateebs
A rotation of speakers delivering relevant, uplifting khutbahs for students.
Mosque Links
Building bridges between students and the established masajid of Birmingham.
Advocacy
Standing for our community and beyond
To represent and serve the Muslim student body, raise awareness of the issues that matter, and channel the community's energy into meaningful service, both locally and globally.
Objectives
- ✦Represent Muslim students within the university and Students' Union
- ✦Run awareness campaigns on local and global issues
- ✦Deliver community engagement and service projects
- ✦Host workplace and professional awareness events
- ✦Build global awareness through flagship initiatives
Key Initiatives
Monthly Flagship Events
A headline advocacy or awareness event each month, spotlighting a cause that matters to the community.
Service Projects
Hands-on community work — food drives, charity collections, and local outreach.
Campaigns & Awareness
Student-led campaigns on humanitarian causes and global issues.
Workplace Events
Sessions addressing faith in the workplace and student rights.
Education
Knowledge that lasts a lifetime
To deliver consistent, structured Islamic education that nurtures understanding, encourages participation, and builds a community of learners.
Objectives
- ✦Deliver consistent Islamic education
- ✦Provide structured Islamic learning pathways
- ✦Offer an Ijazah pathway for committed students
- ✦Encourage discussion, participation and community building
Key Initiatives
Weekly Roots Classes
Structured Islamic learning in partnership with Roots Academy, building knowledge week by week.
Ijazah Pathway
A route for dedicated students to pursue certified Islamic study.
Monthly Guest Lectures
Visiting scholars and speakers on a range of beneficial topics.
Halaqa Circles
Smaller discussion-based sessions for brothers and sisters.
Academic Development
Faith and ambition, together
To equip students for professional success through career development, mentorship, and an introduction to ethical, Islamic approaches to finance and work.
Objectives
- ✦Run career workshops and skills sessions
- ✦Provide CV reviews and application support
- ✦Offer assessment centre and insight day preparation
- ✦Deliver Islamic finance education
- ✦Enable professional networking and careers opportunities
Key Initiatives
Career Workshops
Practical sessions on applications, interviews, and assessment centres.
CV Reviews
One-to-one feedback to sharpen your CV before you apply.
Islamic Finance Education
Introducing the principles and careers within the growing halal finance sector.
Professional Networking
Connecting students with Muslim professionals, alumni, and employers.
Departments
Heads of Departments & Officers
Click any department to see its team members.
Join the Committee 2027/28
Elections are held every May, open to all ISOC members.