About
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!