OGA- Our Golden Age

05/19/2025

12/31/2024

Assalamu 'Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatu,

Alhamdulillah-ir-Rabb-il-'Alameen; Our Golden Age (OGA) will be starting off 2025 with a new series called.. Our Golden Lab!

In sha Allah from early Jan-April 2025, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Said will be teaching 4 different practicums at UTSC for BIOA02 (Introduction to Biology) and BIOC17 (Microbiology) and is excited to have YOU tune in LIVE on Zoom via OGA's Linktree: https://lnkd.in/eQPQmZD6

Learn with us to apply concepts in the laboratory setting from January to early April In sha Allah and how you can extend your knowledge in STEM to SPARCing Our Ummah's next Golden Age!!

Jazakumullahu Khairan Katheera, and looking forward to seeing you!

11/26/2024

Thank you for coming together to celebrate, learn, and grow as a community, striving to revive the brilliance of the Golden Age of Islam. Alhamdulillah for every moment, every conversation, and every ounce of effort poured into iSPARC 2024.

Your thoughts and reflections are invaluable to us. What moved you? What did you take away? How can we continue to elevate this vision?

By sharing your feedback, you’re helping us shape the future of iSPARC—one that continues to inspire, connect, and uplift, bi iznillahi ta’ala.

JazakAllahu Khair for being part of this journey. Let’s carry this spark forward together. ✨

Feedback form linked in bio!

11/23/2024

Tomorrow is the big day!

Are you ready to reSPARC the Golden Age of Islam with us? This is your final reminder to double-check your itinerary, prep your notes (or just your curiosity), and bring your best energy.

📍 Where: Highland Hall, Events Centre
🕒 When: 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST

We can’t wait to see the connections, ideas, and inspiration sparked tomorrow. Let’s make this day unforgettable together.

Tag someone you’re excited to meet, and let us know what session you’re most looking forward to!

10/31/2024

Assalamu 'Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatu!

Make sure to register for iSPARC 2024 today!!!

Jazakumullahu Khairan Katheera!
Mohammed Said

10/29/2024

Assalamu 'Alaykum everyone!

Join us this Wednesday at 4 PM EST to learn more about Biological Sciences through Dr. Mohammed Said and Sr. Mohinur Khamzaaliyeva through Our Golden Age's 20th seminar!

Join us through the Zoom link in our bio!

Jazakumullahu Khairan Katheera!

10/24/2024

🚨 Calling all scholars, professionals, and innovators! 🚨

Have research, insights, or experiences to share? Whether it’s Islamic scholarship, STEM, industry research, or how you merge your career with Islamic values, we want to hear from YOU! 🌟

Join us at iSPARC 2024 and be part of the conversation that shapes our future. Let’s connect, collaborate, and inspire!

📝 Submit your abstracts by November 1st!
📋 Swipe through for guidelines and submit via the link in bio!

📅 Mark your calendar: November 23, 2024. Don’t miss out!

10/14/2024

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Alhamdulillah, in collaboration with the UTSC MSA, OGA is hosting our first interdisciplinary conference - iSPARC: Islamic Scholarship in Poetry, Academia & Research Conference! This Conference aims to holistically connect, integrate & unite our Muslim students, scholars, poets, polymaths & professionals across fields to In sha Allah catalyze the spark for our Ummah's next Golden Age!

I am honored to share that iSPARC will be on November 23rd at Highland Hall Events Center at the University of Toronto, In sha Allah! Please register using the form below by November 1st: https://forms.gle/viiD56f4VQgEES898

Please also share these Flyers and Invitation Form with ALL of your contacts across communities, social groups & local Musallas!
Jazakum Allahu khayran & let's SPARC Our Golden Age again!

10/10/2024

Registration is NOW OPEN for iSPARC 2024!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Islamic Symposium of Professionals in Academia, Research, and Careers happening on November 23, 2024 in Toronto! 🌍✨

iSPARC is your chance to network with Muslims at all stages of their careers—whether you’re a student just starting out or a seasoned professional, this is the space to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

👉 Secure your spot today! Click the link in our bio to register.

Spread the word and tag a friend who should join you!

10/01/2024

iSPARC is coming to Toronto on November 23, 2024! 📣✨

The Islamic Symposium of Professionals in Academia, Research, and across Careers is where scholars, professionals, and leaders come together to spark new ideas, dive into Islamic thought, and make lasting connections that matter. This is your chance to be part of something impactful!

Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to join the conversation. You won’t want to miss this!

09/17/2024

🌟 Big News!!! OGA and the UTSC MSA present the first-ever Islamic Symposium of Professionals in Academia, Research and across Careers (iSPARC)! Stay tuned for more info.

09/13/2024

Assalamu 'Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatu everyone!

is hiring FIVE MORE directors for programming and communications!

For the 2024-2025 term, we are accepting volunteer positions for Directors in Intellectual STEM+, Professionalism, Outreach, Accounting, & Communications! Feel free to check their roles below in our Constitution: https://lnkd.in/erxyrkbF and APPLY below: https://lnkd.in/eg-AZdVF

Jazakumullahu Khairan Katheera and let's spark Our next Golden Age together!