# Penn State Muslim Student Association

> The Muslim Student Association at Penn State: a home away from home for Muslim students since 1963. Prayer times, events, halal food, resources, and community in State College, PA.

The Penn State MSA is a student organization at the Pennsylvania State University
(University Park / State College, PA), serving Muslim students since 1963. The site
is community-first: prayer times, events, halal food, and resources for students,
new Muslims, international students, and partners.

## Pages

- [Home](https://pennstatemsa.org/): Welcome, community stats, live prayer times, next event, quick links.
- [About & FAQ](https://pennstatemsa.org/about): Mission and core values (Faith, Community, Service, Knowledge, Da'wah), history since 1963, the team, and FAQ.
- [Events](https://pennstatemsa.org/events): Upcoming events and past-event highlights.
- [Prayer](https://pennstatemsa.org/prayer): Live daily prayer times for State College, Jumu'ah details, on-campus prayer spaces, and local masjids.
- [Halal Directory](https://pennstatemsa.org/halal-directory): Halal dining on campus and in State College, including restaurants and groceries.
- [Resources](https://pennstatemsa.org/resources): Getting started with Islam, Quran tools, Islamic knowledge platforms, new-Muslim stories, campus support, and a form to join the WhatsApp group chat.
- [Donate](https://pennstatemsa.org/donate): Ways to support the MSA, including the general fund, programs, and zakat and sadaqah.
- [Connect](https://pennstatemsa.org/connect): One place to get involved and work with us: student sign-up, alumni reconnect, board directory, feedback and event ideas, plus partnerships for companies, speakers, and other MSAs and organizations.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://pennstatemsa.org/privacy): What we collect, why, and how to control it.
- [Terms & Disclaimer](https://pennstatemsa.org/terms): Ground rules, plus halal and prayer-time accuracy notes.

## Notes

- Prayer times are computed live from the Aladhan API for State College, PA (40.7934, -77.8600).
- Membership and most events are open to everyone, Muslim or not.
- For partnerships or media, use the Connect page.