Guiding Tomorrow's Muslim Leaders to Inspire, Serve, and Create Lasting Change — Manara West
Ramadan 2025 · Sadaqah Campaign

Invest your Sadaqah in thefuture of our Ummah

A Message from Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda
About Manara West

The only platform dedicated to Muslim college students on the West Coast

For over two decades, Manara West has been the hub for Muslim students to connect, grow, and lead. Built by students, for students — our platform empowers the next generation to create impact, strengthen their faith, and uplift their communities.

We are a student-led grassroots community solely focused on providing support for Muslim students across the West Coast, giving them the resources and guidance they need to excel spiritually, professionally, and civically.

Who We Are
Why Your Sadaqah Matters

The most important investment you can make this Ramadan

Your donation this Ramadan not only increases programming and resources for students year round, but also serves as a critical investment in the growth of Manara West. As the only organization in the West Coast Muslim community focused on serving Muslim college students, your support allows Manara West to continue developing future leaders, community organizers, scholars, and activists for our Ummah.

3,000+ Students
Impacted
45 ISA Cohort
Graduates
50+ College Campuses
Supported
165+ Student Leaders
Trained
Our Programs

How we show up for Muslim students

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Rapid Response Support
On-call support for on-campus political emergencies, administrative challenges, and safety or harassment concerns — including emergency funds for student groups organizing around Palestine.
Islamic Sacred Activism Cohort
A multi-week program introducing students to the principles of Islamic sacred activism — upholding Islamic values in grassroots organizing to become agents of positive change.
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Student Leadership Summit
Our annual Servant Leadership Summit equips MSA leaders to lead spiritually, financially, politically, and professionally — trained by alumni and real-world professionals.
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Annual MSA West Conference
Our flagship program attracting up to 1,200 students — fully planned by college students, focused on spiritual topics and building a regional Muslim network.
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The Manara Resource Center
Our next strategic initiative — establishing on-campus Resource Centers to support Muslim students with everything they need to thrive in college and beyond.
☕ Free Study Spaces 🧠 Mental Health 🕌 Chaplaincy 💰 Financial Aid 🤝 Career Mentorship 📈 Professional Dev
Welcome to The Manara Center
Your Donation Will

Three things your generosity makes possible

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Enable more Professional Development, organizing training, and programming for Muslim students across the West Coast.
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Enhance the infrastructure of support for Muslim college students — building systems that sustain communities for years to come.
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Create a culture of communal support as students navigate one of the most challenging campus climates since 9/11.
Ramadan 2025

Invest in the Future of Our Ummah

Your Sadaqah this Ramadan powers the next generation of Muslim leaders, organizers, scholars, and activists on campuses across the West Coast.

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For over two decades, Manara West has been the hub for Muslim students to connect, grow, and lead. Built by students, for students—our platform empowers the next generation to create impact, strengthen their faith, and uplift their communities.

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