FOSIS

The Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) was established in 1962 as an organisation that sought to represent Muslim students and co-ordinate the work of Islamic societies within British and Irish universities. The organisation aims to uphold the motto "And hold fast the rope of Allah, all of you together, and be not disunited" (Quran 3:103).

The website of FOSIS contains a detailed statement of aims and objectives, which include:

• Uniting UK and Irish Islamic societies around the principles of the Muslim faith.
• Encouraging the establishment of and providing support to existing Islamic organisations within the education sector.
• Protecting and promoting the interests of Islamic students.
• Developing the understanding, character and skills of Muslim students.
• Inviting students of other faiths for follow the Islamic way of life.
• Promoting regular communication and work between different Islamic societies and organisations.