Muslim Life
Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment between classes or a lively room filled with friendly faces and great food, the Muslim Chaplaincy is your home base at Tufts. Built in close partnership with the Muslim Students Association (MSA) and graduate student networks, our community celebrates the rich cultural and spiritual tapestry of Muslims from every corner of the globe. There’s no single way to be Muslim here—we honor every individual’s personal journey and pace. Expect creative programming, open-hearted conversations, and an environment where you can anchor your faith, build lifelong friendships, and simply be yourself.
About this Community
At its core, our community is all about deep connection, spiritual care, and community organizing. We gather weekly at the Interfaith Center for Friday Jummah, meet for chaplain-led discussion circles, host laid-back social hangouts at the Muslim House, and come together for warm Ramadan iftars. Beyond daily programming, we empower student advocacy, celebrate global Islamic traditions, and offer confidential one-on-one support when life gets heavy. Together with our campus partners, we work to build bridges across Tufts while keeping physical and spiritual well-being front and center.
Community Leadership
Khan Shairani, Ph.D.
Dr. Khan Shairani is the Associate University Chaplain and Director of Muslim Life at Tufts University. Chaplain Khan has served as chaplain at Tufts since 2024 and is available for all students, faculty, and staff on campus, regardless of background. He is passionate about deep, meaningful conversations over a cup of tea, and acts as advisor to the undergraduate and graduate MSAs as well as a co-director of the Interfaith Student Council. He is a liaison to the Health Sciences campus and the Asian-American Center. Please email kshair01@tufts.edu to connect with him and say hello!
Khan is a confidential resource on campus.
Programs
Jummah Prayers
The Muslim community gathers every week for Friday congregational prayers. These congregational prayers are an opportunity for the community to get to know one another. Anyone who is interested to learn more is welcome regardless of background.
Fridays, 1:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m., Interfaith Center
Crossings: Lives in Motion Histories of Colonial Diasporas Book Club
Join Associate University Chaplains Dr. Khan Shairani and Anthony Cruz Pantojas for a weekly book club exploring how identity and history intertwine. Please RSVP. Snacks provided.
Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., Interfaith Center (Runs Sept 22 - Nov 24)
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