Prayer Room Open Letter to Brothers and Sisters
Asalaamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuh
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After a semester of activities directed towards increasing access to the prayer rooms for the brothers and sisters, we would like everyone to be aware of what progress has been made.
Insha’Allah from the beginning of next semester, the prayer rooms will be left open from 11-7 (extending gradually over the summer), with sisters having complete access to their room during these times.
The brothers may be unable to use the room on some evenings during term time (i.e. after 5.30pm). We will work to ensure this happens as infrequently as possible, and will give advance warning when it does insha’Allah. When this occurs, we will do what we can to find an alternative venue, be it a room on campus or encouraging brothers to make use of the local mosques, which are open during this time and beyond.
We are working with the College, Student Union and other faith societies to ensure there is as little conflict as possible. This is not the final step; our goal to expand opening hours, have a Qur’an rack and display posters. These are all goals which we will continue to work towards, via the multifaith centre user forum et cetera.
Most importantly we would like to express our gratitude to Allah (‘azza wa jal)- without Whom no good is possible. And after that, every single brother and sister who spent their time, money and effort- be it with their du’a, selling cakes, making banners, organising jumu’ah, printing flyers, publicizing the campaign blog or even just by being there and voting with your feet. May Allah reward you all.
Despite initial difficulties, the staff of the College- security, CCRS, room bookings, and of course the Student Union Sabbatical team- are thanked for all their work in trying to reach an amicable solution fair to all parties. We look forward to a productive relationship with other faith societies- both those involved in the MFC and those not.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any concerns or complaints
Jazakumullah khair
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