The following are the most frequently asked questions about visiting a mosque. If you need any more clarification, please contact us.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What should I wear?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why do we take our shoes off?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]It is appropriate to remove one’s shoes before entering the prayer area at a mosque, so that the floors and carpets aren’t covered with dirt– after all, that is where people pray[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a good time to visit?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]The mosque is open from before sunrise (at Fajr) to two hours after sunset (after Isha). Thus it is open all day to\u00a0accommodate\u00a0worshipers\u00a0attending the five daily prayers. We recommend visiting the mosque during the prayer time so you will be able to meet other Muslims and learn from observation.\u00a0Prayer times are available on the website homepage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How long will a visit take?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Prayers last for about fifteen minutes. Set thirty minutes aside on your first visit. Arrive ten minutes early and leave a few minutes after prayer is over.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Where are the women praying?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Women offer prayers in a separate room that provides them privacy. The women offer daily prayers on the 2nd floor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What are the footsinks in the bathroom for?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Muslims are supposed to be in a state of physical purification before making the prayer, which includes washing the feet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How do Friday prayers work?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Friday is the day of congregational prayers for Muslims– so a short sermon followed by a short prayer at the mosque in congregation is substituted for the regular noon-time prayer. The service begins with the call to prayer, followed by a lecture (rather, two short lectures with a brief pause in the middle). After the lecture (called a khutbah), another call to prayer is made and the congregation stands to follow the imam in the prayer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A few more guidelines…” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Cell phones<\/strong><\/p>\n A ringing cell phone is a distraction to any service at the mosque– please silence or power-off phones when entering the building.<\/p>\n Talking during prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need to talk to someone during the prayer (while you are not praying, of course,) please take the conversation outside the prayer hall into the lobby or hallways so as to not distract those who are praying.<\/p>\n Not standing\/walking in front of someone praying<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are walking through the prayer area and come across someone who is praying, please walk behind, instead of in front of him.<\/p>\n Shaking hands with opposite gender<\/strong><\/p>\n Please be aware that many Muslims do not shake hands with anyone of the opposite gender. That is, men do not shake hands with women, and women do not shake hands with men. Unless he\/she extends his\/her hand first, it is better to not extend yours.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Visit Us [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Visiting a Mosque (Islamic Center)” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]A visit is worth a thousand words, so We are glad that you have decided to visit our mosque and taking the time to reach out to us and to learn more about Muslims and the Islamic faith. Mosque is a place of worship for all Muslims. We welcome all who would like to visit and observe the daily prayers and participate in the daily activities at the AR-RAHMAN Islamic Center. You are free to come either alone, with a friend, or even an entire\u00a0classroom. The following are the most frequently asked questions about visiting a mosque. If you need any more clarification, please contact us.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What should I wear?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Why do we take our shoes off?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]It is appropriate to remove one’s shoes before entering the prayer area at a mosque, so that the floors and carpets aren’t covered with dirt– after all, that is where people pray[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What is a good time to visit?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]The mosque is open from before sunrise (at Fajr) to two hours after sunset (after Isha). Thus it is open all day to\u00a0accommodate\u00a0worshipers\u00a0attending the five daily prayers. We recommend visiting the mosque during the prayer time so you will be able to meet other Muslims and learn from observation.\u00a0Prayer times are available on the website homepage.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How long will a visit take?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Prayers last for about fifteen minutes. Set thirty minutes aside on your first visit. Arrive ten minutes early and leave a few minutes after prayer is over.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Where are the women praying?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Women offer prayers in a separate room that provides them privacy. The women offer daily prayers on the 2nd floor.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”What are the footsinks in the bathroom for?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Muslims are supposed to be in a state of physical purification before making the prayer, which includes washing the feet.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”How do Friday prayers work?” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Friday is the day of congregational prayers for Muslims– so a short sermon followed by a short prayer at the mosque in congregation is substituted for the regular noon-time prayer. The service begins with the call to prayer, followed by a lecture (rather, two short lectures with a brief pause in the middle). After the lecture (called a khutbah), another call to prayer is made and the congregation stands to follow the imam in the prayer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”A few more guidelines…” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%230c0000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Cinzel%3Aregular%2C700%2C900|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”btext”][vc_separator color=”black”][vc_column_text el_class=”bptxt”]Cell phones A ringing cell phone is a distraction to any service at the mosque– please silence or power-off phones when entering the building. Talking during prayer If you need to talk to someone during the prayer (while you are not praying, of course,) please take the conversation outside the prayer hall into the lobby or hallways so as to not distract those who are praying. Not standing\/walking in front of someone praying If you are walking through the prayer area and come across someone who is praying, please walk behind, instead of in front of him. Shaking hands with opposite gender Please be aware that many Muslims do not shake hands with anyone of the opposite gender. That is, men do not shake hands with women, and women do not shake hands with men. 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