Jumma update

July 9^th, 2020 in News

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RULES

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DISCIPLINED

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YOURSELF

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FAMILY

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COMMUNITY

KEEP Open
MASJID

Aww,

This is to update the community on the opening of the Telford Central Mosque@King Street, Wellington.

Mashallah, after significant consultations and much hard work by many members of the community, the trial opening of the masjid over the past few days has gone well. We have learnt lessons from the trial and a few gaps we had overlooked have now been addressed. We are pleased to go ahead with the Jumma prayers on Friday 10^th July.

The Re-opening Planning and the Volunteers groups met yesterday, and a few revisions were agreed upon. We have done our very best to ensure the risks of opening and holding Jumma are minimised, but please be aware the risk has not gone away and never can be totally eliminated. To make this a success and keep the masjid open, the community needs to play their part by following the guidelines and instructions from the volunteers.

Mistakes and misunderstandings can happen, but please be patient, calm, and understand and respect the motives behind the rules (see our logo above), which are to ensure the safety of all of us. Above all, please remember where you are, keep the sanctity of the masjid and keep in mind the purpose of you being at the masjid in the first place.

The key change to note is that we have removed the age groups on practicality grounds for this week and we will evaluate how it goes, along with the entire experience. Please see the revised guidelines below.

IF YOU PRAY IN THE MASJID, NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

JUMMA PRAYERS
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Jamaat times are 1:30, 2:00, 2:30 & 3.00. Masjid will open 20 mins prior to first Jamaat and close IMMEDIATELY after final Jamaat.
There are no age groups. First come, first enter, Maximum capacity 70. Please wait for next Jamaat if needed.
Please leave as quickly as you can, in an orderly manner, for next Jamaat.
Please follow the instructions of the volunteers at the main gate and inside.
Bring your own prayer mat and take it back home with you. If you forget to bring your mat, use the disposable one provided and take it home with you afterwards. A small donation will be welcomed.
Bring your own face mask; If you do not have one, use the one provided but please do not enter the prayer hall without it. Please leave a small donation in the bucket on entry or exit.
Bring your own small bag and keep your shoes with you at all times- 1-way system in effect
No wudu or toilet facilities – please make Wudu at home.
Strict 2m social distancing should always be maintained
Do not shake hands or embrace others
Performe Sunnah & nawafil at home
Children under 14 should pray at home
Females should pray at home for now.