Policies and Guidelines

Masjid Policies and Guidelines

Please adhere to all policies and rules outlined below during your visit to the ISCV.

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA
Policies and Guidelines
Assalaam Alaikum. May peace and blessings be upon you

General policies:

Please refrain from speaking loudly and/or using foul language around the premise of the Masjid.
During prayers, no conversation of any kind is allowed inside or around the praying area.
No food or drink is allowed inside the prayer area.
No shoes are allowed inside the prayer area. All shoes must be placed on the shoeracks.

Parking:

Parking is for Masjid use and parking permit holders only.
- If you would like to park regularly outside the five daily prayers, a parking permit is required for a fee. Please contact the Masjid Manager, Mr. Khan Hassan (contact information below) for information on how to obtain a parking permit.
During Friday prayers, holidays and in Ramadan between Maghrib and Isha', the Masjid parking lot is reserved for the elderly, handicapped, and new guests.

Dress Code:

Men Dress
- Wearing shorts above the knee, sleeveless shirts, and/or t-shirts with haram pictures is prohibited inside the prayer area.
Ladies Dress
- Clothing covering the entire body and a scarf covering the hair is required inside the prayer area.
Everyone is encouraged to abide by the dress code outside of the prayer area as well.

Friday Prayer:

The Friday prayer consists of two uninterrupted sermons followed by a prayer. Please refrain from speaking during the sermon or the prayer.

Overnight stay:

Overnight stay outside the month of Ramadan is not allowed unless special permission is given from the board. Please see the overnight stay guidelines below on how to request permission.
During Ramadan, overnight stay (Tahajjud or itikaf) is permitted without special permission.

Talks and Speeches:

No one is permitted to give a talk, speech, lecture, or host an event in the prayer area unless approved by the ISCV board, in consultation with the Imam.
An application approved by the board is needed before any outside speaker is allowed to give a Friday sermon, lecture, fundraising, or speech in the Masjid.

Bathroom Cleanliness:

Make sure to keep it as clean as possible.
Turn off the lights after use.
Please do not waste water or other resources including paper towels.

Donations:

Donated items, including clothes and furniture need to be approved by the Masjid manager or the ISCV board. Please do not drop off Donations outside the Masjid entrance.
All book donations need approval by the board before being added to the Masjid library or any of the bookshelves.
Borrowed books must be returned within 4 weeks.

Space Request for Private Events:

Please contact charlottesvillemasjid@gmail.com to request space and check availability.
The renter needs to fill out the "space request" and "liability" forms. Approval by the ISCV board is required.
The application must be filled at least 6 week before the desired start date.
It is the responsibility of the renter to clean up after the event. If extra cleaning is needed, the Masjid will hire professional cleaners and any additional charges will be billed to the renter.
No food or drinks are allowed in the prayer area at all times.
The sound system, including Audio/visual system, is available upon request and approval by the board.
The prayer area may not be used for recreational events.
Be advised that the parking at the Masjid is limited.
Please abide by the aforementioned guidelines of Masjid use.

Tables and chairs:

Only members are allowed to rent the chairs and tables for use outside of the Masjid. A "table and chair renting" form needs to be filled at least 48 hours prior to reservation.
The renter is responsible for removing all rented items and placing them back in the Masjid.

Currently there is no commercial advertisement allowed on the Masjid screen.

Announcements and Flyers:

Announcement may only be made by board members or those approved by the ISCV board.
A written request to the Masjid email 48 hours prior is required for any Friday announcements.
Any flier or hand outs have to be approved by the ISCV board prior to distribution.

Visitors:

Any visitor is permitted to witness the prayer either from the main lobby or inside the prayer area.
We strongly encourage any visitors to abide by the dress code of the Masjid mentioned above

Membership Application Benefits

Everyone is strongly encouraged to fill out and renew the membership form every year to enjoy the membership benefits including voting, nomination and the use of Masjid facilities.

Contact Info:
ISCV email : iscvboard@charlottesvillemasjid.com
Masjid Manager: firmanfnu29@gmail.com
Administrative Office: 434-260-1253
Masjid Address : 708 Pine St. Charlottesville Va 22903

Guidelines for Staying Overnight at the Masjid

A request should be sent to the ISCV board or Masjid Manager at least two weeks prior to the event
Provide in the request
1. Names of people staying at the Masjid
2. Contact information (ID required) of the person in charge (Minors need parental permission)
3. Reference contact if the group belongs to a bigger organization
Only worship acts are allowed in the prayer hall (Musalla) such as Praying, making dua'a, reading Quran, halaqas, etc. Other acts like sleeping, cooking, eating should be done outside the prayer area.
No financial compensation is required from the people staying overnight except in special occasions determined by the board.
The audio system of the Masjid should be used by the Imam or board members only.
The people staying over are expected to adhere to the guidelines of the Masjid and to leave the Masjid in a similar or better state when they leave.
Any damage to the Masjid will be considered a felony and prosecuted accordingly.

Contact Info:
ISCV email : iscvboard@charlottesvillemasjid.com
Masjid Manager: firmanfnu29@gmail.com
Administrative Office: 434-260-1253
Masjid Address : 708 Pine St. Charlottesville Va 22903