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Event Guidelines

  1. Scope of Event
    • All activities must be conducted in accordance with basic Islamic principles and in observance of the laws of the United States of America.
    • The activities must not promote or discriminate against any of the major Muslim schools of thoughts (Madhabis).
  2. Use of Facility
    • No activity may be conducted which interferes with the normal operation of the Masjid including prayers, classes, and regularly conducted events.
    • No organization will be allowed to conduct activity or promote their organization on a regular basis.
    • Upon completion of the event, the facility and all property must be returned to the same state of maintenance and cleanliness as before.
    • Marketing material: Flyers, posters, and other material advertising the event must be submitted for approval two weeks prior to the event.
  3. Certificate of Liability Insurance
    • All organizations requesting use of the facility must carry liability insurance for $250,000 or an indemnification agreement.
  4. All Muslims are requested and required to strictly observe the Islamic dress in all functions at the Mosque and Islamic Center.
  5. The functions held at the Mosque include the following: daily prayers; Juma’a prayers; Eid prayers (outside the Mosque, whenever the weather allows); study of the Qur’an and Sunnah; adult, youth, and children education (using, whenever possible advanced multimedia facilities); lectures to Muslims and non-Muslims; movies and video programs on Islam; marriage ceremonies; and funeral prayers.
  6. The Masjid is available for Nikkah, Akika, Khatam al Quraan, Janazah, Islamic education and related Islamic activities. Activities not allowed in the masjid include but not limited to are Qawali, Naat, Nasheed, Birthday parties, anniversaries, political events, nationalistic or sectarian events.
  7. The applicant shall observe and ensure that the Applicant’s guests observe the Islamic code of conduct, Islamic dress code, etiquettes of the Masjid, and all Masjid policies while in the Masjid and on Masjid premises
    • Any ceremonies or events that happen in the brothers or sister’s prayers halls shall only allow use by persons of the male or female gender to enter or remain in the hall respective to that gender.
  8. The applicant shall advise all Non-Muslim guests of the proper Islamic attire. Any person not dressed in accordance with the Islamic dress code may be refused entry.
  9. At no time may the Masjid or its premises be used for un-Islamic activities, including but not limited to smoking or drinking alcohol. No smoking and no alcohol is allowed in the Masjid or its parking lot.
  10. Music, songs and dancing or other events against Islamic principles are strictly prohibited in the Masjid or on its premises at all times.
  11. If the applicant will be serving food, the applicant shall only serve Zabihah Halal food.
  12. SRIC is open to the public at all times. Adhan and Salah timings are fixed by the Management and will NOT be changed to meet the needs of the applicant.
  13. Applicant shall submit a “Masjid Reservation Request Form” to the Management at least 30 days in advance of the date of the event.
  14. Masjid shall not be responsible for any loss to the person, property or personal items of the applicant and his/her guests.
  15. Applicant shall NOT decorate the Masjid, change or move the appearance or fixtures of the Masjid (including rugs), or doing anything else that affects the sanctity of the Masjid.
  16. The applicant shall be solely responsible for the repair or replacement of any damage to the Masjid, its premises, its fixtures, or its furniture.
  17. The applicant shall obtain advance written permission if they want to bring in any furniture or other items to the Masjid. The applicant shall be solely responsible for any items he/she brings to the Masjid. Masjid shall not be responsible for any damage to these items.
  18. No food or drink is allowed in the prayer area. The applicant shall ensure that he/she and his/her guests do not bring food or drinks in the prayer area.
  19. The applicant shall place all the garbage in the garbage bags provided and place them in the area designated.
  20. The applicant shall supply his/her own supplies, including, but not limited to plates, spoons, napkins, and drinks.
  21. The applicant shall leave the Masjid in the same condition as he/she found it before the event.
  22. The applicant and all guests MUST follow directions and instruction from the Masjid authorized personnel at all times during the event.
  23. Any event or series of events can only be approved for up to four sessions.  Upon completion of four sessions, a new Event request form must be submitted for approval.
  24. In consideration of my use of the premises of SRIC, I for myself, my guests, my heirs, personal representative or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue SRIC, it’s affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees and agents from liability from any and all claims including resulting in personal injury, abuse, accidents, or illnesses (including death) and property loss arising from use of premises.