[HIC] Ramadan 2025 - Facility Guidelines, Itikaf, and Other Information

AssalamualaikumDear Community Members,

Ramadanis almost here - just a few days away inshaAllah! As we all know, this blessedmonth is a time for strengthening our faith,improving our acts of worship, and building a sense of unity as an ummah. Alhamdulillah, our masjid plays a central role with regard to all these aspects. Therefore, we request that you take a few minutes to read through the HIC facility guidelines below and please put them in practice:

• We all love to see our young community members at the masjid and while we encourage them to come, please note that parents are responsible for their children AT ALL TIMES. Please do not leave your children unattended, whether in the building itself or outside.
• Please note that parents/guardians will be held accountable for any damage to masjid property caused by their dependents.
• During salah, children 6 years and younger are asked to stay with their mothers/female guardians in the Quiet Room (Women's Musalla).
• Be mindful of other people's worship and encourage children to be respectful as well.
• Please do NOT bring food and drinks into any prayer areas. Water is allowed (preferably, bring your own reusable bottles).
• Please make sure your phone is on silent during prayer times. If you need to take a call between prayers, please leave the musalla to do so.
• As much as possible, please do your part in keeping our masjid clean.

Itikaf and Other Programs

• Since HIC is a shared space with IAH and school is in session thisRamadan, only limited spots are available for those wishing to do a full itikaf. Please contact Br. Muhammad Aly to reserve a spot. You can reach Br. Aly viaemail:[email protected]
• The Adult Quran Competition will take place on March22nd (Saturday) after Dhuhr prayer; no registration is required. For the complete surah list, please reference the email sent out earlier or contact Br. Aly for details.
• The Youth Quran Memorization Contest will be held on March23rd (during Sunday school); please see the attached registration form.

InshaAllah, we also plan to have other programs throughout the month ofRamadan- including special weekend programs targeted at our youth. Details for those will be sent out closer to the dates.

Weekday Iftars

• Weekdayiftars(Monday to Friday) willonlybe for students, reverts, travelers, etc. (approximately 70 people).
• Community members wishing to sponsor a weekday iftar can sign up using this form:https://forms.gle/FfjRGi3M5ULo8KZu9
• Please note that you do not need to cover the cost of an entire weekday iftar if you are unable to do so; however, we do request a minimum contribution of $100.
• Please reach out to Sr. Hibah Setayesh for more information - you can text or call her@256 652 7615.

Weekend Iftars

• The whole community is invited to weekend iftars. As of right now, all Saturdays and two Sundays (March 9 & 16) have been sponsored.
• If the open Sundays remain unsponsored, they will be treated as weekday iftars.
• Please refer to the HIC Google Calendar for the latest updates:https://huntsvilleislamiccenter.org/calendar

For any questions or concerns, please email us at[email protected]; thissendsa copy ofyouremailto every boardmemberand allows someone to take the lead on getting back to you.

Sincerely,

HIC Board2025