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Visit the Islamic Center of Tidewater<\/h2><\/div>

You Are Welcome<\/em><\/span> Here<\/h1><\/div>

Join us for a visit, observe prayer, ask questions,
\nand experience the life of our community.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Visit the Islamic Center of Tidewater<\/h2><\/div>

You Are Welcome<\/em><\/span> Here<\/h1><\/div>

Join us for a visit, observe prayer, ask questions,
\nand experience the life of our community.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Greetings and Welcome\u2026<\/h2><\/div>

We welcome and thank you for your interest in visiting the Islamic Center (1442 W 49th Street, Norfolk). <\/span><\/p>\n

The visit to the Center includes:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. A tour of the center, with an overview of the role of the center in the life of our community<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. An introduction to the basic beliefs of Islam and to the demographics of the Muslim community in Hampton Roads.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The visitor(s) may observe the five daily prayers in the prayer hall.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. An opportunity for Q&A with the host and other members of the Community.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. A variety of pamphlets and brochures on Islam and Muslims<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    What is a Masjid or Mosque?<\/h3><\/div>

    Our masjid is a place of prayer, a community center, a library, an educational center, a social and dinning hall, and a place for counsel and devotion. It\u2019s our special and sacred space.
    \nWe ask that the guests in their own way be sensitive to the etiquette of the masjid environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    What to wear?<\/h3><\/div>

    Men\/women should wear loose fitting clothing \u2013 covering the body except hands, face and feet.
    \nWomen cover their crowning beauty, the hair. Women could wear a hat or scarf that covers the hair.<\/p>\n

    Remember to leave your shoes at the entrance. The prayer area is used for prostration.<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Visit during the Jumu\u2019ah Prayer<\/h3><\/div>

    The Jumu\u2019ah or Friday congregational worship service is open to the public. During the Jumu\u2019ah prayer the Center hosts over 200 men and women from our region. There is a sermon followed by the prayer. The entire services take about 45 minutes.<\/p>\n

    The prayer starts at 1:00pm all year around and finishes at 1:45pm.<\/i><\/p>\n

    The Jumu\u2019ah prayer is an uninterrupted sermon of two parts with the Imam taking a short break and continuing the second sermon and ending with supplications often in English and Arabic and concluded with two units (rakah) of salah (prayer).<\/p>\n

    There is no public collection. On occasion there maybe a public appeal for funds to support the mosque, school, social services or relief work. You are under no obligation to give.<\/p>\n

    Please arrive 10 minutes early. If you are driving, parking is congested so allow enough time to park and walk to the Center from street parking.<\/p>\n

    If you are a visitor please come to the main office and introduce yourself. We will find you a host or a hostess to guide you through your visit and explain the worship service.<\/p>\n

    If you would like to arrange a group visit please complete the online form, or call 757-423-8609 few day in advance.
    \nThank you for your interest in coming to our Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Contact the Islamic Center<\/h3><\/div>

    We are happy to answer your questions and assist with visits, programs, or general inquiries.<\/p>\n

    Please complete the form and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>