“A Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe.” (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)
Assalamu Alaykum community members,
As our community continues to grow, Alhamdulillah, we are facing significant challenges with parking during Jumuah. We need everyone’s cooperation to ensure that our Masjid remains a place of peace rather than a source of frustration for our brothers and sisters.
🏠 Our Masjid is Our Home
This is everyone’s Masjid. We often take better care of our own homes than any other place, but the House of Allah (SWT) deserves even greater respect. We should treat this facility and its grounds with more care and excellence than we do our own properties. Part of that excellence (Ihsan) is being mindful of how we park.
⚠️ Parking Rules & Enforcement
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝. We understand the lot reaches capacity quickly, but for the safety and flow of the community, we must adhere to this rule. If you find it absolutely necessary to double-park:
1. IMMEDIATE REMOVAL: You must return to your vehicle and remove it immediately after the Fardh (obligatory) prayer.
2. NO DELAYS: Do not stay for Sunnah prayers or socializing while your car is blocking another. Clear the lane first, then return for your extra worship or conversations.
STRICT ENFORCEMENT:
– Ticketing: We will begin issuing tickets to any cars still double-parked 10 minutes after the Fardh Salah.
– Towing: If a vehicle continues to block the flow of traffic or refuses to move, we will be forced to tow the vehicle at the owner’s expense.
We do not wish to take these measures, but we must protect those who have work, school, or medical commitments and find themselves “trapped” in our lot.
Let’s work together to make our Friday experience pleasant for everyone. Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your understanding and cooperation!
Islamic Organization of Southern Tier (IOST)
𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦.
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