الرحمن الرحيم
Please read these regulations carefully and observe them at all
times. All attendees are held responsible to the observance of these
regulations. The ICB adopts a low tolerance stance to individuals who
“plead unawareness.” Thank you for your cooperation! In order to
maximize the spiritual and educational experiences of all attendees,
the ICB has set forth these regulations:
Facilities
There are two prayer halls with designated entrances. The main
prayer hall is primarily for brothers with accommodation for the
sisters to pray at the back. The other smaller prayer hall is
exclusively for the sisters. Please respect the worship practices of
the ICB.
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Do not tamper with the lights, the
air-condition system or sound system. -
The prayer halls are handicapped
accessible with the ramp on the south-east side of the building.
Contact the ICB Executive Committee (ICB-EC) members if you
need assistance. -
Do not block the hallways leading
to the prayer halls, doorways, or the access ramps. -
There is a designated Imam. Should
the Imam be tardy, a grace period is requested. - Backup Imams are designated by Masjid.
Etiquette
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Please dress modestly, sensitively
and according to Islamic etiquette. -
Remove shoes before entering the
prayer halls and place them on the shoe racks. -
Please do not eat or drink in the
prayer halls. -
Please be mindful of attendees and
worshipers. -
Minimize all conversations in the
prayer halls. - Keep your children close to you at all times.
Technology Etiquette
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Please observe cell phone
etiquette in the prayer halls. Cell phones and electronics should be
placed on “SILENT.” Cell phone conversations are not permitted
in the prayer halls. -
For event filming and photography,
please contact the ICB-EC for an appointment. - All internet browsing on the masjid wireless should be
appropriate for children and adults at all times. Individuals who
view unacceptable materials online will be asked to leave.
Public Services
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Jummah Prayer services start at
12:10 pm. The 5 daily prayers’ times change monthly and are
announced ahead of time by the management. The call to prayer
(Adhan) will be done 10 – 15 min before prayer starts depending on
the prayer of the day. -
The ICB-EC must pre-approve
all announcements, education programs, short talks, speech,
announcement related to fundraising efforts, and other forms of
public address. Only pre-approved individuals are allowed to give
announcements. -
Please do not remove any Qur’ans
or books from the sanctuary. Return all Qur’an, books, and other
educational materials to its designated locations. ICB declines
donations of all written materials, except with express written
approval from the ICB-EC. If you need a personal copy of the
Quran, contact one of the ICB-EC members. -
For lost and found, please contact
the one of the ICB-EC members. The ICB is not liable for any
personal losses or damages. - Report all suspicious activities to the management.
ICB appreciates anonymous tips on any infringements of the
aforementioned regulations. ICB reserves the right to take all
necessary steps against individuals who infringe upon these
regulations.
Guest Sermons/Programs
ICB board (Shoura) shall approve any guest speakers for Khutbah,
lectures or classes. ICB board shall consult with the Imam and or
ICB-EC to help making suitable decisions in favor of the community’s
benefit.
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Visitation and Safety Policies
The legal name of the institution is Islamic Center of Boulder.
This facility includes:
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Two prayer halls
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Cafeteria in the basement
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Lobby area
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Classroom(s)
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Multipurpose areas
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Parking lot
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Other facilities that are under
renovation and to be added to this list in future - The above facilities operate under the ICB management.
ICB aims to provide the community with prayer facilities,
quality education programs, and a safe zone for attendees to meet
and network. ICB is open to attendees Muslims and
non-Muslim, as well as their respective families.
Imam Office hours
Other than the daily prayers, the office hours are:
Wednesday to Sunday between Asr and Isha prayers.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Please contact member of the ICB-EC if you are a visitor. All
visitors should observe the same rules as required by all attendees
of this mosque. The mosque is open for visits at all prayer times.
However, to schedule an appointment beforehand, please note the
office hours above. The office will help coordinate a time for your
visit.
1. Parking
Vehicles should be parked between the two white lines of a parking
space and not double-parked. All visitors and attendees should not
park in spaces designated for
1. People with special needs (Handicap)
2. Fire lanes
3. All other reserved or prohibited areas as noted by the ICB.
Overnight parking requires approval of the management.
Vehicles parked illegally or parked overnight without prior approval
will be towed at owner’s expense and may be reported to local
police.
2. Attire and Cleanliness
When visiting ICB attendees are required to wear modest Islamic
clothing. For volunteers and staff, the minimum attire is long
sleeved tops and long pants. ICB requires that all attendees wear
attire that reflects sensitivity and respect for Masjid. ICB reserves
the right to interpret the appropriateness of all attire.
3. Children
ICB welcomes families to experience the Masjid facilities. Parents
at all times must supervise their children. All disruptive activities
are prohibited. ICB does not assume any liability of you or your
family while attending Masjid. All Gameboys, toys, game consoles are
not allowed in the prayer halls. Children must be kept quiet at all
times. Failure to do so will result in the ICB removing the child and
the parent from the event or the prayer hall. If your child requires
assistance, please exit the lecture and prayer halls immediately.
Please watch your kids at all times and do not put the management
in the difficult position of enforcing disciplinary measures against
disruptive children. ICB reserves the right to prosecute and charge
families whose children have broken or damaged anything belonging to
Masjid. ICB also reserves the right to prevent families or
individuals from bringing disruptive children to Masjid.
4. Behavior and Courtesy
All attendees are held to the highest standards of respectful
conduct. Physical or verbal abuse of any attendee at the ICB is
strictly forbidden. Attendees found in violation of this will be
asked by the ICB to comply with the code of “respectful conduct.”
If the attendee refuses to comply, the ICB shall ask the disruptive
attendee to the leave the premise. Repeating violators of this code
are subject to being banned from the ICB.
5. Conversations
All “meeting and greeting” should be done outside of the
prayers halls. Please keep conversations to a minimum inside the
prayer halls. All electronics and cell phones must be placed on
silent in the ICB at all times. Repeated violation of this rule is
not only a flagrant disrespect for the ICB, but will incur
disciplinary measures.
The prayers halls are designated for prayers, supplication,
lectures and ICB-sponsored events. At no time shall the prayer halls
be the locus for religious debate and argumentation. The ICB adopts a
zero-tolerance towards the desecration of the prayer halls with
debate and argumentation on religious, personal or political topics.
6. Equipment & Facilities
Exercise care when you use any equipment, facility or items
belonging to Masjid. All properties and items belonging to the ICB
should not be moved or removed from the ICB. Destruction or
malfunction of items and equipment is the responsibility of the user.
The management has a right to demand payment to replace the item and
will contact local authorities if necessary. Do not tamper with any
equipment of the ICB. This includes, but is not limited to the
lighting facilities, microphone equipment, locks, doors, setup of
furniture etc.
7. Distributing, Selling, or Donation collection
No individual is allowed to distribute or sell on the premises of
the ICB which includes the parking lot, unless approved by the
ICB-EC. ICB does not allow individuals to distribute anything without
the express permission of the management. This includes, but is not
limited the selling or the distribution of paraphernalia, literature,
pamphlets, flyers, books, brochures, advertisement ads, goods, food,
etc.
All donation collection effort on the Masjid premises must be
pre-authorized by the ICB-EC. Any unauthorized donation collection
boxes will be promptly removed. All funds collected in the Masjid
premises must be processed through the ICB accounting.
8. Overnight Stay
Other than the yearly Ramadan Itikaf, the ICB does not
allow any individual or group to stay overnight inside or outside of
the ICB without the explicit approval of the ICB-EC for groups like
Tableeghi Jammah. All relevant rules and regulations apply. ICB
has permitted and will continue to work with the BOHO to provide the
basement area to be used as a supervised shelter for the local
homeless people during extreme weather conditions.
9. Food and beverages
The ICB does not allow food and beverages to be brought from the
outside without prior arrangements and approval of the Management. No
food is allowed to brought into the prayers halls.
10. Smoking
This is a no smoking facility. In compliance with state
statutes (Boulder County Ordinance # 2004-2).
11. Technology Ethics
At no time shall attendees bring TVs, VCRS, DVD players, game
consoles, or any entertainment equipment into the ICB except with
express permission from the management. Attendees are not allowed to
browse the Internet or utilize the wireless Internet for leisure
purposes in the prayer halls. The use of electronics is allowed
outside of the prayer halls with the following conditions:
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The internet shall be reserved for
educational purposes. -
Kids should not be allowed to use
the wireless Internet unless supervised by a parent in line with
observance of all technology related ethics. The parent is
responsible for any technology or internet usage by their children. -
All internet usage must be used
for appropriate, halal and educational purposes. Visitations of
music or inappropriate websites are not tolerated. The ICB reserves
the right to interpret the nature of “appropriate halal and
educational purposes.” - Individuals who wish to use their laptops or mp3 players must
use headphones at all times. The volume of the headphones must not
exceed a 5-inch level where other attendees can hear.
Safety Standards
ICB meets all fire codes and other safety standards approved
by the Fire Marshal, city and state regulations. All events held at
Masjid must in line with the city and fire department regulations, as
well as reflect the policies hereby stated in this document.
1. Weapons Policy
Weapons and ammunition are safety hazards. No weapons are
permitted at any time. All violations of this will be reported to the
police immediately without exception.
2. Illegal Activity
Any illegal activity by any individual or group will be reported
immediately to the Police. Any unknown or unattended packages
will be removed from the ICB or turned over to law enforcement if
necessary. No personal items should be left outside or inside
the ICB.
3. Food Safety
While Masjid does provide refreshments to attendees from time to
time, all individuals are requested to be responsible and aware of
the food content offered in the ICB. If you are allergic to any food
or chemicals, please notify the ICB. ICB will make sure that your
safety is first addressed. ICB is not responsible for any medical
related allergies or accidents resulting from the negligence of
attendees.
In the event where food is offered or sold at the ICB, vendors
must furnish adequate information to prevent food allergies. Failure
to do so will result in the revoking of the vendor’s license. ICB
is not liable for the food sold by any vendors.
Comments and Feedback
ICB management welcomes any questions, feedback, comments, and
suggestions. Feedback and questions may be directed to
contact.icb@gmail.com or
visit the ICB website at www.bouldermuslims.com. Please submit
these in writing to the ICB-EC making sure to include your contact
information (name, email and phone number)