Guidelines and Registration during COVID-19 Pandemic

COUGH, FEVER, CHILLS, SORE THROAT, RUNNY NOSE, NAUSEA, STOMACH PAIN, CHANGE IN
TASTE/SMELL, PINK EYE, MUSCLE ACHES = PRAY AT HOME!

Update: February 16, 2021

As announced by the Provincial Government, 27 public health regions are moving from the shutdown and stay-at-home order to reopening framework. This also includes the Ottawa region. Since this announcement, Masjid Bilal’s management is working hard in preparing the Masjid to welcome our community with the maximum of 30% capacity while keeping the 2-metres social distancing rule intact. You will be happy to know that for this phase, Masjid Bilal will be open for the Fajr, Maghrib, Isha & two Jumu’ah prayers as of Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Additional good news is that with these new guidelines, we can accommodate 200 people in each of Jumu’ah prayers, Alhumdulillah. Please follow these protocols as they have been developed with the guidelines of Ottawa Public Health:

Registration is required for participating in the congregational prayers to maintain contact tracing requirements.
Onsite registration will be done for the Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers.
Arrive early for check-in as the doors will close 5 minutes before Iqamah.
For attending the Friday prayers registration must be completed online through the Masjid Bilal website. Registration for Friday prayers will open every Wednesday after 8 PM.
We highly respect the seniors and elderly of our community and because they are at a greater risk to contract the virus, we encourage them and those with pre-existing medical conditions to continue to perform their prayers at home. Please use your best judgment.
Please come prepared with wudu etc. before coming to the masjid as the restroom facilities’ access is limited at this time.
A face mask is required at all times when in the masjid.
It is required that you please bring your own prayer mat.
We also urge community members to take notice of the recommendations/guidelines provided by Ottawa Public Health.

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PRAYER IQAMAH TIMINGS

Fajr – 6:15 AM, Maghrib – sunset, Isha – 9:00 PM
Jumu’ah # 1 – 1:15 PM (speech begins at 12:45pm, check-in time 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM)
Jumu’ah # 2 – 2:15 PM (khutbah begins at 2:00pm, check-in time 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM)

PLEASE NOTE: Spots of registered attendees for Friday prayers could be forfeited if not checked in at the allocated times highlighted above.

The safety of the congregation and community is our highest priority. We are counting on your full support and cooperation with the implementation of these safety guidelines.

Register beforehand

Starting from Monday, September 14th, the masjid will be open for daily Fajr and Isha prayers and Jumu’ah. Registration for Fajr and Isha can be done at the masjid on arrival, Jumu’ah registration opens Wednesday after 8pm.

Make your wudhu at home

Please make your wudhu at home before coming to the masjid. The masjid washroom facilities will be closed for the timebeing.

Bring your own Prayer Mat

Please bring your own full-size prayer mat to the masjid, and place it at the marked spots within the masjid.

Children and High-Risk Groups Pray at Home

Children below 15 years old should pray at home, as should those in risk categories including seniors and those with pre-existing health conditions. Chairs will be provided as needed.

Physical Distancing

Maintain Two Metre Physical Distancing at all times, including outside the masjid in the parking lot, and anywhere inside the masjid. Markers have been placed in the main prayer hall indicating where you should stand to ensure 2m distance.

Confirm Registration upon Arrival

Upon arrival, confirm your registration with a volunteer by presenting your registration confirmation on your phone, or by bringing a printed copy of the attached ticket.

Sanitize your hands on entry and exit

If possible, please bring hand sanitizer from home, and sanitize your hands upon entry and exit. There will be a sanitizer station as you enter the masjid.

Wear mask at all times

Please bring a cloth or disposable mask, and wear it all times when in the masjid.

No sunnah or nafl prayers in the Masjid

The masjid will open 15 minutes before prayer, and close immediately afterwards. After the completion of the jama’ah, please proceed to exit the masjid in accordance with volunteer directives – do not pray your sunnah and nawaafil in the masjid.

No socializing, handshaking, or hugging

Please refrain from physically greeting each other to avoid the spread of germs.