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The Islamic Association of Shenandoah Valley is open for Fard effective on 6/6/2020 at Fajr prayers.

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuh,

In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
As Salam O Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakat
IASV will be reopening the Social Hall for Fard, obligatory prayers, beginning Saturday at Fajr InshaAllah. New restrictions and protocols have been put in place in order to protect our congregants and prevent the spread of COVID-19. The facility will open 10 minutes before the Iqamah and will close 10 minutes after the conclusion of the Fard Salaat. The Prayers will be shorter – 10 minutes at max. All Prayers will occur in Social Hall. There are markings on the floor that identify where congregants must stand in order to practice appropriate Social and Physical Distancing.
The following rules will be effective immediately:

  • Main Entrance Door will remain closed and Back Doors to be used for Entry and Exit
  • Please use separate Doors for Entering and Exiting the Social Hall.
  • Please bring shopper bag to put your shoes when enter Social Hall
  • Masks must be worn at all times. No Mask means No Entry.
  • Please bring your own Prayer Rug or Mat
  • If you are feeling sick please stay home and help protect our congregation
  • Individuals who have underlying health conditions are recommended to stay home
  • No children under the age of 15
  • Please practice 6 feet of social distancing at all times and avoid embracing other congregants, including the shaking of hands
  • Please avoid Socializing and leave the IASV Facility immediately after the Prayers
  • Please perform wudu at home as the restrooms will be closed
  • If you would like to recite the Quran please utilize your mobile device
  • No items must be passed to or between attendees
  • Please do not touch Doors, Door Knobs, and Walls

These rules are mandatory. IASV BOARD is excited to reopen the facility and wants to ensure that it remains open. Individuals who violate these rules put the entire community at risk resulting in potential outbreaks. Please be mindful that many of our community members are elders and may have underlying health conditions. So if you are sick please stay home, and if you are an elder and/or have underlying health conditions, we strongly recommend you stay home for your own safety and your fellow brothers.

Our top priority is to protect the health and well-being of our community. There is no one-size fits all approach to achieving this goal and many factors come into play, i.e. personal protective equipment, testing capacity, and confirmed cases. As we work towards re-opening, we continue to urge our community to stay at home, to wear mask when outside from home, and practice physical distancing in public spaces.

May Allah Subhannahu Wa Ta’aala provide us with calm hearts, good health, and strong Imaan. Ameen.

IASV BOARD

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  • IASV Membership Fees (11/13/2018) - The IASV Board approved and raised the Membership Renewal Fee from $10 to $50 at its March 2018 meeting to carry out current and future projects. We appreciate your understanding in this regard and offer our thanks for continued support you show for IASV operations.  We request you to kindly pay your Membership Renewal Fee  to make your account current.  You may deduct any Membership Fee for CY2018 if you paid on or after January 1, 2018. Please note that your on-time payment will enable you to participate in General Meetings and future Elections. You may click here to download an IASV Membership Form. Download and print the form, then complete, sign and submit, together with your membership fee, to an IASV board member. Your support and participation in IASV makes our organization and community stronger! With best regards, IASV Board
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