*NOAHS ARK - TEMPORARY CLOSURE*
Wed 18 March 2020

After making a very difficult decision, due to the ongoing COVID19 pandemic and the risk it presents all in our community (the elderly, vulnerable, children & those who unknowingly could pass on the virus) --

ASCC will be temporarily SUSPENDING all congregational activities *TONIGHT (18 March 2020) after the Isha prayer.

This means:
- no congregation daily prayers
- no Jumm'ah (Friday) prayer

until such time guidance is established that it is safe to resume.

We will continue consulting experts and scholars with regards to when we resume
​operations and will review the situation on a daily basis.

This decision was not taken lightly and has been based on the Islamic Principle that
"Aversion of harm takes priority over acquisition of benefit" with guidance from:

British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA)
- recommended viewing - https://youtu.be/EKVDKyHWzis

Muslim Council of Britain (MCB)
- https://mcb.org.uk/press-releases/mcb-calls-for-the-suspension-of-congregational-activities-at-uk-mosques-and-islamic-centres/

British Board of Scholars & Imams
- recommended viewing - "Calm amid the Panic" - https://www.facebook.com/bbsionline/videos/204779820626488/q

Islamic Guidance
Recommended reading - 
https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/guidance-on-the-coronavirus-attending-the-mosque/
https://seekersguidance.org/show/dealing-with-the-coronavirus-mufti-taha-karaan/

Madrasssah and Classes
The Trust, our Committed Teachers and Imams will be utilising various online streaming platforms to ensure our Madrassah students and adults continue their studies and benefit during the suspension.
Links will be sent out in due course. 

Prayers & Support
This is a time of introspection, remembrance and calling upon our Creator. 
We kindly request you all to fervently call upon Allah to alleviate our troubles, remove all sicknesses, allow us to take heed of the many lessons of tribulation and bring us closer to Him.

Since inception, we are dependent on the support of our generous community, please do continue donating generously to sustain our centre.
Donate here - -
https://www.paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3215135

"And place your trust in Allah. Allah is enough as a guardian." [33:3]

"and I entrust my affair to Allah. Indeed, Allah is Ever Watchful of His slaves.” [40:44]

​
COVID-19 Announcement - 12/03/20

ALL Martial Arts classes (Adult & Children) are suspended until further notice.

​In line with several fatwas (see link below), we recommend that the following do not attend the mosque until the health crisis subsides: 

1. Elderly/over 60s;
2. Those with flu like symptoms (who should be self-isolating in line with NHS advice); and
3. Those with pre-existing health conditions; such as respiratory or heart conditions. 

In addition, we recommend those that are attending, take the following precautions:

-  Please come with wudhu; 
-  Bring your own prayer mat. If you do not have one please do sajda on a tissue or other cloth;
-  Do not shake hands or embrace after prayers;
-  Leave promptly; and 
-  Wash your hands thoroughly (20 seconds) when returning home or to work.

May Allah help us to benefit from this test and keep the Ummah and all humanity safe. Ameen.

https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/guidance-on-the-coronavirus-attending-the-mosque/

Location

London Road  (opp. Harrow Road)
Ashford, Middlesex
TW14 8RW

​Prayer

The Centre is open for 5 daily salah for sisters & brothers. 

​
Jummu'ah
​
**SUMMER TIMES** 
(after last Sunday of March)

1st Jumu'ah
English sermon (bayaan) 1:00pm
Arabic Khutbah & Salaah 1:30pm

2nd Jumu'ah
Arabic Khutbah & Salaah - 2:30pm


**WINTER TIMES** 
(after last Sunday of October)

1st Jumu'ah
English sermon (bayaan) 12:00pm
Arabic Khutbah & Salaah 12.30pm

2nd Jumu'ah
English sermon (bayaan) 1:00pm
Arabic Khutbah & Salaah 1.20pm
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More details on jumu'ah and other local facilities to pray can be found here

Daily jama'a times are listed on the timetable below which can also be downloaded as a PDF. 

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Notes:
Prayer Timings - we have adopted the unified prayer timings for London. (see this link for further details)
Moonsighting method - our sighting methodology is based on decisions taken by the London Central Mosque Trust Ltd (Regent's Park Mosque) 

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