COLUMBIA, Missouri (August 26, 2010) – In light of the of recent controversies over the proposed mosque in New York City, several inquiries have been made about the prayer spaces available for students at the University of Missouri. In recent years, Muslim Students’ Organization (MSO) leadership has worked with other student groups and MU administrators to identify spaces or multipurpose rooms where Muslim students may spend a few minutes to pray.
“In fulfilling the requirements of one of pillars of the Islamic faith, Muslims pray five times a day during specified times, and often do so in between classes, work, and other daily activities. On the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, there are multiple open spaces for students and employees to use as prayer spaces, including open study or meeting rooms in Ellis Library, the Black Culture Center, Student Residence Halls, the Center for Student Involvement, as well as in the A.P. Green Chapel.” Mizzou - Muslim Students’ Organization president Arwa Mohammad said.
The administration has been understanding to their concerns, and has worked to find a workable solution in the best interest of all students and employees. Current executive board members of MSO are not asking the University of Missouri administration to set aside any location for the exclusive use of Muslim students for prayer. The aforementioned spaces have been sufficient for their use in performing their prayers.
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