VISIT
We have a responsibility to foster relations between us and our neighbors and neighboring schools and anyone who is interested in visiting the mosque. We receive our visitors with open arms. To serve you better, please contact us before your visit either by email or through the website or onsite so we can arrange for a proper effective visit. In the past we have received numerous requests for visits from nearby college students, neighbors and others.
If you are a student doing research about Islam or the Muslim community and would like to meet with Muslims or observe a prayer, please request permission from the mosque’s staff. You should be able to verify your contact information and research intent (teacher, professor or school).
Dress Code etc.
Vistors to YUSUF MOSQUE are repectfully asked to observe the following dress code:
- Modest, conservative, loose fitting clothing — this means:
- Long sleeves — no transparent clothing, beachwear or tight clothing.
- Long skirts (ankle length) or trousers
- No transparent (see-through) clothing
- No shorts
- Shoes — as shoes will be removed on entering the mosque please wear easy-to-slip off shoes
- Headscarf are required to be worn by ladies. This is essential — if you arrive without one, one will be loaned to you.
- Please respect the Mosque as a place of worship and do not display any intimate behaviour such as holding hands/kissing
- Please ensure that younger members of your party are well supervised and that all in your party respect worshipers
- Please note that smoking, food and drink is not allowed in the mosque area.
- Please kindly silence or turn off your cell phone
Contact
To better serve you, we have a dedicated student liaison team ready to assist you. They will contact you back at the latest within 48 hours.
For Student inquiries, please contact: yusufmosque.student.liaison@gmail.com
For all other non-student related visits, please contact: yusufmosque.visits@gmail.com
Hello,
I am an undergraduate student who is interested in visiting your mosque for a paper I am writing. I am interested in learning about your religion and mosque. Could you please tell me what would be an appropriate time to go and visit? If there would be any way for me to observe a prayer or actually participate in one I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you so much for your time and I hope to hear from you soon.
Rossana
Asalaam Alaykum,
I’m Muslim, however I do not pray, I never learned. I was wondering if I could join a class or if a member from the mosque could teach me how to pray. I tired learning online but its not clear. I want to make sure im doing it right. Please let me know if that is possible.
Thank you,
Aicha
Wa Alaykom Assalam Aicha,
Apologies for the delayed response! Thank you for your inquiry, you are welcome to come tomorrow evening if that is possible for you. There will be a short talk after the isha prayer and a community potluck dinner, like we do every Saturday evening. We will be glad to help you out. There will be some sisters also that you could meet during that time and inshaAllah they will be more than happy to answer questions that you might have.
The isha prayer starts at 7:30pm.
if this time is not convenient, please let us know.
Regards,
Ilyas
Hello,
I am a graduate student interested in visiting your mosque for a culture and diversity assignment. We are instructed to immerse ourselves into the culture of our choice, and I would love to learn about your mosque and religion. Can you tell me what day and time is best to visit? I would also like to participate in or observe prayer if possible. I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Sonya
Dear Sonya,
Thank you for choosing Yusuf Mosque as a study for your assignment. It’s an honor for the mosque. We fully encourage you. In fact we welcome you to attend the Friday prayer and sermon. There is one tomorrow which starts at 1pm. You might want to come early around 12:30pm. You are welcome to take notes and record audio for your reference.
Also, Every Friday evening at 7pm, the Imam animates a friendly open Q&A circle, men and women. All encouraged to ask questions. Everything you wanted to know about religion and were too shy to ask.
This Saturday Dec 5, 2009 is an interesting evening to attend. At 7pm after the last prayer, which you’re welcome to attend, there will be a short lecture followed by a modest potluck dinner in a warm and multi-cultural environment. You’ll get a nice opportunity to chat with a bunch of people and ask anything you want to know about cultures and religion.
Please reply or email us at masjidyusuf@gmail.com for anything you’d like to know.
Best Regards
Asalaam Alaykum,
I am a Sister in the Boston area who would like to re-connect with the Islamic Community. I am a convert of almost 9 years and would like to join the Saturday Sister’s class, inshaAllah. I am wondering if there is a registration required? Or do I just show up? Any information would be appreciated. Jazakallah Khair.
Alaykum Assalam, thank you for your interest in the Saturday’s meeting. No registration is required. Just come on over. You’re more than welcome!
Regards
Hello,
I am a high school student taking the Feature Writing on Race and Ethnicity course at Harvard Summer School. For my next article I am hoping to write the story of a muslim convert (someone who converted to Islam). If you could e-mail me with potential contacts, that would be of great help!
Regards,
Yasmeen Husain
Yasmeen salam,
Thank you for your interest. We encourage you to attend this Saturday’s weekly meeting at the mosque from 6–7 pm to speak with a staff member. You must be able to verify your contact information and research intent (teacher, professor or school letter). You can also send us your instructor’s name, phone # and someone will contact you shortly. If you are doing research about an aspect of Islam and would like to meet with new Muslims, you may potentially be able to attend these meetings and be matched with a contact at the mosque.
You’re welcome to invite your friends and whoever you think might be interested.
Regards.