“It has been an eye opener for those of us Sister Muslimahs to learn of the attitudes and inequality of prayer space for our sisters in what is referred to here in West Africa as ‘GOD'S OWN COUNTRY’ (USA). To that end I wish to share with you some photos of the women's prayer section in AN NUR MASJID here in Abuja, Nigeria.
As you can see we have our own impressive entry, verandas for sisters with toddlers, sisters who are menustrating and an extended open air space for the overflow of female worshippers. The female prayer section offers total privacy for the sisters, as well as giant flat screens used during JUMMA'AT prayers, tafsirs and lectures by visiting religious speakers. The prayer hall is fully carpeted, air conditioned and with fans circulating the cool air.
Copies of the Holy Quran in Arabic, English and Hausa are available; hijabs and other personal items as required by the female worshippers and infants are provided free of charge. Our ablution and toilet area is fitted with a shower, hot water, and a nappy changing table, private toilet stalls with cleaning attendants on duty.
Every effort is maintained to ensure that the sisters have every need addressed to ensure that their mosque experience is serene and fulfilling the need to seek prayer and solace in an environment dedicated to the worship oh ALLAH(SWT) in the best way.” - Sister Nadirah Hafeeza Saafir, member of Mosque Management Committee
