Position of UNSW:
Clearly Sam Cracknell cannot be used by more than the allowed capacity.
Given the difficulties of finding alternate spaces, my query is whether you wish to organise to use this facility for SOME students.
Position of the Islamic Society:
Sam Cracknell is unsafe for use by students for Friday Prayers. Previously Peter Graham removed students from that location stating that it is unsafe for students to pray there. Not because we merely exceeded the legal limits on the venue; but because in fact students were praying in conditions that breached safety regulations in such a way that it was intolerable from the university's perspective. To have them return to that venue when student numbers have increased is just grossly irresponsible and reckless on the part of UNSW.
Dear All,
Assalamu Alaikum;
UNSW has confirmed that the University Gym will be the venue for Friday Prayers during 2011. In his correspondence Mr. Neil Morris Executive Director, University Services, writes “ I have formally advised everyone on too many occasions to count, that Friday Prayer in 2011 (for every 52 weeks of the year) will take place in the University Gym .”
This is wonderful and very much welcomed news and I am sure that you will all join me in thanking all of those in the UNSW administration who have assisted in that matter and making it possible.
I believe this removes any confusiion.
Kind Regards,
Mahmoud Jaame`
