Code of Conduct
It is ICCP intent that Masjid (Mosque) attire and conduct should reflect a positive environment that complies with an Islamic atmosphere and allows its congregation and visitors to fully enjoy the center. Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance in this regards.
Dress Code
O Children of Adam! wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of prayer: eat and drink: But waste not by excess, for Allah loveth not the wasters. “Al-A’raf 31”
Muslims Dress Code Policy:
- Dress/attire that covers the entire body.
- Clothing should be loosely fitted.
- Clothing should not be of a transparent material.
- Clean clothing is required, clothes with foul-smelling odors should not be worn to the Center.
- Extra strong perfume, cologne or ‘itr is not recommended.
- Ensuring that clothing are covering the knees
- Hijab at the least is a requirement of Islam. However no sister is to be discouraged, reprimanded or asked to leave ICCP for not adhering to Hijab, but Hijab is required to pray. Please contact us for any further details.
- We encourage Muslim men to dress in attire that is distinct from women’s clothing.
- We encourage Muslim women to dress in attire that is distinct from men’s clothing.
Visitors Dress Code Policy:
Non- Muslim guests and visitors shall also exercise modesty. It is the responsibility of ICCP Office Administrator/Imam and/or volunteer who arranges the visit of persons of other faiths, to inform them of the broad outline of the ICCP dress code. However, the policy of the center does not aim to stop anyone from visiting the center due to lack of compliance with ICCP dress code. Exceptions under extreme intolerable circumstances may be made by ICCP management.
Parking Code
- Use only the parking lots listed on this page, do not use neighboring resident’s, business’s or complex’s parking spaces, the management at these places have the right to tow your vehicle at your expense.
- Park only inside the marked spaces, any vehicle not parked inside marked spaces, parked on more than one space, blocking the entrance or the exit, or double parked will be towed without warning at owner expense. “Phoenix City Code Sec. 36-144”
- Adhere to the parking volunteers directions.
- We do not advice parking on the streets surrounding the Masjid, but if you do, do not block any neighbor drive way or trash access, do not park on top of the sidewalk, and follow the traffic rules when parking close to a fire hydrate, stop sign, curves, or intersections.
- Do not park in reserved or marked handicapped spaces.
- Drive slowly and speed limit when entering and exiting the parking lots and when driving through the neighborhood.
- Give pedestrians the right of way, respect other drivers, and wait for your turn.
- Do not leave children alone in the vehicle, and do not leave any valuables visible.
- No overnight parking without ICCP management approval.
- ICCP, the management, volunteers and officers are not responsible for any damages or fees to your vehicle while parked on any of the parking lots owned or provided by ICCP.
General Code
- All people attending the ICCP shall conduct themselves in Islamic manners in compliance with the Holy Quran and the Sunnah. Everyone shall exercise tolerance and respect for the rights of others and their opinions. Everyone shall refrain from raising his or her voice and from speaking offensively of anyone.
- No one (except the designated ICCP announcer) has the authority to make announcement or distribute literature or to sponsor any gatherings on the grounds of the ICCP, or at any activity organized by the ICCP without the prior written consent of the ICCP chairman of the Executive Committee.
- Any Muslim, who wishes to speak to the General Assembly after Friday prayer, shall seek the consent of the chairman of the Executive Committee.
- Smoking is not permitted at any time inside the building, and it is discouraged outside the building.
- Food and beverages will not be allowed in the hallways, prayer areas, and parking lot.
- Overnight staying is not permitted on days other than the I’tkaf days announced by ICCP.
- In the event that the Executive Committee becomes aware of any violations of the code of conduct set forth herein, the Executive Committee shall implement one or more of the following disciplinary actions at its discretion:
- Advice the person.
- Suspend the person’s membership if advice is not followed.
- Suspension can be lifted once the person corrects his/her action and submits a written apology. As a last resort, barring the violator from the grounds of the ICCP.
- Visiting speakers do not represent the policies or the stand of the ICCP, and they should submit to the chairman of the Executive Committee in advance the content of their speeches, whether in oral or in written form.
- No unauthorized fundraising will be permitted.
- ICCP entrances and exits must be kept free from obstruction at all times.
- Any individuals attending or visiting will not under any circumstances hold the center responsible for any claims regarding injuries and damages against persons or property which may be brought about during or as a consequence of attending or visiting the center.