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Chaplaincy Greeting and Advice for Ramadan

Dear Brothers and Sisters

A Salaam alaikum

The Chaplaincy extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a blessed Ramadan, filled with peace, tranquillity, and happiness.

Ramadan Mubarak

We have attached some information below to help you during Ramadan. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Study during Ramadan

Staff and Students are strongly advised to raise any concerns with the University (normally the Chaplaincy or your course leader) at the earliest possible time, so that the University can explore with the possibility of reasonable adjustments.

University Support for Muslim students studying during Ramadan
The Chaplaincy is here to help and advise you. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

The beginning of Ramadan will coincide with term time for 2024.
Whilst the University recognises the importance of religious fasting, in accordance with the University’s Extenuating Circumstances Regulations fasting would not be considered a reason for claiming extenuating circumstances. However, the University has considered carefully what adjustments it may be able to be made to support students who are fasting.

The University offers the following advice to student to help them achieve at their best studying during Ramadan. It is important that students observing Ramadan consider the impact it may have upon their study. Students are advised to consider, if they are fasting, how best to look after themselves.  

The following points may be useful for this:

  • Think ahead and plan schedules ensuring that you have an effective prayer/work balance. Prepare the night before by mentally rehearsing the day ahead and note areas which may present difficulties. Work out how to overcome those difficulties each day. 
  • Ensure you eat at ‘suhur/sehri’ and eat slow-release energy foods. Concentrating upon foods rich in complex carbohydrates and protein, fruit and vegetables, and plenty of water. 
  • Ensure you have food available for Iftar. Eat a healthy, balanced meal with plenty of water. Currently The Meeting House is open providing hot meals at this time all through Ramadan.   
  • Keep out of the sun and limit physical activity to what is essential. 
  • Ensure you are well rested - this may mean having an early night by sleeping after Isha prayer. 
  • If you feel lethargic or irritated, refresh your 'wudu' (ritual ablution). 

The NHS provides information on remaining healthy during Ramadan:  

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Healthyramadan/Pages/fastingandhealth.aspx

Additional Support

  • Prayer facilities are available, and publicised, at each campus during Ramadan;
  • Support and advice from the Chaplaincy is available to both staff and students on all aspects of practising your faith whilst at University.

Vaughan Rees and Imam Faisal.
The Chaplaincy
[email protected]
01443654060

First Afternoon Prayer (Dhuhr):

Currently – Between 12.30pm-2.30pm. The prayer should take a max of 15 minutes any time during this period.

British Summer time - Between 1:30pm - 3:00pm. The prayer should take a max of 15 minutes any time during this period.

Late Afternoon Prayer (Asr):

Currently – Between 3.30pm – 5pm. The prayer should take a max of 15 minutes any time during this period.

British Summer time - Between 5pm- 6.15pm. The prayer should take a max of 15 minutes any time during this period.

Early Evening Prayer (Maghrib):

Early Evening Prayer (Maghrib) (see times below). During Ramadan it is important that students are free to attend this prayer and for the rest of the evening so that they can break fast and attend the Iftar and then attend Taraweeh Prayer (times below). Consequently, evening lectures during Ramadan will be problematic.

Monday 11th March (6:14pm)

Please note that Maghrib prayer timings will change daily, increasing by 2 minutes each day. It should be prayed within the first 15 minutes due to its brief time frame. The following are the Monday timings for reference:

Monday 18th March (6:26pm)

Monday 25th March (6:38pm)

BRITISH SUMMER TIME

Monday 1st April (7:49pm)

Monday 8th April (8:01pm)

Late Evening Prayer: Taraweeh and Isha Prayer

8:00pm for 1 and half hours.

British Summer Time (Starting March 31st):

Late Evening Prayer: Taraweeh and Isha Prayer

9:00pm for 1 and half hours.