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Muslim Chaplain @ UQ

The Muslim Chaplain / Imam is an official visiting staff of UQ and is appointed by the University for religious needs of Muslim students at the University. The Muslim Chaplain, and the Chaplain’s Team of Volunteers, organise and take care of Prayer Room and Worship needs of Muslim students at the Campus.

Some of the main roles of the Muslim Chaplain / Imam and the Chaplain’s Team of Volunteers are the following:

  • To maintain the Prayer Room areas provided at the UQ Multifaith Centre
  • The Friday Prayer (Jumu’ah) at UQ
  • Ramadan Taraweeh prayers
  • To be available for religious advice (“pastoral care”) for Muslim students at the Campus
  • To write letters, on behalf of UQ Muslim students’ religious needs, to UQ Examinations or others when an exam may clash with Friday Prayer or Ramadan obligations.

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Updates

IMPORTANT JUMUAH VENUE CHANGE – 19 FEB 2021

February 18th, 2021|0 Comments

Assalaamu alaikum everyone, Due to construction works in Building 38, the new venue for Jumu'ah tomorrow is:   INNES ROOM BUILDING 21C LEVEL 4 UQ UNION COMPLEX   Directions: https://maps.uq.edu.au/?campusId=406&starttype=point&start=153.01521536889365%2C-27.49611020341218&desttype=poi&dest=1000253791

Different Friday Prayer Venue for 19/2/2021

February 17th, 2021|0 Comments

Assalamualaikum Dear UQ Muslim Students & Staff Next week from Thursday 18th February to Sunday 21 February 2021, construction work will occur in the back half of the MFC Prayer Hall. This will not affect

Prayer room – Face masks mandatory

January 12th, 2021|0 Comments

Assalaamu alaikum everyone, Alhamdulillah, the prayer room is open again for daily prayers. According to the QLD Government regulations, face masks must be worn while inside the building. Please remember to follow all COVID regulations

The Prayer Room is Now Closed

January 8th, 2021|0 Comments

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalaamu ‘alaykum, Due to the QLD Govt 3-day lockdown, the MFC was today locked by the UQ Admin and UQ Security at around 1:30 pm. According to the current regulations, all

[IMPORTANT] For Immediate Broadcast

January 8th, 2021|0 Comments

Assalamualaikum Dear Students and Staff As the whole of Brisbane will be going into a strict lockdown (including the obligation to wear a mask) for the whole weekend starting from today evening due to

Services

Jumuah Prayer

Jumuah Prayer is held at Building 38, UQ Multifaith Centre St. Lucia Campus. Please note that there are two Jumuah sessions.

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Ramadan & Taraweeh

Throughout the month of Ramadan, Teraweeh prayer will be held at

Building 38, UQ Multifaith Centre St. Lucia Campus

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Exams & Study

If you have exam scheduled at time of fasting during Ramadan in such a way that it makes it very hard for you to do the fast, or the Friday Prayer, please contact the Muslim Chaplain for a letter informing the University of the situation at https://mcatuq.com/contact/ and he will do his best to help you.

Prayer Room & Facilities

Prayer Room (Musolla)

St. Lucia Campus

Building 38, UQ Multifaith Centre St. Lucia Campus

Acess to muti-faith centre is only between 7am – 9pm

Gatton Campus


Located at 8128 -AT-27 : Please refer to Map below

Jumuah Prayer St Lucia Only

1st Friday Prayer
Starts: 12:30pm
Ends: Between 12:50 and 1pm

2nd Friday Prayer
Starts 1:10pm
Ends Between 1:30 and 1:40pm

Building 38, UQ Multifaith Centre
St. Lucia Campus

St Lucia Campus

Gatton Campus