LBCC needs to provide a place for its Muslim students to pray on campus properly and in peace.
If a designated prayer area were provided by the school, it could be used by the entire student
population and would make the low percentage of Muslim students feel welcome here at LBCC.
Muslims represent a minority group within the diverse student population at LBCC who deserve to be recognized.
Muslims must meet certain conditions to pray correctly within the rules of their faith which include praying at certain times, facing Mecca, washing up and keeping the surrounding area clear of passers-by.
It is considered to be disrespectful to walk in front of a Muslim when they are praying because their prayer is then deemed invalid, and will not be accepted which is why it is important to have a dedicated room for prayer.
While it is not that hard to pray on campus, there is little privacy, peace, and it is relatively uncomfortable.
Campus can be noisy at times, and people are always walking around, which makes it hard to focus.
TTC campus has a Mosque on Orange Avenue about one minute walking distance, and this can cause students to leave campus potentially making them late for their other classes, if Muslim students choose to go to the Mosque at prayer times.
LBCC is currently constructing a new building on LAC, and one of the rooms could hypothetically be used for prayer.
Praying should be a private matter for all students who practice their religious beliefs, which is why there should be a convenient and large enough space for them to do so.