{"id":541,"date":"2023-06-26T18:31:31","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T18:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/?page_id=541"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:02:27","slug":"prayer-spaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/communities\/muslim-life\/prayer-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Prayer Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vassar\u2019s Muslim students have a prayer space specifically for Muslims, as well as a few options where to catch a prayer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old Laundry Building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/muslim-life\/muslim-student-association\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"536\">Vassar Muslim Student Association<\/a>, the building has a dedicated prayer space and wudu station located on the basement level. This is where you can find students praying, lounging, helping each other with homework or just enjoying each other\u2019s company. The space is inclusive to all practices, all we ask is that you put your shoes in the cubby.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building-220x147.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/old-laundry-building.jpeg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Old Laundry Building<\/strong><br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=699#!m\/83731\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pratt House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pratt House is the center and hub for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Religious and Spiritual Life and Contemplative Practices<\/a>. Pratt is a place where\u00a0communities of different spiritual understandings and mindful practices gather and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Muslim students use the meditation space located on the second floor for Jummah prayers and large-group discussions. The house is open for the better part of the day so students can use it for daily <em>salat<\/em>, too. The second-floor bathroom also has a washing station to comfortably perform wudu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also find our students preparing meals in the kitchen, holding study groups in the dining area, or having a water balloon fight in the front yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Space is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and <a href=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/muslim-life\/muslim-student-association\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"536\">VMSA<\/a> leadership has after-hours access.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house-220x147.jpeg 220w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/pratt-house.jpeg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pratt House<\/strong><br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=699#!m\/712868\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can pray or just sit quietly and reflect in the dedicated Quiet Room on the third floor of the main tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The space is open during library hours and can be hard to find: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the main lobby with the circulation desk, take the stairs on either side to go up to the second floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exit the stairs on the book area side, and continue up the stairs (through the arch facing the lobby) in the direction of the front entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"722\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/0069-19-05-kr-spring-vassar-4136-2x3-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/0069-19-05-kr-spring-vassar-4136-2x3-1-copy.jpg 722w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/0069-19-05-kr-spring-vassar-4136-2x3-1-copy-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/0069-19-05-kr-spring-vassar-4136-2x3-1-copy-162x150.jpg 162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main Library<br>(<a href=\"https:\/\/map.concept3d.com\/?id=699#!m\/200322\">Campus Map<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can always ask for directions at the front desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-3 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-first-floor-to-tower.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-first-floor-to-tower.png 232w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-first-floor-to-tower-213x300.png 213w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-first-floor-to-tower-106x150.png 106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main Library<br>Lobby, first floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"233\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-second-floor-tower.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-second-floor-tower.png 233w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-second-floor-tower-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/library-second-floor-tower-112x150.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main Library, second floor Tower rooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-26-at-5.31.13-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/religious-and-spiritual-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/06\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-26-at-5.31.13-PM.png 430w, 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