Can You Believe this? Special Room in Airport for Muslim Prayer

I haven't been to the chapels but I do pray for a safe flight. A few minutes into our flight, I looked out the window. The sky was covered by clouds except for this heart shaped opening. I knew then that I had no cause to worry.
 

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I sometimes travel with a devout catholic friend. He has utilized Christian chapels in airports many times. Since I am a heathen bound for hell, I take that opportunity to busy myself elsewhere.
 
I wasn't aware chapels were Christian or otherwise. I thought they were just a place to pray. If they have crosses hanging, well then it would be Christian. Maybe some of these rooms do face mecca, who knows? For me, I don't care.
 
Davey, why are you so shocked? Denver International Airport (DIA) also has a prayer room dedicated to those of the Islam faith/Muslims. http://www.crescentrating.com/usa-a.../1705-denver-international-airport.html#tab-4 I bet all those who complain about that prayer room, also complain when they see those of the Muslim faith praying in the main area.

I wasn't even aware of prayer rooms in airports really, as I rarely fly and would have no use for them. I'd prefer no religious prayer rooms in airports, but since they already exist for those who worship in other religions, then I see no reason not to include all religions...that would only be fair. Either do away with all of them, or provide them for all faiths.

Just my opinion, but with websites out there like that one Davey, this country is going to hell.
 
Doesn't bother me that there is a prayer room for Muslims -- I have utilized a chapel on a long trip -- to restore and meditate. It was non-denominational.
 
Our YMCA as a chapel and, yes, there is a Bible (I don't know if it has a cross). Anyone, regardless of their spiritual persuasion or none, is welcome to choose to go in or stay out. No one has a beef with it. It's a free country. Our YMCA also has a coffee shop. Some people don't like coffee. They don't have to come it. Same thing.
 
Having grown up with synagogues, temples, mosques, cathedrals, and churches of every possible denomination, in close proximity the presence of the special room does not bother me. Only the fact that in a Muslim country any other religion would not be afforded the same considerations, that some Muslims demand in non-Muslim countries, concerns me.
 
There has always been a non-denominational chapel at MCO; I attended a small wedding there years ago. I've not been in since as I'm afraid the stained glass would explode if I stepped foot in there. I do my worshipping in the duty-free shop.

I have no problem with a "special room" at the airport for Moslem travelers....it sure beats them having to pray out in the terminal, which apparently makes a lot of people nervous.

Much ado about nothing, IMHO
 
Shirley said:
I wonder if they have a chapel where passengers might pray for a safe flight.
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Christians have no need of a chapel at an airport. We can pray anywhere, any time and do it in such a way that no-one else need ever know what we are doing.

Other faiths are more obvious when they pray and no doubt cop a lot of flack from onlookers. This is especially the case for Muslims. The privacy of a prayer room, with dedicated plumbing, is probably much appreciated by Muslims and other passengers in equal measure.
 
If we didn't have any religions, we wouldn't have things like this to get hot and bothered about. Praying in the public areas looks like a public nuisance to me. I agree with others here. If you have prayer rooms for some, you have to have them for all. Not an issue for me. Going to the mail box is the extent of my travel these days.
 
Yes, many airports do have chapels, however, many of them are called by different names. At BWI, the chapel is called the "Meditation Room" and at IAD it is called the "Chapel." A few of them even conduct services, which are led by a Chaplain. And yes, many pilots and other crew members do take advantage of these facilities. Generally, I have always preferred to pray alone in my hotel room or in my home before I leave for the airport.
 
We fly through Dubai in the UAE frequently. I don't look for chapels but can't seem to find if they have any at the airport when I google it. It's one of the more liberal Muslim countries and does have christian and other churches in Dubai. The Emirates flight attendants who are from all over the world are required to live there. This church was recently opened for them:

http://www.christiantoday.com/artic....overflows.with.christian.believers/56767.htm

I do not have an issue with a Muslim room in any airport. So what? There are chapels for others. I do object to the article linked that says 'this will make you sick to your stomach'.
 
Glinda said:
I sometimes travel with a devout catholic friend. He has utilized Christian chapels in airports many times. Since I am a heathen bound for hell, I take that opportunity to busy myself elsewhere.
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Glinda the Good Witch in Hell!!!! Not a chance :D!

I actually think it's wonderful that they have them! An opportunity to exercise our 'be part of the change you would see' muscle! The one which shows we are generous of nature, flexible, given to respectfulness :eek:.
 
Cant wait for Muslims to start praying at your local mall.:cool:

"we will meet for prayer outside JC Penny,don't forget your mat".
 

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