Muslim Chaplaincy
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See below to find out more about our Muslim Chaplains and events.
Chaplains serve all in the University of Exeter community; staff/students of any faith background or none. They offer specialist faith advice, pastoral and spiritual support and run events from various different faith traditions and worldviews.
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Emine Dogan Mia: Muslim Chaplain
Es-salamu aleykum,
As a Muslim Chaplain and a research student in International Law, I really enjoy bringing together learning, care and everyday life. Being a mother to my son is a big part of who I am and shapes how I connect with others, both in my research and in my chaplaincy work. When I am not studying or supporting my community, I love spending my time with a good book, knitting, cooking (especially for others) and going for long walks in nature. I really enjoy setting up large dinner tables and hosting large groups, especially during Ramadan and Eid. These simple pleasures keep me grounded and bring warmth and balance to my faith, my work, and my home.
I have recently joined the Chaplaincy and am looking forward to working with the students and staff, whether as a point of connection or support for people of our Muslim faith or whatever you are, or in my capacity as a pastoral Chaplain, offering a listening ear and support to all students and staff of the university.
You may contact me by e-mail at E.Dogan@exeter.ac.uk or you will usually find me as Duty Chaplain on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm at the Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre. Feel free to approach me if you would like a chat or even just to say ‘Es-selamu alaykum’ or 'hi'.
Ramadan Soup Dinner
Every Thursday in Ramadan; 19th, 26 February and 5th, 12th March @5:30pm
To celebrate our Muslim community at the Multifaith Chaplaincy and University of Exeter, we are hosting a free soup dinner at the Multifaith Centre at the time of Iftar; the Islamic breaking of fast meal.
All at the University of Exeter are welcome to join this Multifaith event, regardless of faith background. No booking is required! This event is led and run by our Muslim Chaplain Emine Dogan Mia.
Muslim Events and Information
Exeter Mosque
Exeter Mosque and Cultural Centre is located at 13 York Road, Exeter.
Jumu'ah times are published on website here.
Islamophobia Awareness
Follow the link to the APPG report on the inquiry into a working definition of Islamophobia/anti-Muslim hatred: APPG on British Muslims Report
Also see the Muslim Council of Britain's Report on A Contemporary Understanding of How Expressions of Muslimness are Targeted. It looks at what Islamophobia is, what it isn't and why it matters, and addresses key concerns levelled against the definition: Islamophobia / Muslim Council of Britain
Muslim Prayer Rooms
Location: Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre
Facilities available for both male and female students and members of staff.
Located across from the Forum Kitchen and South Piazza
The Muslim prayer spaces (brothers' and sisters' rooms) are upstairs in Staff House.
Directions: From the front of Cross Keys, turn right towards Exehale. Opposite Exehale there is a gap in the wall leading to the Staff House Garden. Go up the garden and through the main Staff House door (no swipe card needed in daytime weekdays). Go through the downstairs social space and up the stairs.
On evenings and weekends, access to Staff House is via a swipe card on the side door. Students/staff needing prayer space out-of-hours will need to ask Info@St Luke's to add swipe access to Staff House to their University Cards.