What is the purpose of the community and whom does it serve?
The theme community will serve Muslim members of the Amherst community, including those who are active in their religious practice or looking to grow in practice, and those who wants to learn about Islam or live among Muslims. In addition, we would like for this community to serve non-Muslim students who are interested in learning about the Islamic traditions, Practices, and cultures.
What are benefits of living in Dar al-islam?
Res Hall A is the only building that includes residents of only a single theme house. So all the residents in the building will be part of your closer community who are there for a shared reason.
Res Hall A location is in central campus, short distance from Valentine Dining Hall, prayer room in Morrow, Science Center and Frost Library, and close to downtown.
The Rooms are all single! so you maintain your privacy and the suites are also lockable to maintain seperation and protect privacy between genders.
Members will enjoy living alsongside muslim community which will help individuals to grow in their faith, practice, and other goals.
What is the purpose and mission of the theme community?