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Wara reciter guidelines

Please read these before you reserve a wara. By reserving, you agree to follow them.

  1. 1Arrive 30 minutes earlyBe at the Jamatkhana at least 30 minutes before the dua so the lead reciter can confirm your wara.
  2. 2How often you can reciteOne wara per night, one per week and never two nights in a row. If you recited last week, the coming week is someone else's turn.
  3. 3Can't make it? Just let us knowIf you can't attend, give the wara lead a heads-up ahead of time, at least 2 days before a special night and 1 day before a regular night, so someone else can take your spot.
  4. 4Special & Friday nights need approvalSpecial Majalis nights and Friday nights are approval-based. Your reservation is held until the wara lead contacts you and approves it.
  5. 5Regular nights may changeOn a regular night, a reserved wara may be cancelled if there is a Fatiha, Dilsoji, or Samar that evening. The wara lead will let you know if that happens.
  6. 6Wa'z night cancellationsOn special occasions, Farman and Qaseeda recitations may be cancelled if Wa'z is scheduled for that evening.
  7. 7Report to the night's leadWhen you arrive, report to the wara lead for that night so they know you are present.
  8. 8Dress codePlease dress appropriately for jamatkhana: no hoodies and no pure black clothing.

Please arrive at the Jamatkhana at least 30 minutes before the dua. The lead reciter will call to confirm your wara.