empowering students to be unapolgetically muslim
- You have the right to inform others about your religion. You have the right to pass out literature or speak to others about Islam, as long as it is not done in a disruptive manner.
- You have the right to wear religious clothing. You also have the right to wear clothing with a religious message, as long as other clothes with similar messages are allowed.
- You have the right to organize student-led prayer on campus, as long as the service is not disruptive to the function of the school.
- You may have the right to attend Friday prayer. The Supreme Court has upheld the right of states to allow students “release time” to attend religious classes or services.
- You have the right to be excused from school for religious holidays. You should be sure to inform the school that you will be absent in advance.
- You have the right to be excused from class discussions or activities that you find religiously objectionable. If you have any questions, please contact CAIR-NJ.
- You have the right to form an extracurricular Muslim student group.
- You have the right to advocate for and request that the school district close in observance of Eid. See our Eid advocacy toolkit and Eid Holiday Map.
CAIR-NJ can help mediate religious accommodations at school. Request help.
To request a physical copy of the Back to School Guide for free, please contact info@nj.cair.com
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