Question 1

Is the qibla marked in the prayer rooms?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is shown either by a mihrab or by the prayer rugs.

Question 2

If I have to exit the turnstiles to reach the prayer room, can I continue my journey without paying again?

Accepted Answer

If you let station security know before heading to the prayer room, they usually don't mind. The important thing is to pray and come back within a short time, so they can still remember you.

Question 3

Some stations don't have detailed directions to the prayer room, how can I find it?

Accepted Answer

There is usually a security guard near the turnstiles. You can easily find out where the prayer room is by asking them.

Question 4

What do "Verified On Site" and "User Report" mean in the station details?

Accepted Answer

"Verified On Site" means the information has been confirmed by us in person at the station. "User Report" refers to information based on user feedback that hasn't yet been verified on site. It is expected to be accurate, but small differences may exist.

Question 5

Do the walking times count from getting off the metro, or from reaching street level?

Accepted Answer

They are measured from the moment you get off the metro.

Question 6

What exactly does the "underground / above ground" information mean?

Accepted Answer

This information mainly helps you estimate how long it will take to reach a nearby mosque. If the metro is above ground, you can predict the time fairly accurately; if it is underground, the time can vary somewhat depending on how many floors below ground level it is.

Question 7

What does "variable" mean in the information about how many floors up it is?

Accepted Answer

It means the number can't be given as a single value, because there are different ways to get up there.

Question 8

Is there a restroom at the stations?

Accepted Answer

At stations that have a prayer room, there is usually a restroom too, generally on the turnstile level. You can still check by asking station security.

Question 9

Does the stated wudu-area capacity also apply to women?

Accepted Answer

The stated capacity refers to the men's wudu area. The women's section is usually arranged similarly, so the capacity is expected to be largely the same.

Question 10

Is a hijab or prayer outfit available in the women's section of the prayer room?

Accepted Answer

It may be available at larger or frequently used prayer rooms, but at smaller or less-used ones it may not be available.

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