Firstly, my thanks to all who welcomed and advised me in the 'Introduce Yourself' forum. Its probably more fitting that I should continue the question here though

My wife and I own and run 3 Northern Ireland Tourist Board regulated and approved short stay self catering apartments in the centre of Belfast, N.Ireland and have found that more and more we are receiving guests of the Muslim faith

We have found all these guests to be of high morality, kind and of strong faith and would like to be in a position to warmly welcome them and any future Muslim guests in the correct manner and according to their religion

Part of our ***site focuses on FAQ's for prospective guests and includes the following -

  • What time is check in & check out?

  • I'm flying into Belfast - how much does it cost to get to you and what is the best route?

  • How far is it from a supermarket?

  • How often are the towels and bedding changed?

  • Do you clean the apartment during our visit?

  • Is there car hire nearby and can you recommend any?

  • What is the nearest train station terminal to the apartment?

  • Is there anywhere you'd particularly recommend us to visit in Belfast?

  • Is there internet access?

  • Do you supply discount vouchers?

  • Where is the nearest tourist information office?

  • I have a balance to pay on arrival, what payment methods do you accept?

  • What currency do you accept? For example, do you take Euro?

  • Do you supply a welcome pack?

  • Do I need to bring towels?

  • What washing / cleaning materials do you supply?

  • Can you recommend someone who runs tours in and around Belfast?

I'm keen to add another question and answer to the online faq list as follows -

Do you cater for the Muslim faith and if so how?

We respect and welcome guests from all religions and backgrounds. In relation to followers of the Islam faith, we will provide details of the nearest Mosque (The Belfast Islamic Centre), where possible halal shops nearby, a month long prayer schedule, a compass and prayer mats. We also provide miswaks / siwaks as part of our welcome pack and a 'Please do not disturb or knock on the door, it is our prayer time' placard

I'd really appreciate some critical feedback on this please before adding it to the site. It is a genuine attempt to welcome Muslim guests (which we are already receiving) plus an attempt to attract more. I hold my hands up to the fact that this is related to bringing in more business but see it as a win / win situation for all

Posters to my introduction have kindly advised me about certain etiquette in relation to -

  • Removing any alcohol

  • Speaking and dressing modestly

  • Not being offended by reduced contact between host and guest of different sexes

  • Ensuring any food is hatal

  • Avoiding dogs in the accommodation

  • Provision of Mosque details, etc (see above faq)

Advice / thoughts / ideas / criticism or anything else would be appreciated

Thanks in advance, Stephen