Aii)-Analyse and explain the role and function of the imam in Sunni mosque

An imam is a leader of a mosque and looks after it. His major role is leading the Salah in congregation. The Imam does not only lead the regular prayers, he can also lead other prayers. For example Tarawih prayer in Ramadan, eid prayer and also any other prayer that is allowed to be lead in Jama’ah (congregation).

Apart from this the imam organises other activities and events to help the Muslim community. An imam should be a trustworthy and knowledgeable person so he has the responsibility of giving the right advice and answers to people who ask for it.  Imams also give Islamic lectures e.g. Jummah khutbah which is said before the prayer. In Ramadan the imam gives Islamic speeches and lectures to remind people of Islam.

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Even though it is not obligatory for an Imam to be a scholar many of them are and can organise Islamic circles for adults and the youth to spread their knowledge of Islam. Most people also send their children to an Imam to learn Quran. This is mostly done in non-Islamic countries as they do not have Islamic schools for the children to learn Quran in.

The imam organises different events for different occasions. Such as in Ramadan he can organise fundraising events to collect money for charity. Though some events are just organised for da’wah purposes.

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